What a great gear review. Thanks for sharing. I always found that the bigger the pack the more stuff hauled out that you may or may not need. On Western hunts in Oregon for elk my pack would have a lot in it for the simple reason that if I ended up out in the woods for a night or two I would be O.K. The only bull I shot I had emptied out about 10lbs that afternoon and then tagged up a couple hours later. Been keeping it that way since. I should be moving back to the U.P. this summer and am purchasing things for saddle hunting so I'll still be going in light and hopefully coming out heavy. I would like to self film but that is another hobby I don't need to get into. Just dumped about 10K into astrophotography gear. Any rate thanks for sharing and you get a like and a sub for the videos that I have so far enjoyed. Thanks John.
Hey John, thanks for taking the time to watch the video and leave a comment. Sounds like you’ve got a wide range of experience in different terrains. The filming deal can be a pain but there are ways to get into it without spending an extra $10k. I think a saddle will serve you well, regardless of what part of the US you are hunting though.
It is and I completely agree. I trusted my eyes when I should have trusted the camera telling me it was under exposed. Hopefully it was bearable still. Thank you for the feedback!
Speaking of compasses, fun story. Last April I was scouting a huge piece of public that I had never been on before. I was a mile and a half back and realized my phone had 3% battery. I was able to download a compass app and get a heading before the phone died. I used the sun to get back to my car but it would have been much better to just have a compass.
Great video!!! And I loved your "disclaimer" for the stupid comments that will probably show up anyway 😒! But your gear set-up is ideal and fuctional. Great video!
I’ve yet to find a pack that has a hydration bladder but also has the other features that work well for a treestand/saddle pack. I have a Badlands 2200 pack with a hydration bladder that I use on my western hunts though.
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You forgot grandpa smoking lucky strikes the whole time 👍
Lol, yes! That too...
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Probably Fact!
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Cool seeing all the solutions that you have come up with for everything. Nicely done.
Thanks brotha!
Great video! I really enjoyed how thorough you were! Used your links and bought some stuff!
I appreciate that big time! Glad you found it helpful!
Coming back strong with the uploads! Keep up the good work! Also, couldn’t agree more. Latitude outdoors make a great saddle.
Appreciate it! Been grinding it out early in the AM and late at night to finish these vids. More in the hopper!
I know your whole outfit is Sitka and Sitka makes an awsome bino harness that I love
I've never actually tried their harness. It seemed it bit bulkier than I would have liked. Glad to hear it works well tho!
What a great gear review. Thanks for sharing. I always found that the bigger the pack the more stuff hauled out that you may or may not need. On Western hunts in Oregon for elk my pack would have a lot in it for the simple reason that if I ended up out in the woods for a night or two I would be O.K. The only bull I shot I had emptied out about 10lbs that afternoon and then tagged up a couple hours later. Been keeping it that way since. I should be moving back to the U.P. this summer and am purchasing things for saddle hunting so I'll still be going in light and hopefully coming out heavy. I would like to self film but that is another hobby I don't need to get into. Just dumped about 10K into astrophotography gear. Any rate thanks for sharing and you get a like and a sub for the videos that I have so far enjoyed. Thanks John.
Hey John, thanks for taking the time to watch the video and leave a comment. Sounds like you’ve got a wide range of experience in different terrains. The filming deal can be a pain but there are ways to get into it without spending an extra $10k. I think a saddle will serve you well, regardless of what part of the US you are hunting though.
Thanks, keep it up.
Thank you! 😎
Awesome video man!
That means a lot man! Thanks for watching!
@@NextStepOutdoors thank you for all the great content. Only a matter of time before your channel blows up! Keep it up man!!
Fingers crossed. I have fun making the videos and it forces me to constantly be learning. Glad you are enjoying them!
Hello good sir, thanks for the video.
It is a bit under exposed and low contrast. Hopefully the feedback is received well!
It is and I completely agree. I trusted my eyes when I should have trusted the camera telling me it was under exposed. Hopefully it was bearable still. Thank you for the feedback!
Love the video man. What arrow setup are you using??
This year I ran VAPs with 100 gr rage extremes
Speaking of compasses, fun story. Last April I was scouting a huge piece of public that I had never been on before. I was a mile and a half back and realized my phone had 3% battery. I was able to download a compass app and get a heading before the phone died. I used the sun to get back to my car but it would have been much better to just have a compass.
Or a phone charger 🤙🏻
@@NextStepOutdoors I bring both now!
Nice setup and some good hints
Thank you!!!
did you know my grandpa had to ice skate across the pacific ocean and hike there Antarctica to get to the blind and he carried it all the way back lol
Us lesser men could learn a lot from a guy like that!
Can you send a link to where you got the over the center buckle strap? Thanks!!
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Great video!!!
And I loved your "disclaimer" for the stupid comments that will probably show up anyway
😒!
But your gear set-up is ideal and fuctional.
Great video!
Thanks a lot for taking the time to watch and comment. Means a lot! Good luck this fall!
@@NextStepOutdoors Had my 1st deer down 1/2 hour after 9/1 sunrise.
3 more tags to fill tho! Look forward to seeing your content from this season!
You're off to a quick start!! Keep it rolling!
How did you know my uncle!.!. Lol
Lol 😂
In your previous vid you mentioned you keep hydrated very well, wouldn't a camel back on your backpack be an idea?
I’ve yet to find a pack that has a hydration bladder but also has the other features that work well for a treestand/saddle pack. I have a Badlands 2200 pack with a hydration bladder that I use on my western hunts though.
What is the hook you use
It's from genesis 3d printing!
Why is your video so dark
Error on my part 😅🤷🏼♂️
Legit thought it was my phones brightness for the first 5 minutes 😂
Bro turn your lights on
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