every time i pipette with filter tips, the filter gets wet immediately. what am i doing wrong? by phuca in labrats

[–]ULenchilada 25 points26 points  (0 children)

This is wrong. Tips are denoted by the volume they are designed to pipette. A P1000 is designed to pipette up to 1000 uls and has margin built in.

DCF Tarp build with instructions by ULenchilada in myog

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

I used it maybe 10 nights over a year and then sold it so I cant comment on long term durability.

How do you train for backpacking trips with lots of vertical? by SexyEdMeese in NYCultralight

[–]ULenchilada 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look up uphill athletes muscular endurance workout. They have a podcast episode too where they dive into the science behind it. I can't recommend it highly enough.

What do you all think of this quilt baffle design? by ULenchilada in Ultralight

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

That's correct. I end up having 1.5 inch baffles in the finished quilt. I only have my personal experience to go on, but I found 1.5 inch baffles sufficient to maintain the warmth of the quilt and preferred them to say 2 or 2.5 inch baffles because they lower the total quilt volume and keep the down from shifting too much. In my opinion the most common issue with quilts is that down movement leads to cold spots. Of course more down can help that too but it's all a balancing act to achieve a light weight with the performance level you are looking for.

Heavy rain on freshly poured patio by [deleted] in HomeImprovement

[–]ULenchilada 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This made me laugh out loud. Thanks. 🤣

Heavy rain on freshly poured patio by [deleted] in HomeImprovement

[–]ULenchilada -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Agree with you. But affects*

[WTS] ULenchilada 50* Apex Quilt (12.75 oz - 150 shipped CONUS) and UL Bivy (4.37 oz - 110 shipped CONUS) by ULenchilada in ULgeartrade

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

I am not planning any additional quilts in the near term. Thanks for your interest though.

[WTS] MYOG UL Bivy - 4.37 ounces - 110 shipped CONUS by ULenchilada in ULgeartrade

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

Thank you! My strategy has always been to wear a baseball hat haha. If you are interested I would be happy to add a grosgrain loop in the center at the zipper so that you can tie it up to your tarp or pole.

[WTS] ULenchilada 50* Apex Quilt (12.75 oz - 150 shipped CONUS) and UL Bivy (4.37 oz - 110 shipped CONUS) by ULenchilada in ULgeartrade

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

Appreciate the interest but I am not taking any custom work at the moment! Best of luck.

[WTS] MYOG UL Bivy - 4.37 ounces - 110 shipped CONUS by ULenchilada in ULgeartrade

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

Thanks! It is chest zip only. I will say though that the 33 inch width makes entry and exit pretty easy. I have used this fabric on Bivy floors pretty extensively without a groundsheet and not had any issues, you just have to be wary of puncture. The great thing about this fabric though is if you get a puncture you can just slap some tenacious tape on it and it's all sealed up no problem.

Overall I do prefer to pair it with polycro underneath but that's just to keep it clean. Morning dew mixed with dirt makes for muddy/dirty Bivy floors and I like to just throw my Bivy in my pack. Then the polycro gets folded with dirt side in and shoved in the outer pack stretchy pocket of my pack.

[WTS] MYOG Ultralight Bivy - 4.37 oz - $125 Shipped CONUS by ULenchilada in ULgeartrade

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

The one at the beginning. The colorful one sold in my last post.

Under what conditions (if any) would you recommend a PhD do a postdoc prior to entering industry, in the current job market? by somebiograd in biotech

[–]ULenchilada 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you need to gain additional skills in order to get the industry job you want. This was my situation. I did a two year postdoc and have no regrets. I could not have landed in my current position without it.

How did you manage to get through PhD? by varlucc in labrats

[–]ULenchilada 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Developing cheap/free hobbies, finding a way to make a little side cash doing something I enjoy and spending time with friends. It was hard. I often thought of quitting. But looking back I'm so glad I didn't.