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I'll be looking at Wedge tents as well. And here I thought I was after a trapper's tent. Thanks for the advice guys. -Turtle2-

Griz - Good point. My research shows Hunters Tents showing up around ~1820 and as late as 1840. The ronny's I attend allow these (or should) since I see several of them in use. How did you like your 12'x12' other than not being PC for your events? -Turtle2-

Good advice guys and keep the posts coming. I have thought about the being able to (or not able to)stand up in it and I think I can put up with it. However, I haven't thought about the fly and losing the space. Good points all the way around. How about the thickness of the canvas? My diamond...

After several years of rendezvous in a diamond, I'm looking to go from a diamond to a Trapper's or Hunter's tent. Panther refer's to them as a Hunter's. I can't decide between a 7'x7' (seems small to me) or a 10'x10' which is the next size up. I know I want the tipi style door with a fly but...

A good friend of mine is putting plans together to "pack it in" and go live in a 14' tipi by himself for 2 years. It's been his plan for quite some time and he's looking to start later this year. He has a very detailed plan and knowing him he'll have no problems. The one thing we were...

'bout time they were taken off the list. -Turtle2-

I was visiting with another member of this forum in person about things you do thru out the year that make you think about hunting in the fall. For me it's when I make grilled sandwiches on the griddle because usually in camp that's what we have for lunch after the morning hunt. Or having...

Trappers Formula. I'm not sure how to post a link for ya but it's good stuff. Anything from a rabbit up to an elk and the instructions on the bottle walk you right thru it. -Turtle2-

With winter set in here pretty good, it's time to start my trade blanket projects. With not yet attending my first rendezvous, I would like some input on trade blanket ideas so my winter work hopefully pleases a fellow buckskinner this summer. I've already made up a ball bag and small...

I just got two hawks and am starting to ponder ideas for the handles. One will remain with me while the other I plan to put on my trade blanket when I attend my first rendezvous hopefully next summer. Any ideas or pictures of what you've done or seen? Good things, bad things, things to watch...

Great information guys and thank you. Musketman - That's a great looking pipe bag. Anybody have any other bag pictures? No old women in place of the word "bag". -Turtle2-

I'm starting to make my possibles bag which is continuing on with my fur trade era persona. My question is, do possible bags typically have the rough side of the leather (elk hide in this case) in or out? The research I did on guns sleeves told me they rough was typically out. Does that carry...

Thanks for all the replies guys. Now I'm wondering if the 10 oz is even heavy enough? I will keep you guys posted on the cost and that is why I started down the path of making my own. Anyway, is 10oz heavy enough or should I look at 12 oz or??? I don't want it to be too heavy but at the...

Is 8oz canvas heavy enough for a Diamond Shelter? Went to the hardware store today to pickup a painters canvas (9'x12') to make a Diamond Shelter. My plan is to trim a 9'x12' down to a 9'x9'and was planning on getting 10oz. Turns out the only carry 8oz. Is that heavy enough? Thank you for...

How was it? Some of the best made plans..well anyway...bottomline, I didn't make it. Any pictures or recap would be great. - Turtle2 -

Yeah there are but not sure of the top of my head what areas. I believe there are still some areas on the west side of the divide that you don't have to draw for. Best place to check would be the Colorado Division of Wildlife. -Turtle2-

Greenmtnboy - I mainly hunt area 20 and north to the Wyoming border depending on which area(s) my tag is for. Been huntin' those area's long before they were draw units. Heck, back in the day...go down buy a tag and head out. Years ago I also hunted over by Steamboat and Craig. Good to hear...

Whereabouts in Colorado? Sounds interesting. -Turtle-

Loyd, Any update on your new Tipi? Just curious how it's coming along. -Turtle2-

Nice shootin'!! Regardless of how you're doing it, nice shooting. -Turtle2-