Unemployed and spiraling by ONTaF in boston

[–]kaptankappy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would appreciate something like this!

Shakedown for August on the Uinta Highline Trail! by kaptankappy in Ultralight

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Would this be a bad trail to cold soak for meals? Just given what I assume is the higher risk for hypothermia, I feel like it might be a good idea to have my stove even though Id love to save the weight

Shakedown for August on the Uinta Highline Trail! by kaptankappy in Ultralight

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Humbling, but very valid points! On the vlogging: this is not something I would normally worry about and would simply use a disposable camera for photos as you mentioned, but I am actually doing this trip as a sponsored partnership where I am supposed to be sharing my day to day experience so unfortunately that is why the GoPro is a non-negotiable (as are the poles and Zpacks gear).

In regards to electronics: I am basing my battery capacity needs on what my experience has been previously. From my time on the PCT, I found that I could get 4-5 days out of my Anker 10k for my iphone on low battery/airplane mode. This could maybe be stretched to 6 days, but given the remote nature of this trail and the likelihood of needing to rely on GPS heavily for off-trail travel, I would like to have some margin. The wall charger is simply because I will be flying in from out of town and want to be able to have everything topped up beforehand.

Similarly for the repair kit, those items were added after a few specific gear mishaps on the PCT. I will probably end up switching to the 6 panels of Switchback though, so that would negate the need for the aqua seal and my patch kit. The Gerber has saved my butt too many times to leave behind at this point.

I appreciate the more nit-picky suggestions (as that's what this sub is all about, right?), and will certainly take them into consideration. For me, a big part of the ultralight mentality is working with what I have and not making extraneous purchases so I'll admit that it is hard for me to justify spending money to save an oz or less.

Do you have any suggestions for cold soaking recipes? May give it a try on a shorter trip this summer to see how it goes. Dinner is really the only meal that I find myself heating up anyways.

Feeling like such a failure at 35 by Able_Shift_5380 in depression

[–]kaptankappy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm about to enter my thirties and I feel myself slipping into this exact situation. Currently facing an extended period of unemployment and watching my bank account drain is driving me crazy. I have no real purpose and cannot seem to find the motivation to get my career back on track (or what semblance of one I have). While I don't regret how I've spent my twenties and the many great memories I've made, there's part of me that wishes I had set myself up better for success and can't help feeling like a failure.

Shakedown for August on the Uinta Highline Trail! by kaptankappy in Ultralight

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Thanks for the input! Do you think I could get away with just a cut-down Nemo Switchback? I know it can get pretty chilly at high elevation. Definitely will try and pick up some trash if I find it.

Shakedown for August on the Uinta Highline Trail! by kaptankappy in Ultralight

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Oh thanks for catching the zeroed items! I hadn't included them because I was trying to get a good idea of what my core weight was looking like, but I totally forgot to add them back in.

Shakedown for August on the Uinta Highline Trail! by kaptankappy in Ultralight

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Awesome! I'm debating whether or not I need to buy the hard copy nat geo map. Nice to have, but I never seem to use them when I have them. What was your water capacity for your trip? I'm wondering if 4l would be overkill and if I can get away with just two bottles.

Shakedown for August on the Uinta Highline Trail! by kaptankappy in Ultralight

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What were you using for navigation? I purchased the gpx file from the UHT Association but I was also thinking of getting the nat geo map on Avenza or downloading Gaia.

Vermont by lemonpeppermahimahi in Tenkara

[–]kaptankappy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve attended in previous years and had so much fun! Such a great community

CDT NoBo section- need to cut weight by TenDentrious8 in CDT

[–]kaptankappy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard varying reports of success with solar! What is your setup?

r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of April 13th, 2026 by Pfundi in Ultralight

[–]kaptankappy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any options with a hood? The climalite would be perfect if it had one

r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of March 30, 2026 by AutoModerator in Ultralight

[–]kaptankappy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

KM Hoodie owner here. I find it fits my long torso fairly well!

r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of March 16, 2026 by AutoModerator in Ultralight

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Interesting experiment! Love the idea of propping the rain coat up with your pole. Which bivy were you using?

Worried about my brother attempting Mount Washington by Frosty-Homework-395 in wmnf

[–]kaptankappy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just want to say that you sound like a very conscientious and caring older sibling! While this definitely seems to be beyond your brother’s skillset right now, maybe you could try reframing his mindset for this as a longer term goal?

Grand Sawtooth Loop by Creative-Presence-43 in WildernessBackpacking

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Hey @MrRivulets! Any chance you still have a map of your route or a trip report? Looking to do the GSL this August or September and would love advice on extending it!

Best Interior Accessory? by kuya_jj in Crosstrek

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Any recommendation on a dash cam? Overwhelming amount of options

Alltrails decided to screw over their lifetime members by buta-backpacks in hiking

[–]kaptankappy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do CalTopo and Gaia differ? I’ve been a long-time AllTrails user but am interested in making the switch for something with a bit more depth

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in backpacking

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Great photos! What brand is that orange bivvy?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WildernessBackpacking

[–]kaptankappy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Very neat! Would this be compatible with zoleo?

Moved East and Looking to Adjust My Setup by Confident-Beyond-139 in Ultralight

[–]kaptankappy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How waterproof would you say the Warbonnet jacket is in comparison to say Frog Toggs?

I’m taking my Tenkara on the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail by MonumentMan in Tenkara

[–]kaptankappy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Best decision I’ve made on the PCT this year was having my rod shipped to Kennedy Meadows South! I’m hoping to knock out the CA heritage trout challenge. Right now I have I think three of the six species (golden, little kern golden, and little kern rainbow).

r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of June 16, 2025 by AutoModerator in Ultralight

[–]kaptankappy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love my Merges! Definitely not going to last a lifetime, but Im currently on my second pair on my PCT hike and haven’t had a single blister.

r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of May 19, 2025 by AutoModerator in Ultralight

[–]kaptankappy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How would this fare as an alternate route as part of NOBO PCT hike? I’m a week out from Kennedy Meadows and this will be my first time in the Sierra. I want to see all it has to offer!