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Show threadmilesNov 19, 2023
LB nails the issues for US winter thrus and discusses some lesser-known trails.
milesNov 19, 2023

The Winter Thru-hike Problem

https://lemmy.world/post/8471836

The Winter Thru-hike Problem - Lemmy.World

> There are relatively few true “winter” thru-hikes. Sure, you can get away with starting some trails at the end of February or the beginning of March (even if that’s often a bad idea), but that’s not really what we’re talking about here. Rather, we’re referring to treks that are doable - and even pleasant - in the dead of winter, e.g. January. In this post, we’ll review some candidates routes, and then discuss some special considerations for winter thru-hiking.

Show threadmilesNov 8, 2023
Unknown baseweight in an HMG Southwest 5400 vs. ~7 lb baseweight + way too much food in a NashvillePack Cutaway. Both thru-hiking the PCT in 2022, photo at Carson Pass. The HMG’s owner was moving slower than expected and was making plans to complete the trail the next year, the Cutaway’s owner finished the trail in under 100 days.
milesNov 8, 2023

Two approaches to the PCT

https://lemmy.world/post/7974232

Two approaches to the PCT - Lemmy.World

Unknown baseweight in an HMG Southwest 5400 vs. ~7 lb baseweight + way too much food in a NashvillePack Cutaway. Both thru-hiking the PCT in 2022, photo at Carson Pass. The HMG’s owner was moving slower than expected and was making plans to complete the trail the next year, the Cutaway’s owner finished the trail in under 100 days.

Show threadmilesNov 2, 2023
I love the idea of living close enough to somewhere so amazing that you never get tired of it, and return again and again, honing your knowledge and approach.
milesNov 2, 2023

Wonderland Trail #35

https://lemmy.world/post/7661541

Wonderland Trail #35 - Lemmy.World

Show threadmilesNov 1, 2023
Happy November everyone! Anyone got any trips lined up? Wish I did! Recently I’ve convinced my SO that UL isn’t crazy and got them to try a 14 oz frameless pack, and we’re awaiting a ~22 oz sleeping bag I snagged on sale from REI. Now we just need a 2 person tent that isn’t a Duplex…
milesNov 1, 2023

Logbook Nov 2023. Stop by, say hi! 👋

https://lemmy.world/post/7637739

Logbook Nov 2023. Stop by, say hi! 👋 - Lemmy.World

A friendly place for casual discussion that doesn’t warrant a post.

Show threadmilesOct 26, 2023

SO jogs in Brooks so tried Cascadias and liked them, though to be fair we haven’t done anything too gnarly yet.

Pack was sewn by me, it’s an imperfect clone of an MLD Burn in spiffy new Challenge UltraGrid fabric.

I agree a smartphone camera is perfectly good (I took a. Inch of photos on the PCT I really liked with an iPhone) but SO is passionate about photography and full camera is non-negotiable. SO carried 3 heavy-ass lenses this time but is interested in dialing it down to 1 do-it-all lense, though apparently they’re expensive.

Can’t wait to hear about CINP! 👍

Show threadmilesOct 24, 2023

How did it go with the SO?

Overall it went well; initially SO was frustrated that pack body was annoying to access. Repacked the pack so that frequently-accessed items sat outside and were easy to access but still secure — this worked. Second change is going to be streamlining camera kit by consolidating lenses and mounting the camera permanently on shoulder strap, hoping a Peak Design capture clip does the job. Tried to go a step further by convincing SO that iPhone camera is enough but this proved to be non-negotiable 😅

Glad to hear you are feeling better and congrats on your speed record 😀👍

Channel Islands NP

I know almost nothing about Channel Islands, tell me about it!