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    ROS question: do you miss your step?

    I'm mostly a leaner. I at first thought a ROS wasn't for me because of that, but now I'm not sure. I've only use a platform so far and killed 3 deer out of it. When I'm on my platform, no matter the tree, the platform is always the same size and distance from the tree. I have enough muscle...
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    Length and width of top of Bullman Platform step?

    Hi, Just want to know how much real estate my foot will have. A weight confirmation would be cool too. Thanks R
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    really thin insole that comes big and you cut to shape yourself, or similar material to do from scratch?

    I just got a pair of Meindl comfort hunters in the mail. I like them but I have to wear a rigid custom half length insole or my knees hurt. If I put the insole over the existing insole in boots, then there's no room and it raises my heel too much. I popped the big cork insole out, and there...
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    interesting general DIY vid on fixing plastics

    I don't have a use for this at the moment, but thought it useful enough to bookmark and share.
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    thin material that dampens sound the best?

    I have some mesh sacks for my climbing steps. I do not want to quiet my steps with tape and such. I would just like the bag to block a little sound. But I don't want my bags bulky and heavy. Anything has to be better than mesh for quiet! My first reaction is a medium fleece. Is there...
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    help me find a hunting boot with 1,000 or more grams of thinsulate or other insulation (don't want pac boots with the felt bootie/et) ($300 budget)

    I've been using these for 2 seasons. https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/redhead-expedition-ultra-bone-dry-insulated-waterproof-hunting-boots-for-men They have been working remarkably well. But Redhead currently has a bad reputation for durability. These were something I bought quickly before...
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    walking in the woods: heel-toe and toe-heel

    It's very common for people to bring up setting the heel and then slowing lowering to the toe. This is the "open the Doritos bag slowly and try to cover it with your hand" idea of crunching leaves, and it works. However, next time you are out, try toe-heel. Poke around with your toe, find a...
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    crazy enough to work with a hot hands super warmer on the toe?

    https://thefeltstore.com/products/indoor-overshoes?currency=USD&variant=31917799407693&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=17444218240&utm_content=&utm_term=&gadid=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmNeqBhD4ARIsADsYfTdPxeOIMDfqxY...
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    favorite deer jerky seasoning mix or from scratch recipe?

    I'm getting an LEM 10 tray dehydrator and LEM jerky gun with a gift card from Sportsman's Warehouse. I've never made deer jerky before but love it. I am going to grind it and use a gun (my jaws hurt from too much chewing). Anyone have a killer seasoning packet or a DIY recipe to share?
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    anyone else see this? panther climbing platform

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    Lighted crosshairs ok for Boone and Crockett?

    I know Pope and young doesn’t allow lighted pins. What about Boone and Crockett regarding scopes?
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    carry as you go aiders that attach to the top of your sticks are dangerous

    Hi, I am using Tethrd One sticks this year. I made my own carry as you go aider that attaches to the top of the stick. It works just like the ones for that stick you order except my attachment method is slightly different. It still has extra material compared to aiders that attach to the...
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    random idea for guys that sew: make better boot blankets

    The arctic shield boot blankets are just a funky shape. I have a 12 wide foot and have to get the largest size boot blanket to get them over a tall hiking boot with a generous toe box. Materials and such could probably be improved, but just shaping the things right would be a big improvement...
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    Rut is starting, temperature will drop significantly overnight, I have tomorrow off from work.....

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    Tethrd one stick gen 4: chamfer the cleat lock inner edges

    Hopefully a tethrd person sees this and passes along I’ll do this to mine but wish it was done at factory before anodizing All the edges should be chamfered/tumbled I inspected closely and every hunt so far has left a frayed spot on the amsteel where it dug I’ve used them 5 times this...
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    was it here I saw an easy way to hang a deer for skinning with only one person?

    I could swear that here I saw someone discuss a method using not many tools (maybe just rope) to hang a deer without needing even one of those block and tackle deer lifter things. I remember thinking "I'll use that if I'm stuck somewhere". Does this ring a bell to anyone or did I dream that or...
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    sealing edge of silpoly ground cloth without doing a hem?

    Hi, I'm hoping one of our gurus of textile arts can give me some guidance I bought 3 yards of this. https://dutchwaregear.com/product/xenon-sil-wide/ to get a 6' x 9' piece of durable ripstop silpoly to make a ground cloth out of for camping it has selvage (a sewing line a melty area and...
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    1 to 1.5 inch diameter screw top plastic tube for pencils?

    I'm wanting a rigid case with a lid that won't pop off for carrying 3 to 5 pencils in the field (without breaking them). I looked on amazon and most pencil cases are either too big, not rigid, or the top can pop off too easily in a pack. Any ideas are welcome! Thanks - R
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    heads up/mini rant, not ordering from treestuff.com again

    So, I ordered a silky pocket boy with replacement blade on Saturday. I didn't research well enough. I don't want a "pull only" blade. So, I decided to just get an extra blade for my Bahco Laplander. I realized I didn't want the thing 90 minutes after ordering. So, I call and they are...
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    source for thin dyneema/spectra thread?

    I'm finding thick threads but not fine in dyneema. I'm wanting to cover my rest with a dyneema thread lashing. Right now, I'm using UHMW tape in 7 mil (0.007 inches). I'd like to keep around the same size or I'll have to re-tune my bow. I guess this would be a TEX size of 30 or less...
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