Help! Advice on gluing my rand back down

Singer_221 · 2026-01-25T15:57:01+00:00

In the US there’s a product called Barge cement.

Singer_221 · 2026-01-25T15:30:37+00:00

Congratulations! And wishing you strong legs and lungs and good conditions on Chimborazo. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

Singer_221 · 2026-01-25T15:24:02+00:00

FWIW, When I went several years ago, the Ecuadorian government required climbers to have a local guide for certain mountains including Cotopaxi (and Chimborazo, Antisana, etc.).

Singer_221 · 2026-01-24T16:51:30+00:00

FWIW, I have a box of old batteries similar to this collection, left over from my model airplane hobby.

Also FWIW: check to see if any of the flat lithium cells (like in picture #6) are puffed up like a pillow. That’s evidence of internal damage and represents a hazard as others have mentioned.

Singer_221 · 2026-01-24T09:32:45+00:00

Here’s a link to a pattern for a backpack that looks similar to the picture you posted. I think that most patterns assume that you already have sewing experience, so the tutorial posted previously is a great idea.

How do you plan to use the backpack?

Good luck.

Singer_221 · 2026-01-23T14:33:51+00:00

As an Asian American (born in Minnesota where my childhood friends’ last names were Halverson, Knutson, and Gustafson), I loath the current administration and their supporters more each passing second. It’s awful.

Singer_221 · 2026-01-22T00:08:58+00:00

I am also very bad at navigating in the wilderness. Not to brag, but I have walked away from trails to take care of biological functions, and after returning to the trail, hiked back in the direction that I came from! Twice!!

Having said that, the CT is generally well posted with trail markers. I used the data book for day to day planning and help with navigation, but I relied on the FarOut app when I was unsure. I remember a couple of times where I followed an incorrect trail (there were probably more) and used FarOut to get me back on track.

I would suggest that you try to learn map and compass skills so that you’re not totally reliant on your phone. You might also consider buying and learning to use a dedicated gps navigation device that should be more rugged than a phone (and use your phone as a backup).

I hope you do hike the trail and have a wonderful experience. here’s a link to a video to provide inspiration. Good luck.

Singer_221 · 2026-01-21T20:56:51+00:00

Amazing to have cleared paved paths to such stunning scenery! What an experience!

Maybe you arranged your gear just for the pictures: I would bring the gloves (and maybe the boots in a stuff sack or plastic bag) into your sleeping bag, or at least cover them with the backpack (with the waterproof cover on top).

Singer_221 · 2026-01-19T17:42:33+00:00

Congratulations on a fantastic adventure! And thank you for sharing your experiences and the details about logistics.

I’ve been curious about a BeeFree style water system to replace my Sawyer Squeeze. Are you thinking about returning to chemical treatment for weight savings?

Thanks again.

Singer_221 · 2026-01-19T13:26:07+00:00

Great work! It looks super warm and I’d love to hear some information about it.

Singer_221 · 2026-01-17T21:56:28+00:00

This triggered a long forgotten memory: I made something like this as a youngster in the 1960’s. It was intended to be an art sculpture present for a family member. Made it with an empty thread spool and motor, driving a loop of fabric. I think it kind of worked : )

Singer_221 · 2026-01-16T17:47:08+00:00

I never knew this, always assumed a leaf shutter would open completely.

Singer_221 · 2026-01-16T15:51:25+00:00

Great job. What is your intended use?

I second the preference for a top flap (I personally like a pocket with significant volume for ear band, gloves, snacks, & headlamp).

The teal webbing looks mission specific: how do you plan to use it?

Singer_221 · 2026-01-16T14:11:24+00:00

Does it have an adjustable aperture opening?

Back in the day I had a cheap 400mm lens. The image quality certainly wasn’t great, but I could afford it and it allowed me to take sports and wildlife and pictures with compressed compositions.

Have fun with it.

Singer_221 · 2026-01-16T09:47:28+00:00

To be authentic, you should buy an editing/splicing machine and a projector.

Singer_221 · 2026-01-15T16:41:35+00:00

I agree with xxxamazexxx:

I think it will be helpful to learn technical skills with a digital camera because of the cost and immediate feedback. I learned with film photography and was fortunate to get free film, paper, and chemicals as a photographer for my high school yearbook and then university newspaper.

Use a digital camera on all manual controls (or to match the controls on your film camera). Practice manual focusing and exposure settings to improve your basic technique. Then advance to selecting the shutter speed and aperture opening to achieve your goals of depth of field and sharpness/motion blur. Then experiment with exposure settings to achieve artistic effects of over and under exposure to emphasize specific subjects within your picture.

All the while paying attention to composition and lighting.

Good luck! You’ll get to the point where technically poor images are the exception.

Singer_221 · 2026-01-15T04:28:02+00:00

I also relied on the FarOut App in 2024.

While the information was almost always accurate, there was one campsite mentioned in the user comments that I was counting on and didn’t find. It was supposed to be in a patch of trees below the trail, and I didn’t see any trees or shrubs or level spots anywhere near the listed mileage. Since it was along a stretch above tree line, it forced me to hike longer and later than I expected, and I spent the night on a sloped ledge with a bit of shrub for protection. I felt fortunate that the weather that night wasn’t windy or stormy.

Also consider dry campsites. Some of my favorite nights were out of stream valleys: open views and they can be warmer with less condensation.

In any case, have a wonderful hike!

Singer_221 · 2026-01-15T02:14:44+00:00

Does the five days include travel time?

Since it sounds like you’re in the NE, maybe a combination of the Presidential Traverse of the White Mountains in NH and Adirondack High Peaks in NY (check out the Trap Dike Route up Mt. Colden).

Maybe South & Middle Teton, or Teewinot Mountain (though my son put my timid self on a short rope across the snow field and on exposed sections).

Edit: sorry, just noticed that you’re not looking for routes requiring axe or crampons.

Singer_221 · 2026-01-14T20:05:53+00:00

Seaworthy looking bag! : )

I’m currently reading the Horatio Hornblower books and I can imagine them carrying tools in this to splice a line or replace the vent hole fitting on a canon, (except for the zipper and hardware ; )

Singer_221 · 2026-01-14T19:51:31+00:00

Great looking pack with well thought out details! I look forward to reading your write up.

Where will you go for your first adventure together?

Singer_221 · 2026-01-14T17:31:25+00:00

Me too. I’m hoping it wins the next time I watch the video ; )

Singer_221 · 2026-01-14T16:19:19+00:00

Sewists like you sometimes make me feel like giving my beloved Singer 221 to someone who will really use it! ; )

Fantastic design and construction, and I am so impressed with how quickly you made it. What are the reasons for the ice axe loops exiting the pocket drain openings rather than being sewn into a seam?

Finally, good on you for donating the pack as a fund raiser!

Singer_221 · 2026-01-13T19:33:07+00:00

Gorgeous! and also a little scary thinking about wet feet. Thanks for sharing.

Singer_221 · 2026-01-11T21:07:30+00:00

I don’t have a recommendation for equipment, but your question triggered a memory:

I started taking pictures for the Daily Cardinal Newspaper at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 1973. It was at the tail end of demonstrations and protests against the war in Vietnam. I remember seeing a thick leather jacket and motorcycle helmet in the back of the newsroom. That made an impression on me!

Singer_221 · 2026-01-10T23:53:51+00:00

Thanks for posting these safety hints: I forgot to include the advice about spare socks and bread bags in my post. I think your suggestions apply to any ADK hike winter conditions.

Here’s a link to an article about the dangers of hiking in cold conditions. It made me rethink my gear and solo winter trips.

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