Getting ready to summit a quite challenging mountain in my area. Are the shoulder straps too tight? I can't tell if the load lifters are working correct. Also, I think the hip pads might be sitting a little loose on my slender hips. TIA.
Last pic is how I left it. More work to be done but I removed 3 loads of plastic tarps and such from our land (National Forest). This is near the South Platte near Denver.
To be clear I have no problem with grown ass people build forts in the woods. But for god sake! Enough with leaving this stuff.
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It’s dual purpose and I figure if the water coming out of the filter is clean then it’ll clean my ass right? Why carry a toothbrush when you have tongue kind of situation you know?
Transparent/white plastic matter
So I got off the bus at SFO LT parking and immediately noticed this dark colored Tesla with two trays of something drying under the windshield. I couldn’t figure out what it was. The lighter colored look like mushrooms. I sure hope it’s not chicken and fish! Ideas??
I know the tent comes with 8 stakes but as weather is so changeable, I want to be as prepared as possible for windy conditions.
How many stakes do you carry for x-dome 2?
I think 14 is a good amount:
1 for each corner
1 for each door
6 for guy lines (1 at each corner plus 2 for the crossbar)
This is based on the pitching guide where Dan (the man) says that if you're going to use the corner guy lines then all 4 should be deployed and when using trekking poles to strengthen the sides, the crossbar guy lines should be staked out as well.
Is this overkill? How many stakes do you typically carry?
I've seen some comments from Dan saying that in windy conditions to deploy 'all' guy lines and stake points which (I think) needs around 20 stakes 🤔
Hey guys, I'd like to upgrade my ultra-marathon to an ultra-biathlon by adding a 6km open water crossing in the middle. What's the best packraft setup for my 15L Rainbow Trout running vest?
I'm going to be really cagey in the comments about the consequence level if I take a swim because I can only count on you to give me your best advice if you don't know how just how awesome I am.
TIA
I just can’t do it anymore - I have to come clean. My BPW is actually 10.5 lbs. I’ve tried everything to get it lower - I even included my Glock and 15 mags as worn weight. I’ve been living a lie just to try to fit in with you guys. But, really? I’m just one of those filthy poors. Truthfully, I don’t even sleep in the basement. Idk why I thought I could ever fit in with you all. While I realize it’s a right of passage in this community, I’m shamed to admit I haven’t even ever used another man’s piss as a bidet in the wilderness. I feel better getting this all out in the open, but I hope this community can forgive me and still accept that even though my BPW is above some silly, arbitrary number - I’m still a fit for this sub.
I get lost easily so I like to pack enough for a few extra days + some snacks to share with the search and rescue crew
So I was looking at new tents to buy, and spent too many nights reading yalls Reddit posts…. So because of Reddit peer pressure ended up buying the XDome 2! I’m very excited to actually take this thing outside
I ended up building it in the living room tipsy at 2am, gf was excited to see it.. but next time it’ll be on a hike hopefully!
just wanted to share, thank you !
This has happened three times now and I have no idea why. I hiked over 20 km today and I think for 80% of it, there was at least one bumble bee circling me as I hiked along (usually from what I could tell). It didn't get that close but it was like being stalked by drones, just a constant hum around me. I didn't notice any other type of flying insect following me, just the bees.
I've changed clothes (usually I wear a teal shirt so I tried grey and brown, same result), I don't use scented products (aside from shampoo/conditioner, and that scent isn't fruity or floral at all), I use unscented laundry detergent. I'm not carrying a load of loose candy in my bag or anything.
I don't mind the hovering, I just worry if they're pissed off I might get stung eventually. Does this happen to anyone else?