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Posted: 2/21/2020 11:30:37 PM EDT
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Pmed
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Posted: 2/22/2020 4:25:35 AM EDT
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In. Will pm you as well.
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Posted: 2/22/2020 3:30:10 PM EDT
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I know a spot out near Quilcene, might get 80 yards or so, and a 45° arc if you needed.
At our recent active shooter training, the instructor made a point that people who own guns are OK, but if you know someone that feels like they need to shoot in low light levels, they should probably be reported. 
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Posted: 2/22/2020 6:44:31 PM EDT
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I know a spot out near Quilcene, might get 80 yards or so, and a 45° arc if you needed. At our recent active shooter training, the instructor made a point that people who own guns are OK, but if you know someone that feels like they need to shoot in low light levels, they should probably be reported. I know that most crime happens during daylight hours or in well lit areas and if you want to hunt nocturnal animals the best time to sight in your rifle is while shooting at said game. He's probably correct. No good reason at all to want to shoot in reduced light. Lol |
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Posted: 2/22/2020 8:12:34 PM EDT
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Small group of us in central WA. Have a decent spot to shoot.
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Posted: 2/23/2020 9:33:19 PM EDT
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Been doing this on my own. Headed out to call yotes next weekend, gonna camp out and play with the perst-3 a bit.
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Posted: 2/24/2020 12:10:30 AM EDT
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Been doing this on my own. Headed out to call yotes next weekend, gonna camp out and play with the perst-3 a bit. |
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Posted: 3/10/2020 12:48:50 AM EDT
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Anyone else interested in trying to get together and get 3rd Class Battle Buddy ratings?
I’m in the Seattle area and it would be dope to put together something for those of us on the west side of the state. |
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Posted: 3/10/2020 2:09:43 AM EDT
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I'm interested but I'm pretty busy for the next few weeks.
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Posted: 3/10/2020 12:15:24 PM EDT
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I live in the Wenatchee Valley, we have an area called Quincy Lakes about 20 minutes from here. I've gone NVG hiking and night shooting out there quite a bit. Yeah, it's a drive from you, but there are 1000's of acres to play in.
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Posted: 3/10/2020 12:50:08 PM EDT
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I live in the Wenatchee Valley, we have an area called Quincy Lakes about 20 minutes from here. I've gone NVG hiking and night shooting out there quite a bit. Yeah, it's a drive from you, but there are 1000's of acres to play in. 
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Posted: 3/10/2020 1:07:11 PM EDT
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I'm interested but I'm pretty busy for the next few weeks. |
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Posted: 3/10/2020 8:09:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I live in the Wenatchee Valley, we have an area called Quincy Lakes about 20 minutes from here. I've gone NVG hiking and night shooting out there quite a bit. Yeah, it's a drive from you, but there are 1000's of acres to play in. |
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Posted: 3/11/2020 7:23:35 AM EDT
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Anyone else interested in trying to get together and get 3rd Class Battle Buddy ratings? |
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Posted: 3/21/2020 11:18:41 AM EDT
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In. Any interest in meeting up for the ABB hikes to qualify for this: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Postponed-to-October-2020-Warfighter-Challenge-2020/5-2285962/
I'm located near Issaquah. |
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Posted: 3/21/2020 11:19:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Anyone else interested in trying to get together and get 3rd Class Battle Buddy ratings? I’m in the Seattle area and it would be dope to put together something for those of us on the west side of the state. Yes. Let's do it. |
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Posted: 3/21/2020 2:00:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: In. Any interest in meeting up for the ABB hikes to qualify for this: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Postponed-to-October-2020-Warfighter-Challenge-2020/5-2285962/ I'm located near Issaquah. Spanaway here. Looking for a local trail (within hour drive or so) that allows the necessary mileage with light traffic, dont want a bunch of people getting freaked out by a fireteam on a friendly hike. |
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Posted: 3/21/2020 3:11:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Spanaway here. Looking for a local trail (within hour drive or so) that allows the necessary mileage with light traffic, dont want a bunch of people getting freaked out by a fireteam on a friendly hike. You are near me. I'm not sure about a hiking trail, but something could probably be worked out in the elbe hills. Shooting is legal there, so we'd be pretty ok there. |
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Posted: 3/21/2020 4:51:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Small group of us in central WA. Have a decent spot to shoot. Where in central Washington? I’m NCW |
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Posted: 3/21/2020 4:53:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I live in the Wenatchee Valley, we have an area called Quincy Lakes about 20 minutes from here. I've gone NVG hiking and night shooting out there quite a bit. Yeah, it's a drive from you, but there are 1000's of acres to play in. I’m about a hour north, but I’m working in Wenatchee for the next two, to three weeks. |
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Posted: 3/21/2020 6:49:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Where in central Washington? I’m NCW Kittitas County |
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Posted: 3/22/2020 9:52:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You are near me. I'm not sure about a hiking trail, but something could probably be worked out in the elbe hills. Shooting is legal there, so we'd be pretty ok there. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Spanaway here. Looking for a local trail (within hour drive or so) that allows the necessary mileage with light traffic, dont want a bunch of people getting freaked out by a fireteam on a friendly hike. You are near me. I'm not sure about a hiking trail, but something could probably be worked out in the elbe hills. Shooting is legal there, so we'd be pretty ok there. If weather permits I'll be out there this week, I'll see if I can come up with a 6 mile route. |
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Posted: 3/22/2020 10:05:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Kittitas County Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Where in central Washington? I’m NCW Kittitas County Okanogan/Chelan County line, Douglas County right across the river, here. |
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Posted: 3/22/2020 8:34:35 PM EDT
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Today I went outside and did a thing.
The stats. This meets the ABB provisional requirement. ETA: this pace is pretty challenging with a 45 lb load.  The place. Outbound leg was hiking trails, return was graveled path. The terrain was gentle but if I was going for time I'd pick a flat, graveled course  The dude. Secret identity concealed. I was carrying 45 lb, no long gun since I didn't want to alarm the locals. 
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Posted: 3/22/2020 9:04:42 PM EDT
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I want in. I live near Issaquah as well.
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Posted: 3/22/2020 9:17:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Today I went outside and did a thing. The stats. This meets the ABB provisional requirement. ETA: this pace is pretty challenging with a 45 lb load. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/IMG_20200322_155118__2_-1328452.jpg The place. Outbound leg was hiking trails, return was graveled path. The terrain was gentle but if I was going for time I'd pick a flat, graveled course https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/ABB_prequal_hike_22_Mar_2020_JPG-1328455.jpg The dude. Secret identity concealed. I was carrying 45 lb, no long gun since I didn't want to alarm the locals. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/IMG_20200322_145945_LI__2_-1328456.jpg Congrats! Looks like a great time!  Wait... Did the dude have friends? 
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Posted: 3/22/2020 9:45:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Congrats! Looks like a great time! Wait... Did the dude have friends? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Today I went outside and did a thing. The stats. This meets the ABB provisional requirement. ETA: this pace is pretty challenging with a 45 lb load. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/IMG_20200322_155118__2_-1328452.jpg The place. Outbound leg was hiking trails, return was graveled path. The terrain was gentle but if I was going for time I'd pick a flat, graveled course https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/ABB_prequal_hike_22_Mar_2020_JPG-1328455.jpg The dude. Secret identity concealed. I was carrying 45 lb, no long gun since I didn't want to alarm the locals. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/IMG_20200322_145945_LI__2_-1328456.jpg Congrats! Looks like a great time! Wait... Did the dude have friends? The dude was solo, and considers this a prequal. Shoulda stated it meets the physical requirements. Reckon they give us an exemption for social distancing? Also intending to shame some other fat bodies into meeting up to achieve that 3rd class qual. We need 3 people who can meet up 3 times. That's a pretty manageable set of cats to herd. |
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Posted: 3/22/2020 9:47:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I want in. I live near Issaquah as well. Best get your butt outdoors! Aside from the orange haired hikers over at the park - i swear, one dude looked like a Hawaiian shave ice - you can keep all the typhoid Annie's at arm's length |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 3:48:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Best get your butt outdoors! Aside from the orange haired hikers over at the park - i swear, one dude looked like a Hawaiian shave ice - you can keep all the typhoid Annie's at arm's length Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I want in. I live near Issaquah as well. Best get your butt outdoors! Aside from the orange haired hikers over at the park - i swear, one dude looked like a Hawaiian shave ice - you can keep all the typhoid Annie's at arm's length I’ll be the third. I’m doing a full quarantine with my Wife and Newborn until April 6th (we are all healthy and no known exposures, but being extra safe since the little guy took us 9 months to make, and is cute as all hell). But otherwise I’m ~45 mins from Allen Lake and have a super flexible schedule. ETA: counting @sleepy_jerbear as number 2. |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 9:56:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’ll be the third. I’m doing a full quarantine with my Wife and Newborn until April 6th (we are all healthy and no known exposures, but being extra safe since the little guy took us 9 months to make, and is cute as all hell). But otherwise I’m ~45 mins from Allen Lake and have a super flexible schedule. ETA: counting @sleepy_jerbear as number 2. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I want in. I live near Issaquah as well. Best get your butt outdoors! Aside from the orange haired hikers over at the park - i swear, one dude looked like a Hawaiian shave ice - you can keep all the typhoid Annie's at arm's length I’ll be the third. I’m doing a full quarantine with my Wife and Newborn until April 6th (we are all healthy and no known exposures, but being extra safe since the little guy took us 9 months to make, and is cute as all hell). But otherwise I’m ~45 mins from Allen Lake and have a super flexible schedule. ETA: counting @sleepy_jerbear as number 2. That's a quorum. We can all train independently until such time as the quarantine is lifted, or we're roaming the wasteland in the eternal quest for the precious juice. Recommend everyone review the ratings at the https://americanpioneercorps.org/guidelines/ site. Looks like we need to do a 3 mile hike, then 2 - 6 mile hikes within 90 days, with loaded packs. Then go out and start some shakedown hikes on your gear. My pack exceeded the requirement for Provisional (I carried 45 lb; the standard is 35) and I just made the time limit. It was a good shakedown, I'd just gotten a new pack and boots and it looks like they are going to serve me well. We should plan on doing the qualifiers on a flat out-back course to maximize our chance of success. This is not going to be a nice nature hike, more of an athletic event. Here's a proposed course originating in Issaquah and running along the bike trail. 3 miles out, 3 miles back = 6 miles. It's flat, running along the lake with minimal disruption from street crossings (every time we stand waiting for a traffic light the clock is still running). We can park at the Fred Meyer and eat at the Gaslamp afteward:  |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 11:29:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's a quorum. We can all train independently until such time as the quarantine is lifted, or we're roaming the wasteland in the eternal quest for the precious juice. Recommend everyone review the ratings at the https://americanpioneercorps.org/guidelines/ site. Looks like we need to do a 3 mile hike, then 2 - 6 mile hikes within 90 days, with loaded packs. Then go out and start some shakedown hikes on your gear. My pack exceeded the requirement for Provisional (I carried 45 lb; the standard is 35) and I just made the time limit. It was a good shakedown, I'd just gotten a new pack and boots and it looks like they are going to serve me well. We should plan on doing the qualifiers on a flat out-back course to maximize our chance of success. This is not going to be a nice nature hike, more of an athletic event. Here's a proposed course originating in Issaquah and running along the bike trail. 3 miles out, 3 miles back = 6 miles. It's flat, running along the lake with minimal disruption from street crossings (every time we stand waiting for a traffic light the clock is still running). We can park at the Fred Meyer and eat at the Gaslamp afteward: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/ABB_Provisional_Course_JPG-1332470.jpg Another good one is the eastside rail trail along lake Washington. |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 1:17:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's a quorum. We can all train independently until such time as the quarantine is lifted, or we're roaming the wasteland in the eternal quest for the precious juice. Recommend everyone review the ratings at the https://americanpioneercorps.org/guidelines/ site. Looks like we need to do a 3 mile hike, then 2 - 6 mile hikes within 90 days, with loaded packs. Then go out and start some shakedown hikes on your gear. My pack exceeded the requirement for Provisional (I carried 45 lb; the standard is 35) and I just made the time limit. It was a good shakedown, I'd just gotten a new pack and boots and it looks like they are going to serve me well. We should plan on doing the qualifiers on a flat out-back course to maximize our chance of success. This is not going to be a nice nature hike, more of an athletic event. Here's a proposed course originating in Issaquah and running along the bike trail. 3 miles out, 3 miles back = 6 miles. It's flat, running along the lake with minimal disruption from street crossings (every time we stand waiting for a traffic light the clock is still running). We can park at the Fred Meyer and eat at the Gaslamp afteward: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/ABB_Provisional_Course_JPG-1332470.jpg That trail runs on an old rail bed right behind my dad's first house, lakefront Sammamish that he bought for something like $30k cash in the 70s when that area was still in the boonies. Gave it up to his first wife in their divorce and now the property itself is worth millions. Don't know if you plan on going with a long gun but you will get the cops called in that area |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 4:35:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That trail runs on an old rail bed right behind my dad's first house, lakefront Sammamish that he bought for something like $30k cash in the 70s when that area was still in the boonies. Gave it up to his first wife in their divorce and now the property itself is worth millions. Don't know if you plan on going with a long gun but you will get the cops called in that area Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: That's a quorum. We can all train independently until such time as the quarantine is lifted, or we're roaming the wasteland in the eternal quest for the precious juice. Recommend everyone review the ratings at the https://americanpioneercorps.org/guidelines/ site. Looks like we need to do a 3 mile hike, then 2 - 6 mile hikes within 90 days, with loaded packs. Then go out and start some shakedown hikes on your gear. My pack exceeded the requirement for Provisional (I carried 45 lb; the standard is 35) and I just made the time limit. It was a good shakedown, I'd just gotten a new pack and boots and it looks like they are going to serve me well. We should plan on doing the qualifiers on a flat out-back course to maximize our chance of success. This is not going to be a nice nature hike, more of an athletic event. Here's a proposed course originating in Issaquah and running along the bike trail. 3 miles out, 3 miles back = 6 miles. It's flat, running along the lake with minimal disruption from street crossings (every time we stand waiting for a traffic light the clock is still running). We can park at the Fred Meyer and eat at the Gaslamp afteward: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/ABB_Provisional_Course_JPG-1332470.jpg That trail runs on an old rail bed right behind my dad's first house, lakefront Sammamish that he bought for something like $30k cash in the 70s when that area was still in the boonies. Gave it up to his first wife in their divorce and now the property itself is worth millions. Don't know if you plan on going with a long gun but you will get the cops called in that area This genteel area would treat us poorly if we walk around openly displaying firearms. That ain't right, it's just the way it is. I drew uncomfortable attention walking around with a hunting camo packframe to which I've adapted a large Alice pack. There were some surpsingly urban looking weirdos out walking in that little patch of woods. An AR breaks down into two convenient pieces that will fit in a large backpack. Just sayin' |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 4:42:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This genteel area would treat us poorly if we walk around openly displaying firearms. That ain't right, it's just the way it is. I drew uncomfortable attention walking around with a hunting camo packframe to which I've adapted a large Alice pack. There were some surpsingly urban looking weirdos out walking in that little patch of woods. An AR breaks down into two convenient pieces that will fit in a large backpack. Just sayin' Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: That's a quorum. We can all train independently until such time as the quarantine is lifted, or we're roaming the wasteland in the eternal quest for the precious juice. Recommend everyone review the ratings at the https://americanpioneercorps.org/guidelines/ site. Looks like we need to do a 3 mile hike, then 2 - 6 mile hikes within 90 days, with loaded packs. Then go out and start some shakedown hikes on your gear. My pack exceeded the requirement for Provisional (I carried 45 lb; the standard is 35) and I just made the time limit. It was a good shakedown, I'd just gotten a new pack and boots and it looks like they are going to serve me well. We should plan on doing the qualifiers on a flat out-back course to maximize our chance of success. This is not going to be a nice nature hike, more of an athletic event. Here's a proposed course originating in Issaquah and running along the bike trail. 3 miles out, 3 miles back = 6 miles. It's flat, running along the lake with minimal disruption from street crossings (every time we stand waiting for a traffic light the clock is still running). We can park at the Fred Meyer and eat at the Gaslamp afteward: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/ABB_Provisional_Course_JPG-1332470.jpg That trail runs on an old rail bed right behind my dad's first house, lakefront Sammamish that he bought for something like $30k cash in the 70s when that area was still in the boonies. Gave it up to his first wife in their divorce and now the property itself is worth millions. Don't know if you plan on going with a long gun but you will get the cops called in that area This genteel area would treat us poorly if we walk around openly displaying firearms. That ain't right, it's just the way it is. I drew uncomfortable attention walking around with a hunting camo packframe to which I've adapted a large Alice pack. There were some surpsingly urban looking weirdos out walking in that little patch of woods. An AR breaks down into two convenient pieces that will fit in a large backpack. Just sayin' Northern Virginia has similar reactions when you are two or three people. When you are a dozen plus and friendly it gets inside their OODA loop and the would be haters most often just look confused. |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 5:34:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Northern Virginia has similar reactions when you are two or three people. When you are a dozen plus and friendly it gets inside their OODA loop and the would be haters most often just look confused. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: That's a quorum. We can all train independently until such time as the quarantine is lifted, or we're roaming the wasteland in the eternal quest for the precious juice. Recommend everyone review the ratings at the https://americanpioneercorps.org/guidelines/ site. Looks like we need to do a 3 mile hike, then 2 - 6 mile hikes within 90 days, with loaded packs. Then go out and start some shakedown hikes on your gear. My pack exceeded the requirement for Provisional (I carried 45 lb; the standard is 35) and I just made the time limit. It was a good shakedown, I'd just gotten a new pack and boots and it looks like they are going to serve me well. We should plan on doing the qualifiers on a flat out-back course to maximize our chance of success. This is not going to be a nice nature hike, more of an athletic event. Here's a proposed course originating in Issaquah and running along the bike trail. 3 miles out, 3 miles back = 6 miles. It's flat, running along the lake with minimal disruption from street crossings (every time we stand waiting for a traffic light the clock is still running). We can park at the Fred Meyer and eat at the Gaslamp afteward: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/ABB_Provisional_Course_JPG-1332470.jpg That trail runs on an old rail bed right behind my dad's first house, lakefront Sammamish that he bought for something like $30k cash in the 70s when that area was still in the boonies. Gave it up to his first wife in their divorce and now the property itself is worth millions. Don't know if you plan on going with a long gun but you will get the cops called in that area This genteel area would treat us poorly if we walk around openly displaying firearms. That ain't right, it's just the way it is. I drew uncomfortable attention walking around with a hunting camo packframe to which I've adapted a large Alice pack. There were some surpsingly urban looking weirdos out walking in that little patch of woods. An AR breaks down into two convenient pieces that will fit in a large backpack. Just sayin' Northern Virginia has similar reactions when you are two or three people. When you are a dozen plus and friendly it gets inside their OODA loop and the would be haters most often just look confused. "Hey what are you guys doing?" "Oh you know, just boog and stuff" |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 12:31:44 AM EDT
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Got my steps in, 14 laps on the cedarcrest middle school track with my ruck and two fat dogs...
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Posted: 3/26/2020 2:39:25 AM EDT
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I’ve started running in my plates with my dog occasionally, shouldn’t be an issue to add the necessary weight and crush the hike. Now to plan my 35lb pack.
@Ben, does pack weight include armor and related PC/LBE? And/or does a newborn count as water weight or dry weight, lol  And WA dudes, PM me and let’s get an email list serve going or something to organize things. |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 9:25:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’ve started running in my plates with my dog occasionally, shouldn’t be an issue to add the necessary weight and crush the hike. Now to plan my 35lb pack. @Ben, does pack weight include armor and related PC/LBE? And/or does a newborn count as water weight or dry weight, lol And WA dudes, PM me and let’s get an email list serve going or something to organize things. Armor, helmet, LBV etc is optional and does not count towards weight for qualification purposes. Baby counts as dry weight unless you are assuming or planning for the possibility of consuming said baby at some point in the hike. |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 5:32:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Armor, helmet, LBV etc is optional and does not count towards weight for qualification purposes. Baby counts as dry weight unless you are assuming or planning for the possibility of consuming said baby at some point in the hike. Infants are 75-78% water. I vote that it counts as water weight I've gotten out running with my oldest kid yesterday and today. ~3mi each. I haven't ran in almost 2 years. It's hard to get back into it. My legs have been complaining all day today. Lol |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 5:48:06 PM EDT
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All right, we’ll count the 10lb baby as 2.5 pounds and I’ll see about doing plates and carrier anyways cuz why not, that’s the point right? Pace at 3mph should be doable at that weight.
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Posted: 3/26/2020 7:34:11 PM EDT
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I'm using a 5 gal water bladder as my weight, with an additional canteen for drinking.
Now I'm thinking I'll just load my plates and stuff in the pack and adjust the weight to the standard because, why not have it loaded in a pack all the time? It's either that, or a case of diet cola and 3 dozen peeps. ETA: I just loaded up a bunch of miscellaneous stuff I have laying about, consisting of various materials like kevlar, ceramic, and steel. Total weight came out to 44 lb and change. Huh. That's almost like a sign from on high. |
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Posted: 3/27/2020 2:06:15 AM EDT
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My JPC and lid are both in my ruck for added weight, although I really want one of these...
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Posted: 3/27/2020 2:11:17 AM EDT
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ALICE frame with a tube welded on it?
Shouldn't be anything that couldn't be handled with a stop in tillicomton, a metal supplier and an hour or two in the garage.(plus time for the paint to dry) |
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Posted: 3/27/2020 10:17:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My JPC and lid are both in my ruck for added weight, although I really want one of these... https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/3h2v5LvSHf2cDZD8xmp0dUggYgEKJ6Ea4FApWqAke7S93_bILgkXXjjBJC7fzLwZcq7loKZ9Z-4sYFdt4PIqyWTc6J9e14cXg2q6Yj2Czg5NSE0izfVqiW9TlO8_Luv4faSNurkcrHT5 Photo not showing up - maybe try re uploading it? ETA: that works! Load that sucker up with 45 lb plates for extra credit. I've never carried an alice frame any distance but that looks like a special kind of hell. I've got an IC-7200 and 35 amp hour gel cell built onto an alice frame. I think it's about 45 lb. Now I just need a portable HF antenna, then we could run a net while hiking. |
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Posted: 3/27/2020 7:10:51 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That's a quorum. We can all train independently until such time as the quarantine is lifted, or we're roaming the wasteland in the eternal quest for the precious juice. Recommend everyone review the ratings at the https://americanpioneercorps.org/guidelines/ site. Looks like we need to do a 3 mile hike, then 2 - 6 mile hikes within 90 days, with loaded packs. Then go out and start some shakedown hikes on your gear. My pack exceeded the requirement for Provisional (I carried 45 lb; the standard is 35) and I just made the time limit. It was a good shakedown, I'd just gotten a new pack and boots and it looks like they are going to serve me well. We should plan on doing the qualifiers on a flat out-back course to maximize our chance of success. This is not going to be a nice nature hike, more of an athletic event. Here's a proposed course originating in Issaquah and running along the bike trail. 3 miles out, 3 miles back = 6 miles. It's flat, running along the lake with minimal disruption from street crossings (every time we stand waiting for a traffic light the clock is still running). We can park at the Fred Meyer and eat at the Gaslamp afteward: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/ABB_Provisional_Course_JPG-1332470.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I want in. I live near Issaquah as well. Best get your butt outdoors! Aside from the orange haired hikers over at the park - i swear, one dude looked like a Hawaiian shave ice - you can keep all the typhoid Annie's at arm's length I’ll be the third. I’m doing a full quarantine with my Wife and Newborn until April 6th (we are all healthy and no known exposures, but being extra safe since the little guy took us 9 months to make, and is cute as all hell). But otherwise I’m ~45 mins from Allen Lake and have a super flexible schedule. ETA: counting @sleepy_jerbear as number 2. That's a quorum. We can all train independently until such time as the quarantine is lifted, or we're roaming the wasteland in the eternal quest for the precious juice. Recommend everyone review the ratings at the https://americanpioneercorps.org/guidelines/ site. Looks like we need to do a 3 mile hike, then 2 - 6 mile hikes within 90 days, with loaded packs. Then go out and start some shakedown hikes on your gear. My pack exceeded the requirement for Provisional (I carried 45 lb; the standard is 35) and I just made the time limit. It was a good shakedown, I'd just gotten a new pack and boots and it looks like they are going to serve me well. We should plan on doing the qualifiers on a flat out-back course to maximize our chance of success. This is not going to be a nice nature hike, more of an athletic event. Here's a proposed course originating in Issaquah and running along the bike trail. 3 miles out, 3 miles back = 6 miles. It's flat, running along the lake with minimal disruption from street crossings (every time we stand waiting for a traffic light the clock is still running). We can park at the Fred Meyer and eat at the Gaslamp afteward: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/ABB_Provisional_Course_JPG-1332470.jpg Sounds like a plan. Go team. I've been out running/fast pace walk/stair climbs every day this week. Prior to the quarantine, ive been active in the the gym doing HIIT classes. I shouldn't have a problem hitting this mark. |
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Posted: 3/27/2020 7:45:09 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That's a quorum. We can all train independently until such time as the quarantine is lifted, or we're roaming the wasteland in the eternal quest for the precious juice. Recommend everyone review the ratings at the https://americanpioneercorps.org/guidelines/ site. Looks like we need to do a 3 mile hike, then 2 - 6 mile hikes within 90 days, with loaded packs. Then go out and start some shakedown hikes on your gear. My pack exceeded the requirement for Provisional (I carried 45 lb; the standard is 35) and I just made the time limit. It was a good shakedown, I'd just gotten a new pack and boots and it looks like they are going to serve me well. We should plan on doing the qualifiers on a flat out-back course to maximize our chance of success. This is not going to be a nice nature hike, more of an athletic event. Here's a proposed course originating in Issaquah and running along the bike trail. 3 miles out, 3 miles back = 6 miles. It's flat, running along the lake with minimal disruption from street crossings (every time we stand waiting for a traffic light the clock is still running). We can park at the Fred Meyer and eat at the Gaslamp afteward: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/ABB_Provisional_Course_JPG-1332470.jpg Close. You aren't required to start with a 3 mile hike, you can start with a greater distance if you like, but ultimately you must have 18 miles, with at least two 6 mile hikes, and no hike shorter than 3 miles. So it will take either three hikes at pace going 3, 6, and 9 miles, or 3 miles, 6 miles x2, and another of at least 3 miles, or 3x 6 miles. There is a method to the madness.
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Posted: 3/27/2020 8:30:52 PM EDT
[#47]
I’m up in Whatcom county if anyone is interested. Could get some whatcom and skagit county guys together.
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Posted: 3/28/2020 2:27:21 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Photo not showing up - maybe try re uploading it? ETA: that works! Load that sucker up with 45 lb plates for extra credit. I've never carried an alice frame any distance but that looks like a special kind of hell. I've got an IC-7200 and 35 amp hour gel cell built onto an alice frame. I think it's about 45 lb. Now I just need a portable HF antenna, then we could run a net while hiking. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: My JPC and lid are both in my ruck for added weight, although I really want one of these... https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/3h2v5LvSHf2cDZD8xmp0dUggYgEKJ6Ea4FApWqAke7S93_bILgkXXjjBJC7fzLwZcq7loKZ9Z-4sYFdt4PIqyWTc6J9e14cXg2q6Yj2Czg5NSE0izfVqiW9TlO8_Luv4faSNurkcrHT5 Photo not showing up - maybe try re uploading it? ETA: that works! Load that sucker up with 45 lb plates for extra credit. I've never carried an alice frame any distance but that looks like a special kind of hell. I've got an IC-7200 and 35 amp hour gel cell built onto an alice frame. I think it's about 45 lb. Now I just need a portable HF antenna, then we could run a net while hiking. A lot of people still like Alice frames, I hate them. I could make that work with upgraded shoulder pads and a waist belt (stolen from Molle). |
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Posted: 3/28/2020 2:47:50 AM EDT
[#49]
I still haven't been able to make one of these hometown night shoots. I'm still working every day except Sunday. I have a DBAL I2 and a Russian PERST-4 green+ I would like to sight in and let you guys check out in person.....I just can't get the time off.
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Posted: 3/28/2020 11:21:21 AM EDT
[#50]
It's surprisingly difficult to find a place to shoot at night. Lol
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