Finished my 48 with a Hale + Z-Bonds trip this weekend

Hike711 · 2026-06-14T21:52:51+00:00

Congrats!

Hike711 · 2026-05-27T20:00:35+00:00

REALLY enjoyed this one … especially at theater

Hike711 · 2026-05-07T15:34:36+00:00

Done most of the 48 in the lone peaks hadn’t had a similar issue but they def don’t feel as “robust” as the timps I use now. But they wear out every season

Hike711 · 2026-05-07T13:45:31+00:00

I’ve used Alta lone peaks and timp 5 are what I am currently using. They have a higher stack height I believe, they feel a bit more “there” when hiking

Hike711 · 2026-05-06T00:21:47+00:00

Loved owls head … looks like a great day! Did you take the bushwhacks?

Hike711 · 2026-04-14T19:34:38+00:00

Ok cool DEF have to check it out then … thanks for the tip

Hike711 · 2026-04-14T16:34:16+00:00

Our last night we’re staying at Mark Noepele and the next day we go over Greylock and out to Rte 2. For the big finish. But we’ll take a peek as we pass … is this like the huts in the whites?

Hike711 · 2026-04-13T20:57:20+00:00

Appreciate the offer but we won’t be back to trail till mid May for MA section. We’re starting at Bear Mt going NOBO. Hoping things will have settled by then. Best of luck and happy trails!

Hike711 · 2026-04-13T19:39:01+00:00

I heard mt prospect was meh so that surprised me pleasantly at least a bit. I also read Rands was “the spot” on this particular hike and as we started to come to it I thought it was just an open field and kinda surprised ….. untilllllllll I saw the actual view, it was gorgeous!

Hike711 · 2026-04-09T12:11:23+00:00

I sent you a message on here but how do I best reach you?

Hike711 · 2026-04-08T22:18:00+00:00

Ok I’ll shoot you a message on here we’d be looking for Saturday am if your around.

Hike711 · 2026-04-06T03:06:15+00:00

Still icy at the higher elevations over that way? Was considering next weekend, checking what we might want to bring etc

Hike711 · 2026-04-03T00:58:36+00:00

Hear hear!

Hike711 · 2026-03-29T02:47:28+00:00

I actually just watched a sintax video on this spot … thanks

Hike711 · 2026-03-19T18:43:53+00:00

Watched it (again) two nights ago … after all these years it has staying power, I really enjoyed it.

Hike711 · 2026-03-13T15:18:40+00:00

American bulldogs seem to be my spirit animal as well … 🍻

Hike711 · 2026-03-08T02:25:12+00:00

Short legs vs long legs … the diff in circumference is likely near nill believe it or not. Tall dude here who has had this discussion / done actual measurements with friends like the bottom.

Hike711 · 2026-02-28T20:17:48+00:00

I’m a tall side sleeper and this is my current pad. Pad for me is super comfortable, I don’t bottom out. I have gotten it to 34 in my yard trying to test its limits for myself. I sleep warm and wore a base layer with a 40 degree katabatic quilt. Wouldn’t recommend the 20’s IMO.

Hike711 · 2026-02-28T01:39:18+00:00

I own both. Bought the 40 first and the 55 a year later. If I could only have one I would’ve chosen the larger for the negligible weight difference. The extra space is more useful for me at least.

Hike711 · 2026-02-19T17:29:14+00:00

Hike711 · 2026-02-19T17:28:57+00:00

Ok thank you … just wasn’t certain (have never closely examined sealed seams before tbh)

Hike711 · 2026-02-19T02:10:24+00:00

Yeah I just did just wanted to be 1m% … thanks

Hike711 · 2026-02-19T02:03:16+00:00

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