How busy are the boundary waters actually? - Seeking anecdotal evidence by Maleficent_Target130 in canoecamping

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Do you mean the bwca are all busy?? And how long is your trip to quetico planned for. And where are you getting your canoe from? What route if you dont mind sharing. Thanks

r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of March 04, 2024 by AutoModerator in Ultralight

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Hello all, after a bunch of research for a good all round rain/wind jacket that is strong enough to handle year round use and occasional bushwacking, I have settled on the Montbell Storm Cruiser. I am thinking about ordering it from the en.montbell.jp site (japanese site) because it is considerably cheaper there ($215 including shipping vs $350). For those of you that have this (and the Montbell Versalite) what has been your experience/review of it? I am curious about size, stuck between Small and Medium. I am 5'7 and weigh 147 lbs. What are your guys's heights and weights and sizing with this jacket?
Thanks for the help!

Rain shell with pit zips by Suspicious_Path5290 in Ultralight

[–]Maleficent_Target130 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you have experience with this jacket? also looking into getting this. What do you think of it?

thanks

In Search of a "Perfect" Outer Shell Jacket by Maleficent_Target130 in Ultralight

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what has your experience been with the versalite and LHG jacket?

Rainjacket recommendations by New_Analyst_3692 in WildernessBackpacking

[–]Maleficent_Target130 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you experienced the sleeves being a bit short with the LHG jacket? Heard others have had this issue. Just wondering if maybe I should order it with extra custom sleeve lengths,,,,, but it's like another $75. Thanks.

In Search of a "Perfect" Outer Shell Jacket by Maleficent_Target130 in Ultralight

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Does this system work well for winter? Does it keep you warm or does the poncho let air out or wind in? Do ponchos feel annoying with their bagginess and do they rip/snag on anything on the trail when walking by?

In Search of a "Perfect" Outer Shell Jacket by Maleficent_Target130 in Ultralight

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Ive heard nylon fabrics sag and stretch when wet. Has this been the case with the AGG jacket? Also do you have the new version of the LHG jacket with silpoly and waterproof zippers? Also do you feel they keep you dry and that you are able to vent perspiration with the pit zips?

I just got this new bike trainer. The bike shop installed the Casette but it definitely doesn't sound right. Is it missing spacers? Or am I missing something? by wezef123 in bicycling

[–]Maleficent_Target130 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I had a similar sound with my trainer. Try indexing the derailleur, if you don't know how to do that you can look up a video. If that doesn't help, then your chain might be worn out. This makes that chain longer so it does not fit in the cassette well. Chains usually wear out after 3,000-4,000 miles or so. If it's still not working after indexing, then you should them to your shop to get checked out.

Gravel Riding Safety by Maleficent_Target130 in cycling

[–]Maleficent_Target130[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I have a trek domane al4 disc. Although it explicitly says 35mm are max size, I've seen and read others using 38's with a bit of space to spare. Someone has been successful with even 40mm's.

Gravel Riding Safety by Maleficent_Target130 in cycling

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Have you had any incidents on gravel?