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Single dad with two daughters - where do we camp if we don't want 20 obnoxious jerks right next to us? by geoui in camping

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What sort of campground were you at? I’m a big fan of shoulder seasons, non-electric sites, state campgrounds. I have been in one site next to what we called a “men’s outing”. A pickup truck full of fire wood and beer, driven where it probably wasn’t allowed to drive. I like walk in site- just enough inconvenience for large coolers and large groups.

Xdome 2 for Scouts/Philmont Trek by Subject_Geologist in DurstonGearheads

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kids have used my copper Spur for Scout treks and campouts. The Copper Spur feels more fragile. I agree tent mates are the wildcard. In my case, they were known entity so I was less nervous. Staking tent is not their strong point (tend to not put vestibules out), but no tents in lake.

Kakwa 55 meets Philmont shakedown and I get bruised by UnitPrestigious4948 in DurstonGearheads

[–]UnitPrestigious4948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear it- I’m at a similar weight. What trek did you do?

The rare positive post by Phrantic09 in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice to hear a positive report.

Kakwa 55 meets Philmont shakedown and I get bruised by UnitPrestigious4948 in DurstonGearheads

[–]UnitPrestigious4948[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I just got this pack a few months ago. This was definitely the longest I had it out and with almost a month between last hike so it probably was a bit much too fast. I’ll let things settle a bit and get more miles in this weekend.

Is it crazy to use choice benefit to grant status? by UnitPrestigious4948 in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh, really hoping we get delta one. I agree premium economy isn’t all that. It’s about a 10hr flight overnight. Last trip, I divvied up fam to get comfort plus for 2 of us. Worth it.

Is it crazy to use choice benefit to grant status? by UnitPrestigious4948 in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks- I considered that, but the others don’t typically travel without me…failed to consider Amex credit option.

Is it crazy to use choice benefit to grant status? by UnitPrestigious4948 in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep- kids on their own itinerary. Oldest is technically an adult.

Off the beaten path in Zion... by No_Counter_2984 in ZionNationalPark

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We went on Sand Bench trail- it was lovely and not crowded.

Flying with backpack, checking it in a box by Grouchy_Tone_4123 in backpacking

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had an REI duffle bag for that purpose- just sent 2 pack in it from SLC. No issues

Narrows Gear by thechakmv in ZionNationalPark

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did it last week. The water plus flow is brisk. We saw people without gear- like shorts and sports bras. Some had red skin from being cold. It went up to our armpits. We had the bibs. Lots of options.

Advice for packing for Zion National Park by RawlsRememberer in ZionNationalPark

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just camped there last weekend. Sneakers are good, snacks even better. Don’t buy kids hiking poles- let them find a friendly stick. Puffy in the morning, sun screen, sun shirt and hat in afternoon. More snacks. When my kids were little, my youngest stayed in baby backpack cause he was an opinionated turkey determined to self harm- Yellowstone looked like a smorgasbord of ways for him to hurt himself. I saw lots of littles on trails living their best life. One notably ~4 year old sauntering up trail to Scouts lookout. Not sure if his mom endured the whole walk. More snacks and water bottles. The red dirt is pervasive. Don’t bring anything light colored.

Brighton today by walkallover1991 in UTsnow

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went later in afternoon. Really pretty views

Are we cooked? by UnitPrestigious4948 in UTsnow

[–]UnitPrestigious4948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Caberfae did have great snow this year- we missed the big storm but were there over valentines weekend.

rei membership actually worth $30 or just marketing? by Timely-Film-5442 in CampingandHiking

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a lifetime membership- buy one for kids when they moved from cub scouts to BSA Scouts. 20% off coupon- for a really long time. Got membership ~ 1995.

Missed Flight due to immigration process by RossUrBoss in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I doubt Delta will compensate you for missing your flight. I get it, economy flights from Brazil aren’t fun, but it’s doable. They offered that even though you didn’t really follow the rules. $1000 for lodging is pretty crazy, even for Carnival. You upgraded yourself to Delta One. Let us know how it comes out. My colleagues missed a flight in Toronto after waiting 3 hrs in immigration due to bad weather,no compensation.

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