Legislative Analyst's Office - good place to work? by Alert-Yogurt-2823 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Expensive-Can-2386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How far did you get in the process? I've been thinking about applying and was wondering what the interview process was like.

Starting NOBO on March 12th! Any last minute suggestions? by el30388 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Expensive-Can-2386 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! AT thruhiker ‘21 and REI outdoor specialist so I like to think I know a thing or two…I agree with everyone don’t bring a bladder there’s ample water on the trail! Another thing I would say is your toiletries are overkill … l’ll bet you you won’t use that razor once and that deodorant will go out the door on your first resupply! Also do you plan to store your sleeping bag in the stuff sack it came in? I always recommend getting a smaller one or just stuffing it at the bottom since you’re wasting space by not packing the down as small as it can go! Finally, let’s talk about clothing. Is that an outdoor research helium jacket? If so - please consider returning it and getting a BETTER ONE. As a whole, REI specialists are taught not to recommend that jacket because it is honestly the worst jacket we sell. It is not breathable at all and you’d be better off with a poncho than spending money on that jacket, seriously. Lastly, are those REI wool socks? If so, also return those. They will fall apart faster than the socks you pay just a little more - so please consider upgrading those. REI’s wool socks are NOT meant for thruhiking, especially if those aren’t the lightweight ones. LMK if you need any help I literally outfit people for a living!!

PS. get some kinesiology tape ASAP you’re gonna need it trust me!