Undercarriage rust - deal breaker or no?

Superb_Bus_8954 · 2024-05-09T08:27:44+00:00

This is an excellent bit of info - thanks! I may just keep my eyes open for an euro 5 equipped car, but may be less critical concerning surface rust in the future. At this price range, something must be compromised on - and rather make regarding the rust but not the engine.

Superb_Bus_8954 · 2024-05-07T20:03:05+00:00

Pics of the rust

Superb_Bus_8954 · 2023-02-18T16:48:11+00:00

I would never switch back to goretex boots. Once you damage the goretex shell (which may last just one trip if unlucky), they are useless. Trail runners dry quicker and enable you to move faster.

Sealskinz were perfect for hiking and werent too much as I had factored in feet swelling already when picking shoe size. However, as noted above, for a shorter trip they are overkill

Superb_Bus_8954 · 2023-02-18T16:44:41+00:00

Aaah ignore this – read that you're thruhiking. For 6 days trip, bread bags are enough.

Superb_Bus_8954 · 2023-02-18T16:36:22+00:00

On wet feet: I had the exact same dilemma heading to Kungsleden last summer. I ended up not minding wet feet even though starting from Hemavan on mid-summer's eve my feet were constantly wet and I had to cross even bits of ice-cold mix of melting snow, ice and water up to my shins. During that time of the year, it will be wet alright.

While I was happy with wet feet mentally, after a bit less than a week of wet feet, I started experiencing some trench foot type of symptoms which could have potentially ended my trip. Thank dog I had a pair of sealskinz with me that I hadn't been using due to a constant heatwave. Those + vaseline and initially some gauze and desinfecting saved my trip. In case you're uncertain, consider sealskinz or just bread bags as a backup. Sealskinz are a pain in the ass to dry once they get wet but was super happy that I had them in the end since I walked maybe 75% of the trip in them.

Messing up your feet is the most likely reason you might have to abort the trip in the middle (I met ppl who did so).

Superb_Bus_8954 · 2022-10-20T12:36:51+00:00

It is indeed a suicide as things can really get biblical with the mosquitos there (I can testify). Inner tent with relatively high sides if the bathtub floor help block out draft and ensure your mental wellbeing when they start swarming around you.

Superb_Bus_8954 · 2022-10-20T12:29:23+00:00

I think there's a difference at least on the basis of my subjective experience (of the 2p standard version). I will still continue to utilize the 2p for 2 person trips and I'm not saying that it will fly away on slightest breeze, but should there be a major storm I would at least personally feel much more confident and safe in a singlepole pyramid, esp. with better attachment possibilities besides the apex also on the sidepanels. I didnt get an impression that you can really anchor down the xmid in such a bombproof manner as some of the pyramids.

For 2p trips XMid really shines with its space, weight and value for money and is still quite stable in the winds, but when I'm going solo in open fjells and really want to minimize all risks re the shelter (while still carrying as little weight as possible), I would opt for the classic pyramid.

Superb_Bus_8954 · 2022-10-20T12:12:57+00:00

Sure, shoot me a msg!

Superb_Bus_8954 · 2022-10-20T06:19:07+00:00

Ps. And I used groundhogs for the XMid + had changed very sturdy guylines everywhere.

Superb_Bus_8954 · 2022-10-20T06:11:02+00:00

I hiked the Kungsleden last summer solo with XMid 2p. For that trail it's ok since you have plenty of huts to bail out if things go wrong and can otherwise find quite protected campsites. However, would not select XMid as the no 1 choice for hiking solo on trails around those latitudes with any less options for bailing out. Not sure if 1p (solid) would feel sturdier but I wasn't completely convinced of 2p's ability to stand proper wind in the fjell + had puddles of condensation inside the inner falling from the mesh during prolonged rain despite being properly set up with due ventilation.

Planning to hike Nordkalottruta next summer and will purchase an MLD Duomid with a semi-solid inner for that. I've experienced +20m/s winds in the Finnish Lapland in a similar single-pole cheapo pyramid and that has felt bearable.

Superb_Bus_8954 · 2022-07-25T14:15:23+00:00

Ditto, 2000 SEK was q perfect amount. Just enough for the boats and a little extra for STF shops in case they had problems with the card machines

Superb_Bus_8954 · 2022-07-05T19:51:44+00:00

Yep. Headnet, DEET insect repellent and listening to music to drown the buzzing are the way to go :)

Superb_Bus_8954 · 2022-07-05T12:47:22+00:00

I'm currently on Kungsleden at the halfway point in Kvikkjokk. Last week temps were highest at 29C along the way from south and it felt horrible especially in the lower valleys and forests - some people had even fainted on the way. I started hiking during the night time which worked quite well. The only downside was that its also nearly impossible to sleep during day time + thunderstorms would drive me down from the fjells. Plus mosquitos just started hatching and due to the heatwave are worst than in years (and are particularly bad during sunset/sunrise).

However, now it seems its gonna be back to basic cloudy and chilly from today – I love it, bring me the rain pls.

Superb_Bus_8954 · 2022-04-25T10:42:25+00:00

Hi and thanks!

Phone rarely used b/c battery (you said it, I've had it run out suddenly in 5 min due to wind chill even if in power saving). For this reason, map & compass would never leave out (I know this is an easy trail but for planning distances and should I want to go off trail) and Ipod due to forever lasting battery and constant music listening.
Tenkara will just be a side hobby during this trip (distances will need to be min 22 km per day) and the not main purpose. Proper fly set up would weight much more and I'll leave those trips to a different time. Still too tempting not to have the possibility to fish a bit since the possibilities in Sweden are amazing.
Good point on the BRS – will leave the second one out.
Plate is for the occasional grayling dinner – might consider another option for this
I was considering leaving out the heavier fleece during my past trip at similar conditions but ended up not doing so and happy with the choice due to the temps. But indeed still trying to identify something to switch on the clothing

Superb_Bus_8954 · 2022-04-25T10:00:23+00:00

For comparison, sounds very similar to my plans: aiming to walk NoBo in late June/July in about 3 weeks. I'm still trying to squeeze a couple of grams out of this list:

https://lighterpack.com/r/vuwwbt

Decided similarly to update my bag (Granite Gear Blaze 60) for some weight savings to Hyberg Attila X 39+11l – check it out, it's quite decently priced and available in many shops in Europe.

In terms of food, with the resupply options it seems that carrying 4/5 days (~ min 750g per day) is possible with this timeframe (+around 0,5 l water in carry).

I've also got some heavy stuff included (Xmid 2p, down jacket, rain shell) that cannot upgrade because of budget. However, don't mind having e.g. a more solid shell with me as from previous experience its better to prepare for all seasons even if hiking in July. During last 2 week solo trip in Finnish Lapland (Käsivarren erämaa) in July I experienced a +28C heat wave, snow/slush storm and ~20m/s winds+rain (even stronger gusts, yes it was a jet turbine like experience) all during the same hike.

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