Gone Outdoors - September 2014

September 2014

Picking the Perfect National Park for Your Family Vacation

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Tips for Tailgating

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Types of Hiking Boots & Hiking Shoes

P18 Fishing Yellow National Park

P14 Picking the Perfect National Park for your Family Vacation

P22 Tips & Tactics coming a Suc Bow & Arrow

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P26 Climbing McKinley

P30 Car Stereo Buyer’s Guide: Selecting a Head Unit

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The Editor’s Post: 50 Years ago this month, The Wilderness Act was signed into law, legally defining wilderness as: A wilderness, in contrast with those areas where man and his own works dominate the landscape, is hereby recognized as an area where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain.

This act created the National Wilderness Preservation System, which to date encompasses more than 109.5 million acres of national parks, national forests, as well as land managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Bureau of and Management.

This month, we’re putting a little focus on some of the country’s more famous national parks. From fishing Yellowstone to choosing a great place to take the family to get out and experience nature.

But in total there are over two hundred areas in 44 states that make it easy for almost anyone to make a quick escape into the outdoors, whatever your passion.

This year, The National Park Service has been celebrating with fee-free days across the country, including one on the 27th of September and again on November 11th.

If you’ve never been to a national wilderness area, now is an ideal time to get out and enjoy. Maybe we’ll see you there.

Danny Thompson Editor

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Music – everyone will have more fun if there

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Snacks – most of the time, there will be someone grilling at a tailgate and that is always a blessing but if you don’t want to load up the grill and go through that hassle, at least bring some chips or trail mix to snack on.

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Games – this is another item that you will need at your tailgate for the entertainment value. There is never a tailgate that doesn’t have some form of game to keep everyone occupied. I could not imagine attending a tailgate that didn’t have a game to keep me engrossed.

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Hand sanitizer – this one is so easy to forget but such an asset when you are 3 hours into a tailgate and start feeling sweaty and dirty.

Make sure you pump some of this stuff in your hands before you dip into that bag of chips.

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Paper towels – another thing that can easily be forgotten. You never know what will happen and having a roll of paper towels will always come in handy.

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Large trash bag – lastly, make sure you get at least one trash bag. If you leave a dirty tailgate, your tailgating neighbors will not appreciate your mess. It’s common courtesy to everyone for you to pick up after yourself.

There are several other items that people are going to see as being imperative to their tailgating experience. This is just my essential list for surviving during tailgate season.

Tailgating, whether you are a die-hard fan or not, is a perfect activity for anyone no matter what their age. This football season, make it a point to attend at least one tailgate. There is no better way to enjoy the outdoors, in my opinion, than sitting with 10 to 15 of your closest friends surrounded by thousands of other fans who are gathered to cheer and motivate their team to victory.

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Canopy – if you are lucky enough to own an RV, you are set but if you are like me and pinch those pennies a little too tight, get a canopy. These can be fairly inexpensive and while you are outside, baking in the heat, you will be so thankful for the little bit of shade this thing provides.

Folding chairs – also known as camping chairs, even if you think you probably have enough chairs for everyone, most likely you will still need more. Don’t be stingy and only bring yourself a chair, if you have an extra chair or two around, bring it. Someone will use it, I promise.

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There are plenty of people with more tailgating experience than me, but I have seen my fair share of tailgates. Below is a list of things that, in my opinion, a successful tailgate can’t be without.

So while you are gearing up for this season, keep these things in mind.

Water, water and more water – whether you will be drinking alcohol at your tailgate or not, water is a necessity. Tailgating is relaxing but it is also draining on you if you don’t keep your water intake up.

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One of my favorite tailgating memories happened at the 2013 Auburn/Georgia game. I was sitting in my folding chair next to 8 to 10 other people. We were watching it on the TV installed on the side of the camper. There were 36 seconds left in the game; Auburn was down by one point; it was 4th and 18; we were trying for the Hail Mary. This was Auburn’s last chance. Nick Marshall throws the ball down the field and for a split second, it looked as though Georgia was about to intercept. Wait! The ball was tipped and Ricardo Louis catches the ball and runs it into the end zone for a touchdown.

The whole campground erupted in loud shouts and screams. I hugged every person I saw but the person I remember most vividly hugging was a little boy who came running from some unknown tailgate. He was receiving hugs left and right from everyone. The whole time he was screaming and hollering, “War Eagle”. That is a moment I will remember my whole life, unquestionably, the best tailgating moment to date.

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Terribly cliché’ but when you tailgate you are surrounded by thousands of other fans, it’s like a big family. If your team scores a touchdown, it’s completely acceptable to run up to a random fan’s tailgate and hug every person present because they are just as excited as you. The sense of camaraderie is undeniable.

are some tunes playing in the background. Go invest in a cheap speaker you can plug into your phone. It makes the day more enjoyable and before the day is done, you will assuredly be having a few karaoke sessions.

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A grill being fired up, classic rock blaring over speakers and the sound of ping-pong balls ringing the famous, red, Solo cups are a few of my favorite things to hear on a Saturday in the fall. It’s finally football season! Many of us have been looking forward to this time of the year for months. Not only is each game of dire importance but the tailgating experience is just as crucial in having a successful football season. The older I have become, the more I am just as happy tailgating with friends and loved ones as I would be actually attending the game.

Don’t get me wrong, if I can afford a ticket, I will gladly leave the comfort of my folding chair and trade it for a nice, uncomfortable bench seat in the stadium but if I can’t afford a ticket, I am just as content tailgating.

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Types Of Hiking Boots & Hiking Shoes

By Chuck Bonner

ries, based on the general kind of hiking for which they work best.

1. Hiking shoes and sandals. For short walks in the outdoors, for knocking around in camp, and for easy interludes in an otherwise serious hike.

3. Backpacking boots. For multi-day backpacking trips.

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2. Day-hiking boots. For moderate hiking, such as day hikes or short hikes in rough country.

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There are many types of hiking boots and hiking shoes, and the choice can be bewildering. While there are some kinds of hiking footwear that will not fit neatly into any category, I will discuss hiking footwear in terms of four catego-

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4. Mountaineering boots. For the most serious hiking, mountain climbing, and ice climbing.

As you move up the scale of categories, you also move up in price. That means you have to give more serious thought and do more careful shop-

ping the higher up the scale you look. But before you begin your serious shopping, get a handle on

what types of hiking boots are available so you will be sure you are looking for the right kind.

Don’t be scared off by the prices, and don’t make

the mistake of assuming that you don’t need spe-

cial-purpose hiking boots. You probably don’t need $200 mountaineering boots, but that doesn’t mean you should try a twelve-mile day hike in your tennis shoes, either. In this article, you will learn how to decide which general type of hiking boots are right for what you want to do. Then you’ll be prepared to look deeper into exactly what you need.

Hiking Shoes and Sandals

Hiking shoes can be multi-purpose footwear. If you are new to hiking, and planning only short hikes on well-maintained trails, you might already have suitable footwear. Cross trainers or any reasonably sturdy sneaker may be suitable for light hiking.

Shoes expressly designed for trail running and light hiking typically rise a little higher than conventional sneakers, and they usually have a “scree collar” (a collar of padding around the ankle to keep pebbles out). They are usually not waterproof, though they may be somewhat “water resistant,” and the tread is not very aggressive.

Hiking shoes are suitable for short hikes on rea-

sonably dry, reasonably smooth trails where you will not be carrying much weight. If you will be

crossing streams, climbing steep slopes, walking on snow and ice, or carrying more than about twenty pounds of gear, you should probably look into day-hiking boots or backpacking boots.

Hiking sandals are a special class of hiking foot-

wear. When you consider the four main purposes

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of hiking shoes - warmth, protection, traction, and keeping dry - sandals might seem like a joke. But think again.

Obviously, you’re not hiking in winter in hiking sandals, so keeping your feet warm is just not a

consideration that hiking sandals address. Sandals do protect the soles of your feet from rough surfaces and sharp objects, but they can’t protect the sides of your feet from rocks and brush. They also provide good traction.

But what about keeping your feet dry? Don’t laugh!

No, sandals will not keep the water out as you wade across a stream, but neither will they keep the water in when you step out of the stream.

Many hikers carry sandals in their backpacks and switch to them whenever they cross a stream that they know is going to overtop their hiking boots.

If all you are going to do is short hikes on relatively clear, level trails in warm weather, sandals are worth at least a little consideration. More importantly, if you want a pair of hiking shoes to switch out in the middle of a long, serious hike, hiking sandals may well be worth the space they take up in your backpack.

Day-Hiking Boots

Day-hiking boots are purpose-designed for hiking.

If you are planning to do any moderate hiking, such as all-day hikes or short hikes on rugged trails, you will need to give some serious thought to your footwear.

Day-hiking boots typically rise just above the

ankle, and they always have a padded “scree collar.”

They usually have a fairly stiff fiberglass shank to reinforce the sole and arch supports. The tongue is partially attached, sometimes fully attached, to provide waterproofing.

Day-hiking boots nearly always have hooks for the laces on the upper part of the boot. Some have eyelets all the way to the top, but these are hard to keep properly tightened.

Beware of imitations! The fashion industry has caught on to the style of hiking boots, and you will find many shoes that look like hiking boots, but are better suited to hanging out at Starbucks than to hiking the backwoods. Look closely, and you can tell the real hiking boots from the wannabees: * Scree collar * Stiff shank

* Attached or partially attached tongue * Genuinely aggressive tread

None of these features show when you’re just looking cool, so the imitation hiking boots don’t have them.

Backpacking Boots

Backpacking boots are designed for long wear under fairly harsh conditions. If you are planning to do a lot of hiking, especially multi-day backpacking trips or all-day hikes on rough trails, you will need backpacking boots.

And don’t be put off by the prices: A hundred-dollar pair of boots that lasts five years is cheaper than buying a forty-dollar pair every year. And more comfortable, too.

Backpacking boots usually rise well above the ankle.

Very high-rise boots, like military-style “combat boots,” may not have a padded “scree collar,” but lower-rise boots will have one. They have a rigid shank, which may be fiberglass or steel, to provide stiffness and arch support. The tongue may be partially attached on high-rise boots, or fully attached on lower boots. Backpacking boots always have a very aggressive tread design.

Many backpacking boots have eyelets for the laces all

the way up. This makes the boots harder to put on and

take off. It also makes the laces more difficult to adjust than if they had hooks, but the eyelets are less prone to catching on brush or getting bent closed when you bash your leg against a boulder. D-rings, used on the upper parts of some hiking boots, are a good compromise.

They are less prone to damage than hooks, but more easily adjustable than eyelets.

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There are heavy-duty boots out there that are not suit-

able for hiking. Work boots can be very similar to hiking boots in every detail except the tread. When choosing backpacking boots, make sure the tread is designed for the trail and not for the workshop.

Mountaineering Boots

Mountaineering boots are specially designed for serious expeditions in primitive and rugged conditions. The term “mountaineering boots” generally also includes such specialized footwear as ice-climbing boots.

I’ll be perfectly honest here (habit of mine): I have no personal experience with mountaineering boots, nor with the conditions that require them. So I don’t have much to tell you about them other than that they exist and that, depending on your requirements, they may be what you need. When you are ready to take a good look at mountaineering boots, I can only advise you to look for suitable advice.

Mountaineering boots are generally completely rigid, made of thick, heavy leather or molded plastic. They are quite heavy, and difficult to walk in under most normal conditions.

Don’t be oversold. If you are looking for backpacking boots, you don’t need special-purpose mountaineering boots. This is one case where buying more hiking boot than you need can actually be a bad thing. Mountaineering boots are what you want for climbing Mount Everest, but not for hiking in the typical National Park.

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Now you know now to recognize the four main types of hiking boots. That will help you in your search. Choose the type of boot that is right for the type of hiking you are planning to do, then go do it!

Chuck Bonner is a lifelong hiker and amateur naturalist, and webmaster of http://www.HikingWithChuck. com. For more information about hiking boots and other hiking equipment based on many years on the trail, visit [http://www.hikingwithchuck.com/Gear/HikingGear. htm].

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Picking t for Y

By Corie Marks There are so many decisions that go into deciding a va-

cation destination. When it involves more than just you and your friend or significant other, it seems to get even more complicated. Small, and even family vacations should not drive you to drink or pulling all your hair out. These are just a few tips to help you make your choice a little less stressful.

The first and easiest thing to ask yourself is what you and the people you will be going with like to do? Are

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The next thing to consider is how much do you have to spend and how much time will you have. There are so many national parks and monuments that are relatively close to people that it is not expensive to get yourself there. Some of the exciting wilderness areas in Alaska can be expensive to get to, but if you have the money and enjoy the great outdoors, it is certainly worth going for an incredible experience you won’t soon forget.

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ry, learning how some of the unique formations in the parks came to be there, snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, sailing, boating, kayaking, whitewater rafting, photography, hunting, or just lazing around beautiful

places?

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you totally outdoor people, strictly indoor types, or a combination? Are all of you athletic or in good shape?

Do you like hot weather, mild or cold seasons? Is sightseeing something you would like on your agenda or are you strictly an activity oriented type? Do you enjoy ‘roughing it’ or do you want more comfort? Do you like camping, fishing, backpacking, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, bird watching, wildlife viewing, histo-

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the Perfect National Park Your Family Vacation

tion. Bear in mind, that almost any area

to rough it on the Appalachian Trail,

have to take a boat over to the actual

ones. Also, just because you are going

from luxurious suites to nice inexpen-

that will help equip you, enabling you to boat around the waterways and find

has inexpensive travel options and

moves up from there to more expensive to a national park, does not mean you have to ‘rough it’. There are plenty of options for day hiking, climbing, fishing, water sports, etc. that do not involve sitting by a campfire enjoying the great outdoors if that is just not your style.

Camping is generally believed to be

the cheapest type of a vacation after you make the initial investment of camping supplies. This can be a tidy sum, but remember that the equipment usually lasts for quite a few years. It is generally true that camping fees at the parks are cheaper than an average hotel room. And if you own an RV, you can camp in true comfort. Most campgrounds are situated in gorgeous surroundings and allow you easy access to the park’s highlights. There are very few parks that don’t have some kind of campgrounds. Also, when you camp, you usually cook your own food which also saves you money. And no, you do not have to eat hotdogs all week unless that is what you love!

Now, if you live in the Midwest, there are plenty of park options within driving distances that take no more than

twelve hours or less, depending where you live. Of course, you can always choose to fly anywhere, but some parks are a little distant from the nearest airport. Driving allows you the luxury of taking along everything you think you need for a comfortable stay.

My favorite pick for the Midwest is Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This is hands down one of the best all-around parks for the family.

It falls within the states of Tennessee and North Carolina. You can choose

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camp out in a developed campground or wilderness, or stay in anywhere

sive hotels in nearby Pigeon Forge and

Gatlinburg, TN. And, speaking of Pigeon Forge, you have Dollywood and all the innumerable attractions they offer in the area. On the North Carolina side you have more campgrounds, the city of Cherokee that has several Indian souvenirs and museums, whitewater rafting and fly fishing (the last two are actually offered in both states). The mountains are absolutely beautiful and make for great photo ops. Please look up our Great Smoky Mountain web page for further details.

Another great choice is Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and State Park.

They also have camping and wildlife viewing, especially bird watching. A unique shoreline allows for walking on the beach or swimming in Lake Mich-

igan. They even have areas for you to bring your own horses and go horseback riding. For those of you that enjoy sightseeing and history, you can see the five World’s Fair houses from 1933 or attend the Gathering At Calumic in early May, where Eastern Woodland Indians and Western Great Lakes fur traders and Voyageurs reenact what life was like along the Calumet River from 1730-1830.

If you enjoy boating, there are several places in the Midwest, but the two northern ones are Voyageurs National Park and Isle Royale National Park.

Voyageurs is in Minnesota and Isle Royale is off of the northern coast of Michigan in Lake Superior. Both offer great wilderness adventures as well

as canoeing, kayaking, motor boating and fishing opportunities. Voyageurs is considered a water park meaning you

park, but it is a short journey. There are places to camp out or lodges to stay at those great fishing spots. Isle Royale is a long boat ride or a short “puddle jumper” flight. It has wilderness camp-

ing only, but also has a lodge for those who only enjoy day hiking and some comfort. There is kayaking, fishing, backpacking, wildlife, with the longest running research program studying wolves and moose, scuba diving, and ship wrecks. It is truly a unique ecosystem to observe.

The Western US has much more to offer in national parks. The most famous is Yellowstone where you will see Old Faithful and lots of other geothermal marvels and one of the few places in the lower 48 to observe grizzly bears up close. You’ll also see bison roaming very close by so be careful. It is located on the border of Wyoming and Montana. There are numerous ranches and lodges to stay at or you can camp out in the park. There is also great fly fishing, kayaking, climbing and backpacking.

Another biggie is Grand Canyon National Park. This one is in Arizona, again on the border of Arizona and Nevada, but also close to the southern Utah border. It is part of the Grand Staircase, an immense sequence of sedimentary rock layers that runs south from Bryce Canyon National Park, through Zion National Park (both in Utah) and ends at the Grand Canyon. There is camping, backpacking, day hiking, whitewater rafting, and plenty of photography opportunities.

Other great parks, (although all of them are super places to visit) in the west, are Yosemite, Channel Islands, Red-

wood, Arches, Olympic, Grand Teton,

Canyonlands, Rocky Mountain, Black

Canyon of the Gunnison, Mesa Verde,

Crater Lake, Mt. Rainier, and Sequoia.

All of these have great wide spread

activities that will suit any vacationers’ needs and desires. Please check out our individual park pages for further information on each of these superb parks.

The Eastern United States also offer splendid options for vacationing.

Acadia National Park in Maine has unsurpassed northern oceanside views and cliff climbing that you won’t find in other parks. There is also fishing, island exploring, hiking and beautiful gardens to gaze upon. Further down the eastern side is Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

The Appalachian Trail runs through the park for 101 miles giving you plenty of hiking and backpacking options. There is also camping, fishing, bird watching and horseback riding.

In Florida, you will find three national parks and one preserve with the most

family vacations or outdoor adventure-seeking spring break crowds. Dry

on TV. The wildlife is phenomenal and

during the Civil War and never finished, and the nesting places of terns and sea turtles. You will be able to enjoy Key West snorkeling, saltwater fishing, swimming, lighthouses, ship wreaks, hiking, beach camping, boating, scuba diving, bird watching, and underwater photography of some of the best coral reef and marine life areas down in Southern Florida.

famous being Everglades. Everglades is

so much more then what you have seen

makes it easy to get some great animal and bird shots. There is also wilderness camping, (watch out for alligators!) canoeing, fishing, airboat rides, hiking, and rare, as well as beautiful flora.

Big Cypress National Preserve is right

by Everglades and is very similar, but also offers cypress stands, mangrove forests, endangered species of wildlife like the peregrine falcon and the Florida panther. Activities include fishing, biking, canoeing, hiking, and hunting.

Biscayne National Park is off of the eastern tip of southern Florida. As the world’s third-longest coral reef tract, there are snorkeling, scuba diving trips, sailing, swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking opportunities, making it a celebrated national park vacation for

Tortugas National Park is a unique park preserving Fort Jefferson that was built

Corie Marks works for a website dedi-

cated to promoting outdoor adventures in US national parks, monuments, and wilderness areas, http://www.adventure-crew.com. Her duties entail marketing, sales, writing for the website and field work with her husband Stu, who is the Art Director for the website.

Fishing Yellowstone National Park: Special Places for the Adventurous Angler

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others experience during their visit of Yellowstone Park. I am able to provide first-hand knowledge of these special places, because I have fished each one.

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Another special fishing location in the park is Lamar River. A tributary of the Yellowstone River, the Lamar River meanders 40 miles through the northeastern portion of Yellowstone Park. It is one of the finest flyfishing destinations inside the park, and it is famous for its outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities.

Bear, bison, wolves, moose, bighorn sheep, foxes, coyotes, and other species are commonly seen along the Lamar River. The most accessible and most heavily fished part of the river is the seven-mile stretch from Soda Butte Creek (a tributary) to the canyon section just beyond the large meadows. The fishing in this stretch of Lamar River is also excellent with trout averaging 14 inches in length with some larger ones exceeding 18 inches. Try using flies such as nobly chernobyls, tiger beetles, and foam parachute hoppers

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As we reeled our lures back into the deeper water, we were getting hard strikes from big cutthroat trout. On

boat need to pay attention to the weather forecast.

Thunderstorms can develop with very short notice, and the waves can get big out on the open water.

I once found myself in such a storm with waves crashing over the sides of my twenty-foot Bayliner.

Fortunately, Stevenson Island is not too far of a boat ride from the marina; however, the ride will feel much longer if you are travelling through a severe thunderstorm.

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The first location is Lake Yellowstone. Located inside Yellowstone National Park, this body of water is the largest freshwater lake in North America above an elevation of 7,000 feet. In short, the lake is massive with a coverage of 136 square miles and an average depth of 139 feet. Although anglers can have success fishing from the shoreline, the greatest adventure can be experienced from a boat. Whether you own a boat or need to rent one, it is the preferred method of fishing Lake Yellowstone. Bridge Bay Marina is located near the Lake Yellowstone Hotel, and it provides the most convenient boat launch for Yellowstone anglers.

Just a short boat ride (approximately 20 minutes) east of the marina, anglers will find Stevenson Island. This small island is often home to nesting bald eagles, so anglers should be cautious to not disturb any wildlife as they navigate around the island. Fishing from a boat just off Stevenson Island in mid to late June (right after the fishing season begins) can yield some exciting results. During my excursions to the island, my party fished from the boat approximately 100 yards offshore. We casted spinner lures toward the shoreline.

Anglers who venture onto Lake Yellowstone with a

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It’s only February, and the lakes and rivers of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem are largely covered in snow and ice. For anglers, however, it’s never too soon to talk about fishing. The days are getting longer, and summer will be upon us before we know it.

Yellowstone National Park and the millions of acres of wilderness surrounding its boundaries include countless lakes, rivers, and streams. A majority of them are home to trout, and many provide habitat for treasured species such as Yellowstone cutthroat trout and golden trout.

the best days, we would literally catch a trout about every other cast, and the fish were big. In Yellowstone National Park, the regulations allow only “catch and release” for cutthroat trout, so don’t plan on cooking any of them on the grill. Violation of the fishing regulations in Yellowstone can result in very severe penalties including fines and criminal prosecution.

Still, for most anglers, the experience of simply catching a large, native trout species in a special place like Yellowstone National Park is all that matters. Along with large fish, anglers can expect to see incredible scenery and even wildlife on the island and along lake shorelines. Fishing can vary from year to year based on the impact that lake trout are having on the cutthroat trout population. Lake trout are not native to Lake Yellowstone, and the National Park Service is working hard to erradicate them. The regulations require that you keep any lake trout that you catch in the park. Even if you don’t want to eat them, you must not return them to the lake.

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with a small bead head pheasant tail or serendipity dropper.

Lamar River also has a good population of baetis mayflies, so those types of flies may work well too. If you decide to fish Lamar River, be sure to bring a camera since you may find yourself surrounded by bison or fishing next to a bear, fox, or other wildlife.

The third location is Goose Lake, a high mountain lake located outside the northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park near Cooke City. Goose Lake is located several miles in the backcountry on the north side of Highway 212, and it’s only accessible by All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), horses, or hiking. I personally recommend that you rent ATVs in Cooke City for the trip to Goose Lake. To reach Goose Lake, travel along the side of Highway 212 just east of Cooke City, and turn left (north) onto Lulu Pass Road. Area trail and road maps are available at the Cooke City Exxon. Lulu Pass road is a gravel road that winds through the mountains north

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of Highway 212. Travel north on Lulu Pass Road for a few miles until you reach the Round Lake turnoff, which continues north while Lulu Pass road turns west. There will be a sign indicating the direction of Round Lake. Travel up Round Lake Road, which will eventually take you along the east shore of Round Lake. From Round Lake, continue on the road north. Moose are commonly seen in this area, so be aware of your surroundings. The road will become rough from Round Lake northward with creek crossings and large boulders in the middle of the narrow dirt road. As you get closer to Goose Lake, the road will take you into a more alpine region with fewer trees and more rocks and tundra. The final portion of the journey is the most challenging for ATV riders. There are two places in which large boulders create a very abrupt edge in the terrain, and riders must gently press the throttle to ease the front wheels over the large boulders.

Once the front wheels are over the boulders, the throttle can be pressed a bit harder to get the rear wheels to climb over

the boulders. After the boulder obstacles, the road will end with a turnout and a trailhead.

This is the boundary of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area, and no motorized vehicles are allowed beyond the trailhead. ATV riders will need to park their ATVs and hike another 1/2 mile along the trail, which leads to Goose Lake. The journey to get there is half the adventure, but the fishing action can be very good for cutthroat trout. The fish are not large, but you can expect to catch a

fish with just about every cast. I was flyfishing, and I had a fish just about every time I cast my fly onto the water.

I was fishing along the east shoreline of the lake. The surrounding terrain is open (no trees) with numerous rocks, large boulders, and rugged mountains. Goose Lake is a high-elevation body of water, and the weather can change with very little notice. It can snow at any time of the year, and thunderstorms can develop during the summer months. I fished Goose Lake in August, and the fishing action was amazing. There were no other people there either. As a general rule, you won’t see very many (if any) people at Goose Lake due to its remote location. Anglers may see wildlife such as eagles, bears, moose, and mountain goats around Goose Lake.

The fourth and final location is called Incisor Lake, and I truly saved the best for last. Incisor Lake is virtually unknown to the general population, it is very difficult to access, it is located in a remote wilderness, and any angler who ventures there will almost certainly be on their own. The extreme isolation, incredible scenery, crystal clear water, resident mountain goats that often hang out along the shoreline, and the presence of majestic wildlife such as grizzly bears and wolves are only part of what makes Incisor Lake so special.

For anglers, the big prize at Incisor Lake is the elusive golden trout, a rare fish that has been on the brink of being listed as a threatened species. Golden trout are the brightest, most colorful of all the trout species. They flourish at elevations

above 10,000 feet, and few people ever get to catch these brilliant trout. Golden trout are one of the most beautiful fish in the world, and they come in a combination of gold, red, yellow, white and black. It is truly breathtaking to battle these fish on a fly rod as you view all of the color flashing in the crystal-clear mountain water. The journey to Incisor Lake is arduous. There are no trails, no signs, no roads, and no other people. To access Incisor Lake, travel to Goose Lake as previously described. Travel to the north end of Goose Lake and follow the tributary stream up to Little Goose Lake.

Hike along the west shoreline of Little Goose Lake until you reach the north end. From the north shore, travel over the ridge to the northwest. Hike down the other side and keep heading northwest between the larger mountains. You will end up at Incisor Lake as the terrain funnels you there. In total, Incisor Lake is approximately 1 to 1-1/2 miles north of Goose Lake. Incisor Lake is surrounded by rugged mountains and cliffs. Mountain goats frequent the ledges around the lake, and I shared the shoreline with a dozen goats during my adventure. Wolves, grizzly bears, coyotes, eagles, moose, and other wild animals also call the area home. Even in the summer, the weather can be chilly and snow can occur at any time of the year. There is obviously no cellular phone coverage, so anglers will truly be on their own if they decide to venture to this special place. I recommend that anglers make this trip with a friend, because anything (e.g. twisted ankle, bear encounter, lightning strike, etc) can happen in the wilderness. Normally, I would not reveal such a pristine place; however, its remote location and rugged terrain provides enough protection for Incisor Lake. If you are able to get to Incisor Lake, then you have earned the privilege of experiencing what it has to offer. As a fellow angler and conservationist, my only request is that you practice “catch and release” so that these rare trout will continue to exist in a healthy population at Incisor Lake. Be sure to bring your camera as the scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities are among the finest in America.

Summer will be here soon, so start digging out your fishing gear and prepare for what will certainly be an exciting fishing season. Get outdoors this summer and create your own memories of fishing adventure. Maybe, I’ll see you on the water.

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Tips & Tactics to Becoming a Successful Bow and Arrow Hunter

By Chris N Jackson

Bow and arrow hunting is considered one of the biggest challenges of hunting. To get into bow range of any big game animal can be a challenge, with taking a mature animal such as a buck deer or bull elk being the pinnacle of all hunting. How to increase your odds and becoming a better bow hunter is what we will talk about here.

Scouting:

The single thing that can increase your odds of scoring a mature animal the most is scouting. It is incredible the amount of

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advantage you give yourself over most other hunters and the game itself by knowing where the animals will be come the first day of bow and arrow hunting season. This means you will have to get out early in the mornings throughout the season; time consuming but fun and productive. Evening scouting trips are typically easier to do, but do offer less prime time.

The more mature animals you can find before the season, the better. Try to get pictures or video of them if you can. Before the season starts, have them numbered in the order that you want the most and focus on number one opening morning. You can

choose to focus on him the rest of the season, or try the next one in the lineup if you can’t turn #1 up.

Scouting can mean different things for different areas. If you plan to be hunting out of a tree stand, then your best scouting weapon will undoubtedly be trail cameras. Put these up where you think the animals will be. Not only will you figure out how many deer, elk, or whatever you are hunting are in the area, but you will also be able to get a good idea of the quality. That way you can pass up a nice buck if you know there is a bigger one in the area. Take time to pick the best location possible for a tree stand and

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By putting in your time scouting preseason you will get the most efficient use of your hunting time, especially if you plan to spot and stalk. With bow and arrow hunting you need to waste as little time as possible.

Hunting Season:

Get in your stand early; well before light.

This will give things time to settle down.

Make sure you can get to and from your stand silently and as quickly as possible.

Then it is a waiting game. Be patient and stick it out. If you have done good scouting, then you have already increased your odds.

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Tree Stand or Blind Hunting: If you have done your preseason scouting, opening day will find you in the spot you have located your first pick animal. Pick your tree stand depending on the wind. Even if

you think one of your stands is in a better location than the others, if the wind is wrong, leave it alone. With big bucks or bulls, one false move may be the end of it and they will go elsewhere.

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For areas that are more prone to spot and stalk or ambush hunting, then good optics will be your best scouting tool; namely binoculars and a spotting scope.

Try to find the animals from a distance, and then observe. Do not try to get to close; you do not want to spook them.

When the season opens you will know

right where to go.

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put it up at least a month before opening day of bow and arrow hunting season so the animals will have time to get use to it.

It may be wise to have more than one tree stand up in different locations that you can hunt depending on weather conditions; mainly wind.

should find you doing one of two things.

If you have done your scouting and have a good pattern established on the buck you are focusing on, then your best bet might be to intercept him at some point in his daily routine. This can be at a water hole, at his bedding area, feeding area, or anywhere in between; it will mostly depend on the individual animal and where you can slip into without being detected.

If you think spot and stalk is your best bet for your area, then opening morning should begin just like a scouting morning, except you will have your bow and arrows with you. The goal is to find the animal first, and then decide on when and how to go about getting within bow and arrow hunting range.

The right time to make the stalk may be right away if you determine the wind is blowing right and you feel you have a shot at getting within range undetected. Other times you might have to just watch them until conditions improve, they bed down, and or the wind changes or gets stronger.

One of the hardest things to do while spot and stalk bow and arrow hunting is to be patient and hold off on a stalk if conditions are not right or if the target animal is in a bad position. If you choose to stalk a buck and fail do to getting winded, heard, or seen, then there is a chance you will have a much harder time finding that deer again then if you just wait until things change. More times than not, the animal will change location or conditions will change throughout the day making the likely hood of getting to within bow and arrow range of the buck much better. It is not uncommon to watch a deer all day and not have the opportunity presented to make a probable stalk. At least there is a good chance you will be able to find that deer the next day if you do not spook it.

Do Not Get Discouraged:

One of the main reasons for hunters to give up on bow and arrow hunting is the many times you will get close, but not get a shot off. Some people are lucky enough to get a

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shot their first time out, but this is unlikely.

Most people have their fair share of close calls before they get off a shot.

Tree Stand Bow and Arrow Hunting: You will undoubtedly see more deer out of range than in range, unless you set up your stand in an area where you can only see 40 yards. Many times a nice buck will pass by just out of range. It is frustrating, but at least you know the animals are in the area.

If this happens repeatedly, then you might want to consider a quick stand placement change to get closer to where the deer are coming through.

Spot and Stalk Bow and Arrow Hunting: After many years of hunting with a bow and arrow, I have had more than my fair share of close calls. In fact, I have found that it is not all that hard to stalk within 50 yards of a mature buck or bull. The hardest part is getting a shot opportunity. I have found that about one out of six stalks results in a shot opportunity, even if you get within shooting range every time. So if a stalk is unsuccessful, then go find another buck to stalk on. It is largely a numbers game. If you can average at least one stalk per day, then you can expect to have the chance to kill an animal in a week hunt. Sometimes it will take longer though and others it might happen on day one.

Bow and Arrow Practice:

You cannot shoot your bow enough to prepare for an upcoming season. If you plan to begin bow and arrow hunting, then it is suggested that you get your bow and arrows early and practice a long time before the season opens. Some people buy a bow and arrows and then expect to shoot an animal in as little as a couple of weeks. This is not acceptable as it takes time and lots of practice to become consistent with archery.

Practice in the field: If you are hunting out of a tree stand, then you need to practice shooting like you will be hunting. Practice shooting from an elevated position, as it is much different than shooting on the ground. Same goes for spot and stalk; you might find yourself shooting from a number

of positions: on a side hill, up or down hill, crouching, off a cliff, or any other angle you can think of. It is best to be prepared, so practice all different ways. You do not want to miss the buck of a life time due to a miss; I speak from personal experience.

Having the Right Setup Tuned Properly

It is pointless to do anything that has to do with archery without having a bow and arrow setup that is tuned correctly. Even the most expensive bow on the market will not shoot a good group if it is not tuned correctly. Make sure you have an experienced archery technician take a look at your set up.

There are things that need to be lined up correctly in order to get consistency. Likewise, your arrows will need to have the correct specs in accordance with the amount of draw weight and arrow length you are shooting. The biggest factor is arrow spine with most arrows having a spine of 340400, with the smaller the number meaning the stiffer the arrow/spine. When in doubt, go with a stiffer spine.

If you are experiencing difficulties in consistent accuracy, you should have things checked out by an experienced technician.

Even if your bow and arrows are dialed in, then the tech might be able to point out problems in your shooting form.

Determine Your Own Luck:

Sure, there is a part of hunting that is luck, but with the information above you will be able to put that luck on your side. Why do some people consistently get mature animals? It is because they know what they are doing and have learned from the mistakes they have made in the past.

To get you started in the right direction as far as equipment, check out these links: Best Arrows for Hunting and Best Broadheads for Hunting. Of course the right equipment will only get you started. It is up to you to do the practice and scouting that result in trophy animals.

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(Also Known As Denali)

If any of this is new to you and you’re serious about attempting Denali, it’s time to do some more homework, and more climbing; or sign up for a guided trip. There are several good companies running expeditions on the mountain.

In the past 10 years, I’ve come across many teams coming to Alaska from all over the world to climb Denali. It’s been very interesting to see the patterns before the expedition that lead to success on the mountain. I can often make a good guess on their chances of success within one hour of meeting the team at the airport!

One of the main indicators is attitude. Calm yet excited. A little apprehensive but able to joke. Organized but not uptight.

And they have to want it.

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While a few inexperienced teams get lucky and make it up and down successfully, most climbers have had years of experience and Denali is another step in a carefully pursued progression. This path might include extensive rock climbing (outside of the gym!). Maybe a Mexican volcano. Mt. Washington in winter. Aconcogua for some altitude experience.

Rainier for glacier travel practice. Backcountry skiing and ice climbing to hone the skills and the ability to “deal” with the less than ideal.

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What it takes.

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Whether you call it McKinley or Denali, at over 20,000 feet, the highest peak in North America is certainly a challenge.

There are no “walk up” routes on the mountain. Most people who say it’s a walk up haven’t been there. Teams usually plan for 3 weeks for the climb. About 50% of the people that try the climb fail to summit. Occasionally people die.

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Climbing McKinley

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Self reliance.

Once you’ve turned your sights on Denali, a good first step would be to obtain and read, cover to cover, The Mountaineering Booklet put out by the Park Service.

The introduction by (now retired) Ranger Daryl Miller is particularly valuable and should help calibrate your attitude to what it should be for this mountain. One of his key points is that you should be self-reliant.

There will be many other teams around and the NPS has a presence on the mountain, but you should be entirely self-sufficient. Many teams are already maxed out and may not have enough left to help anyone else.

Rescue or emergency assistance can not be expected or relied upon. Your team should have the training, experience and equipment to deal with any situation. This is where your depth of experience comes into play. If you’ve only climbed in a gym and only hiked on trails you may be in sad shape when your buddy goes in a crevasse.

Think you’re fit?

Well, you could always be better. Your team will be counting on you. Usually by January before the climbing season you should be hitting it really hard. Six days a week at a high intensity would not be too much.

Remember, about half the people who try Denali don’t summit. Weather, luck, whatever. There are no solid numbers on it but a lot of people just don’t want it bad enough. You need to want it bad enough to be training hard.

It’s gonna take some gear.

Your gear should be in great condition and top quality. Your equipment is the only thing between you and the weather, and the weather can kill you. Don’t plan to use your old, nearly worn out stuff on McKinley. It might not last and could end your trip; or worse. New boots and over boots, new mittens and gloves, bomber tent (that’s not UV damaged!) and reliable stoves are all absolutely critical. If you have any doubts at all get new gear and test it before the trip.

You’ll need either skis or snowshoes. If you can ski at all, skis are far better than snowshoes. Skiing down hill, in a rope team, with a pack and towing a sled usually sucks no matter what. But it’s still a lot faster and easier than snowshoes.

Your Team

You’ll be traveling on a glacier with many crevasses. If you’re not already familiar with crevasse rescue you shouldn’t be going unless you’re on a guided trip. If you are familiar, it’s important that your team practices together, Base Camp can be a good opportunity for a final tune up of your skills. Your team needs to have this dialed. Falling in a crevasse is a very real risk.

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A three-person team can be strong and effective in self-rescue. Two, two-person teams can be even better, if they stay close together. One team can come over and effect a rescue with a separate rope.

A single, two-person team needs to practice more complex hauling systems and be extremely efficient in single-handedly rescuing their teammate.

Food!

Food is almost as important to success as attitude.

A good strategy is that you should eat big and eat well on the lower mountain (up to Advanced Base Camp at 14,000’). A good breakfast followed by a continuous stream of snacks every hour on the hour until you make camp at the end of the day. A big dinner, often a desert and hot drinks. Rest days are a good time to lay off the snack food for a change and indulge in more elaborate meals; possibly an extra “dinner” at lunch time.

How much? It’s hard to say exactly and it depends a lot on temperatures and the experience of the team. An experienced team will know how to eat on the mountain. 2 - 2.5 pounds per person per day. (approximately 1 kg) seems to be about right.

Above Advanced Base Camp, your appetite and motivation to cook will both be diminished. You’ll want foods that are simpler (and easier to digest). Quantities can be slightly less.

No sense carrying it if you’re not going to eat it.

5-day rations seem to break a large amount of food into more easily managed quantities. Also, for the standard route on Denali, the timing breakdown seems to be convenient for planning loads and caches.

You can do it.

Climbing Denali is a significant, yet achievable challenge for many outdoors people. One of the first steps is in deciding which path you should take to get there. Rack up the experience and hone the technical skills needed to do it on your own. Or go with a guided trip and focus on being as fit as possible for the expedition. In either case, you don’t want to be that guy holding the team back.

Don Wray wrote this piece on climbing Denali. He has summited the mountain and provides expedition food and logistical support for private teams from around the world through his business Exposure Alaska. Exposure’s Expedition Support Service is for experienced climbers with limited, valuable time who are not interested in a guided trip. They meet teams on arrival in Anchorage and have everything arranged including food, accommodation in the city, flight to base camp, ranger briefing and more. http://www. exposurealaska.com

Car Stereo Buyers Guide Selecting a Head Unit

By Jason Helferich In the automotive aftermarket, one of the most upgraded items in any car is the stereo. Car owners of all ages often choose to upgrade their stereo first. The first step in upgrading the stereo is changing out the head unit or deck. The head unit is the control center for the entire stereo system and is the piece of the equipment the driver uses to control the system. There are many options and add-on accessories you can add to any head unit and it is good to consider which of these you may be interested in prior to purchasing the head unit.

Depending on your car, you may have a few options on the size of radio you choose. “DIN” is the terminology used to describe the physical size of the radio, a single din unit is 2x7 in size and a double-din is 4x7. Most cars come with one of three size factory radios a single “DIN”, a double “DIN” and a “DIN and a half.”

Many late model cars come with a double din sized stereo or the ability to add one. Some cars come equipped with a “DIN and a

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half” radio or even a single “DIN”, but have the ability to add a double din unit without major modifications, other cars do not.

If you take a tape measure and measure the face of your factory radio you can determine what size radio you are going to need.

Doing some research online can also help you determine if you are able to install a double din radio in your car.

Once you have decided what size head unit you would like to purchase, you will have to make choices on a wide variety of other options. Some of these include: Video Features

One of the first decisions to make when purchasing a head unit is to decide whether you want a head unit that will play video or not. This decision will help narrow down your choice for a head unit. If you do decide to purchase a head unit that will play video, there are three varieties you can choose from: the flip-out single din, the double din, or the single din with a tv built in.

Subwoofer level control

USB

Another option for listening to your MP3’s or portable music on your car stereo is a USB connection. Some radios will

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Having the ability to adjust the level of the subwoofer amplifier through the radio is a feature many desire. This allows you to slightly change the gain of the amp through the radio, preventing you from having to get in the trunk or where your amplifier is located to adjust it. If you desire this feature, select a radio that has a subwoofer level control, which can be signified by a separate RCA pre-out

In today’s music world, everything revolves around one thing: the Ipod or MP3 player. Many consumers in the market for a new radio are simply looking for one that will allow you to play an Ipod or MP3 player through, as they may not have the option of adding it to their OEM radio.

There are a couple different ways this is accomplished on an aftermarket radio. You can purchase a radio with a dedicated Ipod connection on the back or one with an auxiliary headphone jack on the front or the rear. The advantage of the direct connection is that it allows you to pull up your playlists, songs, and artists through the radio; it does not require you to have the Ipod or MP3 player in your hand to select a song. The other option is the auxiliary jack, which can be cheaper to connect. All that is needed is a headphone-to-headphone cable, but it requires you to select songs on your Ipod, adding another step and another distraction to a driver. A direct connection to your radio is the only way to go. The add on wireless modulators you might see in the store offer terrible sound quality and will annoy you with their problems rather quickly. These can range from interference issues, to bad sound quality, to possibly no sound at all. They use a wireless signal to transfer sound to your radio and in the process will pick up the noise from any and all electronic devices in your car. You may be required to purchase an add-on module or cable to allow you to connect your Ipod or MP3 player.

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A RCA pre-out is a jack on the back of a head unit that allows you to connect signal cables or RCA cables to, to transfer the sound from the head unit to the amplifier. The number of RCA pre-outs your new radio will have is an important feature to look for. Many high end radios will have 3 pre-outs: one for a front stage amplifier, one for rear stage amplifier and one specified for a subwoofer amplifier.

If you plan on building an extensive stereo and using a 4 channel amplifier for your mid-range and high sound, 3 pre-outs is the only way to go. It will allow more adjustability and make tuning the amplifiers a breeze.

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The wattage of the radio is the amount of power the head unit supplies to the speakers. Most radios will be labeled “45x4” or “50x4”; this simply means 45 watts for each of 4 speakers, or channels. What you have to understand is the 45 or 50 watts is what is supplied to your speakers at peak moments in a given song, not throughout the entire song.

The rating that is more important is the RMS rating. RMS simply refers to the nominal power, which is the amount of power your speakers are supplied with at all times, which on most head units is between 15-18 watts.

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If you have selected to use a head unit that will play video, you may have the option of adding on-screen navigation to that head unit. You may also have the option of purchasing a video deck that also has built-in navigation. Installing navigation generally requires a disk or hard drive and an antenna you must mount on the outside of the car to track your position. If you plan on adding navigation, it is generally more expensive to add a video head unit that will allow on-screen navigation than to purchase a hand-held navigation. However, the looks and ease of use with having it built in to your radio is well worth the extra cost.

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The flip out style features a 6.5” or 7” tv with either touch screen controls or buttons on the side or bottom. The radio will motor out from the dash and then flip up for the driver to see the screen. A double din also features a 6.5” or 7” screen, touchscreen controls, or a row of buttons either on the side or bottom or a mixture of the two, having a touch screen plus other buttons on the bottom or side, but is flush in the dash board. A single din with a built in tv is a standard size din radio, typically with a 2.5”-4” tv built into the face.

have a plug on the back while some will have a jack on the front of the radio. You can load a lot of music on a small zip drive and then just plug it in and go.

Bluetooth

As more and more states require a hands-free kit to talk on your cell phone while you drive, this may be something you can’t skimp on. It is far easier, and usually cheaper, to select a head unit that will allow you to run all your accessories through.

In this case, you purchase an add-on bluetooth interface and the radio itself will act as the hand-free kit and automatically interrupt music when your phone rings. You will need to mount an antenna in the car’s interior which will pick up your voice during a phone call, and you will hear the person you are talking to through your car stereo.

CD Changer

If you use a CD changer or plan to, you may be able to directly connect it to your radio and select your songs on the changer through your radio. This prevents you from having to have a separate lcd screen and controller to choose your songs. Purchasing a separate CD changer would be required.

HD Radio

An HD tuner allows your radio to pick up high definition versions of local radio channels. The programming is generally the same, you just get a higher quality signal. A separate tuner is required to pick up these stations.

Sirius/XM, Satellite Radio

Many drivers today use satellite radio as their primary source of listening pleasure. These subscription services feature commercial free music channels and censor free talk radio.

These services offer up to 200 channels and have very good programming. Truck drivers and folks who travel a lot especially like satellite radios as it allows them to pick up the same radio stations no matter where they are. A radio that is set up for satellite radio allows you to play the music directly through the radio and control all your options through the radio. This prevents you from having a separate tuner for your satellite radio and makes using it that much easier. An add-on tuner and a paid subscription are required to tune in to these channels.

Once you have decided on the features you are looking for in your radio, happy shopping. Many of the name brands in car audio, including Alpine, Kenwood, Pioneer, JVC, Sony, Jensen and many others will offer head units that offer some or possibly all of these features. Picking the proper head unit that will allow for the easiest integrations of your current or future accessories, including Ipod, satellite radio, bluetooth, etc., is essential. By making the right choice first, you can set it up where you can control all of this through the radio and not have a separate Ipod adapter, satellite radio tuner, etc.

This will allow you to have a much more streamlined system and allow for a good, clean finished look in your car.

Jason Helferich is the owner of Street Style Customs, an aftermarket accessory/performance business located in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been involved with the automotive aftermarket for over 10 years and has vast knowledge on many topics in this field. You can visit their website at http://www.streetstylecustoms.com

Steyr Arms Scout Rifle & A1 Handgun: Exceptional Everday Firearms For The Common Man Steyr Scout: Due to its short overall length of just 98 cm (38,6”) and the low weight with approximately 3 kg (6.6 pounds), the MANNLICHER SCOUT is the perfect rifle to be utilized universally.

Handy and Practical An additional five or an optional ten-cartridge-magazine, can be accommodated in the hollow well of the ergonomically shaped synthetic stock. This is not the only detail, which makes this lightweight rifle practical and universal.

Flexible Every demand can be satisfied by one of the MANNLICHER SCOUT variants: the black type or STAINLESS steel, or the JEFF-COOPER package version. Beyond that, an extensive range of accessories is also available.

Always Stable When necessary, the bipod, which is integrated in the stock’s forearm, can be unfolded. Thus, the shot will be precise even when no other support is available.

Steyr A1: Since 1912, STEYR MANNLICHER pistols have been famous all over the world for their futuristic design, superb ergonomics, absolute safety, and extraordinary precision.

The new A1 pistol line continues this tradition, while featuring many detailed innovations.

• Available in 9x19 and 40mm.

• Improved ergonomic grip with picatinny rail • Low profile like on the series M-A1 therefore you have nearly no muzzle climb • Buit-n trigger lock for added security • Trapezoidal sighting mechanism lines up shot quickly and accurately • Possibility to mount a sling on the grip All in all, these seem to be solid, well-constructed guns with a lot of thought put into the design and features.

Steyr has sent us a pair of guns to test out... keep an eye out for the full review in next month’s issue!

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