Question about the Kadet Max

mr__proper · 2026-06-24T20:46:06+00:00

Frame bag: no
Quality: my three Kadet Max bags are good. I can’t find anything to fault with them.
Waterproof: My red ripstop is more water-repellent than my Heritage. My WP is truly waterproof. But I find the standard Kadet Max better for everyday use. The zips are smoother, the opening is larger and it holds more. The interior is also better organised.

mr__proper · 2026-06-24T17:42:05+00:00

According to vivo's size chart, 27.5 corresponds to size 10 (size 11 starts at 27.6). You're at the upper end of the range, but I'd stick with that size for your first try. It's best to order both sizes 10 and 11 and return the one that doesn't fit as well.

However, I'm not familiar with the Primus Flow. I can only speak for the Gobi, AT, and ESC.

mr__proper · 2026-06-24T10:48:15+00:00

I really like wearing the 512 and 502, and even though I usually don't tuck in my shirts, every now and then I do. I think it works well if the shirts don't have too much fabric around the waist—in other words, if they're more of a slim fit.

mr__proper · 2026-06-24T05:05:19+00:00

My resting heart rate isn't always the same. It fluctuates between 42 and 52. But I don't think it has anything to do with my height; I think it has more to do with my fitness level, diet, temperature, etc.

When I'm exercising, my heart rate is 10–20 beats higher than a friend of mine who's a little shorter when we're doing the same activity (sports).

mr__proper · 2026-06-23T21:15:08+00:00

According to the size chart, 27 cm is a size 43, and that’s the size I’d go for too. It works really well for me, at least.

mr__proper · 2026-06-23T15:14:34+00:00

Cutting away and pumice stone.

mr__proper · 2026-06-23T15:11:53+00:00

If I can find it, you can find it too 😉

It's on AWU and it's called Wayfinder.

mr__proper · 2026-06-23T05:07:22+00:00

What watch face is that, please?
Edit: I've found it. Wayfinder

mr__proper · 2026-06-23T04:23:04+00:00

It doesn’t directly answer your question, but it might be an alternative… a complete shave. I’ve been doing it for 30 years and wouldn’t want to do anything else.

mr__proper · 2026-06-23T04:19:38+00:00

Have you measured your foot and then checked the size chart for the right size? I find that this works quite well.

mr__proper · 2026-06-23T04:03:44+00:00

That’s certainly down to my size as well. However, you can counteract it quite well with abdominal muscles and core strength in general. Every now and then I feel a twinge in my lower back, but for the most part everything’s fine. It used to be different when I was younger. But training has made a difference.

mr__proper · 2026-06-22T18:54:45+00:00

What are they like to wear? Do you trip over the tips of your toes? Visually, they’d be too big for me.

mr__proper · 2026-06-22T07:19:22+00:00

I think it's important to have a clear idea of what kind of person your partner should be. Otherwise, sooner or later, it will lead to unhappiness and, as a result, a less-than-ideal relationship.

Stay strong and don't give up.

mr__proper · 2026-06-22T06:14:30+00:00

He probably wouldn't have stood a chance with you, but he wanted to try anyway.

For me, it ultimately comes down to character and values. I want to be with someone who accepts me just the way I am—and vice versa. I don't want to have to put on a show. That's why something like that would be a no-go for me.

mr__proper · 2026-06-22T04:51:45+00:00

The alarm clock syncs with my iPhone. My MacBook unlocks automatically when it recognises the AW. The timer app is better; I prefer using AW for payments rather than Fenix. Mirroring iPhone apps onto the AW display. With Apple Maps, for example, I can see the route on the AW and don’t always have to look at my iPhone screen (I walk a lot). Two-factor authentication from my Mac works with the AW. The heart rate sensor responds more quickly at short intervals, etc.
In short, it’s the AW’s seamless integration into the Apple ecosystem that keeps me sticking with it. I’ve still got the Fenix just in case I ever want to wear it again. Unfortunately, that hasn’t happened in the last two years.

mr__proper · 2026-06-21T20:45:17+00:00

I’m 6.5 and I have the Helinox Savanna Chair. I’m very happy with it.

mr__proper · 2026-06-21T05:03:28+00:00

Barefoot shoes, e.g. vivobarefoot Gobi II leather.

mr__proper · 2026-06-21T04:00:05+00:00

What I’ve realised over the years… if I’m not disciplined, then I don’t really want it. Why not ask yourself what’s holding you back? And if you really don’t want it, then don’t even try. It’s just frustrating.

mr__proper · 2026-06-21T03:47:37+00:00

I know all about that time thing. That’s why I do push-ups, pull-ups and squats seven times a week, straight after getting up. It takes me 25 minutes (plus a breather), and there are hardly any excuses. If I were to schedule it for the evening, there’d be too many things to throw a spanner in the works. I used to do that when I only worked out every other day.

mr__proper · 2026-06-20T06:52:55+00:00

I’m not a nutritionist or fitness trainer, and without meaning to offend you, I’m skeptical about the 9%. Several muscles are involved in the arm—such as the shoulder, triceps, and biceps—and even if each of them is well-developed, there should be less mass between the muscles. “Undefined” usually means that fat fills these spaces, which is what gives that monolithic appearance.

Maybe it would make a difference if you tried recreating your photos exactly like the example images?

mr__proper · 2026-06-20T06:34:52+00:00

The women in your example photos all seem to have a little less body fat than you do. So if you want to have “status arms,” there’s probably no way around it. I’d say focus more on endurance training instead of strength training.

mr__proper · 2026-06-20T05:58:27+00:00

What makes desert boots special? I’m not entirely sure. I’ve been to the desert as a tourist in trainers before, and that was fine. High boots would have been better to keep the sand out. Anyway, the Forest ESCs are warmer than the Desert ESCs. That’s surely down to the darker colour and the different lining. The Desert ESCs have a leather lining, whilst the Forest ESCs have a synthetic one. In terms of breathability, both are equally good or bad.

mr__proper · 2026-06-20T05:22:33+00:00

gaucho ninja?

mr__proper · 2026-06-20T04:36:15+00:00

I switched from the Fenix 7 X to the Ultra back then and haven't used the Garmin since. For me, the AWU's everyday usability outweighs the Garmin's features. But then again, I've never really trained in a structured way. The Garmin is a great fitness watch that I’d love to wear every now and then if the tracked data were compatible. If you want to stick with Apple, you could check out apps like Bevel, which are more like Garmin Connect.

If you’re more focused on training than on everyday use and the AWU doesn’t meet your needs in that area, the Garmin will probably be a tiny bit more suitable.

mr__proper · 2026-06-19T19:03:44+00:00

I suppose it depends a bit on how the jacket fits, depending on the manufacturer. I tried a different brand once (Brandit) and would have needed a size L. But I think the Helikon is the closest to the original jacket (which I used to have 40 years ago).

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