mightyhunter
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I am just throwing this out here for input and ideas. If I get no response, I will just drop the idea and move on. I am thinking of writing some gear reviews that are directed towards older hunters and outdoorsman. Hardcore Outdoors and I Review Gear contain great info on all sorts of gear and equipment. There are also lots of reviews on various websites where you can purchase stuff. I don't know how objective those reviews are. Many reviews and gear seem to be directed toward folks with bodies like a greyhound, guys who are thin enough to hide behind an aspen tree and those who spend hours everyday in a gym. Nothing seems to be geared toward people like me (60 and overweight) who still like to spend time in the mountains. That would include guys like me who missed the high tech revolution with apps and handheld devices. They don't always talk about the guy that has connective tissue issues, old athletic injuries or a fat stomach or a grumpy personality disorder.
Over the last few years, I have started to accumulate hunting and hiking gear. Just 20 years ago, my hunting and hiking gear consisted of jeans, an earth colored shirt, some surplus wool, leather boots, and some long underwear. I can best describe my gear evolution through the words of Will Geer in the movie Jeremiah Johnson, "you have come far pilgrim" where Redford responds "it feels far".
I would like to do reviews from MY perspective with input from other geezers and people who fall into the same category as I do. That would include men and women that still want to hang in the mountains but need a little assistance to continue to do so. I am not necessarily interested in discussing ATV's and their use. I would do reviews on boots, insoles, socks, packs, trekking poles, knives, ankle braces, packs, hanging quarters, shirts, pants, outdoor saws, first aid kits, gaiters, chairs, water filtration devices, snacks, recovery drinks, tents, headlamps, pads, sleeping bags, ammo and reloading and just about anything else that might be of assistance to the older "average joe" hunter.
I confess that I have had little success with GPS systems. I am not very high tech. I usually follow the PAS system when hiking and hunting. That is known as the "Pay Attention Stupid" system which involves paying attention to where you start, what direction you are going and how to get back to the truck. That includes studying maps and knowing how to use a compass. I am not a big horse guy. I know how to take care of a horse and prepare it for use. I know about saddles, harness, cinches, buckles, panniers and harnessing. If I could beam up a mule or horse after a kill, I would really be into these animals. Unfortunately, the in between aspects just challenge my patience. I don't use game cameras and get tired of seeing them strapped to trees on public land. I also have little use for tree stands. I won't spend anytime discussing long range shooting systems. You can see those on TV and make your own judgments. I also would offer some perspective on what is cheap and what isn't. You usually get what you pay for in outdoor gear. However, often you can find some real bargains that actually work better than the high price stuff. I don't want to
turn this into an excuse to bash companies or products that I and others don't like. I think discussing customer service experiences from various companies is appropriate. Some gear may only work for one person and not work for another.
Let me know if you are interested and willing to contribute.
just sayin...mh
Over the last few years, I have started to accumulate hunting and hiking gear. Just 20 years ago, my hunting and hiking gear consisted of jeans, an earth colored shirt, some surplus wool, leather boots, and some long underwear. I can best describe my gear evolution through the words of Will Geer in the movie Jeremiah Johnson, "you have come far pilgrim" where Redford responds "it feels far".
I would like to do reviews from MY perspective with input from other geezers and people who fall into the same category as I do. That would include men and women that still want to hang in the mountains but need a little assistance to continue to do so. I am not necessarily interested in discussing ATV's and their use. I would do reviews on boots, insoles, socks, packs, trekking poles, knives, ankle braces, packs, hanging quarters, shirts, pants, outdoor saws, first aid kits, gaiters, chairs, water filtration devices, snacks, recovery drinks, tents, headlamps, pads, sleeping bags, ammo and reloading and just about anything else that might be of assistance to the older "average joe" hunter.
I confess that I have had little success with GPS systems. I am not very high tech. I usually follow the PAS system when hiking and hunting. That is known as the "Pay Attention Stupid" system which involves paying attention to where you start, what direction you are going and how to get back to the truck. That includes studying maps and knowing how to use a compass. I am not a big horse guy. I know how to take care of a horse and prepare it for use. I know about saddles, harness, cinches, buckles, panniers and harnessing. If I could beam up a mule or horse after a kill, I would really be into these animals. Unfortunately, the in between aspects just challenge my patience. I don't use game cameras and get tired of seeing them strapped to trees on public land. I also have little use for tree stands. I won't spend anytime discussing long range shooting systems. You can see those on TV and make your own judgments. I also would offer some perspective on what is cheap and what isn't. You usually get what you pay for in outdoor gear. However, often you can find some real bargains that actually work better than the high price stuff. I don't want to
turn this into an excuse to bash companies or products that I and others don't like. I think discussing customer service experiences from various companies is appropriate. Some gear may only work for one person and not work for another.
Let me know if you are interested and willing to contribute.
just sayin...mh