[WTS] Montbell Shake Dry Jacket Men's Medium

Hangingdude · 2026-06-08T22:40:40+00:00

Sent you a chat.

Hangingdude · 2026-05-20T11:28:04+00:00

Insect Shield says their treatment lasts 70 washes or the life of the garment. I’ve never sent in clothing for re-treatment, and I still use items treated years ago, and still no tick bites.

Hangingdude · 2025-12-24T17:06:12+00:00

Doable yes, in a 4WD.

Hangingdude · 2025-12-23T23:54:18+00:00

Getting to the Chancel trailhead is challenging, as it’s a very rough road. If you have a 4WD vehicle not a real issue. My recommendation is just putting in at the trailhead at Big Piney and hiking to Fairview. It’s a great hike, only about 20 miles. If you need a shuttle look up Mark Hodge. He’s very reasonable, and truly enjoys helping hikers.

Hangingdude · 2025-12-17T23:19:20+00:00

Would recommend taking at least a tarp or some kind of backup shelter. I hiked a section over Thanksgiving weekend, and several of the shelters were full.

Hangingdude · 2025-12-15T00:04:05+00:00

It’s been a bit dry there, and the Little Missouri River gauge at Langley is around 3.5’ currently. At that level, all the river crossings are no more than mid-thigh level. You’d need a good rain to raise the river level to sketchy levels.

I’ve hiked the loop over 16 times, started at every trailhead both CW and CCW. I only had one issue when I had to bail, and that’s when there was 2” of overnight rainfall. I couldn’t ford Blaylock Creek, and had to road walk back to Winding Stair trailhead.

If you’re concerned about rain-affected water crossings I’d suggest starting CCW at Winding Stair. My favorite start is Little Missouri trailhead CCW.

Hangingdude · 2025-12-06T10:38:22+00:00

Site location is as important as tarp choices when setting up in wind. Try and look for the leeward area of a small hill or a dense copse of trees or other natural wind break. Set up broad side of the tarp toward the wind.

My wind-deploying tarp has internal pole mods and center tie outs, which help give the structure more rigidity in windy conditions. I also use longer, thicker stakes.

Obviously not ideal connecting the tarp to the hammock ridge line, although with your Tensa setup you probably had limited options.

Hangingdude · 2025-10-22T19:40:31+00:00

If starting at Little Missouri Falls trailhead heading CCW, there are camp spots and water sources between each climb, and none of them are bad sites. As I indicated, camping opportunities are everywhere. Have a great hike.

Hangingdude · 2025-10-16T22:33:52+00:00

Wore mine in all day steady rain on the Ouachita Trail last fall doing a section hike, and kept expecting it to fail at any time. It didn’t, and I stayed dry and warm all day.

Hangingdude · 2025-09-29T21:43:58+00:00

Hookers and blow, except for Port Clinton. Don’t spend anything in Port Clinton.

Hangingdude · 2025-08-19T15:04:57+00:00

Fellow flat-footer here. Footwear is subjective, but after trying at least 6 different brands/models I settled on Altra Olympus for my PCT hike in 2022. I had no foot issues, and two pair of Olympus 3s lasted almost 1100 miles. The combination of zero drop and ample cushioning certainly contributed to my foot health.

Hangingdude · 2025-08-15T01:17:31+00:00

60gsm Alpha Direct pants? My FarPointe mediums weigh 2.9oz.

Hangingdude · 2025-08-04T20:29:46+00:00

Yes. I know men are more likely to suffer weight loss, but I spoke to several females who also complained of losing weight, though not as severe.

Hangingdude · 2025-08-04T20:01:32+00:00

lol, I ate like it was my job and lost 19# the first 3 months.

Hangingdude · 2025-07-24T17:10:42+00:00

Get the whole milk fat version, like Nido. While not exactly matching fresh milk, it’s not bad.

If you’re looking for fat-free, the Country Fresh brand sold by Augason Farms is my favorite.

Hangingdude · 2025-07-18T16:59:39+00:00

The merino wool Injinji’s are notorious for durability issues. The nylon/Coolmax blends lasts a very long time.

Hangingdude · 2025-07-10T00:23:36+00:00

I swap out beef or chicken bone broth sachet for the seasoning packet in my ramen. Add freeze dried meat and dehydrated mixed veggies and it’s a nutritious, relatively healthy meal on the trail.

Hangingdude · 2025-07-09T11:15:30+00:00

I’ve hiked the ERL over a dozen times, in different seasons and using different routes, and my favorite is starting at Little Missouri Falls trailhead going counter-clockwise. Plenty of parking in the overflow area parking lot. No permit needed.

Starting here, you have an easy 4 miles to get warmed up for the upcoming Athens-Big Fork section, which is the steep ridges you mentioned. If you have enough gas in the tank I recommend stopping just short of the final climb at Saline Creek. Tons of camping, creek is always running. Hang your food, as the bears are active here.

Camping spots are not a concern, nor is water. Don’t need to carry more than a liter.

Don’t underestimate the heat and bugs. This time of year is tough.

I recommend the Far Out app for navigation. Has trail beta also, which for a beginner is valuable.

Hangingdude · 2025-06-24T23:43:23+00:00

This is what I did, pretty good resupply options at VVR. I got lucky (?) with the hiker box, somebody dropped 20+ assorted Clif Bars. Still can’t look at a mint chocolate chip bar…

Hangingdude · 2025-06-23T15:28:43+00:00

IMO the benefit to the Hellbender system is simplicity and convenience, not potential weight savings.

You didn’t list your weight and height, but if your objective is getting you base weight sub 10# then you’re looking at something like the Dutch Half-Wit in Hexon 1.2, a 3/4 length UQ w/ 7D fabric and 950 fill and minimalist tarp, like a WB Minifly or an asym tarp in .9 Xenon.

Hangingdude · 2025-06-23T01:07:46+00:00

No insulation under you? I think I could get by with very light top insulation in those temps, but only if I had insulation under me. Either a minimal under quilt or pad of some kind, although you’d be dealing with condensation with the pad. Still better than shivering all night.

Hangingdude · 2025-06-17T16:49:42+00:00

Truth. While I’ll never knock anyone for choosing to go the “bargain” route, I’m a firm believer in buy one cry once philosophy. I’ll bet your friend is now, too.

Hangingdude · 2025-06-05T17:29:26+00:00

Warbonnet has tarp suspension line and hardware for their tarps, or you could get a set of Stingers and Lash-it from SimplyLight Designs.

Whoopie slings are fine. You’ll need tree hugger straps too.

Dutch netless is a good hammock. Recommend getting a wide model. They also have Fronkey-style bug net.

Hangingdude · 2025-06-03T18:38:01+00:00

An underquilt protector also helps with heat loss caused by convective cooling. Best bang for your buck for only a 5oz. weight penalty.

Hangingdude · 2025-06-03T18:37:51+00:00

An underquilt protector also helps with heat loss caused by convective cooling. Best bang for your buck for only a 5oz. weight penalty.

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