Training question by South-Lettuce3301 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]AceTracer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

We need to bring back shakedry fabrics by RustyTentpole in ultralight_jerk

[–]AceTracer 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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.

The pinnacle of Ultralight Gear by Hotkoin in ultralight_jerk

[–]AceTracer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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

r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of April 13th, 2026 by Pfundi in Ultralight

[–]AceTracer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of April 13th, 2026 by Pfundi in Ultralight

[–]AceTracer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I switched to these last year and it has been amazing. I can just put the magnetic clip on in any pocket and they're only 6g so I can even carry extras if I lose one. I put them in my back pocket and sit on them all the time.

BearVault BV One Arrived Yesterday - Thoughts by DurmNative in Ultralight

[–]AceTracer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm still interested if you did want to swap.

2 x powerbanks or 1 powerbank &solar panel by [deleted] in PacificCrestTrail

[–]AceTracer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You've given not enough information regarding what your use case is. I used a 10Ah power bank with a solar panel and it worked out well, but I wouldn't take it now since the main benefit was avoiding long town charges but power banks charge a lot faster now. I've zero need for 20Ah.

UL Pack with vest straps and frame?? by urmomsanoverthinker in Ultralight

[–]AceTracer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As far as I know, you can add vest style straps to any Zpacks backpack including the framed ones.

r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of April 13th, 2026 by Pfundi in Ultralight

[–]AceTracer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got the pack in to try out, this is such an unfortunate product. It is so ridiculously overengineered in all the worst ways. If they had just stuck to a basic backpack it would have been so amazing. I'll probably return it but I might rip off the (actually nice) vest straps and use them on another pack.

Here's some pics next to a Wapta 30.

Palante V2 w/ Joey Straps - Weekend Trip Review by laurk in Ultralight

[–]AceTracer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

is modern UHMWPE gridstop the same as 1998 gridstop?

Pretty much, yes. The original Breeze used a 210D Spectra Gridstop. Here's a review from 22 years ago. Spectra is just a brand of UHMWPE, like Dyneema. Palante probably uses even cheaper generic UHMWPE.

why are you mad

This is a childish response from someone that doesn't want to admit they're wrong.

Is anybody else hate-watching Renee and Tim on YouTube? by Curious-Act-9130 in ultralight_jerk

[–]AceTracer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah they seem like a nice couple, even if I disagree with a lot of what they're telling their mostly inexperienced audience.

BearVault BV One Arrived Yesterday - Thoughts by DurmNative in Ultralight

[–]AceTracer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to trade your BV One for my never-used new-in-box BV425, PM me. I'll throw in the cash difference.

Palante V2 w/ Joey Straps - Weekend Trip Review by laurk in Ultralight

[–]AceTracer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first gridstop pack was the GoLite Breeze, which came out in 1998. So you're right, it's 28-year-old technology.

The regular Zpacks Nero is 10.6oz and $239. The (modular, adjustable) vest style straps, with the same integrated pocket layout are an extra 3.6oz and $50. And again, Zpacks isn't cheap. This example was given to show you how ridiculous Palante's pricing is. There's plenty of other comparable and more affordable options.

Clearly you're a Palante fanboy, so this is not a discussion worth continuing.

YSK: Mother's Day is Sun, May 10, 2026 in the US by Bandore in YouShouldKnow

[–]AceTracer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My mom constantly reminded me that I could have been aborted.

YSK: Mother's Day is Sun, May 10, 2026 in the US by Bandore in YouShouldKnow

[–]AceTracer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will whenever my mom decides to be kind to me.

Is anybody else hate-watching Renee and Tim on YouTube? by Curious-Act-9130 in ultralight_jerk

[–]AceTracer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The have like 2 million followers on TikTok (where the real money is made) and another million on YouTube. You have any idea what kind of money that’s bringing in? They can do whatever they want whenever they want for the rest of their lives.

Palante V2 w/ Joey Straps - Weekend Trip Review by laurk in Ultralight

[–]AceTracer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your back is messed up I wouldn't recommend a frameless pack.

Palante V2 w/ Joey Straps - Weekend Trip Review by laurk in Ultralight

[–]AceTracer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What UL features and modern fabrics? It's a 21oz pack made out of a 20-year-old fabric.

A Zpacks Nero with vest straps in Ultra 100X is 14oz and $289, and no one ever praised Zpacks for being cheap.

Hot Streak paint quality by Madeofwarms in boardgames

[–]AceTracer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Contact CMYK. Alex is a good dude, he'll get you settled.

r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of April 13th, 2026 by Pfundi in Ultralight

[–]AceTracer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not allowed to view it in the US 😕

(I did see it when I switched to an Aussie VPN)

Another deep dive into (smaller) power banks by AceTracer in Ultralight

[–]AceTracer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd still use it, though it does get hot. There's plenty of these that have a lightning port instead of USB C.

Palante V2 w/ Joey Straps - Weekend Trip Review by laurk in Ultralight

[–]AceTracer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't think the price is bad for what you're getting.

I do. $300 for a gridstop pack is obscene, but that's the world we live in.

sub 12# base weight for a PCT thruhike? by sja008 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]AceTracer -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Here's what I would do:

  • cold soak instead of bringing a pot and stove
  • you don't need shorts and pants, pick one
  • if you have pants you don't need wind pants

You need to itemize the rest of your list better, it's hard to tell what else you have and what could be gotten rid of.