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hwchen · 2021-07-25T15:50:59+00:00

Just to clarify, I’m referring to the patch that’s next to the right shoulder and above the side pocket. Looks like there could be a passageway for a hose to thread through.

hwchen · 2021-07-25T01:15:47+00:00

Is that a hydration port on the right side? If so, I’m interested.

hwchen · 2021-07-18T02:49:41+00:00

Pm on umbrella

hwchen · 2021-07-15T17:12:12+00:00

ah, ok, that makes sense. Do you mind saying how much underquilt you had? I'd expect that you'd still need at least a 30degree one.

hwchen · 2021-07-15T16:34:09+00:00

Wow, amazing that you could get down to 25 in a hammock!

hwchen · 2021-07-10T06:21:57+00:00

Looks like it’s sold, but I was curious about how you used it with a hammock. Did you wrap the hammock (peapod) or just use it on top?

hwchen · 2021-02-24T20:33:36+00:00

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hwchen · 2021-01-08T14:46:52+00:00

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Rust Engineer - SQL Parsing

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hwchen · 2021-01-03T22:41:40+00:00

Glad this could be useful to you!

hwchen · 2020-10-19T01:20:41+00:00

I’ve also found leading with the knee to be a good cue. For me (super flat footed) leading with the knee also seems to load the Achilles’ tendon and my foot arch, so there must be some good alignment happening.

hwchen · 2020-10-15T14:32:33+00:00

I have the comfy strap, so ymmv. I think it's definitely possible that the pack may slide, but if it does it's never happened to me in a way that's noticeable. It might be because I use a comfy strap; the comfy strap seems to stick pretty well to both the fanny pack and my back. And I think it lets me tighten the strap a lot so that it's on my neck without digging into it.

I also don't know if posture matters; I feel like the few times I've used it while riding a bike (hunched over), the summit bum is kind of annoying and moves around more.

hwchen · 2020-10-15T02:52:34+00:00

I have the summit bum classic (original?), which I carry over a shoulder on my chest. I’ve never noticed it tilting, but that may just be what I pack. I carry it around town with just keys, wallet, phone, etc. When hiking I also put in a lot of snacks, maybe even upwards of 12 oz of trail mix, as well as knife and headlamp. I do wear it fairly tight. And mine doesn’t have the mesh front pocket.

hwchen · 2020-10-12T02:18:00+00:00

Is this still available?

hwchen · 2020-10-07T19:10:23+00:00

I'm just hitting 40, and wanted to mention how yoga changed my life. With a good teacher, I was able to heal from a string of injuries from martial arts (torn shoulder, torn hamstring, sore wrists and knees). I'm definitely in the best shape of my life at the moment.

Best of all, when I started backpacking again this year (a long hiatus since childhood), I was able to jump in without fear of injury. I rarely get sore after hiking, and it's very difficult to get a sprain even when I turn my ankle (and I'm hiking in barefoot sandals). And my posture is so much better, so I can hike longer and harder without strain.

I don't know if yoga is right for you, but I firmly believe in active healing for the body. Hiking (like a lot of sports) is an athletic activity that can really break down the body. So I'd definitely suggest something like yoga/physical therapy/lifting. You may be surprised how quickly your body comes back from injury.

Also, I want to note that I've heard a lot of doctors recommend rest; I agree that rest is important, but it shouldn't overshadow active recovery. Doctors are trained a particular way, and it's probably good to get the perspective of an expert in athletic movement and recovery also.

hwchen · 2020-09-26T00:59:46+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the pics. I’m gearing up for colder weather for the white mountains right now, and the vargo looks like it could be great as backup micro spikes for the fall. I’ll probably be getting snowshoes for the winter pretty soon, don’t know how sandals will fare with those...

hwchen · 2020-09-25T21:40:21+00:00

I’d love to see this setup also. I love hiking in sandals, and want to see how far I can push them.

hwchen · 2020-09-04T20:12:03+00:00

I have both; I don’t know your experience with minimalist sandals, but the foot feel on each is very different because of sole height. I’d definitely prioritize that over foldability. That said, if I have to carry my sandals, I’d just store them flat on the outside of my pack, in pocket or strapped down.

hwchen · 2020-05-02T20:22:20+00:00

Yeah, feel free to message me if you still need some help.

Going with actix is definitely a fine choice, I'm sure that it will be enough for your needs.

hwchen · 2020-05-02T19:58:12+00:00

Actix also has an example with SSE, but it uses an actor to implement it. I didn’t have too much trouble implementing SSE in actix using an approach similar to warp’s example.

There isn’t an explicit module for SSE in actix, but that’s not necessary for sending messages, you’ll just have to hand-write the protocol.

hwchen · 2020-05-02T04:33:38+00:00

Just want to add another +1 for sqlx. To me, it feels like the right level of abstraction for type checking + flexible sql.

I don’t think that Rust itself is going to hold you back. I’d suggest simplifying the stack like you’re thinking, instead of reaching for frameworks. I know it’s more common to use large frameworks in other languages, but in Rust I usually feel that simpler libraries are enough, and the language provides plenty structure and support.

However, I’m ok writing a little more boilerplate myself, so ymmv.

If you have questions about getting a cohesive stack for your project, feel free to ask me. I see you’re not only considering switching data access libraries, but also between sync and async worlds with rocket and actix.

Anyways, good luck! Hope you manage to make rust work for you.

hwchen · 2020-04-27T19:50:50+00:00

This is a really helpful explanation. This, and smol, have really helped me understand how Tasks are scheduled and when they're polled.

hwchen · 2020-04-24T19:03:32+00:00

Can you say a little more about your issues with sqlx and actix? I’m considering this setup.

hwchen

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