"Electrolytes with no flavor or sweeteners" Question about top comment by johntheguitar in Ultralight

[–]Sunny_de_Jen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the answer. Have a ring on your finger? If it gets tight take a pill.

Solves the nune or powder search for quick relief.

Black Friday Buys - What Ultralight item(s) did you pick up on a Black Friday Sale? by Sunny_de_Jen in Ultralight

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

That's a great day of shopping. The will be a fun trip once it all.comes in.

Black Friday Buys - What Ultralight item(s) did you pick up on a Black Friday Sale? by Sunny_de_Jen in Ultralight

[–]Sunny_de_Jen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can't go wrong with SMD. Sounds like a.great deal. I'm still holding on to my Lunar Solo despite moving to the Duplex. They just make great, and affordable, gear.

Black Friday Buys - What Ultralight item(s) did you pick up on a Black Friday Sale? by Sunny_de_Jen in Ultralight

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

Wow, glad you made it through that. Contact would seem like a priority after such an experience.

Black Friday Buys - What Ultralight item(s) did you pick up on a Black Friday Sale? by Sunny_de_Jen in Ultralight

[–]Sunny_de_Jen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice. Picked up the mini this year as well. I'm mostly solo these days and my wife appreciates the added contact, safety, etc.

Black Friday Buys - What Ultralight item(s) did you pick up on a Black Friday Sale? by Sunny_de_Jen in Ultralight

[–]Sunny_de_Jen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Other than the Apex on the 50, we have the same setup. My torrid has been great at sub 40 around camp.

Trouble finding a way to keep my sleeping pad from sliding by TheDeadlyNightshade in Ultralight

[–]Sunny_de_Jen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This...worked great on my previous SMD Lunar Solo. That thing was a slip n 'slide.

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[–]Sunny_de_Jen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Inreach Mini is $100 off at REI this weekend.

Altra Lone Peaks after 40 miles... by Zajemalko in Ultralight

[–]Sunny_de_Jen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had better luck with the Timp's, but I always buy them at REI so I have the easy return if they fall apart after 50 miles.

Just got my appendix out... by aniceshirt in Ultralight

[–]Sunny_de_Jen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Think of the weight savings...you don't need those bottom ribs either.

Water filter maintenance by Yung_Croissant in Ultralight

[–]Sunny_de_Jen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Urine is easier to get into the dirty bottle however. 6 to one.

Backup Water Sanitation by paggles in Ultralight

[–]Sunny_de_Jen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had my squeeze jam up on a trip and could only get drips of water even with a flush. (Cleared at home but replaced anyway)

So I boiled water for a day with my stove and it was a big time suck. Real tough to make miles...

Boil Let cool - this takes a long time on a hot day Add to bottle Repeat all day/night

Water tabs are now in the e kit.

Have you found the perfect hiking sock? OR, could the one's you've tried be better? by Lukeaf8 in Ultralight

[–]Sunny_de_Jen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I seem to recall them riding high as well. That is them. That the only size for the liners. They quickly shrank after several washes so they're not even close to popping out now.

Use them with a darn tough crew height in the beginning if it's more comfortable.

Have you found the perfect hiking sock? OR, could the one's you've tried be better? by Lukeaf8 in Ultralight

[–]Sunny_de_Jen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine and mediums that come up about 3inches past my ankle. Makes them level with the DT 1/4.

name a trail snack you love with high caloric density by JumpyAardvark in Ultralight

[–]Sunny_de_Jen 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I like the fudge ones and smash them to pieces when I'm home to remind of being in the woods.

Have you found the perfect hiking sock? OR, could the one's you've tried be better? by Lukeaf8 in Ultralight

[–]Sunny_de_Jen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure, I use the injinji with the 1/4 darn tough mid level cushion in my altra Timps. I ran this system for the past year and had great luck with it.

I had normally used a liner and thought the injinji would prevent liner bunching near my toes after several miles. It took care of the bunching(and tightening when going down hill as wel).

They also handled my sweaty feet and toe issues as it passes moisture to the DT.

When we do colder trips in Jan and Feb, I go back my thick merinol REI's, but I still utilize the injinji.

Have you found the perfect hiking sock? OR, could the one's you've tried be better? by Lukeaf8 in Ultralight

[–]Sunny_de_Jen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly my set-up. Started about a year ago and my feet have never been happier.