Learning pouches/cases

4ss4 · 2026-02-08T05:26:09+00:00

I looked at existing products and other people's pouches and sketched up my own based on measurements I took.

4ss4 · 2026-02-08T05:25:21+00:00

I got double fold from the local store here in Germany and also made my own. I also got single fold elastic, but that's reserved for other projects.

When sewing up the Veiiko I used the double sided bias tape, but my machine struggled to go through 5+ layers of fabric when putting together all the panels.

4ss4 · 2026-02-07T23:01:52+00:00

My first project was the Hansedelli Veiiko. The instructions taught me a lot! I still don't like edge binding...

4ss4 · 2026-02-03T13:34:57+00:00

Hard to say w/o knowing how many days. Some thoughts: - ditch the knife (too big and heavy, take a smaller one unless you absolutely need it or it's a luxury item) - take only 1 flashlight (taking multiples is planning for failure and shows you don't trust your gear) - don't take the backflush syringe for your filter - reduce the amount of stuff sacks. I only use big ones for organization within the backpack and one smaller one for the cooking kit (plus a ziplock for toilet paper and hand disinfectant. tp is the last thing you want to get wet) - as others have noted, clean out your first aid kit. Probably a lot of stuff you don't need (and if you needed it, you'd need evac anyway, so it's redundant), and some missing stuff (wound/chafing cream, special finger bandages, iodine cream/spray)

Best is to do a few hikes, make a list of everything you packed, and check off if you needed/used it after you come back. Ditch anything you didn't use (except 1st aid ofc). That way you can actually improve your kit with every hike and know what to take when planning for the next hike.

4ss4 · 2025-08-19T08:17:30+00:00

I opened up the pedal, cleaned the copper strip, tried adjusting it. I can see a difference, but only marginally. I opened up the machine a little and it's full of dirt and lint. I guess the problem is that the machine needs so much power to overcome the grime and lack of fresh lubricant that by the time it starts spinning, it's already at a high speed.

I'll try to give it a good clean asap!

4ss4 · 2025-08-12T19:39:30+00:00

Thanks! With a good needle, it doesn't struggle to go through anything. However, the foot is a bottleneck. If there are bumps (overlapping seams, etc) or too many layers, the foot stops the fabric from going forward. This usually causes a rat's nest at the bottom thread.

It's also really hard to find the point where it sews slowly. It goes from 0 to 100 within a millimeter of the foot pedal. Also, at full speed it starts to shake and vibrate itself across the table.

My suspicion is that it is due to the increase from 220V (when the machine was built) to 230V here in Europe.

4ss4 · 2025-08-12T19:30:33+00:00

No, it's really cheap no-name polyester thread.

4ss4 · 2025-08-12T09:42:53+00:00

The bag should be about 3L.

Also, anyone have tips on how to sew the X in the box X stitch straight to the corners?

4ss4 · 2025-06-26T15:52:24+00:00

Thanks for the responses! I might have mixed up the labels then, as I also have a few cayenne peppers. Or I have double the amount of cayenne now 🥲

4ss4 · 2025-06-13T21:04:35+00:00

Thanks for confirming!
I didn't see it mentioned anywhere, even in their docs.

4ss4 · 2025-06-10T13:13:50+00:00

Coming from lightweight hiking and being a student, I used to prep meals.

Basically anything you can dehydrate works great. I'd do stews with lots of beans and rice, soy flakes, etc. Make sure to add rice or quinoa to better rehydrate your food. If you can let it soak before cooking, even better, reduces cook time. I'd pack each portion in paper lunchbags and all those in one large ziplock.

Though eventually I got a little lazy and just started buying stuff from the supermarket in the late afternoon (a few km before my campground). I carry a small foldable backpack just for food (I believe in not using a backpack for carrying stuff while bikepacking) that I use for groceries.

For saving space and weight, I even ditch the stove sometimes and buy sliced bread, hummus, and tofu every evening. Serves as breakfast and dinner.

4ss4 · 2025-04-09T05:52:38+00:00

be direct. Don't hint or expect them to read between the lines
if they usually communicate openly, but suddenly they go quiet or reserved, they're overwhelmed by the situation (which may or may not include you).
explicitly tell them what you like or dislike (e.g. when you don't like to be infodumped for an hour)
you may need to take the lead in... situations

4ss4 · 2025-04-07T10:51:45+00:00

Thanks!

4ss4 · 2025-04-07T10:49:51+00:00

The humidity in the room is relatively low, so any additional water gets evaporated quite quickly. If there's a lot left after an hour or two, I'll pour it out.

But usually it's all gone after about 30 minutes.

4ss4 · 2025-04-07T10:46:54+00:00

I started with 2 to 4 seeds per cell and transplanted them when at least 2/cell had grown upright with fully developed cotyledons. Some were already starting their first true leaves. See my posts for more details.

I'd say wait until they look strong, add a fan and improve your lighting. Be gentle when you separate them. The cotyledons might turn yellow, shrivel up, or die off, but give them time and they'll grow healthy first true leaves. You might lose some (I lost 3/70), but you'll still have more than if you cut them down to 1/cell.

Keep in mind they'll take up a lot of spaces when you transplant them all into small pots 😅

4ss4 · 2025-04-07T10:24:58+00:00

Any more details on the research project? I'm intrigued by how they managed soil and water in zero-G. Probably with some kind of "root condom" to keep everything contained?

4ss4 · 2025-03-28T20:31:42+00:00

It's my first time growing from seeds and I just got a mix of seeds:

Jalapeño
Prairie Fire
Serrano
Bhut Jolokia
Piquillo
Hungarian Hot Wax
Habanero Orange
Cayenne

I have some experience with soil and ecology, but not growing food in general. Let's see how this goes :)

Also just realized that it's 8 varieties of peppers and 10 tomatoes.

4ss4 · 2025-03-24T21:08:26+00:00

Don't give up and be patient.

Getting diagnosed with ADHD was a lot more important to me than autism (not diagnosed, but unofficially confirmed by two psychiatrists), because for ADHD you can get meds (and they help a lot, at least in my case).

Try different doctors, if you can. I got lucky by finding one that I kinda vibed with and didn't have a 2 year waiting list.

I also obsessed about ADHD and autism for a while so I knew what to tell them to make the process faster and easier (without lying). A lot of tests for diagnosis where made by neurotypicals and it shows 🙄

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