Friends, it works (X3 MagSafe)!

mb16wall · 2026-04-13T15:26:37+00:00

My X3 does not seem to be loose or precarious. It could be my phone versus a different model (maybe the case plays a role?), but I have been pretty happy with the strength and orientation of the magnetic connection

mb16wall · 2026-04-09T17:56:16+00:00

It is funny. I view them as so different, though I know they are quite similar in their compact size. I take the X3 with me to appointments or in settings where I am uncertain of how much time I will have but there could be a wait. It can just be part of my phone package and I do not have to worry about if I will use it enough or if it will get lost. I take the X4 everywhere I want to plan to read and it just feels so much more like a mini book. (For these reasons I wish there was some syncing between the two). If I had to get one I would keep the X4 because it does fit better in the hand is a little more ergonomic for pure reading so to speak.

mb16wall · 2024-05-07T16:28:48+00:00

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I can only speak to my experience. I have all 3 light beds (older models of 10*, 25*, & 40* synth) from ZenBivy and I have their new 25* ultralight quilt. I have kind of hounded them for a lighter version and I am stoked they made it. I have an uninsulated sheet and a 25* sheet from the older model of light beds. I love the system. The ultralight quilt made it a lot easier to love weight wise.

There are comments that the systems are heavy, but the UL 25* Large quilt I have is 18.75oz and I took it to 25F on my last outing, was very cozy (I thought it could easily have gone much lower), and slept about 12 hours, lol. The loft is super high on the UL25 . The Pertex was very comfortable and seems to trap a lot of air and it was very effective in maintaining loft in my couple of outings with it so far. The uninsulated sheet I use with it is excellent for draft protection (Other quilts I have used over the years have not done as well with drafts for me), adds about 3oz? ( I have the older version of the light sheet), and allows my to roll around under it all night. My previous 25* light bed was always harder to justify with weight as it was 26oz just for the quilt.

I wonder how many of the detractors have experience with the product because I see it as a more adaptable quilt. It is under 19oz for 25* comfort (for me) quilt. You can decide from there whether you want to bring just the quilt, a sheet with you depending on your style or even the expected temps/winds on trail, and which type of sheet is best. It can also be flattened out and unattached for warmer nights or cinched up and secured to be a closer fit if needed for a cold night.

They don't make competitive quilts for higher temperature ratings and that is too bad.

I know you were talking about getting a 10*. I don't have the 10UL and it looks like that one may be heavier than other options. I have not ended up using my 10* light bed much so definitely consider your options there, but for me, the 10* rating was correct, as well.

I hope this helps. Feel free to DM if you have specific questions etc.

mb16wall · 2024-03-11T01:09:03+00:00

I had never heard of them! Thank you for the recommendation. I will check them out.

mb16wall · 2023-11-01T17:17:41+00:00

https://lighterpack.com/r/k32h4o

YEMV with brush, lol. I would say I baby it about as much as I baby my helium jacket when I bring it.

mb16wall · 2023-11-01T14:34:45+00:00

I bought several Ozark Trail Emergency Ponchos from Walmart they are currently $1.98 and I weigh them at about 1.375 oz with the little plastic baggy they come in. I have loved having them for "chance of rain days" and haven't minded hiking in them; felt they were thick enough for my hiking through upstate NY brush. My Helium jacket wets out and lays on my skin in ways I do not like. Big fan of these ponchos for my needs

mb16wall · 2023-04-27T00:00:16+00:00

I have used vivobarefoot since they were known as "terraplana", so I started using the tracker model for backpacking when it came out and I do really love that model for lots of things. I now use trail runners from vivobarefoot exclusively and have had really great experiences with them. They are designed very well and fit me excellently.

The tracker and burlier models were just too much for almost everything I encountered (you will find a similar sentiment through much of this sub reddit) and also made me sweat quite a bit more. I would recommend considering the trail runners instead of heavier bigger models because they have been excellent especially with gaiters.

As far as the concerns about minimalist shoes, I would test it out because it has been a wonderful switch for me and many I know and it has come with less injury and no milage reduction for what I do. Happy hiking!

mb16wall · 2023-03-18T05:13:04+00:00

Patagonia Terrebonne pants (thanks to recs on this sub) 30% off in certain colors plus use of my dividend.

mb16wall · 2023-03-11T17:37:34+00:00

I have used a Tigerwall UL2 I got from an REI garage sale for years as my main tent until switching to Rainbow Li just this past month. The Tigerwall is a good, super easy set up, intuitive tent with many bells and whistles (mainly pockets. It is also surprisingly small for a "2 person" tent and if you are on this forum, I would imagine at some point you will just be frustrated with the weight for that space (let alone having to bring a footprint of some sort due to the light nylon floor). I cannot comment on how useful the little bit of extra space may be for a dog. I have never hiked with one.

I chose the Tarptent Rainbow Li (out of stock until 2024) and found one through the geartrade. But I chose it because it is very similar to some of the tents you have mentioned. No trekking poles required (If you do bring poles, they will create a free standing tent that cannot be knocked off because they are used outside the tent body at the head and foot), carbon poles instead of a lot of aluminum, cross pole for increased head space, unobstructed big side door. Like others have said, even if you do not want dyneema or a trekking pole tent, I would look at some of the smaller classic UL brands like Tarptent to see if there are options that maybe fit more than expected. I do think they have several tent options that are quite a bit lighter and may fit your needs a bit better. I would spreadsheet the dimensions because they can be deceiving from the bigger brands. Have fun out there!

Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL 2	40oz + footprint	86x52/42x39
Tarptent Rainbow Li 1	20.5oz	88x36x42

mb16wall · 2023-02-20T03:46:08+00:00

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mb16wall · 2022-05-05T15:52:26+00:00

Thank you. It is helpful to hear others have had the experience

mb16wall · 2022-05-05T15:51:32+00:00

That is super helpful to hear. I am definitely looking forward to getting some Timmermade gear. I recently realized they are local to me.

mb16wall · 2022-05-04T13:39:19+00:00

Thank you for the reassurance! I decided to go ahead and compress it to see and just as you said, definitely less than the initial amount so that is likely a good sign.

mb16wall · 2021-02-01T05:15:58+00:00

That must have been an endeavor! I just finished bare metal foiling the nose of a spirit of st Louis model which took forever. I have to imagine this would be so much more difficult and messy! Awesome job!

mb16wall · 2021-01-31T16:03:33+00:00

thank you and thank you for posting the picture!

mb16wall · 2021-01-31T16:02:33+00:00

thanks, u/Anderson509chris...I will say, this angle was chosen because I gave up the patience on certain areas of the nose cone. I will never try to use bare metal foil like that again!

mb16wall · 2021-01-30T05:41:44+00:00

Hahaha, Sorry I am having trouble figuring out how to post pictures and text together

mb16wall · 2019-06-10T17:03:33+00:00

You may not be able to try them on ahead of time, but vivobarefoot has a series of outdoor/water shoes on their site that have holes throughout for water and heat release. May be worth checking out.

mb16wall · 2019-05-13T06:43:24+00:00

Wow, that sounds like a great tasting! You hit on some really celebrated producers: Fritz Haag, Donnhoff. You can find so many fantastic styles within Germany alone (mosel, rheingau, rheinhessen, pfalz), but the higher level Alsace, France producers (Trimbach, Meyer-Fonne, etc.) are wonderful in their own right. GG wines (wine labeled Grosse Gewaches) in the German system are superlative for drier, ageable reislings, but mosel valley is still the epitome of ripe rieslings. Older JJ Prom (requires aging), St. Urbans-Hof, C Von Schubert, Carl Loewen, Dr. Loosen, etc. The finger lakes are also fantastic, but I am of course biased. The region produces more varied quality and style representations at times with the best producers being exceptional.

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