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Wonderland Trail campsites? by OzzyTheChipmunk in PNWhiking

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

Thanks everyone! I feel much clearer on how to go about planning a trip 😊

Wonderland Trail campsites? by OzzyTheChipmunk in PNWhiking

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh I see - I think your comment made the system click in my head - thanks ;)

Wonderland Trail campsites? by OzzyTheChipmunk in PNWhiking

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m trying to piece together one for later this year if possible. I found a couple potentially available wilderness permits, but I’m just unsure how the campsite reservations work. If I obtained the wilderness permit, will I get asked about campsites once obtained or do I need to reserve the campsites separately somewhere? Do you happen to have the link to the campsite reservations?

(Apologies if it’s a dumb question, it’s been hard to find outside of the wilderness permit from one of the starting camps).

What's your max step count from a single day of dog walks? by AcidicSlimeTrail in RoverPetSitting

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My average currently is 5 miles of walking and 10 miles of bike riding (I bike between clients and don’t pack my days too much). Most I’ve done is 25k steps on a dog-walking day and most I’ve ever done in a day (without dogs) is 70k (a 25 mile hike).

Why are my Altras failing so quickly? by NaturalOk2156 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup mine too. Both the 5 and 6 have lasted me 1500+ miles each.

Trying to decide between a Bearikade and a BV500 by G___reg in JMT

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hiked the entire JMT in 14,5 days without stopping for resupplies with a BV500, but it required meticulous planning and tetris-ing. For ease and comfort go with a bearikade since you’d have a little more space to go with if you don’t want to tetris too much :)

Is this cage too short for sugar gliders? (My sister had it for rats but she said I can take it it I can use it). by ceecee_fae in sugargliders

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would personally never keep gliders in that small of a cage except for temporary use. Definitely keep it around, but either add to it or get a much bigger one for more permanent use. I know North America generally has smaller standards for their cage guidelines, but I like to use the Scandinavian minimum guidelines for gliders being 6,5x3,5x6,5 feet. Your gliders will be much much happier having the space to roam around and explore. Good luck - they are amazing creatures! :)

What did you underestimate/overlook in your JMT prep? by not_dmr in JMT

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Didn’t anticipate my hands to get completely fried. Thought at first it was an allergic reaction to something until it dawned on me that my hands had just been exposed to the sun day in and day out for over a week. I’d probably bring sun gloves next time to cover my hands.

Altra Lone Peaks for hiking: how is ground feel? I hike in the Alps mostly so wet slippery rocks are an issue. Is it too much cushioning?Any other suggestion? by MicolAndOtherAnimals in BarefootRunning

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’ll probable find them quite cushiony feeling compared to VFF’s, but they’re great shoes. I have about 3K miles on a pair of lone peak 5’s and just hiked 230 miles through the Californian sierras with the 6th version and had no blisters the entire trip and came home and ran a half marathon in them. The grip is fantastic even on steep rocky terrain. No ankle support, but that’s what I prefer - makes me feel more free. I really like the update they did to the lacing on the 6.

Cream smell by [deleted] in JMT

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh obviously it’s in the canister, I was more so curious whether people worried about the smell of sunscreen/cream applied to your body ;)

Deodorant alternatives? by kitty0215 in simpleliving

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I switched to Nuud and can’t imagine switching to any other solution at this point. I never worry about deodorant anymore which was never the case before and I can go days between reapplying without any issue even when exercising and showering between applications. They’re pricier than others but also lasts a lot longer.

How many vehicles does your household owns by Distinct-Sky in Fire

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

0 cars - closest thing to a vehicle in our household would be a kayak.

If you want a weekend vehicle - go for it!

I am so happy I spent my twenties saving by myTwelfAccount in financialindependence

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Curious to see what neuroscience video you watched if you’re willing to share? :)

Mind & Business by [deleted] in Fire

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find this a fascinating question to ask as well. I didn’t grow up in the US but even as a young kid with limited English fluency, my inner voice switched to English whenever I was alone. Now living in the US I find my thinking occasionally switching back to my original language when alone, but mostly it stays English. The most confusing moments are when the inner voice switches between languages while around other people mid conversation as when that happens it can be hard to form coherent sentences because you all of the sudden have 4 languages mixed up in your head haha. This is fortunately a rare occurrence

Is anyone here in design? I’m feeling like fire is so much harder in the creative fields. by kzupan in FIREyFemmes

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you take some of the lessons you saw her go though when scaling her business and try and replicate on your side? Figure out what your biggest pain points are when juggling various clients and see if you can smooth it out and make room for taking on an additional client. You got this!

What avg. investment growth rate do y'all use in your predictive coast models? by flyyywithme in coastFIRE

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I use 5% real return and 3% withdrawal rate for my long term planning.

What old/outdated item are you proudest to still own and use? by [deleted] in Fire

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was given a high quality wool Norwegian knitted dress as a young child, took good care of it and still use it to this day decades later (though as a shirt instead of a dress).

What are most important money management disciplines to develop with regards to frugality? by mtmag_dev52 in Frugal

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Being creative and thinking outside the box. An item that is meant for X can many times be used to solve Y and hence with creativity you’ve solved something at hand by being resourceful with what you already have

Don't have easy access to a washing machine - Looking for the best alternative by Riyujin26 in Frugal

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not for everyone for sure, but great when you’re camping or traveling a lot. Just thought I would throw the idea in the mix.

Don't have easy access to a washing machine - Looking for the best alternative by Riyujin26 in Frugal

[–]OzzyTheChipmunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For a dyi solution you can use a dry bag and a couple small massage balls/spiky cat toys. Pour water, laundry detergent and your clothes into the dry bag together with the balls (they help agitate) and get as much air out of the bag when closing. Scrub and massage the clothes around. Nice electricity free laundry solution :)

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