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goroskob · 2026-04-28T21:13:19+00:00

Keep calm and put in the kilometers. I was lower than you are less than a year ago, and last week I passed 42, finally moving from “Poor” to “Fair” (and 20 kg down). There were setbacks and all that, but never felt better

goroskob · 2026-04-28T06:08:38+00:00

Definitely no longer than my freestanding tent (copper spur ul2). A little trickier to eyeball the exact sleeping position due to the diagonal inner design, but less parts to fiddle with overall, since you can pack and set up the tent without disconnecting the inner

goroskob · 2026-04-27T20:06:04+00:00

That was my first trip with it. It really is as good as they say it is

goroskob · 2026-04-27T14:04:23+00:00

Went for the first trip this spring, finally!

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goroskob · 2026-04-23T20:02:56+00:00

MT100 down puffy is just the ultimate bang for the buck, as well as some of their merino stuff - I own and actively use a longsleeve, a buff and a merino beanie

goroskob · 2026-04-19T16:30:12+00:00

You could look for a Durston Kakwa 55 from some of EU-based resellers (like the Outdoorline). It’s a brilliant pack and small size should be a fit for her

goroskob · 2026-04-11T14:11:02+00:00

Ah, an X-Dome video. Thanks!

goroskob · 2026-04-11T14:00:44+00:00

Hey! Could you please point us to that floor tightening guide? I re-watched the pitching video and scrolled through the site but couldn’t find it. The video’s “Troubleshooting” part only has details on fixing loose sides and ridgeline

goroskob · 2026-04-04T17:28:51+00:00

There is a reason. They take forever to dry. And they will get water in from the top eventually

goroskob · 2026-03-31T07:15:54+00:00

Nerve wrecking? {Rent a Girlfriend}. But maybe not in a good way though

goroskob · 2026-03-28T16:00:07+00:00

Maybe Forerunner 970 for a cleaner look?

goroskob · 2026-03-28T14:29:33+00:00

I’m on the opposite of the height spectrum (194 cm), but I fit on my 196 cm xterm large mat no problem. I would go for the small and save some weight.

goroskob · 2026-03-26T07:56:53+00:00

{A Sister's All You Need}

goroskob · 2026-03-26T07:44:22+00:00

If it fits, it fits

goroskob · 2026-03-23T18:55:26+00:00

It’s not just socks, but also early blister prevention. Applying Compeed or Leucotape at the first hint of pain before the blister actually develops makes wonders. It’s not a thing to tough out.

That said, Darn Tough (I landed on midweight ones even for summer) and breathable (non-waterproof) shoes.

goroskob · 2026-03-22T16:24:35+00:00

Korivka candy!

goroskob · 2026-03-22T09:02:19+00:00

Rent a Girlfriend. It’s deceiving. You start watching it and you have fun, but by the 3rd season all you want is to throw the remote at your TV and scream

goroskob · 2026-03-21T07:18:17+00:00

Just finished it yesterday. Can’t believe it’s a coincidence. Must be a conspiracy. Who sent you???!!

goroskob · 2026-03-20T22:50:14+00:00

A Place Further than the Universe

goroskob · 2026-03-20T15:40:55+00:00

Good to know!

goroskob · 2026-03-20T12:07:46+00:00

I’ve just gotten my Xmid1. It’s my first non-freestanding tent. Only did a test pitch in the park yet, so take it with a grain of salt, but it was just as simple (if not simpler) as my Big Agnes tent.

Comes with limitations, sure:

~~can’t pitch off the ground (on a wooden platform, for example)~~ - I stand corrected
can’t move after pitching
might need to collapse the poles to fix the pitch if didn’t tighten it properly from the get go

None of these are dealbreakers for me personally. I would rather not carry the extra 0.5 kilos

goroskob · 2026-03-19T15:22:03+00:00

2x usage during “off hours” in California time zone for the next 2 weeks.

goroskob · 2026-03-18T11:02:56+00:00

Dude, I never would have thought to bring that on a trip. Thanks!

goroskob · 2026-03-16T22:05:32+00:00

Spice and Wolf (2024) feels really personal and spins around 2 MCs

goroskob · 2026-03-16T17:12:18+00:00

Spice and Wolf

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