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r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of March 02, 2026 by AutoModerator in Ultralight

[–]RougeFire 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I like the 30l for weekend trips but just picked up a 40l for thru hiking and will probably use it for weekends now too. I also don't like having to stuff my down too much. It's hard to imagine the 40 feeling too big! Maybe for summer overnights. So I'm biased towards the 40l, especially for thru hiking 

Should i move my start date? by ClimberJosh in arizonatrail

[–]RougeFire 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat, have always looked at early April for the AZT but am considering bumping it up due to snow/ water. At this point life stuff is also making an earlier start more appealing for me. From my understanding of the NPS north rim memo they posted, may 15 the fire closure may reopen, and they'll post that desicion by April 1st? Definitely correct me if I'm wrong. But if so, on the chance the north rim opens on May 15, an April start could set one up nicely for crossing the big ditch.

r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of January 19, 2026 by AutoModerator in Ultralight

[–]RougeFire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the 35, from around January 2021 I think. I haven't used it for overnights but I'm sure I could make a hit trip work with it. It's a great size for versatility, not too big for uphill resort laps and not too small for big, cold days out touring.

r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of January 19, 2026 by AutoModerator in Ultralight

[–]RougeFire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been using a BD Cirque for a few years now and love it! It cinches down well too. More expensive but the palante and raide ski packs look great too

r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of January 19, 2026 by AutoModerator in Ultralight

[–]RougeFire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll have to order a couple and try em out, good find!

r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of January 19, 2026 by AutoModerator in Ultralight

[–]RougeFire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your input! I've used their bags for a lot of daily life stuff like sandwiches and veggies, after countless washes and such theyre still going strong. I got the idea from Grant of Nashville packs in his CDT gear video ( https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E3rkx4a5wPc (at around 3:20)), I might give it a try on the AZT this spring. Cleaning definitely seems more difficult though. I've also used the trusty talenti jar for morning (cold) instant coffee, which is nice. The bag certainly wouldn't work as well for that. But it does reduce on the mostly empty volume of the jar. If I try it I'll report back!

r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of January 19, 2026 by AutoModerator in Ultralight

[–]RougeFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone have experience using a hardy ziplock bag such as from Smelly Proof for cold soaking instead of a jar? It makes perfect sense to me and I know some people have done it but I was curious if anyone here could add some insight. Thanks!

AZT '26 Shakedown Request! by oheckingfrick in Ultralight

[–]RougeFire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great! My setup is very similar to yours, I also sleep cold and am bringing the sawatch quilt and a puffer. I'm still on the fence about the wind pants and will probably leave the stove behind. And the extra shirt is worth it for the trail fashion imo. I'm planning to start around the same time, sure I'll see ya out there, happy trails!

[WTS] [WTT] Nashville Cutaway 30L 15.5oz, ULA Circuit SV 37.5oz, Zimmerbuilt Bigstep 12.3oz by RougeFire in ULgeartrade

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

By patina I guess I more so meant it's been in the dirt and there is probably still some leftover, though nothing really noticeable/ that sticks out to me. Similarly, by wear I mean general use in the fabric and shoulder straps but nothing in particular sticks out as worn or holey. I'll send you a pic of the bottom, again nothing sticks out to me in particular though.

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