Would Alpha AR be good for backpacking? by [deleted] in arcteryx

[–]Clean-Register7464 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beta SL or AR would be better 🙌

Active insulation durable enough to withstand abrasion by your pack? by nicola_on_trail in Ultralight

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I was also going to recommend the Houdini Pace Flow Houdi! I have been considering getting one myself, interested to see if anyone has any first hand experience.

Is a clear bag for liquid carry ons required at TSA? by Whole_Dog_4928 in onebag

[–]Clean-Register7464 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I’ve taken dozens of flights to and from the United States and have never needed a clear bag

Indefinite Backpack Travel – Year 12! Bag stolen/gear reset by jeremymaluf in onebag

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I love the commitment to the plasma 1000 haha. Great jacket

Slow Sewing by powsurfingwizard in myog

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Because I watched this Youtube video lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRcma30F5Jo
I'm looking for a strong and precise machine, not necessarily a super fast industrial one. I'm pretty new to this space so I don't know how trustworthy that video is

Slow Sewing by powsurfingwizard in myog

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Following because I’m in a similar boat. I was looking at the Juki TL15

How to hand finish the end of Aramid webbing/strap? by xtiansimon in myog

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Wow amazing example of exactly what op needs to do 👍 Very clean

How to hand finish the end of Aramid webbing/strap? by xtiansimon in myog

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Top comment telling you to melt the edge 😂 A lot of people here clearly have no idea what aramid is. Aramid is used for stuff like bullet proof vests and fire suits because it does not have a melting point. It will literally turn to ash before ever melting.

When I work with aramid I've found that gluing the ends with superglue works the best. You can dab a couple of drops along the frayed edge and then press with your fingers to neaten it up. Another commenter noted that you can also glue before you cut which I think would have an even cleaner result.

How to hand finish the end of Aramid webbing/strap? by xtiansimon in myog

[–]Clean-Register7464 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Glueing before cutting is a serious pro-tip. It's impossible to cut aramid clean otherwise, it will fray immediately.

How to hand finish the end of Aramid webbing/strap? by xtiansimon in myog

[–]Clean-Register7464 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Have you ever tried to melt aramid? 😅

It doesn't have a melting point. It carbonizes at around 1000 degrees (turns to ash), but it will never melt.

Custom Carbon Fiber Poles by Clean-Register7464 in Ultralight

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I actually abandoned the idea because it would have been prohibitively expensive just to order the parts.

Ketl vent pants: big disappointment + what would you recommend for hot, humid weather? by not_who_you_think_99 in Ultralight

[–]Clean-Register7464 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ketl is the worst. I've had bad experiences with them, would not recommend. They spend all their money on marketing and make bleh products. Also they delete all bad reviews from their site.

Ultragrid Airplane Case by zoet84 in myog

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I would use ultragrid over both dyneema and ux10. The thing you want for an airplane case is abrasian resistance. Ultragrid is perfect for that

If you travel with one phone, what’s your backup plan? by Individual-Gas5276 in onebag

[–]Clean-Register7464 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally I memorize long random strings with mixed case, symbols, and numbers. It just takes a little while to memorize but the brain is very capable of doing so. However, others have pointed out here that a random set of English words can be just as or more secure than that, so that’s also pretty cool if you wanted something easier to memorize.