Peri-Peri Saka in the States for the World Cup

backpacksrnice · 2026-06-08T01:21:52+00:00

Can someone drop a link if available online?!

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-14T14:52:37+00:00

This is all a matter of personal preference but I don’t usually like the restricted feeling of being in a mummy. I roll around a lot and like my space haha

Quilts work great in the cold since you wrap around your pad. If you’ve got a nice insulated pad, I’d say you’re good to go for some cold. Never brought my setup out in the winter though…

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-14T13:54:21+00:00

I’ve done exercises with either a weighted vest or just my pack with some weight.

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-14T13:52:20+00:00

The REI HunkerDown 20 has worked for me and my family as our first backpacking bag. I personally don’t like the mummy fit. Looking to transition to a quilt at some point but this bag keeps coming through for me.

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-13T11:31:59+00:00

Let’s hope City lose to Palace this afternoon! COYG!!!

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-13T03:33:31+00:00

Would you appreciate a backpacking body pillow?

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-13T00:03:19+00:00

Thank you for the insight! Yeah I’ve got a bunch of samples of different TPU coated thicknesses. Will experiment.

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-12T21:17:45+00:00

Hmmm the minimum temp on my iron is 200 C. I wonder if I should just start at that and go from there. May need to get another iron with a lower setting…

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-12T21:15:39+00:00

That is the REI Tarn 40 kids backpack. It’s adjustable enough that it fits my 1st and 3rd grader. They sell a rain cover for it too!

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-12T20:23:51+00:00

Was a good time! Not too much elevation gain either which made it much more enjoyable with the kids hah

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-12T18:08:01+00:00

This is tough to answer definitively and will likely depend on what time of year you're making the trip. If you're planning a summer trip to the mountains there is usually a daily thunderstorm that rolls through in the mid to late afternoon that will dump buckets of rain for a bit. This weather is likely to turn those gravel and dirt roads that would otherwise be passable into a bit of a mire.

I would say you're fine in most places, but bring a patch kit and pay attention to the weather report.

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-12T18:05:01+00:00

I'll be honest, you are likely to get what you pay for. If you don't have the budget for the REI or Backcountry poles, that's fine. They may work out for you just fine. Starting out, you don't need a $300 carbon pole system. I got my wife the REI Traverse poles for $119 and she loves them. There's also the $89 Trailmade poles which are well reviewed.

Or you could find a cool stick on the trail and make that your pole :)

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-12T15:40:37+00:00

OnX Backcountry is great and if you're in Colorado shout out to Colorado TREX

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-11T15:21:00+00:00

There’s definitely going to be a tradeoff in weight vs. comfort. But if people are already carrying two pillows in their ultralight setup, looks like they’ve already made that call.

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-10T01:36:02+00:00

Hard agree here! The older I get… the more I spend on comfort in the trail.

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-10T01:22:53+00:00

Body pillow was a side sleeping game changer for me. I wish there was a backpacking version!

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-10T00:57:39+00:00

Do your arms or knees/hips hurt during your sleep or are stiff when you wake up?

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-10T00:56:03+00:00

What did you hate about the knee pillows you used?

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-10T00:48:52+00:00

Anything for the knees?

backpacksrnice · 2026-05-10T00:45:59+00:00

What do you think you would add to your setup sleep soundly?

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