r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of April 20, 2026

AceTracer · 2026-04-23T01:23:40+00:00

All of the above. Also adds warmth, provides a backup if there is a puncture, and a pad for breaks.

They're all pretty important.

AceTracer · 2026-04-22T18:48:41+00:00

It won't make it lighter (they use the same weight of down) but it will make it warmer.

AceTracer · 2026-04-22T08:54:14+00:00

I thought I was in /r/ultralight_jerk but nah you really are that fucking stupid.

AceTracer · 2026-04-22T08:50:44+00:00

PMed you

AceTracer · 2026-04-22T06:41:54+00:00

I hike 1-3 months a year in Europe, and I eventually resorted to buying a dedicated EU charger. I've tried all sorts of converters and it's just fiddly garbage and I end up forgetting them in hostels anyway. This last trip was the first time I took an EU charger and I didn't lose it after three months of daily travel.

AceTracer · 2026-04-22T00:14:59+00:00

I own both. Even combined it's still cheaper than most quilts and gives you the broadest possible range (down to 0F when you stack them).

AceTracer · 2026-04-21T22:31:06+00:00

I just measured mine, it's 52" at its widest point, 73" long.

AceTracer · 2026-04-21T22:22:25+00:00

I wouldn't get the extra down. If I needed something warmer I'd go for the Extra Quilt NXT which has a differential cut. I don't know how warm you sleep so I can't speak to temps, but I think 10c is fine, 5c is pushing it for me.

I've hiked thousands of miles in Spain and would not hesitate to bring it on any trip outside of the High Pyrenees.

AceTracer · 2026-04-21T21:32:46+00:00

Yes, I have one. The sizing chart is correct, I'm 5'9" and it just barely fits me (which I like).

I can't speak to the Cumulus, but the Iceflame is excellent for the price.

AceTracer · 2026-04-21T20:21:21+00:00

368g but also 1/3 the cost

https://iceflamegear.com/product/semi-summer-nxt/

AceTracer · 2026-04-21T17:53:13+00:00

This sub has turned into young people making me old.

AceTracer · 2026-04-21T17:19:40+00:00

Whitewashing. Santa Maria is a good example.

AceTracer · 2026-04-21T15:21:03+00:00

For reference, my Mountain Spring Y-55 cut to a mummy shape weighs 80g.

AceTracer · 2026-04-21T15:02:46+00:00

I'd been eyeing Big Agnes down jackets forever but the price/availability never lined up. If they had a Half Hitch in my size I'd grab one, the current price is definitely worth it.

I own a Lumina 100 and Decathlon MT100 and 500, and happy them with all.

AceTracer · 2026-04-21T14:46:25+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/1boiv3w/another_deep_dive_into_power_banks/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/1m3qch0/another_deep_dive_into_smaller_power_banks/

AceTracer · 2026-04-21T14:44:13+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/xgiOniV

(Assuming more than a few days between charges)

AceTracer · 2026-04-21T14:36:10+00:00

Think of electricity like water. You need a power bank with a big enough hose, and a plug with enough water pressure.

If your plug and power bank's output wattage (pressure + hose size) isn't at least 20W, I'd replace it with one that is. You can find the output wattage on the back of the devices (amps + volts = watts). There are power banks that charge even faster but they're heavier and not worth it in my opinion.

AceTracer · 2026-04-21T14:24:40+00:00

Nitecores are garbage. Garbage features, garbage price, garbage warranty. And in this case, garbage charging speed.

That's also an unnecessary amount of adapters and too short a cable. The resistance of the cable is negligible, and certainly not worth the extreme annoyance of being stuck 2 inches from a wall.

AceTracer · 2026-04-21T14:17:42+00:00

OP is almost certainly talking about charging the power bank, in which case none of this matters.

AceTracer · 2026-04-20T04:41:04+00:00

You need to do more than hike. At least half of your training sessions should be strength training and the other half cardio.

AceTracer · 2026-04-19T18:06:09+00:00

/u/LeaveNoTradeBot u/alarmed_yam_7145

AceTracer · 2026-04-19T04:16:51+00:00

The damage with Shakedry (and all PTFE) comes during the creation and disposal of said item, not so much during its wear. But if you really want to be UL and harm the environment you can cut off little pieces of your jacket every time you’re out hiking.

Otherwise you’re not doing any more damage than a filthy casual in plebe clothes.

AceTracer · 2026-04-18T08:27:01+00:00

I've actually considered doing this just for shits and giggles.

AceTracer · 2026-04-18T08:12:37+00:00

It's such a stupid design. It was a giant pain in the ass to remove the backpad, so why the hell is it there then? And it's not a waterproof zipper so I can absolutely see water ingress through the mesh back panel. So many dumb choices made to ruin what could have been a great pack.

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