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Today Matt Cashell hops back on the podcast to discuss the Kryptek Altitude line he used this fall.

Kryptek Altitude: Early to Mid Season clothing -> Review

Kryptek Altitude -> Discussion forum thread

Ryan Avery joins us today to discuss the intro basics to long range hunting. What you need for a rifle, scope and basic knowledge to start banging steel at 1,000 yards.

Long Range Shooting forums -> https://www.rokslide.com/forums/forums/long-range-hunting.100/

Long Range Rifles - Making the right Choice -> https://www.rokslide.com/long-range-rifles-for-hunting-making-the-right-choice/

Whats your maximum effective range? -> https://www.rokslide.com/long-range-shooting-what-is-your-maximum-effective-hunting-range/

Ryan has written a ton of rifle and and scope reviews. You can find them here! -> https://www.rokslide.com/author/ryan-avery/

As always, we encourage everyone to become a part of the ROKSLIDE community! -> https://www.rokslide.com/forums/

Happy New Years everyone! Today we catch up on new Rokslide articles, videos, forum threads and outdoor news.

Vortex Fury HD 10x42 binocular review -> https://www.rokslide.com/vortex-fury-hd-10x42-review/

Vortex Razor HD 18x56 binocular review -> https://www.rokslide.com/vortex-razor-uhd-18x56-review/

Mathews VXR bow review -> https://www.rokslide.com/mathews-vxr-bow-review/

Outdoor Vitals 0 degree sleeping bag review -> https://www.rokslide.com/outdoor-vitals-atlas-hybrid-0-sleeping-bag-review/

Pack Goats for the Backcountry -> https://www.rokslide.com/pack-goats-for-backcountry-hunting/https://www.rokslide.com/pack-goats-for-backcountry-hunting/

Stone Glacier Sky Air ULT review -> https://www.rokslide.com/stone-glacier-skyair-ult-review/

Floorless Shelters with Josh Boyd podcast -> https://www.rokslide.com/floorless-shelters-and-tarps-with-josh-boyd/

Zeiss Conquest V4 6-24x50 scope review -> https://www.rokslide.com/zeiss-conquest-v4-6-24x50-review/

Robby's Mule Deer videos -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22MHIfoYPEg

Kifaru Stryker pack thread -> https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/kifaru-stryker.151351/page-2#post-1432385

Kifaru Possibles Pouch -> https://store.kifaru.net/possibles-pullout-p312.aspx

GoHunt.com 2020 Application deadlines (GoHunt members only) -> https://www.gohunt.com/read/INSIDER/2020-western-big-game-hunting-application-deadlines

We invite you to become part of the Rokslide.com Forum family for 2020! -> https://www.rokslide.com/forums/

Robby Denning hops on today to talk about the Ghar puffy jacket from Kryptek. Tune in to see what Rob thought of this jacket during the 2019 fall.

Kryptek Altitude Line thread -> https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/kryptek-altitude-complete-lineup-review-thread.141685/

Kryptek Ghar puffy jacket -> https://kryptek.com/catalog/product/altitude/ghar-jacket/

Have more questions? All of our episodes have their own thread on the Rokslide Forums! Join today and get some answers -> https://www.rokslide.com/forums/

This week we have 7 different meals that we are taste testing. All of them with the marinara spaghetti or lasagna type theme.

Jordan Budd’s picks:

1. Off Grid Food Co.

2. Peak Refuel

3. Heather’s Choice

4. Mountain House

5. Backpackers Pantry

6. AlpineAire

7. Wise Company

Jordan Adam’s picks:

1. Peak Refuel

2. Heather’s Choice

3. Off Grid Food Co.

4. Mountain House

5. Backpackers Pantry

6. Wise Company

7. AlpineAire

The following meals are broken down with nutritional facts, price, requirements and caloric values:

Off Grid Food Co. Penne Pomodoro with Bison - https://offgridfood.co/

Price - $15

Calories - 780

Calories/Ounce - 195

Weight - 4oz dry/4.4oz packed

Water Needed - 1 to 1 1/4 cup/8-10oz

Wait time - 12-15 minutes

Nutritional - 19g Fat, 790mg Sodium, 46g Carbs, 34g Protein, 14g Fiber

Heathers Choice Mom’s Spaghetti with Beef and Marinara Sauce -

Price - $15

Calories - 490

Calories/Ounce - 122.5

Weight - 4oz dry, 4.6 packed

Water Needed - 1 1/2 cups/12 oz

Wait time - 20 minutes (add 1 minute for every 1,000 above sea level) = +4 minutes for us. If at 10,000 need to wait 30 minutes

Nutritional - 17g Fat, 220mg Sodium, 56g Carbs, 4g Sugar, 26g Protein, 6g Fiber

Wise Company Cheesy Lasagna w/ Sausage -

Price - $7

Calories - 360. 720.

Calories/Ounce - 120

Weight - 6oz dry, 7oz

Water needed - 2 cups/16oz

Wait time - 12-15 minutes

Nutritional - 50g Fat, 2140g Sodium, 88g Carbs, 16g Sugar, 30g Protein, 8g Fiber

Backpackers Pantry Spaghetti & Tomato Sauce w/ olive oil packet - Vegan -

Price - $6-8

Calories - 310. 620.

Calories/Ounce - 107 about.. 106.89

Weight - 5.8oz dry, 6.3oz packed

Water needed - 1 3/4 cups/14oz

Wait time - 15-20 minutes

Nutritional - 14g Fat, 1540g Sodium, 102g Carbs, 20g Sugar, 28g Protein, 8g Fiber

Peak Refuel Beef Pasta Marinara -

Price - $13

Calories - 490. 990.

Calories/Ounce - 155.9

Weight - 6.36oz dry, 7.1oz packed

Water needed - 1 1/3 cup/10.5oz

Wait time - 10 minutes

Nutritional - 59g Fat, 1210mg Sodium, 50g Carbs, 9g Sugar, 49g Protein, 2g Fiber

Mountain House Lasagna with Meat Sauce -

Price - $9

Calories - 600

Calories/Ounce - 125

Weight - 4.8oz dry, 5.5oz packed

Water needed - 2 cups/16oz

Wait time - stir after 4 mins, stand 8-9 minutes. 13-15 minutes total

Nutritional - 20g Fat, 1000mg Sodium, 73g Carbs, 15g Sugar, 35g Protein, 7.5g Fiber

AlpineAire Pasta Roma - Vegetarian -

Price - $5-7

Calories - 680

Calories/Ounce - 113

Weight - 6oz dry, 6.5oz packed

Water needed - 2 1/4 cup/18oz

Wait time - 10-12 minutes

Nutritional - 16g Fat, 1500g Sodium, 96g Carbs, 20g Sugar, 34g Protein, 4g Fiber

Not your flavor of choice?! Head over and sign up for the Rokslide Forums to ask around about the meal your looking for! https://www.rokslide.com/forums/

Today we talk about binocular harnesses. We go through all five harnesses in depth that the Jordan's have used and a few that they've handled but not used in the field. Hopefully this episode gives you a better idea of a harness that will work best for you.

Alaska Guide Creations - https://alaskaguidecreations.com/5 models - KISS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub, Alaska Classic, Denali. Plus max pocket

Prices - $95-100, $100-105, $100-105, $105-110, $115

Accessories - Rangefinder pouch, Pistol holder, Accessory adapter, Ultralight harness, Stalker hydration pack, rain cover (bino shield)

Material - Cordura like material, auto lock buckles

Pros - lots of padding, easy in and out, lots of pockets, seems durable

Cons - bulky/heavy, rear deploying

 

Marsupial - https://www.marsupialgear.com/products/binocular-pack?variant=10220592259

3 sizes - small, medium, large

Prices - $90. Padded mesh on harness +10

Accessories - rangefinder, small zippered, various radio pouches(I have large, fits       Midland radio nicely with room), rain cover, padded mesh harness

Material - auto lock buckles, cordura like material on front, fleece lining

Pros - forward folding and stays open, solid magnets, cell phone pocket,

Cons - open sides (not full containment), tiny front pocket

 

Outdoor Vision Ridgetop - Review -> https://www.rokslide.com/outdoor-vision-ridgetop-harness-vs-adak-harness/

3 sizes - medium, large, x-large

Prices - $109,$113, $118

Accessories - rangefinder and gps pouch, rain cover, field aid kit

Material - YKK zippers, ITW slides and buckles, SilentHyde material

Pros - forward folding, small but stretch front pocket, fairly quiet material

Cons - magnet could be stronger, wish there was a back pocket for cell phone

 

Adak - Review -> https://www.rokslide.com/outdoor-vision-ridgetop-harness-vs-adak-harness/

One size

Price - 150$ includes rangefinder pocket

Accessories - rangefinder pocket (fits my Sig 2400 perfectly) that’s included, pockets coming (I’ve tried one and they’re good)

Material - Woven polyester-nylon blend face fabric and fleece backer, hypalon fabric in high wear areas, smaller buckles not auto lock

Pros - most quiet harness, forward folding, closure system, the way pockets will attach

Cons - tiny extra pockets, rangefinder pocket won’t fit some rangefinder models

 

FHF Gear - Review -> https://www.rokslide.com/fhf-gear-pro-binocular-harness-and-razco-gear-holster-review/

3 sizes - small, med, large

Prices - $110, $115, $120

Accessories - rangefinder pocket (have one and wish it folded forward, overall good), pack suspension kit, various gps pouches, bear spray holder, tech pouch(love it), kestrel pouch, kydex holster attachment, handwarmer

Material - 500D Cordura, Microfiber lining, 1” Duraflex auto lock buckles

Pros - tough, knife pocket, rear pocket, bottom attachment points, small slot pockets on lid

Cons - rear opening, tiny front pocket

 

Other brands -

Muley Freak- Price: $125. $110

Sitka Bino Bivy- Price: $149 12x-15x

Kuiu Bino Harness- Price: $79

Pro Bino Harness - $100

Badlands- Price: $140

  Mystery Ranch- Price: $75

Alaska Guide Creations - 1:30

Marsupial - 11:10

Outdoor Vision - 19:30

Adak - 24:30

FHF - 30:30

Today we talk about treestands with Clint Casper. Clint is a very experienced whitetail hunter and has used every treestand you can think of. He weighs in on some products he likes to use with his style.

Some recommended gear mentioned in the episode:

Lone Wolf Custom Gear hang-on -> https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/products/treestand

Lone Wolf Custom Gear sticks -> https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/products/dacquisto-series-climbing-sticks

Hawk Mega Combat hang-on -> https://shop.hawkhunting.com/mega-combat-hang-on/

Hawk Ranger Traction climbing sticks -> https://shop.hawkhunting.com/ranger-traction-3pk-climbing-sticks/

Muddy Outfitter hang-on -> https://shop.gomuddy.com/the-outfitter/

Muddy Quick-Stick one piece climbing sticks -> https://shop.gomuddy.com/the-quick-stick-xl/

Muddy Safety Systems. Harness, belts and accessories -> https://shop.gomuddy.com/product-category/safety-systems/

Hunter Safety Systems Harnesses -> https://huntersafetysystem.com/collections/harness-pre-load

Hunter Safety Systems Lifeline -> https://huntersafetysystem.com/collections/lifelines-manual

Millennium Ladder Stand -> https://millenniumstands.com/product/millennium-l105-17ft-single-ladder-stand/

Don't forget the whitetail section on the Rokslide Forums!

Welcome back to another episode of Tipsy Tuesday! This weeks episode is packed with new articles, forum threads, gear items and news.

2019 Rokslide Film Contest thread -> https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/official-2019-rokslide-film-contest-sponsored-by-canyon-coolers.149103/#post-1407781

First Alaska Moose Hunt by Heath Stuewe -> https://www.rokslide.com/first-alaska-moose-hunt/

Nikon HG vs Swarovski CL Compact Binocular Review -> https://www.rokslide.com/nikon-hg-vs-swarovski-cl-compact-binocular-review/

Christensen Arms Traverse Rifle review -> https://www.rokslide.com/christensen-arms-traverse-review/

Canyon Coolers Mule 30 review -> https://www.rokslide.com/canyon-coolers-mule-30-review/

Kifaru System video -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFwGNOCLW4E&t=978s

Outdoorsman System videos -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tObjCkuxm4 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0e0rNVXMo4&t=183s

Black Friday Sales forum thread -> https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/black-friday-sales-post-here.149119/

FHF Gear Tech Pouch -> https://fhfgear.com/products/cell-phone-electronics-pouch

Nebraska Game and Fish gives rancher 50 depredation elk tags -> https://www.gohunt.com/read/news/game-and-parks-commission-gives-nebraska-rancher-permission-to-kill-50-elk#gs.gob3t5

Railroad Sued over hitting Grizzly Bears -> https://www.gohunt.com/read/news/railroad-sued-over-grizzly-bear-deaths-in-montana

Today Kevin Harlander with First Lite talks about their whitetail systems. Kevin hunted with me in Nebraska and we talk about how we layered up for the week. From the Catalyst to Solitude to the Sanctuary set we cover it all and more.

First Lite Whitetail Systems -> https://www.firstlite.com/collections/whitetail-1?selectedFilters=%7B%7D

First Lite Gravy Boat Sale running Tuesday November 26 - December 2, 2019.

Matt Cashell hops on with me to talk about the MTNTOUGH Post Season fitness program. Matt and I reviewed the program last year along with the Pre Season program. Since recording this episode MTNTOUGH has come out with their 30-30 Bodyweight Only program, where you don't need machines. PLUS, they also added a Backcountry Nutrition Course. All of these programs can be found at https://mtntough.com/.

MTNTOUGH Backcountry Bundle -> https://mtntough.com/pages/mtntough-backcountry-hunter-bundle-buy

Postseason Program review thread -> https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/mtn-tough-backcountry-hunting-postseason-program-thread.115351/

Backcountry Calorie Calculator -> https://mtntough.com/pages/backcountry-calorie-calculator

If you are into strength training and conditioning for your hunts, don't forget about the Nutrition/Running/Strength Training section of the forums! Sign up to join in -> https://www.rokslide.com/forums/forums/nutrition-running-strength-training-other-workouts.27/