NeoAir Xtherm here. This thing is tough as nails and super warm.
I've slept on rocks, twigs, pine needles, even concrete. No holes or even any signs of wear.
Last year i took a full week off unpaid. The only crap I got was for not bringing any elk meat to share. When deer season rolled around, I made up for it.
I'm taking a full week off this year as well. I haven't worked for this company for very long but they were more than happy to accommodate...
We don't head out til next Wednesday. But we got layoff notices last week. I'm looking at my elk hunt as a nice vacation. Just gotta find a new job when I get back. Or I could just never leave the elk woods.
I hiked up to Crow on Bridge Creek about 10 years ago. Came out of Christikon. One of the best experiences of my life. This Friday, my dad and I are headed to either the Bridge Creek trail or Lake Fork Trail out of Red Lodge.