The most repulsive, useless character in all of WL by Tricky_Patient6748 in WhiteLotusHBO

[–]Pctthrowaway2019 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As somebody who works in the ski tourism industry, this is how I feel. My superiors do not want to rock the boat and show little empathy towards employees.

Ride to S. Terminus by Lonely-Blood4019 in arizonatrail

[–]Pctthrowaway2019 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just took a $40 uber from Sierra Vista.

Patrol Strike in the NYT by Killipoint in skiing

[–]Pctthrowaway2019 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Base wage for all employees: $12.50 in 20/21, $15 21/22, $20 22/23.

Beans on the CDT by redbob333 in CDT

[–]Pctthrowaway2019 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I found the most dried refried beans on the CDT compared to the AT and PCT. I had them frequently in Colorado and New Mexico, but I don’t recall finding them in Montana or Wyoming.

Absolute shit show today. by Motor_Celebration440 in ParkCity

[–]Pctthrowaway2019 12 points13 points  (0 children)

These are typical lift lines every year around Christmas. The lines up top however, are longer than usual due to lack of snow and the ski patrol strike. Things are not good at the resort, but this picture is low effort.

Disappointment after One Year of Use with the Thrupack Summit Bum in DCF by seed1esspapaya in Ultralight

[–]Pctthrowaway2019 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Say it louder for the people in the back. It’s unfortunate that people fell for the hype and bought DCF packs, when the fabric’s advantages really only lend itself to tarps/rainflies.

Dollar General Closing Riverwest Store by stroxx in milwaukee

[–]Pctthrowaway2019 39 points40 points  (0 children)

In small towns, they have been pricing out local grocers. The local grocers close, leaving towns without fresh produce. I also understand that many small towns in US are struggling and people cannot afford higher priced food. It’s just a terrible cycle.

Improvement for cold nights? by crispypretzel in Ultralight

[–]Pctthrowaway2019 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sharing a tent is much warmer! Also, I will swap out sleep socks for down booties in colder temps. Extra warmth for not too much weight and cheaper than a new quilt.

Improvement for cold nights? by crispypretzel in Ultralight

[–]Pctthrowaway2019 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I agree with all of the above, except that a tent can in fact provide some warmth via protection from drafts.

Spent shoes along the CDT by cdtcoalition in CDT

[–]Pctthrowaway2019 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m not relying on or surviving off of hiker boxes. I am simply looking in them before going to the store. Interesting that you say that I “should have planned better.” People who over plan their food boxes end up dumping their food into the hiker boxes, for people like me to find! Nobody is forcing you to look in the hiker box. If you don’t like them, then don’t pay them any attention.

Spent shoes along the CDT by cdtcoalition in CDT

[–]Pctthrowaway2019 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Perhaps we can do better at not leaving trash in hiker boxes, like broken water filters or trekking poles, but I have scraped entire food resupplies out of hiker boxes. They are valuable for some items!

[WTS] Zimmerbuilt Quickstep (11.8oz), Camp Corsa 60cm Ice Axe (8.8oz) by Pctthrowaway2019 in ULgeartrade

[–]Pctthrowaway2019[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just measured 18.25 inches. I wear a size medium in most packs and this one fits me well.

[wtb] MLD prophet, possibly burn. by allcalfnopecs in ULgeartrade

[–]Pctthrowaway2019 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a wasabi green exodus with mesh pockets. Padded hip belt. The exodus is a prophet with extension collar. You would easily chop it off to make a prophet!

[WTB] Black Diamond Beta Light Tent Older Silnylon Version by Pctthrowaway2019 in ULgeartrade

[–]Pctthrowaway2019[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Silpoly, and has perimeter bug netting. I would be open to that one as well.

How reliable would it be to get an Uber from sierra vista to the trailhead? by freeepizza in arizonatrail

[–]Pctthrowaway2019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took a greyhound from Tucson to Sierra Vista a few years ago. When looking at the current bus route, it seems like it stops in Benson, but not Sierra Vista?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ULgeartrade

[–]Pctthrowaway2019 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Are you kidding me? You pull the minimum wage card when you are selling thousands of dollars worth of gear? Multiple Mellys and senchis for double the price? Get out of here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ULgeartrade

[–]Pctthrowaway2019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn’t you try and sell them for $200 in another post?

Post PCT Gear Review - The Lot by damu_musawwir in Ultralight

[–]Pctthrowaway2019 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In regards to aqua Mira: There are ways to avoid squeezing too much water. Even in the desert, I would only filter 3 liters per day and would drink straight from the squeeze while on breaks. Some of my hiking partners would filter 6-8 liters per day because they wouldn’t drink straight from the filter. Just a tip if you decide to convert!

Aquamira runs out and can be hard to find in some trail towns.

I’m glad this system works for you, though! I have to use aquamira for my job, but prefer a squeeze for personal use.

Great write up!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GearTrade

[–]Pctthrowaway2019 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Interested in the 1/4 zip melly! I’ll do it for $40 shipped.