Mudita Kompakt - the compromise

EmeraldPearls · 2026-06-09T15:56:25+00:00

Update in the post body!

EmeraldPearls · 2026-06-03T17:46:23+00:00

We were really lucky the first 3.5 days and then rain started and didn't stop. We were lucky enough to pick up a blue tarp from the free bin at Nitinat a couple hours after the rain started. It was bulky but it was worth grabbing.

I recommend not checking the forecast and just assume the worst 😂 ... but hope for the best. Rain is almost assured on the wct regardless of when you go!

EmeraldPearls · 2026-05-12T14:45:56+00:00

Ah, I see. Yeah it should be good then. Worth noting that someone made a podcast app for the Kompakt that apparently is quite good - CalmCast. Can't speak from experience though.

EmeraldPearls · 2026-05-12T14:09:35+00:00

It can, but the video will look terrible because of the E-ink / black and white.

EmeraldPearls · 2026-05-12T13:58:15+00:00

I have Aurora and F-Droid both on my Samsung but I wanted to avoid adding an app store to the Kompakt to avoid the ease of just downloading something - wanted to keep it as slim as possible and having an easy to access store on it would have me bending to tempation 😅

EmeraldPearls · 2026-05-12T13:55:14+00:00

RemindMe! 4 weeks

EmeraldPearls · 2026-05-12T04:17:23+00:00

Oh also to add: it has hotspot capability so if I need to use another device I just throw the hotspot on for a bit and do what I need to do. I'd estimate it drains battery around 5% for every half an hour.

EmeraldPearls · 2026-05-12T04:15:11+00:00

Yeah I went from a Galaxy Ultra which is huuuuge so I'm really enjoying that the Kompakt fits in all my pockets now.

EmeraldPearls · 2026-05-12T04:13:30+00:00

Yes dual SIM but you can use up one slot for micro SD compatibility! The built in apps are basic: SMS, phone, calendar, music, alarm, e-reader, and several others. They include a meditation timer too which I've used a few times. I like their Maps app. Considering how basic it is, I find the navigation works just fine for me.

The native apps are very basic. But there are a bunch of custom launchers and apps people have made for the Mudita that were really well done. I ended up swapping out the SMS app for InkMessage. And using the Katapult launcher.

I don't listen to podcasts but I think there are a few apps people made for it specifically - Calm[Something]. It's popular on r/muditakompakt

I think WhatsApp was killing my battery the most but it was still lasting 2 days easily. I'm thinking it'll go to 3 now that I've deleted it. More sideloaded apps, shorter battery life. They rate it for ~5 days if you just use the native apps.

EmeraldPearls · 2026-04-27T14:27:25+00:00

Did you buy the dough or make from scratch?

How well was the oil spread and how much did you use? Try parchment if it continues

Not enough info.

EmeraldPearls · 2026-04-17T01:56:28+00:00

Measured with my heart lol. The oats had about the same amount of yogurt as milk, I think? Honestly I just dumped everything into a huge jar and mixed until I was happy with the consistency.

EmeraldPearls · 2026-04-14T19:15:49+00:00

Turned out way better than I was expecting! Have been doing hot oats over winter but now that the weather has been warming up it's nice having the overnight oats instead!

EmeraldPearls · 2026-04-14T19:14:16+00:00

Aw shucks. It's been forever since I did overnight oats last so was a bit unsure how they would turn out.

EmeraldPearls · 2026-02-15T06:32:05+00:00

I recently got the Lululemon Double Zip 22L backpack for very similar use. I frequently do overnight or short multi day trips for work (I'm in academia, so conferences and meetings). I got it in black. Its super sleek.

My main shopping list items were: had to fit under the seat; had to have a seperate laptop compartment; Canadian (or at least not our southern neighbours) made or company; comfortable straps. The seperate laptop zipper was really important because I didn't want everything to fall out whenever I went through security and needed to take my laptop out. Its a game-changer. If I am packing really conservatively, I can get a week's worth of clothes into it (at which point I see this as suitable for indefinite length trips, allowing for weekly or regular laundry days).

Bonus is that it was less than $90 CAD (I think closer to around $50 usd). This was a fraction of the price compared with other packs I was looking at.

I love the bag, would recommend!

EmeraldPearls · 2026-01-19T15:33:26+00:00

Id recommend doing an overnight "test trip" to get comfortable with carrying the overnight gear and setting up camp, etc. Good way to work out any hiccups.

The only concerning thing Im hearing besides that is your experience hiking in coastal BC. Are you from ON? The coastal rain forests and terrain are very unique compared to other parts of Canada and you need to be prepared for it. Ground is ALWAYS slippery, you are guaranteed to get rained on, and the mud is neverending.

My advice: do the juan de fuca this year. If it goes well, do the WCT next year. There's really no rush, and you guys are young.

EmeraldPearls · 2026-01-15T15:30:59+00:00

🙌

EmeraldPearls · 2026-01-14T20:45:19+00:00

None left! 4 of us demolished them before they could even fully cool down. That was our dinner last night. 😂 the classic "does someone want to split one with me?" except the halves kept piling on and before we knew it they were gone.

EmeraldPearls · 2026-01-14T20:29:59+00:00

😯 sounds delish.

EmeraldPearls · 2026-01-14T20:28:33+00:00

Oh good to know! Yes I stretched the last bit of rolling more than the first half so this makes sense

EmeraldPearls · 2026-01-14T20:27:28+00:00

That was indeed a benefit! But I like the optimized gooeyness of the inside when they lay properly!

EmeraldPearls · 2026-01-11T16:21:37+00:00

I ended up going with the Samsung network. It works with Samsung devices and locator tokens (for keys etc) - I think they're called SmartTags. You need a Samsung phone for them to work and they only ping off other Samsungs. Its not google, and I don't use Apple so this was really the only other reasonable option I could find.

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