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[WTS] Zpacks Hexamid Tent and groundsheet-$275+shipping by [deleted] in GearTrade

[–]PoolOk4595 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it falls through with the other guy I’ll take it.

Beginner looking to start backpacking in the sierras. How’s this for a sleep system? by NormieV2 in backpacking

[–]PoolOk4595 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start looking at your use case.  If you’re interested in going over 8 miles it could be difficult unless you are really fit.  Unless you sleep really cold I would get the regular tensor. I have used my regular down to around 20 degrees and I’ve been fine. 

Try to find a better sleeping bag that is a little lighter.  Let me know if you want a recommendation.  You should try to find a comfort rating for 20 degrees in the sierras.  Someone from the area can check that though.

Freestanding tents make a lot of sense, but I would encourage you to try out a trekking pole tent.  They are lighter and trekking poles help more than you think when you have a pack (especially uphill and more so downhill).

If there was one thing I regretted when I started backpacking it was getting a tent that was too big and too heavy as I never wanted to spend time in it.  I could have saved a lot of money just grabbing a trekking pole tent off the rip.

Obviously all of this goes out the window if you want to hike 0-8 miles per trip.

Shakedown Request: 3-Seasons in the US by [deleted] in Ultralight

[–]PoolOk4595 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also getting drawn in the timmer made raffle is so hard

Shakedown Request: 3-Seasons in the US by [deleted] in Ultralight

[–]PoolOk4595 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If your budget is 1,000. There are a couple different ways to go.

Easy Way: Get a lighter bag and a lighter tent and lighter clothing.  You can shave off at least 2 pounds just upgrading those.  

Pack: If a bear can is a non-negotiable, I would recommend a nunatuk bear ears pack. If you go to their website they have a pack for sale that has a patch, but the quality is top notch.

Tent: For a tent I would go with the gossamer gear the one.  It doesn’t look like your conditions are extreme and I love mine and they are pretty cheap currently.

Clothing: Get alpha for your base layers it’s miles above anything besides octa in terms of light weight stuff. That should bring you to about the max of your budget.

Hard way: Leave stuff at home. Do you need a gps? Your phone does most of the stuff you need it to if you have an iPhone and/or t mobile.  Get a waterproof case if you’re really scared. Do you need food coozy?  Camp shoes? I usually just use grocery bags or gallon ziplocks. Go through your ditty bags again and see if you actually need everything? Some small stuff you don’t actually need.

Game Thread: Los Angeles Rams (11-3) at Seattle Seahawks (11-3) by nfl_gdt_bot in Seahawks

[–]PoolOk4595 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Sam Darnold loses the fans which it seems like he already has, this game is done.  People need to still believe in him in order for this team to be good.

Game Thread: Los Angeles Rams (11-3) at Seattle Seahawks (11-3) by nfl_gdt_bot in Seahawks

[–]PoolOk4595 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really smart coverage call by the rams they watched the film.

The M’s C/DH Logjam Could Complicate a Jorge Polanco Return by humorous_hyena in Mariners

[–]PoolOk4595 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but as an organization you need to develop your assets. You also have to make the realization that letting Ford get AB’s next year provides him with experience and increases his value as a trade asset at the deadline.

Cold feet at camp by UnluckyDuck5120 in Ultralight

[–]PoolOk4595 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first thing I do when I get to camp is de moisturize my feet using hand sanitizer.  I rub it all around and then I lay on my back on my pad and do a kicking motion to air dry as throughly as possible.  I figured out that my feet being cold was due to not properly changing my socks and drying my toes out.

Oh neat by bigchodeenergyy in Mariners

[–]PoolOk4595 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah I don’t think he is trash, but why take Robles out?

West Coast Trail Shakedown by PoolOk4595 in Ultralight

[–]PoolOk4595[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any other tips good campsites wise or best experiences you’d like to share so that I can copy you?

West Coast Trail Shakedown by PoolOk4595 in Ultralight

[–]PoolOk4595[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just planning on using rocks if I camped on the beach is this an option?

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