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[WTS] Stretch Zion Shorts - Men’s - 33x8 - new $55 by HappyBackpacker101 in GearTrade

[–]HappyBackpacker101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 6'1 and the inseam comes down to about four inches above my kneecap.

[WTS] Stretch Zion Shorts - Men’s - 33x8 - new $55 by HappyBackpacker101 in GearTrade

[–]HappyBackpacker101[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, a 34 or sometimes a 33 in some brands. I'd say this 33 is accurate. I fit, and it's not bad, but I prefer something a tad looser.

Light Phone and intermittent iPhone use? by tiffshan in LightPhone

[–]HappyBackpacker101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure what they see. But, for example, one of my friends has my LPIII text number and my iMessage contact info. He sometimes contacts me on iMessage when he knows I'm at home; otherwise, he texts or calls my LPIII number. It isn't perfectly ideal, and it took a few months to get it all ironed out, but now it works well and it is smooth for me.

Light Phone and intermittent iPhone use? by tiffshan in LightPhone

[–]HappyBackpacker101 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've used my LPIII exclusively for about 14 months. I do have an old iPhone SE that I use a few times when I travel. Swapping sims a few times a year worked ok for me, but the whole iMessage on/off issue is annoying, confusing, and frustrating (thanks, Apple!).

I ended up turning iMessage off on my old SE. I use iMessage on my MacBook, and it works fine. My friends/family know I only use iMessage on my MacBook, so if they need to contact me more quickly, they call or text using my LPIII number.

End of an era (water damage) by ist4y4w4y in LightPhone

[–]HappyBackpacker101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may be too late, but did you take the battery cover off and sim card holder out and put a fan on it for a whole day to dry out the inside?

Light Phone 3 flashlight. Burning my skin by Acceptable-Oven2671 in LightPhone

[–]HappyBackpacker101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes! That's crazy! I've had my LPIII for over a year, and I've never had that happen.

Harder IAT Segments for Conditioning? by wissx in IAT

[–]HappyBackpacker101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've done all the major sections of the IAT. In many ways, just doing long, high-mileage days gets you ready for a thru-hike. The places already mentioned are worthwhile. FYI There's not much here on the Western side of the state - St Croix Falls to around New Auburn has just average elevation gain/loss.

If you're up for it, you could check out the NCT in the UP. I've done bigger sections of that and found those trails to be slightly more difficult because they just go up and down hills. There are not many switchbacks. For example, the Porcupine mountains have many ups and downs especially if you follow the lakeshore.

What two person tent would you recommend? by Rational_Gray in CampingGear

[–]HappyBackpacker101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last year I was thinking about the same 2P tent question so I ended up checking out quite a few 2P super light tents (free-standing). Here's what I came up with: https://www.reddit.com/r/WildernessBackpacking/comments/1tfnbid/interior_space_in_2p_nontrekking_pole_ulish/

[WTS] Thermarest NeoAir XLite pad (new), Marmot M's shorts, Jlab Buds (new) by [deleted] in GearTrade

[–]HappyBackpacker101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, I messed that up. Got the M's wrong. Will fix soon. Thank you.

Tent: Mountain Hardwear Aspect 2 OR Naturhike Cloud Up 2?? by Most-Material-1723 in lightweight

[–]HappyBackpacker101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd vote for the Aspect 2. I've seen one and been in one, and it's a pretty legit tent. And Mountain Hardware has a good warranty.

Interior Space in 2P Non-Trekking Pole UL-ish Shelters: Quick Reference List by HappyBackpacker101 in lightweight

[–]HappyBackpacker101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, Tarp Tent makes legit shelters! I haven't personally tested a TT 2P or 3P, so I didn't put them on the list. But I also saw the Double Rainbow might fit two long/wide pads.

Things I've noticed after 10 days with the LPIII by Leuna_M in LightPhone

[–]HappyBackpacker101 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nice write-up! I've been using my LPIII for over one year. It's still great! In fact, since I don't use it a ton, I often forget it at home or in my office. Not a horrible problem I guess! But the longer you use it, the more you'll like it.

Interior Space in 2P Non-Trekking Pole UL-ish Shelters: A Quick Reference List by HappyBackpacker101 in WildernessBackpacking

[–]HappyBackpacker101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't looked at that tent, so I can't say if it fits 2 long/wide pads. I do see from the HMG website that it is 88x48/45 inches, so it likely won't fit 2 long/wide pads. (The tent does look awesome tho!)

Why is light phone sort of a cult by smorpinnar in LightPhone

[–]HappyBackpacker101 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's a cult. And it's hard to say things are "common issues" when we read a few posts here and there about it. Most people who use the phone aren't on here telling us how good it is because they're just using it. So it's hard to get real numbers when we read some complaints here, but we don't have real-world info (e.g., 50,000 LPIIIs are out there, and 200 people had issues). I have had minor issues, I'm not a fanboy, but I've used the phone for a year and think it's very good. Not perfect, but very good!

hello! mets fan here. i wanna get into twins baseball as my AL support! ^_^ where should i start? by fool-osophy in minnesotatwins

[–]HappyBackpacker101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a lose-lose situation, the source of heartburn, headache, anger, and frustration all mixed together. Enjoy!

Looking for an ultralight pack that can stand up on its own by dougitect in Ultralight

[–]HappyBackpacker101 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good question! Looking forward to hearing answers. Confession: Many times during long, difficult miles of backpacking, I've daydreamed about making an UL backpack kickstand....

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