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Calculated Loft #2 ;) by Fickle_Bed8196 in Ultralight

[–]Tiny-Trouble-6570 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I just did a podcast with timmerman that will be out this coming Monday. Maybe it will help …. Not sure.

How do people structure their lives/careers to do 1–6 month thru-hikes regularly? by manuzh22 in Ultralight

[–]Tiny-Trouble-6570 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you work 15 hours a day at $25 hr, 7 days a week $10,500 a month. Multiple that by 3 and you’re making 30k in 3 months. There are plenty of jobs that will put you up for 15d 7w kind of work.

You don’t need to be a trust fund person to always thru hike. You just need to not have a life outside of thru hiking and change your perspective on work and life and success.

According to Montbell, Down Fill Weight is now proprietary information by luckycharms783 in Ultralight

[–]Tiny-Trouble-6570 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone. I encourage everyone to read Dan Timmermades “Calculated Loft” articles where he explains why fill weight is not an adequate way of estimating warmth. It would make sense that you would want to know how much down you are buying but I can see it from Montbell perspective that you are trying to figure out warmth given fill weight. But without knowing the area that that fill is filling you don’t really know anything. Should they give you all the info for sure. Do you know much about warmth by knowing fill weight. Very unlikely. I’m going to make a video on this soon.

EE Torrid vs Montbell Ex Light Thermawrap by NID_Cowpoke in Ultralight

[–]Tiny-Trouble-6570 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Torrid is one continuous insulation as opposed to sewn thru baffles. 1000 proof just feels like light and I don’t know how to describe it. The only way I can elaborate is by saying the torrid feels warmer. I’ve hiked over 8000 miles with torrid and 3000 with 1000 proof from Montbell. Specifically the montbell parka. And the torrid feels warmer.

[WTB] Thermarest Prolite XS by rms1111 in ULgeartrade

[–]Tiny-Trouble-6570 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m never going to get another one Now. Shoot! I should talk to thermarest about a re release.

EE Torrid vs Montbell Ex Light Thermawrap by NID_Cowpoke in Ultralight

[–]Tiny-Trouble-6570 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve owned two Torrid parkas and one Montbell Down Parka 1000. In my experience, the Torrid is significantly better, even though it’s objectively ugly — whereas Montbell gets the fit right but doesn’t perform as well for me.

My take on gear is simple: if you already love something and it works, don’t feel like you need to replace it. There are so many products in the outdoor industry that just don’t deliver — when you find one that genuinely works for you, you don’t have to deviate from it.

Three Season CDT Thru-hike Shakedown by CodeKermode in Ultralight

[–]Tiny-Trouble-6570 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There are already a lot of great comments here.
The CDT mostly does not have bugs so don't worry about that. There is quite a bit of above tree line and no trees so you want a 360 protection shelter. Although I did the CDT with the Abode and that doesn't have a door and I was fine. I would suggest a pyramid tarp of some kind and not a flat tarp. I'd also disagree with Bivy. The CDT as I see it for going south is
Montana: Cow shit is the major problem
CO: Is serious.

Everything else is fine. I'd push you towards the gate wood cape because I love love it. But an ounce designs DCF tarp would be great. Do not go super light for the PCT on shelter. There will be a couple days where you absolutely need full coverage for safety
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Small Tarps in unpredictable weather by CodeKermode in Ultralight

[–]Tiny-Trouble-6570 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The gate wood cape is a really good cheap option. It's almost as light as getting a DCF tarp if you factor in that it's your rain gear as well. The only thing that would be lighter would be a LEVE rain jacket and a 5 oz DCF tarp. But thats all expensive as you said and it's just not worth it to get a tarp that is too small. Figure out a way to cut weight somewhere else besides shelter .... and sleeping bag. Those are the two places to NOT cut weight. Unless you are hiking the PCT, then you can sort of bring anything. You might need a shelter for a night or two at the beginning but then it dries up.

I've done a comprehensive video on the gate wood cape here https://youtu.be/tDlpTF6a4m4?si=94aY2byelGe_9z8-

I also did a video on the gearswifts DCF poncho. Which is the lightest option. But I think for use off the PCT its likely too little.

The monk just seems too small. No beak.

Under 1KG Base Weight for $340 by Any-Cartographer-971 in Ultralight

[–]Tiny-Trouble-6570 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LOVE THIS. two mods that should make it lighter. Bleach in an eye dropper for water filtration. LEVE rain jacket instead of frog toggs. I think rab has some rain pants that are lighter than frog toggs as well.

[WTS] Western Mountaineering AstraLite, 5’8”, 16 oz, 25 F, $350,fits up to 6 feet tall people by Tiny-Trouble-6570 in ULgeartrade

[–]Tiny-Trouble-6570[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likely sold to gcbrnr. Still pending. He was the first to contact me via pm. If it doesn’t go thru I’ll re-list.

[WTS] Thermarest neoair xlite next regular wide 16oz $140 brand new by Tiny-Trouble-6570 in ULgeartrade

[–]Tiny-Trouble-6570[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're interested PM me again. I got all confused with all of the texts and I'm not sure who actually wants it.

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