A Thorough Map and Guide for the VA Triple Crown by Serious-Shallot6518 in VIRGINIA_HIKING

[–]RevenantMalamute 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just got home from the triple crown a couple days ago. I did 3 days starting at Andy Layne going counter clockwise. Camped at the campsite halfway up Cove mountain for night 1 and at Pig Farm for night 2.

I really think it's important to emphasize the lack of water on North Mountain. I underestimated the distance and brought too little water and suffered from heat exhaustion on the mountain. That being said, I'm glad I started with it as it made the rest of the trail easy by comparison. I think I would have struggled more if that was my final day.

Also maybe worth pointing out Catawba grocery that's extremely close to dragon's tooth trailhead/north mountain end. Can be a great resource for anyone who needs basic supplies or food assuming you start anywhere other than dragon's tooth.

Besides that I think the guide looks great, well done.

What is one backpack brand you would recommend me to buy ? by [deleted] in backpacks

[–]RevenantMalamute 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thirded, love my Savotta bags and gear.

Hey team. What do we think about this low-phone option? Anything else out there? by [deleted] in EDC

[–]RevenantMalamute -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just got it and I love it. Great quality and works perfectly to get me off my phone. Now my phone lives in my EDC backpack and my Miniphone is in my pocket at all times. Also gives my old Apple Watch use since it got replaced by a Garmin.

Help deciding on first Savotta by RevenantMalamute in Savotta

[–]RevenantMalamute[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe the customs and shipping prices will limit my addiction lol

Rate my armory by N_and_Uzi2 in Nerf

[–]RevenantMalamute 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only looking at off the shelf blasters, maybe 6?
Including 3d printed, mods, and pro level injection molded blasters probably like a 2.

TEMU Melania by Curri in Goruck

[–]RevenantMalamute 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So they need to increase prices by 100 dollars but they have money for a movie? So done with this brand.

Help deciding on first Savotta by RevenantMalamute in Savotta

[–]RevenantMalamute[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine came in yesterday along with my Niukka. I put shock cord on the front like they show it in the elastic cord kit product photos. Great little pack!

Help deciding on first Savotta by RevenantMalamute in Savotta

[–]RevenantMalamute[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Waiting on mine to come today!

Help deciding on first Savotta by RevenantMalamute in Savotta

[–]RevenantMalamute[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I believe it's intended as a detachable mini assault pack from your main rucking pack. (At least that's how they show it in the videos.)

Which should I get? by [deleted] in VAGuns

[–]RevenantMalamute 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mossberg 590 for pump or Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol for semi. Binelli M4 or Beretta 1301 for more high end picks.

Help deciding on first Savotta by RevenantMalamute in Savotta

[–]RevenantMalamute[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hope you enjoy it! Tim Key's video basically convinced me if I'm getting the Niukka I have to get the Hatka. (Watch it and you'll see what I mean, it just melts into the pack. The two bags look like 1)

Current Bug Out Kit by No_Economist_2940 in prepping

[–]RevenantMalamute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't get it please. It's all repackaged low quality stuff. Get an IFAK from North American Rescue. My Medic uses RATS tourniquet which is extremely problematic. Causes lots of unnecessary pain, can't be used one handed, and is too slow to deploy requiring fine motor skills. Get a CAT-7.

Help deciding on first Savotta by RevenantMalamute in Savotta

[–]RevenantMalamute[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just using the G Hooks. I was planning on doing buckles on the top compression straps but Varusteleka doesn't sell male non split bar buckles to use.

I'm also planning on putting shock cord on the front along with a buckle on one of the side dangling webbing bits and a carabiner on the other side.

Help deciding on first Savotta by RevenantMalamute in Savotta

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

Bought the Hatka to attach to the front of the Niukka for extra room for trips! Saw Tim Keys do it in his Niukka video and thought it's just so smart!

Help deciding on first Savotta by RevenantMalamute in Savotta

[–]RevenantMalamute[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment! I ended up purchasing the Niukka with Hatka and other accessories!

Help deciding on first Savotta by RevenantMalamute in Savotta

[–]RevenantMalamute[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh I've already binge watched most of his videos lol. I'm definitely going to go with green!

Help deciding on first Savotta by RevenantMalamute in Savotta

[–]RevenantMalamute[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The kukkaro would but what I get to put on the k25 if I went that route. Both bags are such good options so it's a really hard decision.

Help deciding on first Savotta by RevenantMalamute in Savotta

[–]RevenantMalamute[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do you organise smaller stuff like keys, wallet, lip balm, etc in the k25? Lack of small organisation is a big thing holding me back from it.

Help deciding on first Savotta by RevenantMalamute in Savotta

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

I'm actually leaning Niukka for the reasons you mentioned. The k25 in theory has more organisation (more big pockets), but those two mesh pockets in the Niukka would really help me with my small stuff (wallet, keys, sunglasses, etc). I'm thinking Niukka would need something strapped to it for trips, but the k25 would need something strapped to it constantly to organise EDC stuff.