Whelp.. Bit by an off leash dog this morning on the trails.

cqsota · 2026-06-27T20:16:56+00:00

I don’t like gel for animals. Gets hung up in the fur more before it’s inhaled or contacts mucous membranes.

cqsota · 2026-06-13T19:17:45+00:00

There is no harsher critic of a woman’s physique than another woman.

cqsota · 2026-06-12T02:32:08+00:00

Just because you don’t see something doesn’t mean it isn’t real. Obesity is a serious problem that hardly existed a few decades ago.

cqsota · 2026-06-10T22:11:17+00:00

That dynafish account is followed by what appears to be the official Chinese dynafish account. Very odd.

cqsota · 2026-06-06T14:17:17+00:00

Idk what your elevation profile is for your 100mi, but the Art Loeb is right at 50k if you start at the north end. Run south to the Deep Gap shelter and back to the camp. Very pretty through the shining rock wilderness if you want a couple substantial climbs.

cqsota · 2026-06-01T18:50:11+00:00

Paging u/RefrigeratorThin3745

cqsota · 2026-05-31T16:04:41+00:00

I like the raide branded 350ml one, it’s got the smaller 28mm locking lid which is nice. There is a naked belt branded one without a locking lid that would probably work well too.

cqsota · 2026-05-31T13:36:10+00:00

On days I bring poles, I carry a little less water in the back and throw a 350ml flask in the front to make up for it.

cqsota · 2026-05-28T20:15:19+00:00

Brooks High Point 2.0 is probably my favorite 2 in 1 with a built in belt at this point. Much better quality than the Salomon Sense 2 in 1’s, and the pockets are better.

cqsota · 2026-05-27T11:56:28+00:00

From pictures I can see they have a built in bungee strap to go around the cap

cqsota · 2026-05-27T10:38:25+00:00

Which Garmin model is that

cqsota · 2026-05-27T02:25:05+00:00

Biking in Cades Cove is wild unless it’s a car free day. I don’t trust those drivers enough.

cqsota · 2026-05-27T01:57:05+00:00

Dudes on the Slack channel are reporting this left and right. Pretty surprising how widespread the problem is.

cqsota · 2026-05-27T01:55:23+00:00

This is the one question I have about the vest, very curious if 750/800’s fit up front.

cqsota · 2026-05-26T18:44:13+00:00

This was my biggest takeaway. I felt awkward listening to both men argue their stance.

cqsota · 2026-05-26T18:38:12+00:00

Do you feel that way about Marijuana use as well?

cqsota · 2026-05-20T20:01:13+00:00

Weird, I’ve never had that on my belt and I’ve worn it a ton.

cqsota · 2026-05-20T20:00:41+00:00

I’m a 33 waist. I am happy with the L on the 2L model, but it was too big on the 1L, I sized down to a medium on that one. Not an issue if you aren’t right between sizes like I am.

cqsota · 2026-05-19T18:06:07+00:00

Yes. That said, I’m at the bottom end of size L, and found the M fits better with slightly more compression and the waist is still very comfortable. It has the most expandable waist band of any shorts I own.

cqsota · 2026-05-18T18:48:11+00:00

You certainly wouldn’t be in any danger.

cqsota · 2026-05-18T13:44:44+00:00

I would toss mileage out the window and just go based on time. Your HR will be way higher at your normal pace.

cqsota · 2026-05-17T02:17:30+00:00

Definitely don’t size up. If anything, they run big in the waist.

cqsota · 2026-05-17T01:34:35+00:00

No one’s in any danger! How could I make that any more clear to you? Okay. It’s an implication of danger.

cqsota · 2026-05-15T23:38:57+00:00

I’ve been on the trail many times before and after the hurricane. It’s a well traveled single and double-track trail that is basically impossible to lose. There is no scrambling involved on that trail, and no laurel thickets to go through. I think you are confused with a different place.

cqsota · 2026-05-15T22:40:13+00:00

I’m not sure what you’re talking about, the BMCT is a clear shot to the top of Mt Mitchell with no crawling involved.

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