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Title: an offer to others on thir first elk hunt if you need gear.
Post by: adkmountainken on September 01, 2013, 07:38:00 AM
i am going on my first elk hunt shortly and i had to buy new gear i have never needed before which has added up pretty good but i know i have it the rest of my life so i'm not worried about total price. i am hunting elk from Sept5-15 in CO. here is my offer to anyone else going through this delema of spending a TON of my on new gear. when i get back any member on Tradgang in DECENT standing is more then welcome to borrow any of my gear you will need for a big hunt and i have pretty much ALL the base's covered but GPS which i borrowed. so if your planning a hunt but don't know if you can swing it give me a shout and i'll hook ya up. so many have helped me get ready i do not know where to start on the thank you's and figured i could pay it forward this way!
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Post by: David Mitchell on September 01, 2013, 07:47:00 AM
Ken, that my friend is one of the most thoughtful and generous offers I have seen in a while. Hope you have a fantastic hunt buddy!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: ronp on September 01, 2013, 07:50:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by David Mitchell:
Ken, that my friend is one of the most thoughtful and generous offers I have seen in a while. Hope you have a fantastic hunt buddy!    :thumbsup:  
X2!!!!!  Good luck out there Ken!
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Post by: Marc B. on September 01, 2013, 07:53:00 AM
Very classy offer Ken! I hope you have a great hunt!
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Post by: Ragin Bull on September 01, 2013, 08:51:00 AM
X3 on a very generous offer.
Good luck Ken and have a great hunt.
We leave on Sept. 12 th for the last two weeks.     :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Joeabowhunter on September 01, 2013, 09:21:00 AM
What a generous offer.  Have a great hunt!  :clapper:  

Joe
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Post by: pdk25 on September 01, 2013, 10:05:00 AM
Good on you Ken. Karma should Be on your side.  Good luck on your hunt.
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Post by: sheephunter on September 01, 2013, 10:19:00 AM
:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: adkmountainken on September 01, 2013, 10:44:00 AM
i try to give back as much help as i get so really if you need anything just holler! Jetboil, Drifter 3 tent, Katydin Walter Filter, rain poncho ect.. all BRAND NEW.
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Post by: Izzy on September 01, 2013, 10:47:00 AM
Not sure you'll be able to lend it out if your hunting elk yourself every year from now on. I hear its addicting. Good luck pal, I'm sure it will be awesome.
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Post by: adkmountainken on September 01, 2013, 10:52:00 AM
LOL i hear ya bro! we actually have an AK trip planned in the near future if all goes well... can't wait to hunt elk but have DREAMED of hunting Bou!!!!!
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Post by: frassettor on September 01, 2013, 10:56:00 AM
Good luck ken    :campfire:   looking forward to the stories
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Post by: wapiti792 on September 01, 2013, 10:59:00 AM
Great offer! Good on ya man  :)  You will need that gear again after this trip. Did my first one 15 years ago, bought all new gear, and have worn it out with 10 trips since! Have fun!
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Post by: cahaba on September 01, 2013, 11:19:00 AM
:thumbsup:  That is very generous Ken. Good luck on your upcoming hunt.
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Post by: Doc Nock on September 01, 2013, 11:23:00 AM
That is how Ken rolls... the man once did a "trade" to me... and what showed up for his part of the "assorted items" is almost embarrassing... the depth of what he sent...the extent of goodies, made me blush!

That boy got a heart as big as he is!

Best wishes, Ken... I'm sure you're soon out the door! Travel safe. Hunt hard and have a grand time just being there!
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Post by: kadbow on September 01, 2013, 11:29:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    Good luck, enjoy Colorado!
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Post by: mcgroundstalker on September 01, 2013, 12:16:00 PM
Ken IS one heck of a guy! Make some meat out there buddy!

... mike ...
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Post by: Knawbone on September 01, 2013, 01:35:00 PM
Your a heck of a guy Ken, so have a heck of a good time. When you get back I want you to know that Whitetail hunt offer is standing. Should be a good year here.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: elkken on September 01, 2013, 01:40:00 PM
Very special offer ... I hope you get some elk blood on all that gear    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on September 01, 2013, 03:31:00 PM
Nice offer Ken! You should buy a GPS though, they are not that expensive and they last a long time and they are great to mark spots you may want to return too years later! Shawn
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Post by: bow loving man on September 01, 2013, 03:35:00 PM
Bravo, Ken!!!!
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Post by: adkmountainken on September 01, 2013, 03:42:00 PM
Shawn just dropped $1000 on new gear, i have a Garmain Etrax but do not trust that in the mountains, will buy a nice Garmin Oregon this winter when i have a little more $$$.
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Post by: RedShaft on September 01, 2013, 03:43:00 PM
Good luck ken!!! I'm sure we will have a good read here and pics to look at right!!???
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Post by: wooddamon1 on September 01, 2013, 05:06:00 PM
Dude,    :notworthy:    :clapper:
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Post by: VictoryHunter on September 01, 2013, 05:08:00 PM
Very generous of you!    :clapper:
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Post by: cacciatore on September 01, 2013, 06:28:00 PM
Great gesture,Ken. You are my kind of guy.
I'll land in Denver the 5th night,if you are still around send me a Pm.I 'll be onored to buy you a dinner.
Kill a big one you deserve it!
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Post by: Stumpkiller on September 01, 2013, 09:28:00 PM
Good on you, Ken.  

Keep the updates coming.  I'm with you in spirit and best wishes if not body and bow.
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Post by: Phrogdrvr on September 01, 2013, 10:03:00 PM
Best of luck, Ken.  Can't wait to read about it.

Tom
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Post by: Al Dente on September 02, 2013, 03:05:00 PM
Good luck on your hunt Ken.  Awesome offer from you too.  Only best wishes for a successful hunt and many memories.
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Post by: ron w on September 02, 2013, 09:11:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by cacciatore:
Great gesture,Ken. You are my kind of guy.
I'll land in Denver the 5th night,if you are still around send me a Pm.I 'll be onored to buy you a dinner.
Kill a big one you deserve it!
Felix.....I guess you have never seen Ken eat....   :biglaugh:
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Post by: ron w on September 02, 2013, 09:12:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by cacciatore:
Great gesture,Ken. You are my kind of guy.
I'll land in Denver the 5th night,if you are still around send me a Pm.I 'll be onored to buy you a dinner.
Kill a big one you deserve it!
Felix.....I guess you have never seen Ken eat....   :biglaugh:
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Post by: adkmountainken on September 02, 2013, 09:13:00 PM
LOL!!!!! i punch the time clock when i sit down to dinner, get a little over time ever meal...
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Post by: Traditional-Archer on September 02, 2013, 09:17:00 PM
Good luck Ken, you are a true sportsman.
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Post by: azhunter on September 03, 2013, 09:18:00 AM
You are very generous. Best of luck on your hunt. By the way, Cabelas has the Garmin Oregon 450T on sale for $189 right now.
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Post by: Burnsie on September 03, 2013, 03:12:00 PM
Super Cool Ken!  
Not to Hijack your thread,  but another option for someone needing gear but not wanting to lay out a ton of $$$ for something they may or may not do again,  is to rent it.  
My brother and I leave for CO in two days,  I have most of what I need,  but he did not.  We stumbled on this outfit out of Colorado Springs that rents packages from 7 to 20+ days,  and rates are very reasonable.  We are picking the gear up as we pass through,  but they will ship it where you need it as well.
We got a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, jet boil, water filter, GPS, Bear spray, 3 MT House meals, back pack and I think a couple other items for around $129.00 for 13 days.  They gave us a list of the equipment, I looked it up and it is all top shelf stuff. My brother said,  if he gets addicted to Colorado elk hunting he can then decide to by his own stuff,  if not,  he got to use it pretty cheap and doesn't have a bunch of gear he may not need again.
Anyway, let me know if you want more info,  super people to deal with.
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Post by: cacciatore on September 03, 2013, 03:22:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by ron w:
 
QuoteOriginally posted by cacciatore:
Great gesture,Ken. You are my kind of guy.
I'll land in Denver the 5th night,if you are still around send me a Pm.I 'll be onored to buy you a dinner.
Kill a big one you deserve it!
Felix.....I guess you have never seen Ken eat....    :biglaugh:  [/b]
:biglaugh:  That guy needs to be feeded!
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Post by: JEFF B on September 03, 2013, 03:30:00 PM
hey Brother good luck on ya hunt and travel safe and ya know we want pics   :thumbsup:    :archer2:    :archer2:     may the spirit of the wolf guide your arrows to the sweet spot
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on September 03, 2013, 06:14:00 PM
LOL Ron.

Great Offer Ken.  I'll take you up on you keeping your gear and taking me to alaska   :rolleyes:   How would that work   :confused:    ;)
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Post by: adkmountainken on September 03, 2013, 07:46:00 PM
Burnsie,
  that is an AWESOME deal you should really start a post to let people know about that! that has to be around $1600 in gear if you were to buy it!!!
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Post by: adkmountainken on September 03, 2013, 07:48:00 PM
azhunter thank you for the heads up on the gps as we will be shopping at Cabelas and i do believe i will pick that one up, would like the Oregon with the camera but thats a hard to to pass up!
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Post by: adkmountainken on September 03, 2013, 07:51:00 PM
Azhunter is right about the gps this is a STEAL!
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Garmin-Oregon-T-GPS/709847.uts
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Post by: Mudd on September 04, 2013, 11:40:00 AM
Good on you brother!

   :archer:
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Post by: Bob T. on September 04, 2013, 11:56:00 AM
Ken, Have a great hunt!  :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper: