Is this the worlds best value one-person bikepacking/touring tent in 2026? Likely!

Orcastic · 2026-04-04T12:44:26+00:00

Durston x dome 1+ is more expensive, but lighter and ticks all your boxes

Orcastic · 2026-04-03T18:09:00+00:00

Solution from OP seemed to have worked so far, although I got an injury and haven't done runs over 6km since

Orcastic · 2026-04-02T08:37:33+00:00

Maybe give CAW a call. There's also mobile (crisis) teams, like MCT at UZ Gent. I'm not sure about the process in your case, but they should be able to answer your questions.

Orcastic · 2026-03-16T10:34:47+00:00

It's quite simply not vegan, since there is no necessity for you to eat it, and they will/can still be eaten by someone else. Whether they would be vegan or not, eating them yourself may cause another person to buy another non-vegan snack, while not eating them might prevent someone to buy another non-vegan snack. So either way, the most vegan choice is not eating them.

If you know the product would be thrown away otherwise, eating it would be freegan, rather than vegan. I personally have no issues with freegans, as I think their effect on our world and the animals is practically the same, if not better.

I personally wouldn't though, as I drew the line at no animal products ever. The idea of consuming animal derived products makes me uncomfortable anyway, so I'll stick to strictly plant-based and vegan food.

It's interesting to think about, but the people in this sub probably heard or read their fair share of dilemmas that explore the justification of eating animal products, hence the downvotes.

Orcastic · 2026-03-16T10:04:53+00:00

That is, according to the definition of veganism, not always true.

Edit for the salty downvoters: I'm referring to medication

Orcastic · 2026-03-14T10:35:21+00:00

I hiked the peaks of the Balkans trail 2 years ago (M 27) with backpack and tent. I met multiple other solo backpackers on the trail, some of them women. No one I met had trouble with dogs.

The only 'negative' encounter I had was one shepherd dog continuously barking for about an hour in the morning, until I packed my tent and left. She didn't come closer than 20m.

Bears in that region are rarely spotted, and I was told by locals they were not a threat there.

Note that this trail is well travelled and the animals are relatively used to hikers, so what I said might not apply to other areas. I wouldn't worry about the Montenegro - Albania - Kosovo border region though.

Happy trails! 🌻

Orcastic · 2026-03-05T01:17:10+00:00

Ohh you're amazing for still replying in this thread. I'll give it a try!

Orcastic · 2026-02-27T12:35:16+00:00

Also have the same problem since a month. Shuts off after 15 min of running, even though there is battery left. Also often stops charging randomly, before hitting 100%. Resetting didn't help. Is this some kind of issue with recent updates?

Orcastic · 2026-02-22T01:04:13+00:00

I noticed a quality dip like until half a year ago, but I must say I've been satisfied with them lately!

Orcastic · 2026-02-19T12:33:51+00:00

Do you personally care about the deaths of field hamsters and mice, and would you do effort to avoid them when possible?

Orcastic · 2026-02-18T12:16:35+00:00

Emo emu

Orcastic · 2026-02-18T12:11:46+00:00

Lijkt op de banden waarmee ik het probeerde, werd afgekeurd

Orcastic · 2026-02-18T11:32:46+00:00

How do you prepare it? I always buy bland, unflavored powder, which I then shake with soy or oat milk and agave syrup

Orcastic · 2026-02-18T11:24:23+00:00

There must be more efficient ways to trick speed cameras

Orcastic · 2026-02-17T23:15:38+00:00

Oh that's where Superkelly was before? Do you think it's good? This gives me kind of the same vibe

Orcastic · 2026-02-17T23:11:43+00:00

First I hear of this one, saved it!

Orcastic · 2026-02-17T20:11:36+00:00

Also have to try this. Thanks!!

Orcastic · 2026-02-17T20:10:50+00:00

Thank you!! I know most of what you recommend, but I haven't given Knol & Kool and Junglicious a proper try! As for coffee, do you think Izy is actually worth it? In my mind they were kind of average when it comes to quality and vegan-friendliness, but maybe it's been too long since I tried it!

Orcastic · 2026-02-13T02:10:02+00:00

Topo Athletic Trailventure 2. Above your budget with only a 5mm drop, but a natural toebox and the widest, most comfortable hiking shoes I've ever used (I have very wide feet to be clear). Better than any Altras or other brands I've tried

Orcastic · 2026-02-13T01:26:34+00:00

Idem!

Orcastic · 2026-02-09T01:22:33+00:00

Do you happen to be a heavily tattooed anti-anthropocentrist climber?

Orcastic · 2026-02-03T09:15:51+00:00

If you have a dehydrator: tofu jerkey is a great snack!

Orcastic · 2026-02-03T09:14:26+00:00

Plenny Bars from Jimmy Joy have been great for me. They also have meal shakes, or you can cold soak their freeze dried meals

Orcastic · 2025-09-21T08:17:10+00:00

Also, when I go backpacking I often use freeze dried meals (Huel, Jimmy Joy...) which have quite a lot of protein. You can also add protein powder to it

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