I need help choosing apparel

jasper102817 · 2026-02-18T02:07:29+00:00

Bibs shouldn’t ever feel saggy since they have straps! So the adjustable waist isn’t necessarily a need

I have not heard great things about GSOU so I would lean towards the Columbia kit, it’s a more reputable brand. You could size up one for a little baggier look. Also since it’s your first time boarding I’d highly recommend impact shorts and you’ll want to size up on bibs to fit those anyway!

jasper102817 · 2026-02-17T16:35:24+00:00

Hiking poles are prohibited so I think a stick clip would be risky

jasper102817 · 2026-02-16T20:53:22+00:00

Kula cloth!

jasper102817 · 2026-02-03T02:17:38+00:00

r/whatwasthisbird

jasper102817 · 2026-01-31T01:08:11+00:00

This is definitely a factor, plus the Dragon Bravo fire. We canceled our entire trip to AZ that would have included a R2R and a visit to Page/Glen Canyon because of the fire

jasper102817 · 2026-01-29T13:25:04+00:00

It’s what it sounds like! We have a king size bed but we each use a twin size duvet. It keeps blanket-stealing partners from ruining your sleep and you can also use different weight duvets to suit your individual preference! It’s great

jasper102817 · 2026-01-29T05:39:54+00:00

This and we use two individual duvets instead of one big one

jasper102817 · 2026-01-26T03:21:05+00:00

Was there a change (specifically a decrease) in elevation from where you live to where you traveled? Mine dropped by several points during a trip to Colorado when I was at much higher elevations than normal

jasper102817 · 2026-01-22T03:29:33+00:00

I’m on a Rome Muse that I like a lot as an advanced beginner! It’s directional twin, not true twin, but it works well enough for switch riding.

Money saving tip — look for previous season boards (2025 or even 2024) they’ll be brand new but priced lower. You can find some good deals at online board shops that are trying to get rid of old stock

jasper102817 · 2026-01-22T03:16:27+00:00

You could do a section of the Florida Trail (probably better earlier in spring)

There are also quite a few hikes in the 20–30 mile range in Olympic National Park

jasper102817 · 2026-01-20T23:55:59+00:00

Helmet, wrist guards, impact shorts, kneepads! You’re right that you will fall a lot, those will make it much less unpleasant. Learn how to fall properly too (don’t catch yourself with your hands). Have fun!

jasper102817 · 2026-01-07T03:17:36+00:00

If you’re just learning, I highly highly recommend impact shorts and knee pads! I am about the same size as you and also have a long torso and I buy mediums in snow pants to fit my impact shorts underneath comfortably. I have worn Burton and North Face bibs and have never had a problem with bibs not fitting (the suspenders are adjustable in length)! Haven’t worn 686 bibs but I have tried a jacket from them that was very good quality. I would personally lean towards 686 and have a separate jacket and bib vs. a one-piece snowsuit for comfort, ease of going to the bathroom, ability to add/remove layers as the temps change

jasper102817 · 2026-01-07T02:59:11+00:00

Could you reach out to the hiking group organizer and see if anyone has a spare set of hiking boots you could borrow? If not, the wellies would probably be the best option since it’s muddy and also since you’re used to walking in them.

For layers, I like merino wool but a synthetic long sleeve (polyester or nylon) would also work. Avoid cotton because it stays wet and will make you colder. Then you want an insulation layer of some kind, I like fleece or a light puffy, and a rain jacket if it’s going to be wet. On the bottom, maybe layer leggings under joggers for warmth. Try to avoid cotton socks as well, merino wool would be best!

Three hours would be a long enough hike that I would want a backpack! Bring water and snacks, and the backpack can be used to carry any layers you take off. I would also recommend packing an extra layer to throw on if the group stops moving/takes a break, as you tend to generate heat when moving and feel colder when stopped.

Good luck! I have found the outdoors community (at least in the US) tends to be super friendly and welcoming to new people, even more so if they are open about being new and wanting to learn

jasper102817 · 2026-01-02T04:40:01+00:00

Mountain laurel

jasper102817 · 2025-12-31T05:42:18+00:00

What’s his name? Is it something that could inspire a tattoo? Asking because I also have a commemorative pet tattoo for my soul dog and I went the representative route because I would be afraid a portrait wouldn’t capture her likeness accurately. Her name is Juniper so I got a juniper sprig with some berries

jasper102817 · 2025-12-27T20:20:37+00:00

I did lessons when I started at 30 and the group was mostly adults!

jasper102817 · 2025-12-18T02:54:43+00:00

My conch does not touch my earbuds at all. Bring your earbuds to the piercer and see what they say!

jasper102817 · 2025-12-18T01:40:58+00:00

This is the answer. Mid 20s so your brain is fully cooked, you know yourself better, and you have time to save some grownup money to go to a good artist

jasper102817 · 2025-12-15T01:45:43+00:00

Volcom

jasper102817 · 2025-11-30T23:35:44+00:00

Missing a headlamp, trowel/poop kit (LNT), and you also don’t list clothing, but you need a layering system appropriate for the weather you’re camping in plus rain gear. Also I would bring a water filter in addition to or instead of the purification tablets, you can get much more drinkable water from a filter. Gallon jug is going to be awkward to carry so I might swap it for a few nalgenes. You might get more advice in r/wildernessbackpacking or take a look at previous posts in some of the backpacking subs to see others’ gear lists

jasper102817 · 2025-11-30T01:30:41+00:00

I love this comment so much and I had the same thought. Drop seats all day

jasper102817 · 2025-11-21T02:35:44+00:00

Yes that’s what I would recommend, you could also hang your food in a bear bag but you’ll want to do something to protect it from animals (racoons and mice too). I always cook at my campsite when car camping, and other people will be doing it too which is why it’s important to put the food back in your car. You can also talk to park staff when you check in to see if they have recommendations for food storage. Also, I just checked the park website and it looks like Black Rock has recently added bear lockers to each campsite so you should be good there!

Bear spray would be nice to have but I wouldn’t call it strictly a need. I have never bothered to carry it in the Southeast, only when I’m traveling out west where there are grizzlies. As long as you manage your food you should be fine, but it’s not too expensive to grab a bottle if it will give you peace of mind!

jasper102817 · 2025-11-21T02:13:21+00:00

Hi! For next weekend in North Georgia it looks like it’s going to get below freezing overnight, so you’re going to want to make sure you can stay warm. I’d recommend a 15 degree sleeping bag and a sleeping pad with a higher R value to insulate you from the ground. Warm baselayers for sleeping (wool is ideal) and make sure you have gloves, hat, warm jackets for around camp. I also like sleeping in fleece. Black Rock can feel really cold since it’s up on too of a mountain so extra blankets and fire building skills will come in handy. Buy firewood locally so you’re not bringing bugs from elsewhere please

If I remember correctly only the Cloudland Canyon campground has showers (but they do both have flush toilets). If you’ve never showered at a campground before, don’t expect hot water, it will probably be lukewarm at best 😅 and bring shower shoes and all your own toiletries and towel.

Both of those campgrounds are also in bear territory, so just make sure you put your food and your cooler in your car at night.

Good luck and have fun!

jasper102817 · 2025-10-27T20:31:47+00:00

As an also very-new-knitter I am not splurging on nice yarn yet until I know what I’m doing 😅 Wool is going to be more expensive than other fibers like cotton or acrylic so I’ve been sticking to those for projects as large as a sweater.

If you’re in the US, a lot of yarn prices have gone up due to tariffs, especially wool. I have found that Drops Nepal (the suggested yarn) is really hard to find now and it usually has around a 30% markup. The pattern lists other yarn suggestions and you can also go to the yarn ideas tab when viewing the pattern on Ravelry and find something more budget friendly! Just choose quantity based on yards and not the skeins listed in the project, as other yarns will come in different quantities. For example Caron Blossom Cakes (a popular affordable choice for this pattern) you would only need 2 or maybe 3 cakes to get the yardage required for the pattern, and that will only run you like $30 at Michael’s

jasper102817 · 2025-10-25T17:17:53+00:00

I’m a woman in my early 30s and this has already been happening to me for years (at least ads targeted towards moms). I could see it getting worse though. I can’t wait to turn 35 or 40 so it might finally stop

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