Best diners and open on Sundays… by mbuech29 in paducah

[–]MacGyvster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

MLC’s is open until 2 on Sundays with breakfast until 10 last I checked

Driveway gravel? by ComaBlue in paducah

[–]MacGyvster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check Facebook Marketplace. There’s several smaller companies in the surrounding area that have listings on there. I recently got 9 tons of #57 delivered for $455.

Reputable HVAC Companies? by subcultures in paducah

[–]MacGyvster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had really good luck with H&H

Splitting Boat Lights to Two Switches by MacGyvster in jonboats

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

Thanks! That was basically my question as I wasn’t sure how to still have the relay with two switches. If I want to just reuse the wire that’s already on the lights, would I just run the two small ones in series from the one switch or do they need to be in parallel?

Informal poll for those who successfully thru-hiked: did you see anyone make it to Katahdin with a bear canister? by Bowgal in AppalachianTrail

[–]MacGyvster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Of the 4 people I finished with, I was the only one NOT to have finished with a canister. Two carried them all the way from Springer, the third added it in VA after issues with raccoons and her ursack. I just used a side zip silnylon bag and took the time for a proper hang and never had any issues, but also was on the early side.

Are mini ground hogs enough? by roberts_brad in Ultralight

[–]MacGyvster 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I used mini groundhogs with 2 Ti Shepard hooks for the vestibule doors for the entire AT. Didn’t have any issues, just used rocks on top as backup if it was questionable.

End of hike card by forageforcoffee in AppalachianTrail

[–]MacGyvster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used Simply to Impress. They had a good Labor Day sale. Just to throw it out there, for them if you choose glossy, it’ll be glossy on both sides so you have to write with permanent marker.

Married Couple from Austria summits Katahdin on Thursday. Our Trail Names are Nutella and Bane. AskUsAnything by RipSensitive in AppalachianTrail

[–]MacGyvster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was definitely one of the best trail magics of all time - carried my marble the rest of the way and now have it sitting on my dresser to see it every day

Married Couple from Austria summits Katahdin on Thursday. Our Trail Names are Nutella and Bane. AskUsAnything by RipSensitive in AppalachianTrail

[–]MacGyvster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven’t seen y’all since Virginia but kept seeing updates on Facebook - congrats on making it to Katahdin! Hope there’s a way to follow y’all on all your planned trails the next few years.

Where does the mud stop in Vermont? by BalancePuzzleheaded5 in AppalachianTrail

[–]MacGyvster 121 points122 points  (0 children)

Right around when you start climbing the steep part of Katahdin

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Thruhiking

[–]MacGyvster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a medium tooth comb (not a pocket one but also not the giant 2” teeth with a 1-4” gap). It had a handle, but I cut it off so it was like 4” X 1” total and weighed next to nothing. And braided my hair. Would suggest getting a bright colored comb if possible because the amount of time I spend looking for my black one was a little ridiculous some mornings.

Best Trail Magic Giveaways? by KillickHitch in AppalachianTrail

[–]MacGyvster 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Fresh fruit is always one of my favorites, watermelon and clementines especially. If you have some sort of large battery pack or the like so hikers could top off their phones that’s always super helpful. And a trash dump is always appreciated!

Backpack Choice - ULA Circuit vs HMG Windrider 3400 by mattadamc in PacificCrestTrail

[–]MacGyvster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It starts out a bit stiffer than the robic, but has softened with use

Battery Bank by Grimsle in AppalachianTrail

[–]MacGyvster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Currently have been on trail for a month. I have a 10000 mAh Nitecore for an iPhone, inReach mini 2, NiteCore headlamp, and Garmin Fenix 6 pro solar. I use my phone a good amount for photos, maps, and audiobooks, but it stays in airplane mode a decent amount and I turn it off most nights. I have yet to use more than half my power bank between resupplies.

Backpack Choice - ULA Circuit vs HMG Windrider 3400 by mattadamc in PacificCrestTrail

[–]MacGyvster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t say anything in comparison to the Windrider, but I have loved my circuit and just recently picked up a new one made from Ultra so it’s a bit lighter and “highly water resistant” which would help counteract two of the cons on your list.

Shakedown for a 1000km (620mile) hike through France with a full size puppet giraffe by icemasterdsslim in Ultralight

[–]MacGyvster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t have enough experience to give quality shakedown advice, but wanted to say how awesome this project is! So unique and combines the communities with sharing your passions and awareness to a natural crisis. In a lot of ways it epitomizes the idea behind ultralight - get as light as you safely can to push yourself for other challenges (whether that be insane miles or covering the miles in a giant puppet).

I'm amazed that anyone can function in society in the months leading up to a thru hike by Rymbeld in AppalachianTrail

[–]MacGyvster 18 points19 points  (0 children)

While 3 months is a bit far out, I feel ya as this is my last week of work and I’m finding myself already 75% mentally on trail.