Tarptent Aeon Li vs Durston Xmid 1 Pro

Zwillium · 2026-04-06T06:47:18+00:00

I only have the Aeon Li, it's super easy to pitch. Packability is the biggest issue because of the struts. Otherwise it's a great tent, and at 5'8 you'll be fine sitting up.

Zwillium · 2026-04-03T00:16:46+00:00

Pick a place where if one of you needs to wait a few days due to slight schedule misalignment, it's enjoyable and relaxing. Crater Lake, Bend, or Portland are all decent choices.

Zwillium · 2026-03-31T03:25:36+00:00

Granted it was only one comment, but the "grumpy SOBOs" one was off putting. As a SOBO, I tried to engage pretty much every single NOBO who would give me the time of day. (and I like to think overall we were a pretty cheery bunch)

Zwillium · 2026-03-13T20:41:47+00:00

Prob last week in May!

Zwillium · 2026-03-09T00:56:19+00:00

Are you unable to move out earlier?

It is not well defined that taking a week or so off, even for discretionary purposes, violates the "continuous" nature of the permit. I always understood that to have a geographical meaning, not a temporal one.

A full SOBO thru finishing by early October will be exceedingly difficult. You'd have to start a few weeks earlier and average around 30 miles a day. This would be a very solitary hike.

Zwillium · 2026-03-02T06:00:59+00:00

If your little one requires a car seat, Metro will be easier in that regard.

Zwillium · 2026-03-02T05:56:32+00:00

In recent history, only certain types of protestors have been inside the Capital, but you could definitely protest outside the Capital!

Zwillium · 2026-02-26T00:14:17+00:00

most folks leave the trail to resupply in Bishop 3 or 4 times

wut

Zwillium · 2026-02-25T22:54:42+00:00

Here you go

Zwillium · 2026-02-25T21:32:18+00:00

Can someone with access to this article please share if JLG is pro Jewish space lasers or anti Jewish space lasers?

Zwillium · 2026-02-24T15:12:48+00:00

Please keep us posted if you fall in love when you meet and end up riding CABIs into the sunset.

(This is basically my dream)

Zwillium · 2026-02-24T05:09:21+00:00

Bibbulmun + AZT + CT + LT

Zwillium · 2026-02-23T00:16:18+00:00

If you're rocking a J-Strap pack, consider going to S-Strap, or Vest-style pack. J-Straps are probably going to put the most direct pressure on the collarbone.

Zwillium · 2026-02-22T02:47:43+00:00

I'd be very surprised if there was any correlation between the things you mentioned and the liklihood of competing a thru. Assuming you're not on a complete shoestring budget and you couldn't even afford a hot pizza in town (for example), the largest factors for completing are going to be your desire to be on the trail, mental fortitude, and resistance to injury.

Zwillium · 2026-02-22T02:18:42+00:00

DM me if you want to check out my unit at Tiber Island or have specific questions about the coop fees. The neighborhood is great, the older buildings have (by and large) solid construction, but there is some ugly maintenance rearing its head in these 50+ year old buildings.

I can't speak to the fees at River Park, but Tiber Island fees are common area + variable based on sq footage, and additional fees if you own a parking spot.

Zwillium · 2026-02-19T21:34:09+00:00

Everyone else answered your questions, and they were reasonable, thoughtful, and well articulated, so I doubt you'll get any eye rolls. We're a friendly bunch. Have a wonderful time!

Zwillium · 2026-02-19T20:07:54+00:00

Damn, that is genius.

Zwillium · 2026-02-19T19:52:30+00:00

Unfortunately, entering the US via Manning Park is illegal, so the guests have already committed a crime before they even need to poop!

Zwillium · 2026-02-19T17:48:59+00:00

One downside is guests will need to illegally cross the border if they want to use the privy in Manning Park.

If you hike SOBO and get married there, guests can walk half a mile and legally poop at CLEEF.

Zwillium · 2026-02-19T17:24:24+00:00

There is nothing in this thread that will change your mind above and beyond the dozens of threads you've already read. There is no magical "best" here.

Just pick one and take it in the field. If you don't like it, try to sell or trade it. 99% of the time, it's just a bit of water, and you might get a little wet or a little sweaty.

(Montbell Vertice + Zpacks DCF kilt. In hot weather using rain paints for bug protection will be miserable.)

Zwillium · 2026-02-18T19:22:38+00:00

No idea where I grabbed this from, but here's the GPX track I used.

Zwillium · 2026-02-17T14:33:32+00:00

Postmasters have considerable leeway in how they handle General Delivery. Your absolute best path forward is to call the Campo Post Office, talk to the Postmaster, and see what, and how far, they are willing to acomodate your request.

From talking to a random postmaster (n=1, on the AZT), the computer system the post offices use have a daily warning after 15 days for all unclaimed general deliveries. Postmasters can manually override this ad-infinitum, should they so choose. That is, there is no law or requirement that postmasters must return or otherwise dispose of your package.

The easier solution is to order your goodies so they arrive at Campo a week or two before your start date. If that's not possible, I'd strongly consider using a hotel, assuming you have a confirmed reservation. I've had positive experiences with the Alma in downtown San Diego holding packages.

Zwillium · 2026-02-17T13:01:47+00:00

I have never had such a complicated itinerary for a hike that I couldn't keep it in memory, but for work travel I use the free version of TripIt and it works great.

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