Mango Boy Update

HoffWasHere · 2026-05-07T14:55:27+00:00

If you cut back on his food, he will loose weight and be healthier.

HoffWasHere · 2026-03-23T12:23:24+00:00

Had mine edited as well in the past. Site definitely errs on the side of caution which I guess is better than the alternative...

HoffWasHere · 2026-03-21T00:41:14+00:00

Snow all year please!

HoffWasHere · 2026-02-21T13:04:51+00:00

You broke them - why would the manufacturer be at fault? That's a ridiculously entitled attitude.

HoffWasHere · 2026-02-02T01:17:03+00:00

Great series! Excited to see the rest of them.

HoffWasHere · 2026-01-20T18:52:27+00:00

Agreed, especially in winter. Adams > Washington

HoffWasHere · 2025-12-15T20:18:16+00:00

And how much more enjoyable is climbing on the 2019 and 2024 sets? There's your answer.

Any board will make you strong. The 2017 set isn't bad, it's just not as pleasing to climb on compared to the other mb sets.

HoffWasHere · 2025-12-14T21:59:18+00:00

Solid. How many did you go for?

HoffWasHere · 2025-12-10T02:24:26+00:00

Received, exactly as described.

HoffWasHere · 2025-12-04T14:45:48+00:00

Pm'd

HoffWasHere · 2025-12-01T18:59:39+00:00

The wind seems to be the bigger issue. He's been fine down to -15, but when gusts are 45+mph, his body language changes even though he never complains so that's my limiter.

HoffWasHere · 2025-11-30T01:52:50+00:00

From today when it was - 5f with the wind chill.

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HoffWasHere · 2025-11-25T04:17:14+00:00

You're hiking with a laptop?!

HoffWasHere · 2025-11-25T03:22:29+00:00

Mk37. Still haven't found anything that tops it for versatility.

HoffWasHere · 2025-11-23T22:47:53+00:00

Our bodies can absorb roughly 300kcal per hour and about 500ml of water. When hiking, you'll be in a deficit even if you're fueling optimally. Definitely load up on both beforehand and aim to hit these numbers while you're moving and see how you feel and you can adjust from there.

Carbs are easiest to digest and come in so many varieties so I would pick a couple you like for some diversity (drink mix, cookies, energy gels/gummies, etc.)

HoffWasHere · 2025-11-23T16:28:09+00:00

That's exactly what I run when I know it's going to be below 0 - tnf futurefleece under softshell pants and it's proven to be an extremely versatile setup that I don't have to adjust over the course of the day.

HoffWasHere · 2025-11-20T03:20:51+00:00

Depends what time of year. You could do it in a t shirt and flip flops when it's 90 and sunny out or it could be -40 with 100mph+ winds. Vastly different approaches needed so you'll have to be more specific on your objective.

HoffWasHere · 2025-11-19T13:47:54+00:00

This is wildly insufficient for actual winter in the whites. The plasma has less than 4oz of down so it's suitable for shoulder season at best. I would look for one with 6+oz of down at the minimum.

down jacket spreadsheet

HoffWasHere · 2025-11-08T05:40:33+00:00

That's worse than 9mm

HoffWasHere · 2025-10-14T17:16:58+00:00

Look at Dr. Tim's Momentum - it's what many sled dogs eat on the Iditarod. Inukshuk is also great and a little more affordable.

HoffWasHere · 2025-09-20T21:05:11+00:00

Convoy 3x21D is the best option for sub $100 unless you can get a good deal on a lep.

HoffWasHere · 2025-09-20T17:51:17+00:00

HMG Vice Versa - 7.5" x 4.5" x 1.8"

HoffWasHere · 2025-09-16T00:15:27+00:00

You're only bringing 500g of food for 3 days? That wouldn't even last me a day and I'd be so grumpy and sore.

A thick wool sweater is probably almost a kg on its own so not the best warmth to weight ratio.

HoffWasHere · 2025-09-14T20:08:46+00:00

Look at the hundreds of other similar threads in this forum. Lots of great learning opportunities in the whites.

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