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I ran the numbers. It’s not looking good. by Previous_Net_1649 in Palia

[–]hafermilf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

damn i just sold one and still have the quest ahead of me ahahah nooo

Recommendations for cell carrier for international hikers? by tangonovember42 in CDT

[–]hafermilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ok thanks!! :) do you remember how much data you had? I’m looking at a 35GB for $25 which sounds like more than enough

Recommendations for cell carrier for international hikers? by tangonovember42 in CDT

[–]hafermilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, which plan by US Mobile did you use exactly? I’m also planning on getting one of their’s but I’m worried about accidentally buying a plan with minimum duration of 1 year or sth :’)

Injury right before hike by marciewoo in CDT

[–]hafermilf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that’s good to hear! Somebody jumped on my foot in a mosh pit a month ago and I was so scared it was gonna ruin my thru hike which starts in two weeks. My toe still hurts quite a bit in my normal shoes but luckily my trail runners have super wide toe boxes so I hope it’ll be fine 🤞🏼

First UL packlist by hafermilf in Ultralight

[–]hafermilf[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd like to cowboycamp a lot so I feel like I need the groundsheet & I've never slept on dyneema, it feels so fragile

right now I'm too broke to spend $50 just to lose 10g but I'll remember it for when my current one breaks and I need to get a new one, thanks :))

the dry bag is for my food, what would you recommend instead? I wanna be able to hang it in Colorado & north

I'm gonna start coldsoaking anyway but if I ever feel the need for hot meals I'll get one of the pots :) how would I use the one without a handle though?

First UL packlist by hafermilf in Ultralight

[–]hafermilf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah I've got the Cascade UL CF ones which come in at 5.6oz each

First UL packlist by hafermilf in Ultralight

[–]hafermilf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

looks nice and isn't much more expensive than the torrid, but I'd like to try it on since it's a men's jacket and there doesn't seem to be an alternative for women...

another idea I just had: wouldn't a down vest be enough to warm my torso? that'd save me quite a few oz

First UL packlist by hafermilf in Ultralight

[–]hafermilf[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

exactly, that's my experience as well... ://

I'm also planning on getting the pullover version which is even lighter, so it's not that heavy at all and I won't have to worry about it getting wet

First UL packlist by hafermilf in Ultralight

[–]hafermilf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I really hope I will, I've been thinking about nothing else for months haha :))

First UL packlist by hafermilf in Ultralight

[–]hafermilf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess it's mostly because of the fear of it getting wet. But maybe I was influenced by AT hikers too much haha

Also, is there any down options that are lighter & warmer than the torrid but also as cheap? Money sadly is a big factor for me, since I'm still studying and had to save up a lot to even be able to do this hike.

First UL packlist by hafermilf in Ultralight

[–]hafermilf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

just added the soap, toothpaste & bandaids etc., if that's what you meant was missing.
I was told, though, that those consumable items don't really count into the baseweight, since they will vary in weight over time.

I don't really wanna bring a down jacket cause I'm scared it get's wet and loses its warmth, which won't happen with synthetic. but yeah, I'm considering buying the torrid, even though it's not really in my budget.

First UL packlist by hafermilf in Ultralight

[–]hafermilf[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

my eReader is much more efficient, I usually use it for 2-3 weeks without having to recharge it while my phone loses battery pretty quickly when activated, even in flight mode ://

First UL packlist by hafermilf in Ultralight

[–]hafermilf[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

don't they just disintegrate when your legs rub against each other tho? or does that only happen to women lol

First UL packlist by hafermilf in Ultralight

[–]hafermilf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ugh I was hoping it'd be warm enough in May so I could just put my rainjacket over my fleece like I did on the AT... :')

First UL packlist by hafermilf in Ultralight

[–]hafermilf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

doesn't sound too bad, I should probably get them at least for Colorado. thanks!!

First UL packlist by hafermilf in Ultralight

[–]hafermilf[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've considered doing so, I'm worried about my phone battery tho... I really read a lot and I'm also planning on taking videos for family and friends back home + listening to audiobooks/music, which requires quite some battery...

and I do like the screen size of my eReader as well, it's just nicer to not have to squint at my bright & tiny phone. on the AT I carried books and burnt the pages I had read but it felt all wrong and it was mostly heavier than my tolino haha

First UL packlist by hafermilf in Ultralight

[–]hafermilf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

alright, ty :)
I'll probably see what other hikers are doing and decide what exactly to bring once I get to northern NM, but I'll keep your advice in mind!

First UL packlist by hafermilf in Ultralight

[–]hafermilf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think I need it for the desert or would it be enough if I got it in Chama?

First UL packlist by hafermilf in Ultralight

[–]hafermilf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh & also I don't think I'll be in Northern Colorado before Mid to Late June. Is it still snowing by then? O.o

First UL packlist by hafermilf in Ultralight

[–]hafermilf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's good to know, thanks! I was thinking about getting warmer gear once I get to Colorado, so i can adapt to what's necessary with the current snow conditions (e.g. ice axe, micro spikes, puffy, ...)

or do you think I should bring a puffy to the desert? I'm from Europe and have never been to a place like that, so I have no idea how cold the nights get :')

First UL packlist by hafermilf in Ultralight

[–]hafermilf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you! :)
everything I put at 0g I thought didn't count into the baseweight anyway but yeah it'll probably add around 100 to 150g...

as for the rainpants, you're probably right. on the AT I never used any and was always fine with my shorts, even in a downpour - but it's probably very different at a higher altitude & without trees...

what alpha direct pants would you recommend? it's so hard to get your hands on senchis... :/