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Buck – bought your DVD “Alone Across Alaska” and very much enjoyed it. Thanks for making it available. I’ve hunted in the Talkeetna Mountains and some of the scenes look very similar.
Some questions,from the DVD, if you don’t mind and have time.
Why did you use Aquamira drops instead of a filter or steripen?
Did you ever consider hiking in ankle fit hip waders, like many do for hunting?
What was the white mineral you showed clusters of at 46:16?
Your supply barrel at the head of the Noatak – why was it black instead of a high visibility orange?
Thanks again and best wishes!
Hi George,
I’m glad you liked Alone Across Alaska! The Talkeetnas share much of the same beauty as the Brooks, don’t they?
In my opinion Aquamira was a better choice because of the simplicity. No electronics to fail. No moving parts to break. I think those factors are even more important in the middle of nowhere.
I didn’t seriously consider ankle fit waders. I was covering too many miles. They would have been great for a few miles a day, though.
I don’t know what that white mineral was! Do you have a guess George? Anyone else?
The main reason that barrel was black is that was the color it came in. That said, I would prefer a muted color anyway so it wouldn’t draw attention there in the wilderness. Had I known it was going to be in such a strange, hard-to-find spot, orange might have been a good color anyway. I am totally on board with your bright colors idea of with things like knives, tent stakes, guylines, stuff sacks, paracord and things that are easily lost.
Good questions George. Have a good day.
Buck
I just watched your movie on amazon and loved it. Wish I was man enough to take such a trip. The next best thing to taking such a trip is watching you take it. Thanks again and safe travels.
Thank you Mike! Glad you liked it.