On a side note, I did get to use a few new items of kit on this trip and would like to comment on those.
Muck Boots (Edgewater) .. Very comfortable, warm, lightweight, good around the boats. Great purchase. I may buy another pair, but in winter weight.
Bark River (Canadian Special) .. Very sharp from factory, held a good edge through dressing two lrg caribou, comfortable, but if the user is used to a a Russel belt knife the handle will take some getting used to.
Cabelas 1hp grinder .. This machine worked awesome. It took care of all the grinding I had with no problems at all. I was a professional meat cutter for over 20yrs and have used several large grinders over the years and was sceptical about this purchase. I was NOT disappointed with this at all, but only wished I had bought one years ago.
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