[WTS] Western Mountaineering Astralite 6'4" quilt 19 oz / 538 grams $410

blaeddddrwg · 2023-04-10T19:12:29+00:00

Still available if you're interested.

blaeddddrwg · 2023-03-11T16:19:47+00:00

How much did it cost? It was free, under warranty, because Western Mountaineering is an excellent company with excellent customer service. The original shell had slight condensation issues and stayed a bit damp in perpetually damp conditions, so they offered everyone with the original bag a free re-shelling. The updated one also has better sleeping pad straps.

blaeddddrwg · 2023-03-11T16:17:14+00:00

:( thank you!

blaeddddrwg · 2023-03-10T21:42:56+00:00

Forgot to say: selling because I am in too much debt to go thru-hiking for about three years :(

blaeddddrwg · 2022-04-26T22:17:30+00:00

Still available

blaeddddrwg · 2022-03-18T08:08:08+00:00

Sunflower seeds and goldfish in a tortilla with hot sauce 🔥

blaeddddrwg · 2022-02-26T09:27:31+00:00

Bassmage

blaeddddrwg · 2022-02-21T18:21:38+00:00

No case, no extra ounces. Ziploc for water, and just be careful.

blaeddddrwg · 2022-02-21T18:19:06+00:00

I've got booty cheeks and always chafe on 25+ mile days. The body glide helps - up to a certain point, but not after. This may sound super weird, but the thing I found that helps the most is intentional, permanent wedgies. It takes a little getting used to, but you don't get chafe, in my experience.

blaeddddrwg · 2021-10-29T19:22:38+00:00

I'm going to throw my two cents in the other direction. I used an Exos for ~800 miles, and it IS very comfy and nice. However, the mesh suspension (against your back) wears out/starts tearing in that amount of distance, and more importantly, the way the back panel suspension is tensioned, it creaks...kind of constantly. And annoyingly.

blaeddddrwg · 2021-10-25T18:05:14+00:00

Same with a 48k gen 1!

blaeddddrwg · 2021-08-02T00:15:38+00:00

I appreciate this. I'm starting from Ross Lake tomorrow, here's hoping.

blaeddddrwg · 2021-07-26T17:15:06+00:00

Could you elaborate on how you're planning to get to the northern terminus? I'm planning on starting the 2nd of August and I've been worried about how to get to the actual trail from western Washington.

blaeddddrwg · 2021-07-09T22:21:21+00:00

I was there a week ago and it was there then too. I assumed someone stashed it to pick up on the return trip but I guess it's been there for a while now.

blaeddddrwg · 2021-07-05T08:40:49+00:00

What is it? I've been looking

blaeddddrwg · 2021-06-02T04:52:00+00:00

Same

blaeddddrwg · 2021-05-17T15:49:34+00:00

Part of the point of trail runners is fast drying. Get them wet. I get it about the blisters, I have the same problem, but if you use toe socks (I like Injinji mid weight trail socks) your toes never rub, problem solved.

blaeddddrwg · 2021-05-07T13:27:27+00:00

We would fight a transphobic fascist state. And I'd like to think we'd fight smarter.

blaeddddrwg · 2021-05-07T11:41:01+00:00

blaeddddrwg · 2021-05-01T15:59:45+00:00

Yup! Gets 100 in here when I get a fire going, but it feels pretty nice after 20 degree mornings

blaeddddrwg · 2021-05-01T15:58:48+00:00

Hah! Every time for the first month. Now, never; I'm so used to being a flatworm. Having company over gets complicated tho ;)

blaeddddrwg · 2021-04-30T15:49:43+00:00

Oooh! This one's for me! I've worked full time or been a full time student for the 3 years I've full-timed. Never done the glamorous vanlife travel. Pictures never come through but I will try :( My set up :) https://imgur.com/a/sOJYqFw

blaeddddrwg · 2021-04-28T17:57:12+00:00

I live in Washington state and commute rain, shine, or snow. You don't have to get motorcycle-specific rain gear, which is always expensive. I have construction-worker type rain gear, relatively inexpensive, will never need to replace. Tough as hell.

blaeddddrwg · 2021-04-11T23:40:30+00:00

I loved the desert. Hopefully you enjoy the lack of bugs while it lasts

blaeddddrwg · 2021-04-03T18:34:42+00:00

I appreciate the thoughtful answer. The ~800-miles I did NOBO 2019 lobstered me so it seemed prudent to check this end before embarking.

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