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WOW! Awesome first (or ANY) succesful elk hunt! Backstrap party, indeed!!! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

I missed this thread when originally posted, but I'll vouch for it now. I lost my soft-case for my Swaro 15X56's while archery hunting in the fall of 2010. (Truth be told, I used the soft case for a 'butt pad' while glassing, then left it on the rock when I walked away..... Pinon/Juniper country and I never was able to find the tree I was sitting next to, so they were lost to the deer hunting gods....) That being said, I went into Outdoorsmans last summer inquiring about a replacement case for my Swaros. I found this one made by Alaska Guide, and bought it. I purchased the Olive color, as opposed to camo. It's been a good case. I was basically looking for a case to provide some cushion/protection for my binos since I lost the original soft case. Seems like a well built 'after market' product, and I've been happy with it. S.

I have the Just One, plus the extra duffle. Awesome for multi-day backpacking. Also have one of the Gunrunners for day use. Both are great. One of the things I like the most is the rifle scabbard. I'm a huge Eberlestock fan. Never had the need to contact them for customer service yet, but counting on it if/when I need it. S.

Is it sold yet? Where do you reside??? S.

That is one of the most AWESOME 'dog' pics that I have ever seen on this site! LOVE IT! I fell in love with Vizsla's many years ago, and hence tend to lean that way. You might have just turned me though..... Thanks for sharing the pic! Trotsky, good luck finding a pup. Looks like you have a couple of good leads! S.

Awesome Amanda! Looks like a good one! As you know, I had a pop-up for several years and the kids & I got some good use out of it! Doug brought-up a good question. You can get a little extra clearance with the axles flipped. Joeeden also brought-up a VERY good point. Those little suckers really chew the tires up! Check your tires regularly, and carry spares! They are pretty cheap to buy, and you will be happier in the long run (especially on long trips) if you have more than a single spare. A few years ago, I found myself with TWO blow-outs/flats on the way home from our annual Utah camping trip. Luckily, the second one happened just outside of Flagstaff so I was able to run into town for a replacement! Finally, I found over time that it was nice to be up off of the ground (with a gas stove inside for warmth!), but storage and 'move around/dressing' space can be limited in a pop-up. When the kids and I would go on long trips, I took to putting-up a 4 man dome tent right next to the pop-up to use as a changing/clothing area. Seemed like with four of us in the trailer (even though it was a large Coleman) it just got really crowded with all of our gear, etc. Either way, I'm sure you two will enjoy it! Best, S.

AWESOME!!!! VERY AWESOME!! Two great lions! That first one is a brute!!! Thanks for sharing! S.

Awesome story and a great buck! VERY cool that your son was there for the fun! Thanks for sharing with the site. S.

Holy WOW!!! Awesome!!! BTW, didn't you used to shoot a long bow, Andy? Still packing that on occasion? Just curious because that was so uncommon..... Sincere congrats on an amazing buck!! S.

Cheaters, spying, hot model wifes calling out players, winning too much...... Who really cares??? It's a GAME/Business, and I get a little bit of entertainment out of it. Good enough for me..... I just wanted to see a good game, and I did!! S.

Hey Doug! I'll be out towards Florence/Kearny early tomorrow morning chasing Gambels! Good luck to you and Rica! S.

Lark, my dad worked at a mine in New Guinea for a couple years. He brought home some of those gourds and gave them away to family and friends. Quite a uniqu item. By the way, mine is the biggest gourd! Kinda gives new meaning to the term are you outta your gourd. Yikes! Hate to admit it, but I have one of those gourds too, Pine Donkey! lol A buddy of mine worked at the big Rio Tinto operation in New Guinea / Indonesia several years ago (He's now CFO for the Kennecott - Bingham Canyon operation in SLC....) and brought it back to me as a 'keep-sake'..... Wonder if it was the same pit your dad worked at? That is one CRAZY pointed gourd! lol S.

Great write-up and pics, Phil! Congrats on a great time with friends!! S. PS: I think I enjoyed the pics of that FOOD as much as the scenery! Looks like you all ate well!

AWESOME!!! Good for Taylor! There is absolutely nothing like hunting with your children!! Thanks for sharing with the site. S.

Hmmm...... Hacked or spammers getting ready to unleash a barrage of advertisements..... Thanks for the heads-up. I'll check it out. S.

Wow! That's cool! I've never goose hunted, but it seems like it would be fun! Congratulations on a great day of hunting, and thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Elkaddict has a good point. Maybe talk to a dealer? Take them into a dealer, and maybe they have a contact at Swarvski or some kind of a 'back door' into their Swaro's customer service department? Worth a try, maybe! Sincerely, good luck! S.

Bummer about the dropped 15s. Did you read the warranty? I believe it is lifetime for 'defects in workmanship, quality, etc...'. I think that the warranty specifically states that it is void if the damage or need for repair is the result of unauthorized repairs, accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, etc.... Seems like dropped binoculars would fall under the 'accident' category. Still seems like they have a pretty good warranty to me. Looks like you're looking for more of an 'insurance policy', than a warranty. Not sure if any bino company would offer that. Sometimes retail outlets offer that type of thing, but not sure if you will find that from a bino builder. Good luck getting them fixed though. They are obviously great binoculars, and I think it would be worth paying for the repairs. S.

I think that they CAN be that strong. I think they're more like 'cables' as opposed to 'wires'..... They have to be very strong because of the distance between towers and such, I think. Funky picture, for sure! Internet legend maybe, as the chances have to be WAY long for this to actually happen. But who knows????? S.

VERY cool Pine Donkey! I grew-up in Kearny, and our house was on the edge of town by Steamboat Wash. We would get lots of javelina and coyotes in our yard and driveway. Not too many deer it seemed, though we always knew they were there. This post reminds me of growing-up in 'small town' Southern AZ. Good stuff! Thanks for sharing wth the site! S.

Must have been an awesome experience! Thanks for sharing with the site! Did you take a picture! Folks would LOVE to see it! S.

LOL indeed! S.

VERY, VERY, VERY awesome!!!!!!!!! There is absolutely NOTHING like hunting with the kids! Sincere congratulations to Parker!! Thanks much for sharing with the site!! S.

I removed it. Someone made the comment about dealing with things via 'IM', and I agree in this case. This site is pretty cool. I've been here a long time, and really love the information/fodder is shared. Amanda is out of town this weekend, and I made the decision to remove the post based on a couple of PM's/requests. I would suggest following-up via PM with the specific individual if there are still big problems here, but I think all of the constructive debate ran it's course on the thread. S. PS: Lance, it had nothing to do with anyone's reputation. Thinking your comment might have been tongue in cheek? Maybe not, though.... Truly, I'm a hack that has absolutely NO dog in this fight or sight. Just someone who helps Amanda administer and has to make a judgement call on occasion. Again, I think the thread just kind of ran it's course.....

VERY awesome!!! Great pics, and I really like the look of those antlers. I've never been much for scoring, but he is a dandy! Love the mass! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.