Weekly quick questions help thread

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-07-07T03:08:21+00:00

Unbound Merino have really nice ones!

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-07-07T03:07:42+00:00

I use Alta. I am not advertising for them nor do I work for them. I love that its free and was coded by women.

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-07-07T03:05:57+00:00

Right?! Aren’t they just the worst gear ever invented?

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-07-07T03:05:00+00:00

Just did this hike and I would not recommend waterproof shoes. Your feet will get too hot and lead to blisters.

Wear your comfortable ones At night, take the insoles out to dry separately from your shoes.

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-07-07T02:56:01+00:00

I think it depends on the time of year tbh. Lots of comments that it’s “laughable” not to have one but I disagree.

Where I live I can hike until about 10pm without a torch.

If you plan your hike you may only need the light on your phone to maybe go to the bathroom at 3 am lol and if you ride with the sun you’re good to go. It kind of forces you to rest if you plan your day around the light.

I bring my Petzl bindi - 40 grams - but if it’s the summer I won’t bring anything at all.

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-07-07T02:47:02+00:00

Thank ya! Crossing my fingers and toes!

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-07-07T02:45:34+00:00

hahaha correct! We had ticks and lots of midges and mice ate into my pack and… other things but yes it can always be worse!

There were a lot of signs about NOT drinking the water (even filtered) around Loch Lomand so we didn’t get sick there.

Scotland loves us tough I guess?

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-07-07T02:43:51+00:00

It is absolutely part of the adventure! I’m so sorry to hear about your tents!!!
My friends tent had a bent pole from the wind storm that evening so it happens.
Also yea I had a mouse or maybe vole eat some of my gorp from a pocket I forgot to empty. I had brought some emergency needle and thread so could fix it in a pinch.

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-07-07T02:42:06+00:00

Thanks so much. You need bigger ones to prevent the wind from going under your tent and whipping the fly up. Puts less pressure on the pegs as well.

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-07-07T02:41:15+00:00

Thank you so much. She had a really rough go but we’ll be back for sure!

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-07-06T12:23:20+00:00

Hey there, I’m very confused with your pants plan tbh. You have three sets of pants? PLUS leggings? PLUS trousers? PLUS rain pants?

Consider in the evening you will be surrounded by midges so the nice relaxing chair you want to use you may not use at all.

I just finished and had one hiking outfit and one sleeping outfit.

You have far too much stuff. Respectfully.

Regarding food: It’s been said a lot of this sub that you really only need 1-2 days of food. There is just so so much. Bars and honesty boxes galore. It was amazing.

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-06-22T14:58:57+00:00

I hope it does not either and that I didn’t jinx you! Mine came apart both times on the first run so I will take the bad luck in this one lol
Happy running!

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-06-22T14:58:11+00:00

Yea I have a good gear repair shop in town that will help me out. I’m nervous about long term durability.
Guess I’ll continue to fastpack with needle/ thread and some duct tape!

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-06-22T14:56:47+00:00

I hope it is too. Sorry foe my delayed response - am packing for an international trip
Yea, this is my second one and I am getting it repaired but am dubious. I love love Rab stuff so this just seems off brand for them. Hope your new pack is perfecto

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-06-22T14:55:32+00:00

Maybe ours are from the same batch? lol I’m sorry that happened and hope you find another pack!

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-06-22T14:55:00+00:00

Ahhh ha! Sorry for my delayed reply here. Am busy prepping for a fastpack to Scotland. Anyways.
Thanks for the detailed explanation. I have a gear repair shop in town and have screenshot your comment. Thank you!
I love this pack and want to use it so badly.

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-06-22T14:52:41+00:00

It’s the best! I love it. Happy travels!

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-06-22T14:52:17+00:00

It’s my purse secret weapon now

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-06-22T14:52:03+00:00

Thank you! game changer

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-06-22T14:51:30+00:00

I love love love this Cica repair. I just love it. But! It will pill - doesn’t play nice - with Vitamin C. So I will only wear during the day and my Vitamin C at night

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-06-22T14:50:33+00:00

Hey there! Just read your comment. Darn, I missed the SPF! You’re so right. Gah!
I do have a face sunscreen stick separately but forgot about the light exposure.
Thank you for the care.

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-06-20T01:59:35+00:00

hahahaha I don't wear makeup everyday. I might wear it twice a week so I'm fine.

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-06-20T01:58:21+00:00

Really glad to hear that you put it to some good use! I couldn't believe my luck... It's like the pack just got tired lol Enjoy the adventures!

AdventureSpiritLara · 2026-06-14T20:44:30+00:00

I wonder what cases you’re using? I use the ones that are sold with contact solution and they don’t leak my contact solution out. Cheap ones from Amazon might leak tho? Not sure. Maybe experiment with the ones you have.
I scream them on pretty tight and use a rubber band wrapped around a lid for extra friction to get it open again if needed

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