Hoss50

Just an update for you. I just spent 8 days up north with my Crispi Nevadas. We averaged about 5-7 miles a day hiking. I am not the most in shape hiker but we put some miles on them. I am 320lbs plus a 30lb pack and a 10lb rifle. My feet feel GREAT. I never had a day when my feet felt bad at the end if the day, like I had with my old boots. Big thumbs up.

The giant station in Flagstaff no longer fills potable water. They still have a dump station and non-potable water though. We filled at Black Barts across the highway. Jacob lake lodge says they fill too, but a 50gal maximum.

Where is a good place to fill RV water tanks in Flagstaff? I am headed through there next week and would rather not drag the 100+ gallons of water up the hill if I don't have to. Best case scenario would be some place on the 89 headed north out of town past the mall.

Supposedly there are elk in the Kaibab. Has anyone seen them recently? I will be up there next week and was wondering if it might be worth while to buy one of the leftover elk tags. I will be in 12AE. I called the flagstaff game & fish office and they didn't have any recent info on sightings or info.

The company that owns Black Ovis and Camofire are the Crispi distributors for the US.

I have been wearing the same pair of military surplus combat boots for way to long, and I decided I wanted a new set of boots that would last, but be a good investment in comfort for my feet. If I can hike more miles because my feet are more comfortable, I can hopefully see more animals and get more opportunities. I am a huge Redwing Boot fan, and have owned many sets. I couldn't find a set I wanted to use as a dedicated hunting boot so I started looking for other boots. My initial price range was $200-300. Once I decided against Redwing I started looking at dedicated hunting boots, and I kept hearing about Kenetrek, Crispi, Schnee's, White's, etc. I originally went down to Ross to look at the Crispi Summit boot which is about $300, and intended on getting those. When I was speaking with the rep, he mentioned that the Summit does not have the ankle support system the Nevada's and other more expensive Crispi's have, and they cannot be re-soled like the more expensive boots can. That was the deciding factor. I can get the boots re-soled. I have done this to multiple sets of Redwing over the years, and it is a huge bonus to be able to get more miles out of the same boots. This should hopefully be the last pair of boots I buy. That was worth the extra $100 over the Summit IMO. I am glad I didn't cheap out and get a lesser pair of boots. $400 for a set of boots should be a no brainer for most of us on here. I bet 99.9% of us have WAY more then that into our rifles, bow, etc. If you are willing to invest well over $400+ in a rifle or bow, why not on your boots. You MIGHT get a chance to use that rifle or bow on your hunt, but you WILL get to use your boots on that hunt even if your weapon never gets shouldered or drawn.

I bought a pair of Insulated Nevada's about 2 weeks ago. So far I LOVE them. I got them and walked 2 miles in them in my neighborhood, then went scouting the next day. I walked about 5-6 miles scouting with ZERO issue. I have worn them since walking in my neighborhood to get a few more miles on them before my hunt that starts this weekend. I made the investment to get good boots for once in my life, and I am super happy I did. I wear a 12-13 depending on the shoe manufacturer, typically in wide width. I am really probably a 12.5, except nobody makes a 12.5 in the US. I went down to Ross Outdoors to try the boots on because they were the only shop in town I found that stocked any Crispi. I tried on the Nevada in size 12 regular they had, and it was nice, but a little snug. I had them order me a 12.5 wide, and with a mid-weight sock on they are perfect.

I am guessing that if it is only 30-40 animals that they cant do alot to encroach on the deer, and the amount of resources it would take to track them would not be worth the effort or dollars. They also get idiots like me who plop down $50 for a tag I have almost zero shot at filling. It is free money. If they really wanted them gone they would issue an elk permit with every deer permit, and then if you filled the elk permit they gave you a 2nd deer tag as a bonus. Those elk would be gone quick.

Couesnsheep I think does the dog food with meat, and others too. I am doing some of the same with old meat right now trying to make freezer room without wasting meat.

I want to compliment Ross on fine customer service. I went in today to look around because I had never been in the shop. Dave helped me out and gave me great info and customer support. The shop was very nicely stocked with great products as well which was awesome. Thanks Harley

Thanks Again Ross team. I ordered a set of Crispi boots and the Ross guys got them in quick and let me know they were in ASAP. I picked them up late last week so I could wear them on my scouting trip last weekend. All the staff I have worked with have been super helpful and knowledgeable. Good work guys, and thank you.

I put some miles on Crispi Nevadas this weekend out scouting. They are awesome. They are super comfortable, good stability, and good traction.

Link? I only see them at $170

Has anyone been up there since the rains? How bad of shape are the forest roads in? Are they a muddy mess?

I am headed up there this weekend as well to scout 12AE. I have not been in Kaibab in 25 years probably so I am excited to see it again. Last time I saw it I was a child.

Cool. I didn't know if it would be beneficial to take the snow chains. That is an 80lb bucket I hate loading.

It wasn't his.

My next one will be a pellet smoker for sure.

I wonder if that is the same bull an a guy I know arrowed in 9 and couldn't find.

Very nice. Good work staying with it and fighting the pain. That is a darn nice bull, especially with no notice and no scouting.

The wind is the worst. I have hunted in 7E right by unit 9 twice a few years ago. It was great, but the wind was what would get to me the worst. It would cut you to the bone quick if it was cold. Be prepared to hunt in everything from sunny in the 50's to sun zero and snow. Find places with sign and get high and glass.

I ordered a set of Crispi from Ross. I should have them early next week. I am excited for them to show up so I can break them in.

I just picked up a couple pair of darn tough but haven't worn them yet. They are nice looking and feel good.

Are there any good Merino base layers out there that don't cost a mortgage payment? Any recommendations on the best base layer options? I am working on investing in better gear, but I am not rich enough to just get on Kuiu, Sitka, or First Lites website and just gear up at full price.

Dang. That puts a hitch in the get along of the scout trip I had planned.