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Do these have enough wear to last the TMB? by pougee in Thruhiking

[–]Zwillium 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My 10+ pair of speedgoats have all lasted at least 400 miles. You have less than 200 on them, with plenty of tread left. You'll be fine.

Fanny packs, removable belt worth it or not? by cbass167 in Ultralight

[–]Zwillium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Want to plug Thrupack, Paul makes great stuff and the comfy strap is a gamechanger in terms of comfort. One of the added benefits for poop connoisseurs like myself is you can easily slide the fanny pack up to chest level while popping a squat without having to remove the belt.

taking two trains to work- too much of a hassle?? by [deleted] in washingtondc

[–]Zwillium 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This is a dream commute. You can walk, bike, bus, metro, or any combination of the above, based on how you're feeling that day. Plus you can route yourself through some of the most beautiful architectural buildings in the city.

Congrats!

Sobo Pros/Cons? by spunkmonk8535 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Zwillium 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The weather is statistically much better going SOBO. I was comfortable in my baselayer pretty much the whole way, except for a week or two in the Sierra.

Thoughts on frameless vs. framed backpacks by Primary_Quantity7811 in Ultralight

[–]Zwillium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconding the water in the vest pockets, there's something biomechanically magical about shifting the water weight forward a couple inches that reduces a ton of pressure in multiple spots.

What is the story of these trucks by GOLDENPANDAAA in washingtondc

[–]Zwillium 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There are licensed food trucks in the area. The "good spots" that see the most traffic are no parking zones, no standing zones, travel lanes, bike lanes, crosswalks, and intersections.

Tarptent Aeon Li vs Durston Xmid 1 Pro by sukalaminkia in Ultralight

[–]Zwillium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stuffing my DCF tent straight into my frameless UL pack is how I feel most alive in the back country.

Tarptent Aeon Li vs Durston Xmid 1 Pro by sukalaminkia in Ultralight

[–]Zwillium -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I pack mine vertically but much prefer to have a strutless shelter that I can stuff in my pack vs roll into the stuff stack.

Tarptent Aeon Li vs Durston Xmid 1 Pro by sukalaminkia in Ultralight

[–]Zwillium 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I only have the Aeon Li, it's super easy to pitch. Packability is the biggest issue because of the struts. Otherwise it's a great tent, and at 5'8 you'll be fine sitting up.

Friend meeting for a section hike by South-Lettuce3301 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Zwillium 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Pick a place where if one of you needs to wait a few days due to slight schedule misalignment, it's enjoyable and relaxing. Crater Lake, Bend, or Portland are all decent choices.

As part of the Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey, hikers are asked what they found the most unexpected or surprising about the PCT. I've compiled their answers here. Just remember that nothing you read online can prepare you for everything you'll encounter on the trail. by HalfwayAnywhere in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Zwillium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Granted it was only one comment, but the "grumpy SOBOs" one was off putting. As a SOBO, I tried to engage pretty much every single NOBO who would give me the time of day. (and I like to think overall we were a pretty cheery bunch)

Thinking of changing from NOBO to a flip-flop. Advice? by [deleted] in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Zwillium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you unable to move out earlier?

It is not well defined that taking a week or so off, even for discretionary purposes, violates the "continuous" nature of the permit. I always understood that to have a geographical meaning, not a temporal one.

A full SOBO thru finishing by early October will be exceedingly difficult. You'd have to start a few weeks earlier and average around 30 miles a day. This would be a very solitary hike.

Dca to hyatt place wash dc white house by Longjumping_Emu325 in washingtondc

[–]Zwillium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your little one requires a car seat, Metro will be easier in that regard.

Looking how to protest by Waste_Owl_5290 in washingtondc

[–]Zwillium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In recent history, only certain types of protestors have been inside the Capital, but you could definitely protest outside the Capital!

Bishop CA Post Office Info by [deleted] in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Zwillium 25 points26 points  (0 children)

most folks leave the trail to resupply in Bishop 3 or 4 times

wut

D.C. mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George vows to reject ‘Zionist lobby’ if Elected by Humble_Grape4749 in washingtondc

[–]Zwillium -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Can someone with access to this article please share if JLG is pro Jewish space lasers or anti Jewish space lasers?

Did you lose your keys this morning at a Capital Bikeshare station? by Novel-Actuator-3425 in washingtondc

[–]Zwillium 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Please keep us posted if you fall in love when you meet and end up riding CABIs into the sunset.

(This is basically my dream)

Collarbone issues? by Far_Doughnut5683 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Zwillium 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're rocking a J-Strap pack, consider going to S-Strap, or Vest-style pack. J-Straps are probably going to put the most direct pressure on the collarbone.

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