u/johntheguitar

New Rain Coat Input

I've enjoyed my Frogg Toggs ultralight jacket for some time, but I feel like it's time to finally spend a little cash on a longer-term jacket as I'm headed out to thru-hike the Colorado trail in July.

Looking at the War Bonnet "The Stash" or the Zpacks "Vertice". I'm 6'2" and have a pretty long torso. Anyone tried both before or have any input? Open to other suggestions, too.

Thanks

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u/johntheguitar — 2 days ago

Altaplex repair, trust it?

Calling fellow altaplex owners. I saw one review on zpacks website about a hole in a similar spot... Has anyone else got a small hole in front of and below about 4-6" from the peak of the tent? I patched it with a dynema circle on front and back. Has anyone else done the same repair and how has it held up? I'm heading out to the Colorado trail in a couple months and don't want it to malfunction during the trip. Thanks!

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u/johntheguitar — 3 days ago

Resupply Towns, No Hitchhiking?

Trying to do 20-30 miles a day, 5-ish day food carry max, little to no hitchhiking (busses are fine), and take Collegiate West.

Based on the databook and this subreddit, this is what I'm scheming on and would appreciate any input...

  • Breckenridge/Frisco, 104 miles from denver, free bus required
  • Twin Lakes Village, 71.8 miles from Breck/Frisco
  • Garfield, 76.5 miles from Twin Lakes, The Butterfly House Hostel with maildrop
  • Monarch Crest Gift Shop, 11 miles from garfield, only listing because its 0 miles from trail. Looks easy to grab some snacks for a days worth of food
  • Silverton, 159.8 miles from Garfield, hitching required?
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u/johntheguitar — 4 days ago