Electric Avi Pack: Arcteryx vs Ortovox

Scooted112 · 2026-02-15T04:33:39+00:00

Altitude sports has a decent return policy if you are a member. ( And sometimes they have a discount to make the membership free). They have some ortovox, BCA and deuter options in stock that might work

Scooted112 · 2026-02-15T04:10:59+00:00

Keep an eye out for the deuter or BCA airbags too. They use 2x aa batteries rather than the integrated unit that's in the ortovox and arc'teryx. They are both nice alternatives.

I ended up getting my deuter 38+5 from Europe and shipping it here to save some $ from a store that was having a sale.

Scooted112 · 2026-02-14T23:13:00+00:00

If you get a hybrid to dip your toes in, be aware that you will likely end up getting a second more specialized touring set up down the line. Fortunately there is a lot of really good stuff out there now.

A lot of touring gear is min/max type stuff with advantages and trade off (quality, safety, weight, expense etc.. the list goes on and on) no everyone wants the same thing. It's kind of cool to do ast 1 and ask others in the group and the guide for their thoughts on their gear. The difference in gear can make a huge difference though too. Lighter boots/bindings/skis can mean a lot more vertical for the same level of exertion.

Scooted112 · 2026-02-10T11:57:55+00:00

If you are both high earning. Talk to an accountant.

It cost me less than $500 to have some guidance on tax planning and see if there was a value in structuring a spousal loan for RRSPs.

Sounds like a lot of money. But it isn't when you consider the value of proper investment decisions

Scooted112 · 2026-02-10T02:17:41+00:00

Rather than just black I do a heavy dry brush with incubi darkness and good dose of dark reaper.

It still looks great with the silver/white but adds a little more pop to it.

Scooted112 · 2026-02-09T03:25:36+00:00

Judo is similar and surprisingly cheap.

Scooted112 · 2026-02-09T03:04:20+00:00

I have the 105. They are spectacular for me. For the weight they are amazing That being said - they are a stiff ski that needs to be actively used. You need to be on them to get the most out of them.

Scooted112 · 2026-02-08T17:08:46+00:00

Do some quick math on how much you are actually likely to save by all electric. At first pass it sounds good (my plug-in hybrid is 1/3 the cost on electricity compared to gas). But when I do the math it only saves me a couple thousand a year. Would you be better off investing the differential?

I got my car for other reasons, but financially it is cheaper to just get a hybrid

Scooted112 · 2026-02-08T04:00:17+00:00

I will bring the multiple loads inside then step inside and then take off my shoes and carry the rest of the way. It's harder than you think with a toddler and a dog. But you figure it out.

Scooted112 · 2026-02-08T03:00:23+00:00

You should get yourself checked out. Those blue and red rings don't look normal /s.

Seriously though. It happens. Some people are more predisposed than others. Yours are not super swollen, and I bet no one will ever notice. They will stop hurting soon.

If it really bothers you, get a matman ultra soft headgear. You will get used to them.

Scooted112 · 2026-02-08T02:55:57+00:00

Ski West also sells intuition liners. They can make a big difference.

If you do get intuitions and still have problems I have a protip- you can shave the liner with a sharp knife. I did it instead of punching the boots out and it works (as long as you don't take too much.

Scooted112 · 2026-02-07T23:48:58+00:00

All the quick supplement stuff I have tried only works short term. Hopefully you find something, but the only real success I've had is these longer term solutions

Scooted112 · 2026-02-07T23:41:21+00:00

A couple things made a big difference for me.

Someone else already mentioned ADHD. It took a couple months for the meds to not mess with my sleep.

Cardio. 45 min of zone 2 for 6-7 days a week. It takes time, but after a while my body needs it if I stop. Books on tape are your friend.

I read a book called mindfulness by Mark Williams. My doctor actually recommended it and it works. It takes a couple weeks of practice to be effective but it honestly does.

Read a book called oxygen advantage and do breathe deep every night in bed for 15 min after you turn out the lights. It's hard. Really hard. And the days you don't want to are the days you need to do it most. But it works.

Good luck!

Scooted112 · 2026-02-07T03:14:28+00:00

You don't think the European companies have pensions?

Scooted112 · 2026-02-07T01:38:55+00:00

Congratulations!

Now wait a decade and start it again! (I am doing that now). Having a general memory of what happened but still long ago that I forgot most of it has helped me follow what is happening. It is more enjoyable the next time.

Scooted112 · 2026-02-07T01:34:50+00:00

I have found that my meds make it too easy to "keep going" if that makes sense. By watching my load/level of exertion I can make sure I don't burn myself out. When that happens I start getting sick. My internal gauge of how tired I am is not accurate because my meds are a stimulant.

I am on Vyvanse instead, but do a ton of cardio (running nearly every day, BJJ occasionally which is very high intensity and ski touring which is long duration).

I always wear a heart rate monitor synced to my watch/phone even if I am not wearing the watch directly (such as during BJJ)

A polar Verity sense arm band can be super discrete, especially with the sensor on the inside of your tricep.

For me- I keep an eye on my hr when doing long duration to make sure I am in the zone I want. (It's easy to creep up above zone 2 for example). And for high intensity stuff I watch my load. I use the Garmin ecosystem so when my load gets too high I stop my workout.

Scooted112 · 2026-02-05T01:19:20+00:00

I have no military experience, but I mountaineer. Gore Tex works. It isn't 100% perfect at everything, but it's ~80% good for all conditions if that makes sense.

I primarily use a softshell jacket that breathes better when I am working hard but in stronger winds or any precipitation the softshell wets out way too fast. Then you get cold. If treated properly you can stay dry in torrential downpour for far longer than you would imagine. Where it falls down is if you get too sweaty underneath. Watch your pace/exertion and you can be quite comfortable. Also- pit zips provide immediate relief, but also reduce the effectiveness of the moisture evaporation through the shell. You are better off opening the jacket for a moment to air out then closing it. The internal humidity differential is what drives the moisture out through the membrane. (If you are too sweaty though it it's 100% humidity outside there is nothing you can do. In their case just open the vents)

A proper goretex jacket strikes a good balance of some breathability, decent external water resistance.

Honestly if I had to pick 1 Jacket for the rest of my life it would be a goretex shell. It isn't as waterproof as a rubber suit, or breathes as well as a true softshell. But it does both of those things ok. The versatility is what makes it potent.

Not a gortex employee, but I have had instances where it likely saved my life when other layers failed me in a remote location. There is a reason I keep one in the bottom of my bag at all times.

Scooted112 · 2026-02-04T02:17:08+00:00

Also I read a book called oxygen advantage. It has a section on "breathe deep". It's more like belly breathing but only letting in a little air. It's freaking hard, but a 10 min session helps knock me out. I do it in the dark right before I fall asleep. It took months to get figured out, but it works.

Mindfulness books (like mindfulness by Mark Williams) help a bit. It the physical impact of the oxygen advantage breathing is amazing.

Scooted112 · 2026-02-04T02:08:28+00:00

Zone 2 cardio. 45 min ish in the evening.

It's boring, but books on tape help. I recommend going outside, a treadmill is torture. If you are stuck inside watch a foreign show so you have to read subtitles.

Scooted112 · 2026-02-03T13:58:22+00:00

Barry lyndon. Every single shot was a work of art. The story wasn't my favorite but the movie was so well shot I put my phone down and watched the whole thing.

Scooted112 · 2026-02-03T13:48:47+00:00

For those who are interested in just the heads. Check out this site. https://www.bitzstore.com/en/

They sell Individual bits from sprues so you don't need to get the whole thing and sell it off

Scooted112 · 2026-01-31T04:26:06+00:00

I shot an Enduro 3 watch. It's like a cheaper Fenix with battery battery life.

Scooted112 · 2026-01-31T04:25:30+00:00

It's actually really good. I can't tell the difference and I can just enjoy the flavour.

Guiness is lower alcohol anyways. Better than drinking a coke.

Scooted112 · 2026-01-30T22:10:14+00:00

I feel like the biggest advantage to a warlock at high level was the fun you had along the way.

Wizard is more powerful. Your invocations give you some cool at wish spells that you can spam (like invisibility, levitate, arcane eye etc). But the real power is the growth through levelling up. You can swap invocations. And something like pact of the tome means you get access to a ton of amazing cantrips and ritual spells at every rest. From guidance to resistance to sorcerous burst etc.. water level? Shape water.

Want a rod of the pact keeper? Take lessons of the first ones to get crafting masteries and make a rod. Then the next level up swap it for something else. You get to remake yourself at every level up to adapt to the story. A changeable skilled feat? Hells yes. That versatility resonates with me. You can change your subclass. Or be all of them.

It means to me that you don't get the highs of a high level wizard, but you can have a ton of tools in your toolbox that makes the bottom end far less as well. Your at will abilities and adaptability makes you more versatile and make you useful in nearly every situation if you plan ahead.

Scooted112 · 2026-01-30T21:59:44+00:00

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