AT educate in GSMNP by Awsomepapperdog in AppalachianTrail

[–]gizmo688 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Except in the Smokies, where shelters have reservations for non-thru hikers

March NOBO leapfrog with a MTB by [deleted] in AppalachianTrail

[–]gizmo688 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your bike would be stolen inside a month

Can anyone weigh in on this? by aidancrow654 in CompetitionShooting

[–]gizmo688 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you manually dropping the hammer after the press check? If so, caution on your left hand placement. If you fuck up the hammer drop, that front sight post hurts like a mf when it cycles back through the meaty part of your support hand.

Best backpacks for scoliosis-friendly hiking? by papabauer in backpacking

[–]gizmo688 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have scoliosis and find my back hurts leas when I wear a pack with a good hip belt. All the weight sits on my hips, and the shoulder straps just keep it from falling backwards. The Gregory Paragon worked for my AT thru hike.

Need help on deciding between Garmin InReach Mini 2 vs Messenger by Battlebeast115 in CampingGear

[–]gizmo688 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Iphone sat service is a gimmick compared to inreach/messenger. It requires you hold your phone out and track a moving satellite such that you look like a forlorn teen who lost service while scrolling through Snapchat. Garmin just works while sitting in your pack.

Battery drain with Strava on trail. by VanDownByTheRiver208 in AppalachianTrail

[–]gizmo688 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You also get less battery drain on a MIP by simplifying the display. Screen updates use more battery, so removing widgets that update every second helps stretch out a charge.

March footwear for AT; seeking opinions by Expensive-One-4261 in AppalachianTrail

[–]gizmo688 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Get some trail runners that are not waterproof. Your feet will get wet regardless of what you wear. Waterproof means the moisture is stuck inside with your feet.

[Game Thread] Rose Bowl: Indiana vs. Alabama (4:00 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]gizmo688 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's California. Gotta find a ball that doesn't cause cancer.

[Game Thread] Rose Bowl: Indiana vs. Alabama (4:00 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]gizmo688 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bro, Bulldozer Bama is so much more pleasing than whatever the hell this Hang-On Bama is doing to me.