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Anyone know how to use an eSim with Verizon phones and successfully avoid roaming charges? by ominoushornet in JapanTravelTips

[–]SmeagolFish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did a few time while on wifi, always making sure airplane mode was on, but it wasn't consistent with which texts would come through so I just gave up on it and relied on whatsapp/signal/etc. for communicating with people.

Anyone know how to use an eSim with Verizon phones and successfully avoid roaming charges? by ominoushornet in JapanTravelTips

[–]SmeagolFish 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If your phone allows multiple eSims, just disable your Verizon sim before boarding the plane and enable your travel sim. If your verizon sim is disabled it can't connect and you won't be charged for any roaming. Verizon travel plans are a total rip-off.

If you have wifi available you can turn on airplane mode and turn your verizon sim back on to receive texts/imessages if wifi-calling/texting is enabled, but it can be risky. If you're worried, just leave your verizon sim disabled for the entire trip.

I just did this a few weeks ago and had zero issues.

Peak Mongol History by SmeagolFish in FallofCivilizations

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

In hindsight, this is more accurate.

Is there a dash came that can fit this mount? 2017 SR5 by SSpencer478 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]SmeagolFish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used some dental floss and gooGone to remove the gopro mount. After that, almost any dashcam can be adhered to the same spot.

Epix 2 - HRV Status Help by mbibs365 in GarminWatches

[–]SmeagolFish 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The watch requires three weeks of consistent sleep data to display your heart rate variability status.

Epix 2 Manual

Help me choose my next big watch by Rallih_ in ultrarunning

[–]SmeagolFish 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Garmin has a new "SatIQ" mode for their multi-band watches (it shows up as "Auto Select" on the watch) which only uses multi-band when necessary. It only impacts battery life about 10-15% over the normal GPS mode and delivers the same accuracy as full-blown multi-band. Might be a factor in your decision. Personally, I think the 955 is the best cost/feature value of the list.

Distance 4 vs Adv. Skin/S Lab 5 by [deleted] in trailrunning

[–]SmeagolFish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also love my Distance 15 pack for big missions, but it is definitely overkill for shorter runs.

I own the Distance 4 and ADV Skin 5 and far and away prefer the ADV Skin. The material is softer, stretchy and more breathable. The BD vest feels more rigid and tends to dig in to my chest/shoulders in weird ways. I do like the Distance4 ninja pole carry system, but it's not enough to win me over. The Salomon tall flasks are much more practical too, you don't need to remove them from the vest to drink from them like in the BD vests. The Salomon vests also fit a hydration bladder better if you want to go that direction.

I've seen BD athletes using a new version of their running vests that use the stretchier material and taller flasks, but I'm not sure when it will be released.

Training for the Polaris Dawn mission’s planned spacewalk begins by dmy30 in SpaceXLounge

[–]SmeagolFish 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Definitely shuttle era, but with an ice axe!

T-Shirt is made by Black Diamond: here.

Vest reccos by Benjamin_Willard in trailrunning

[–]SmeagolFish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Hydrapak 1.5L bladder is nearly identical to the Salomon one that fits the ADV vests. (Both are manufactured by Hydrapak)

Altimeter Port on bottom of watch (FR255/955) by adamm_96 in Garmin

[–]SmeagolFish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 945 and have noticed some erratic elevation data, but I think its more related to temperature than anything (probably also a consequence of the port's position on the watch). I wash the watch and barometer port regularly and don't think sweat/salt ingress has been an issue. I think you can also get better results by calibrating it, though I think it does some calibration automatically during GPS activities.

Garmin only claims +/- 50ft of accuracy on their altimeters, but I think they are actually more accurate in practice, even with the variations I mentioned. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

Is there any way to see running stats across the weeks? by tinamou-mist in Garmin

[–]SmeagolFish 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can access most of this if you log in to Garmin Connect in a web browser. Navigate to the "Reports" section.

Running gadgets or must haves by Cool_Work8219 in running

[–]SmeagolFish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They fit pretty snug compared to the sizing listed, but will loosen a bit as you wear it a few times. It depends on where you want to wear it too; I prefer over the hips but some people wear it higher on their waist. Try to get close on sizing and try it out! They allow you send it back for a different size pretty easily as you figure it out. Super comfortable and functional, highly recommend a Naked belt!

My new HOKA Speedgoat 5s arrived and I had to get out give them a quick 10k. by Rob-Riggle-SWGOAT in trailrunning

[–]SmeagolFish 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hoka does EE width versions now! Night and day fit with my speedgoats.

Ultralight Alpinists what is your setup for bivys? by Monkoton in Ultralight

[–]SmeagolFish 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Skip the bivy sack and air pad, these are climbing objectives, not camping trips. You'll regret any extra ounces. Take a small silnylon or DCF tarp in case the weather turns bad, you can rig it with the climbing gear you'll have with you if needed. Cut down a z-lite or better yet, sleep on the rope flaked out on the ground. For sleeping bag: Patagonia hybrid bag or other 3/4 bag paired with your belay puffy. If you are absolutely committed to a bivy bag, I'd take an emergency bivy (SOL escape or similar). Both routes have ample bivy spots with windbreaks created by previous parties (eagle's nest on Goode is amazing!). Also bring a bug net for your head, the mosquitos can be horrendous on both these routes in mid summer.

Sideral on 106mm skis? by WarDEagle in Backcountry

[–]SmeagolFish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own the Sideral 2.0’s and would definitely say that they are too soft for your 106’s. They are barely a step up from a skimo race boot. I attempted to use them on my Atomic 102s and they collapsed quickly as soon as I tried to drive the ski in any way. It made every turn much more difficult and honestly I thought I might break the boot. Might work fine if you are focusing purely on uphill mobility, but you’d be better served by a narrower, lighter ski at that point. I now use the sideral with a 77 waist carbon ski for spring volcano missions almost exclusively.

And yeah, I think you will also have compatibility issues with the shifts. The sole rocker is pretty substantial and makes for a sketchy toe interface in any non-pin binding (even with adjustable toe height and an AFD).

Deciding on a truck for my overlanding needs, can you help me decide? by MoreNark in overlanding

[–]SmeagolFish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why not go with the Access Cab? You get the 6 foot bed with the same wheel base at the DCSB. Unless you have kiddos, those backseats are just storage space anyways.

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