Should I buy this for hiking in the backwoods of Idaho, hunting, atv riding, and some traveling. It's going to be a gift if this is the one for this?
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Garmin's are amazing for exactly what you want. If the user is experienced with maps, I'd recommend getting a model that offers Topographic maps which will help with route planning if they're going off-trail.
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I really don't know what to tell you. I bought it to do some camping and now, its out there in the shead. I like camping, my wife doesn't.
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Absolutely not! It is not designed for that kind of weight load. A camera with too big of a zoom or telephoto lens would be too much on it, much less a hiker putting their weight on it. You'll need to get a hiking staff that's made for hiking. Good question though, not a bad idea either.
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Its probably too late to respond and sorry, I dont use Amazon often enough to see everything. Its pretty durable and easy enough to adjust zoom/focus, I think it could work on a scouting trip. Downside is not having eyepiece at 90 degree angle. So either you need a compact but tall tripod, set scope on tall rock/table, or be in prone position. Its pretty difficult to hold scope without shaking it.
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Wm, I would not recommend this for deer hunting. You can however, take smaller game with it.Best, Bruce
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I have not used this light for hiking. I use it around the house, yard and for working on my car. The lamp has a single LED that's better for distance and a cluster of 3 LEDS that is better suited to area illumination. Both the Single and Cluster of 3 LEDs can be set to high or low brightness. The single LED on high reaches out to about 40 feet when it's very dark. It shines further but not bright enough to make out fine details. It's perfectly fine for me to use in the yard at night if I need something from my shed. Bright enough to see around me (I have a large yard) but not so bright that it blinds me when I look at something closer. I've been so pleased with this light that I purchased two more to keep in the cars. My only reservation with you using it for hiking is I assume you wouldn't actually be hiking in complete darkness. Dusk maybe? I don't know how much it would help when there is some ambient light. For use at a campground when it has gone complete dark I think it will be great.
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Not as accurate as a gps type pedometer would be, because I imagine hiking involves strides that are not of a consistent length (like when you're climbing over logs.) So it might not be super accurate for distance. I have worn it hiking, and it does provide some useful info. If you are mostly on easy trails, not too much climbing and scrambling, I think it would be fine. Oh and I wear mine daily and it shows no signs of breaking. I lost my first one, but I had it for over a year. Second one for many months now. Still love it.
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you probably could sling it on to your backpack and have it charge stuff while you hike. it has loops on each of the sides for hooking it into various positions on the side of like a building, so you could tie it to the handle of your backpack or something. the weight is less than a pound, so it should not affect you much.
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Most definitely. Though the sight does not enable you to see extremely long distances it is extremely good for close quarters. You will have no problem using it in the woods I use mine for finding the treestand before daylight.
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There are several manufacturers that make GPS's that are suitable for hiking. Of course they all come with different looks, features and price tags. My advise is to decide what features you need in a GPS, what features you want in a GPS and how much you are willing to pay. Do some research on the web and remember that some claims and review's tend to "stretch" things. Then go to an outfitter who carries the model you like and look it over. Do ask the salesperson to let you do functional check and see if it is really is as good as advertised.
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I would definitely still recommend this knife. I do multi-day hikes in the backcountry and always have this strapped to my pack. It's a well crafted knife. I think it would suit your purposes.
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Works very well. I have bought 3 so far, 1 for me and 2 for family. I have a very good gps with maps but I usually carry the backtrack while hiking or hunting. Backtrack will work good for you if you just want to get back to where your car is.
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Yes. It is a good carrying case and great for hiking, but does not work for a very quick draw.
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did you actually take it to camping? I want to buy it for the same purpose. How was your experience with it?
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I bought it to use while in Europe last April. I'm sure it works very well. Instead, though, I bought the simple Op-Tech hand strap to carry my (heavy) camera in one hand. I was only walking, though, and that option probably wouldn't be sufficient for someone hiking who needs to use his/her hands. In practice, it slides well into place and is well made. I also bought the extender straps. BTW: I believe Op-Tech has lost the patent on the device through some (I suspect) patent troll. If you want one and they're still available you'd better act. I'm afraid that when they run out, they'll be out. I bought it to use while in Europe last April. I'm sure it works very well. Instead, though, I bought the simple Op-Tech hand strap to carry my (heavy) camera in one hand. I was only walking, though, and that option probably wouldn't be sufficient for someone hiking who needs to use his/her hands. In practice, it slides well into place and is well made. I also bought the extender straps. BTW: I believe Op-Tech has lost the patent on the device through some (I suspect) patent troll. If you want one and they're still available you'd better act. I'm afraid that when they run out, they'll be out.
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I like in montana, an hour from yellowstone and it works fine. I've used it hiking I don't know how high up we were but its always seemed to work
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Yes it would. Just keep in mind this is a heavy duty tripod, so if hiking for miles and miles is how you plan on using it, you might want to opt for something lighter. However, for portraits or food blogging is your thing, this would be ideal!