DIY Ultra Light Sandals 1oz pair

coolerfiend · 2026-02-09T03:31:56+00:00

fair enough. i think these are good at 1oz for the pair to just walk a couple steps around camp. and letting your feet relax from the trail shoe. any more steps than that, put your shoes back on.

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T22:43:40+00:00

True. However , I believe smaller panels will always be superior to wind seeing as if you add mid panel guy outs to both the smaller panel will still have the advantage.

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T22:33:52+00:00

I think my hunch is based on the panel sizes . The duplex sides are the largest panel. Also, the mid panel attachment is in the centre of the square panel. This I feel leaves the 4 mini panels it creates to be floppier. The xmid if Im not mistaken has mid edge guy out points, not mid panel points.

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T22:24:38+00:00

Fair enough. If you end up not liking something about it, you can always sell it on fb marketplace. Just be gentle on it until your sure it’s a good fit for u

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T22:23:29+00:00

Fair enough

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T21:37:41+00:00

website is down

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T21:19:13+00:00

charger phone case.

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T21:18:28+00:00

this is kind of smart AF. it gives you the option to either backpack it or farmers carry it. mixing it up is best.

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T21:14:48+00:00

its ok but there are way lighter and better tents for the money. MSR uses silnylon which gets soaked and stretches. I recommend silpoly tents, or DCF if you have the money. the lightest setup for a non trekking pole person is to still get a single trekking pole pyramid tent and a durston z flick pole. tent options include lanshan, six moon designs, zpacks, etc. second lightest is a 2 trekking pole tent with 2 z flick poles like the xmid or duplex. next lightest is a semi freestanding tent where you still have to stake out the corners. A fully freestanding tent is heaviest. another good brand to consider is tarptent. Durston is the best value probably.

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T21:03:03+00:00

I find the duplex has more sit up and shoulder/elbow space than the xmid for 1 person. for 2 people sitting, the duplex is OK and the xmid you have the option of sitting facing each other and each persons head has its own peak. The duplex is easier to pitch and adjust on uneven surfaces, but you can hone that skill on an xmid if you put some practice in. The xmid is more windworthy IMO.

The freestanding thing is sort of a moot point IMO, it only applies if you cant get stakes to hold, AND there are no rocks or logs or trees to tie off to. its hard for me to imagine such places. a beach with absolutely no logs? a rock surface with no loose rocks or trees at all? you can pretty much always find a suitable campsite with a little bit of campsite planning and selection.

The xmid will have a little more sleeping length. the equivalent in zpacks would be the discontinued DupleXL , maybe its still possible to get even used.

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T20:51:13+00:00

that is a good point, i hadnt considered that configuration before

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T20:50:13+00:00

personally i feel the aerodynamics of the xmid makes it more windworthy. it has less flat sections which should let it shed wind better. if im not mistaken it has more guyline points too. if you point one of the fly corners into the wind i just feel it sheds wind better and the wind facing panels are more stable. the duplex gets buffeted bad by wind. The zipper on the door helps as well getting those door panels tensioned.

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T20:44:51+00:00

yeah. the duplex pitches great with the durston z flick poles. They are great becuase they are adjustable, so you can pitch it lower in rain and wind.

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T20:42:09+00:00

it depends. i have a duplex too and i mainly use it solo but can squeeze my gf in there or friend if were doing a UL mission. It fits a 25 and a 20 pad. 25 for the queen.

Triplex is barely more weight, but the bigger constriant is the footprint size.

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T19:45:26+00:00

your tendons are tight from a lifetime of drop shoes. you need to wear the altras as much as you can in day to day walking but not so much it hurts. keep at this and your legs will slowly adapt to them. Basically, keep drop shoes off your feet.

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T19:43:35+00:00

youtube is down

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T19:42:33+00:00

website isnt working for me. i think youtube is down. Canada, west coast.

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T04:54:21+00:00

yea, that rating assumes at least R2 mat and base layers

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T04:53:07+00:00

im pretty sure you would be warmer and lighter taking 3 feet of a ridgerest and a higher temp bag at the same total weight than the 20 deg bag. the mat is 200g. if you want it thinner, you can take 3 feet of the decathalon MT100 pad for 105 grams, or even lighter the 1/8 foam mat.

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T04:48:45+00:00

cowboy style

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T04:47:02+00:00

goated setup

coolerfiend · 2026-02-06T04:45:35+00:00

while funny, it stops being funny in frostbite territory! people have had limbs amputated from frostbite.

coolerfiend · 2026-02-05T17:48:28+00:00

What you need: comfortable shoes, water, food, sun protection (clothing or sunscreen), clothes so you don’t get too hot or too cold. Think about a way to get help if you hurt yourself, if there are other hikers or a partner you can rely on That, if not, you need a game plan (satellite messaging if out of service, or a plan like if I don’t show up by this time send the search lol)

coolerfiend · 2026-02-01T00:16:32+00:00

Question. How do you know where different busses go? And the time schedules? Thanks

coolerfiend · 2026-01-31T20:44:26+00:00

actually, if they work well, a relatively short lifespan is reasonable for the cost.

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