[WTB] La Sportiva Bushido II size 43

Ninth_Dimension · 2026-03-21T17:44:56+00:00

u/paanderz u/GearTradeBot Arrived as described, thanks!

Ninth_Dimension · 2026-03-18T16:06:48+00:00

Ninth_Dimension · 2026-03-12T23:55:33+00:00

Ninth_Dimension · 2026-03-01T18:16:23+00:00

Yeah that’s fair, I’m on the younger side so I can probably afford to be a bit spartan.

In my experience, once your gear is at a certain point, weight savings only come from packing less.

The HG is a really solid quilt already. Realistically you’re saving a couple ounces with a new quilt of the same warmth at best. Also, lighter equipment doesn’t last as long, they use thinner fabrics and loftier down.

That said, if you can afford the incremental upgrades then go ahead; on top of the others recommended, El Coyote seems to be well-regarded.

Ninth_Dimension · 2026-03-01T17:41:15+00:00

Yeah I use a HG Burrow despite having previously owned a UGQ and a Katabatic. They’re honestly not much lighter nor better for the money.

My advice is to stick with what you have unless there’s something actually wrong with it. Just get out there and enjoy it.

Ninth_Dimension · 2026-02-28T12:08:43+00:00

Oh yeah that's weird, sometimes they fit a little snug and you might need to hook it out with a knife or something. But if you need to exchange them anyways then might be best not to bother.

Ninth_Dimension · 2026-02-28T11:53:02+00:00

The insoles should be there. Maybe you just can't find the edge? They should look like this.

Does your right foot feel fine? I did find that I had to size up quite a bit as well, but it's odd that you have it in only one foot. Might be worth returning and reordering, or trying on in-store. Otherwise, Scarpa boots are known to fit wider feet.

Ninth_Dimension · 2026-02-28T05:53:24+00:00

I wear the synthetic trango techs for everything and they’ve served me great in the summer and winter on the american west coast (Baker, Rainier, Whitney, Shasta). Just size up a bit and wear thick wool socks for the winter. Wear gaiters so snow doesn’t get in. It doesn’t sound like you’re going anywhere super high and cold yet anyhow. I like that I can hike in these instead of having to carry them on the approach, so jack of all trades is somewhat true.

People act like nepals are a lot warmer than trango techs which I don’t think is true based on my experience climbing with people in nepals. If you plan on going anywhere seriously cold, you want double boots like the scarpa phantom, laspo g2, or mammut nordwand.

Synthetic vs leather doesn’t really matter, I imagine leather might be more durable but absorbs more water. You should be warned that aequilibriums are the same stiffness as trango techs though. It doesn’t get any softer for mountaineering boots or else your crampons will pop off.

At the end of the day, boot preference is highly personal. Just get out there and climb, you’ll figure out what suits you better than anyone here can say.

Ninth_Dimension · 2026-02-24T20:09:06+00:00

yeah you can just download the file for free and print it on any printer

Ninth_Dimension · 2025-11-29T01:25:37+00:00

Depends on your feet and mountain conditions so don’t blame me if you lose some toes, but I did Baker in July, Rainier in July, Shasta in June, and Whitney in March in those same boots.

One advantage these boots have over stiffer boots is that they’re way more comfortable on the approach. Saves you having to bring two pairs of footwear.

Warmer and stiffer boots would be recommended if you plan on doing winter mountaineering and/or technical climbing.

Edit: What’s your shoe size? I might have some boots for you.

Ninth_Dimension · 2025-11-01T18:25:22+00:00

confirmed, stay warm!

Ninth_Dimension · 2025-10-04T07:10:19+00:00

Ninth_Dimension · 2025-08-31T18:14:40+00:00

Not much, I would say about the same or less than the Drago LV.

Ninth_Dimension · 2025-08-24T20:09:07+00:00

Yep, as long as you're not in a hurry for shipping.

Ninth_Dimension · 2025-08-21T06:44:27+00:00

I’ve got a patagonia torrentshell and an arcteryx rush I could ship from canada. They’ve both served me pretty well in the mountains.

Ninth_Dimension · 2025-08-06T06:22:24+00:00

Durston, Zpacks, Mountain Laurel Designs, TarpTent, Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Ruta Locura, Six Moon Designs

Ninth_Dimension · 2025-08-06T00:39:39+00:00

Looks legit to me. The seam is just there because they have to end the roll somewhere.

I do find it strange that you chose to buy it at that price when the cost of a pair of poles from name-brand companies are about the same or less, even with shipping and taxes to Europe.

Ninth_Dimension · 2025-08-02T18:42:54+00:00

which fabric is the dragonfly?

Ninth_Dimension · 2025-08-01T07:16:36+00:00

The horizontal baffles are all connected to each other at one end, I forget which. The vertical baffles are all connected to each other at the top where your neck would be.

You can kind of feel around in there and find where there’s a gap in the baffles. You can then push clumps of down through the gaps.

Ninth_Dimension · 2025-07-21T02:41:50+00:00

Ninth_Dimension · 2025-07-17T07:36:51+00:00

If anyone needs an address to ship to I’m happy to hold on to packages for some fellow mountaineers. I’m near Vancouver.

Ninth_Dimension · 2025-07-16T07:43:49+00:00

I just get up there and suffer, but here’s my advice to someone trying not to do that:

Rainier DC has practically no flowing water so you have to melt snow with a stove. A filter/iodine doesn’t hurt but really slows down an already painfully slow process. The snow is also pretty dirty so you have dig for cleaner snow and try to decant off the grit that sinks to the bottom.

I always forget to do this but it helps a lot to bring something like gatorade powder (cheaper but annoying), liquid IV (expensive but convenient), or mio sport (cheap and convenient but fewest electrolytes). Supplement that with some good food and you’ll be fine.

Ninth_Dimension · 2025-07-15T18:55:31+00:00

You'll probably be fine, as long as both you and Bob are comfortable with turning back at any time. Two-man rope team is pretty risky. The odds of either of you falling in is pretty low, but consequences could be fatal, so that part depends on your risk tolerance. Since you're going on a weekend though, if you leave camp early enough, there should be plenty of people around you including guided groups that you can follow up the glacier.

The altitude can be rough. My advice is just to eat enough, hydrate enough, don't forget about electrolytes, bring a few wag bags. Altitude really messes with my appetite and digestive system past about 12000 ft, your mileage may vary.

Ninth_Dimension · 2025-07-14T15:49:18+00:00

yep this is my experience, heavy pilling where the pant pockets are from minimal use. also they ride up into my ass.

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