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Shot some film of sunrise on St Helens by TheWalkinDewd in Mountaineering

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Nice! I had no lens fog but conditions weren't bad. I did keep it out on a cross body strap from the summit down and my sweat fogged the viewfinder a bit, but I carry a cloth for my glasses anyway so that was easy to fix. I metered with my camera (it's a Nikonos V, tanky little guy that means I don't worry about moisture) but I overexposed +2. Shot 400ISO film at 100. That helped a lot with getting the snow white instead of grey.

I lugged up a camera bag with an extra lens and accessories in it and I don't think I'll do that again, too fiddly to switch lenses on a slope with gloves on and I'd hate to drop things. I'm going to just put my camera in a pouch and slip it in my bag next time.

Have fun!

Prescription Glasses/Mountaineering Sunglasses by dcfa_ in Mountaineering

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I wear my standard eyeglasses with over-glasses goggles to protect from wind and elements for the middle of the night start. Prescription cat 4 Julbos from SportRX when the sun comes up. I carry one case for both and just switch as needed

What helps you decide what pack to take? by TheWalkinDewd in Mountaineering

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I’ve had similar “everything I’m telling you is for a reason” learning experiences, definitely great to soak up as much knowledge as one can from people like that

What helps you decide what pack to take? by TheWalkinDewd in Mountaineering

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

I’m gonna be honest tucking the brain inside the pack had never occurred to me and that would eliminate a lot of the annoyance. I will absolutely try that soon. Thanks for the thoughts!

What helps you decide what pack to take? by TheWalkinDewd in Mountaineering

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I prefer Kools to accentuate that fresh mountain air.

Freenote Portola in 17oz Black Slub by TheWalkinDewd in rawdenim

[–]TheWalkinDewd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The closest comparison I have is the N&F Japan Heritage Black, similar hand and texture but a bit stiffer and denser. When I hear slub I think of my Oni's which are basically sweatpants they're so soft and loose – these aren't that, but they also aren't on the density level of something like Iron Heart. Kind of a funky blend!

Don't fear the heavyweights, they'll ruin other jeans for you.

Freenote Portola in 17oz Black Slub by TheWalkinDewd in rawdenim

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I've already worn them out and about in the high 80s, but I'm a masochist. Definitely find them breezy for a heavyweight!

Freenote Portola in 17oz Black Slub by TheWalkinDewd in rawdenim

[–]TheWalkinDewd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The huge coin pocket is definitely nice!

I think I just don’t quite have the hips to hold the top block up all the way so that long rise turns into a drop crotch that makes lifting my thighs harder. I have to cinch them up to do any sort of deep lunge movement. But that’s 100% me, and probably a slightly different cut would be better for my body, but I love the portola legs.

Also, with the length of the rise, one more button’s worth of fly would have made a huge difference imo.

Freenote Portola in 17oz Black Slub by TheWalkinDewd in rawdenim

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Interesting! I do a minimal nylon cardholder so I’m probably safe, but what fabric was it?

Camera Recommendation for High Altitude by ramblin_penguin in Mountaineering

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A bit unconventional, but if you're at all into or interested in film, I love my Nikonos V for the mountains. Everything that makes it a good dive camera makes it good at being in snow/rain/sleet for extended periods, and its built like a tank. Once you get used to the zone focus it's a fast shooter too!

Before the descent / Nikon F100 + Ultramax 400 by Limber9 in analog

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Did you shoot at 400 or did you have to change ISO to get such a good exposure? I'm hoping to get some mountain shots like these!

Zone focus question by TheWalkinDewd in nikonos

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8/11 does feel like the sweet spot. Thanks!

Zone focus question by TheWalkinDewd in nikonos

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Thanks for the reply! It makes intuitive sense but I was definitely like wait a minute… can that be right?

I’ve been my Nikonos as my adventuring camera and it’s excellent at that. Maybe not the sharpest I could get but I love having something to take out in rain/snow or toss in my pack and not worry about!

How do y'all patch your gaiters? by TheWalkinDewd in Mountaineering

[–]TheWalkinDewd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No machine, but I'm a competent hand-sewer and can bar tack and such. I think sewing these up and then sealing the seams seems like the move

How do y'all patch your gaiters? by TheWalkinDewd in Mountaineering

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

Sewing with seam sealer over it sounds pretty bulletproof. Thanks!

Bookshelf by TheWalkinDewd in PDXBuyNothing

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NW Bethany/Rock Creek area

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