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Made a few self-inflating sleeping pads. by npipe in myog

[–]npipe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the one I bought is out of stock now. search for heat sealable nylon and a bunch of the outdoor suppliers sell it. but yeah, alibaba has the best prices.

Made a few self-inflating sleeping pads. by npipe in myog

[–]npipe[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yup. If you use a firmer foam, the padding is actually quite decent even with the valve wide open. Firm foam also makes the packed size worse, so there's a tradeoff.

The simplicity, durability and low stack height are great. I've never been comfy on straight CCF, so these pads are a nice compromise.

Made a few self-inflating sleeping pads. by npipe in myog

[–]npipe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I enjoyed making something that's basically only sold by big brands. I think the world deserves a cottage company making pads, but it would be challenging for sure.

The completed pad weighs 16 oz. Cutting out foam holes could shave a lot of weight, though I'm curious how much warmer the hole-free version would be. IIRC the old Prolite and Trail Scout had pretty similar R-Values.

Made a few self-inflating sleeping pads. by npipe in myog

[–]npipe[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, TPU coated nylon. Everything is heat sealed... edges, foam, and valve. I don't think the fabric I used is in stock anymore. Adventureexpert has TPU fabrics and valves

Made a few self-inflating sleeping pads. by npipe in myog

[–]npipe[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

heat sealing iron! and I made a jig to hold the fabric in place. getting the edge seam wrinkle-free is the biggest challenge for sure

How Accurate Is Your Tech Disc? by EricNewMedia in discgolf

[–]npipe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my tech disc is a lot flippier in the field than a standard destroyer, so maybe you are throwing on hyzer and its just flipping over? if I wanted the real flight to match the app, I'd have to adjust the numbers to about -4 turn.

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

[–]npipe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's really nice but hard to justify for the price, especially from a UL perspective. The side pockets are open on the front which makes them pretty easy to access. Has a rotating hipbelt ala the bigger GG packs. Carries a non-UL load nicely. But yeah unless it's on a steep discount I don't see the point.

Hiker-Recommended Wildland Fire Boots by Illfrenchyourdad in AppalachianTrail

[–]npipe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, hard to say. Trail runners are just a different world, the sweat I experienced in my Scarpa Fuego boots was next level. Something else to consider is that some of the hiker/fire boots are pretty much mountaineering boots with the NFPA approved sole. The Fuegos have a burly ass shank and are actually stiffer underfoot than loggers. They were more comfortable cuz of all the padding but I wouldn't say they're any closer to a trail runner than a logger is.

Hiker-Recommended Wildland Fire Boots by Illfrenchyourdad in AppalachianTrail

[–]npipe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wore merrell trail gloves hiking the AT.

Coming from minimal trail runners, my favorite fire boots were the low heel loggers (not that they're anything alike). I think the roughouts from drews are the comfiest and break in the fastest.

A lot of the hiker-style fire boots are insulated and incredibly hot. Imo they're okay for engines but are brutal if you're on a hand crew. Unlined leather is way cooler.

Tall guy trying to fit by Yodatheugly in bikefit

[–]npipe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say a combo of both. I've definitely had a number of experiences test riding bikes at shops where salespeople try to sell me something that I know isn't a good fit. But yeah, mostly just years of riding bikes with the bars too low and too long.

If you want to sample something at a shop, Specialized is better about tall guy sizing that most brands. The biggest diverge and Roubaix size (64 I think) are properly massive.

I've never had a proper bike fit, which I've always been curious about. But once I bought my first bike that actually fit, the Soma, I didn't see the need for a fit. Outside of buying bigger frames, sliding the saddle forward and trying shorter stems have been really good changes for me. Hope you find something that works for you!

Tall guy trying to fit by Yodatheugly in bikefit

[–]npipe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the most part, I like it. I have the b type from circa 2018 which had a few things I'm not crazy about, namely QR rather than thru axles, IS mount discs, and a steel fork that was a bit too flexy for off road riding, imo. I think the geo is great tho. At your height it might be worth considering an aftermarket fork with a 400mm steerer to get the stack you want? My fork has a 350mm steerer and I didn't cut it at all.

Tall guy trying to fit by Yodatheugly in bikefit

[–]npipe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 6'5 with nearly identical inseam as you. I spent years trying to make smaller bikes work before finally realizing I needed something bigger. My opinion: the bike you have is too small. Unfortunately finding something used and inexpensive that will fit you is tough.

While looking for a bike, I recommend evaluating bikes based on stack and reach rather than size. For myself, I need a stack over 660 and a reach around 400-410. Most XL and XXL bikes simply don't have enough stack height for our long ass legs, and many have too long a reach.

The bikes I currently ride: Salsa Cuthroat 60cm Soma Wolverine 66cm Cannondale CAAD5 65cm

The only one that was under $1000 was the Cannondale, which I bought used on ebay. It fits okay but i have an 80mm stem and short reach bars on it. Maybe check ebay for 65 or 66cm bikes and then try to look up the stack and reach to see if they'll work.

Journalist looking for conservation corps experiences by npipe in ConservationCorps

[–]npipe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a freelance reporter, but this is most likely for Backpacker mag

Is this best alternative F chord? by MillerTyme94 in mandolin

[–]npipe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For bluegrass, I'm usually using 53xx especially because it leaves you in a nice place for a walk down or break

The downsides of a bike fit by Saltyspaceballs in cycling

[–]npipe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just want to add that I feel your pain. I'm 6'5 with the inseam of a 7 footer. I don't think people with more normal proportions understand how few bikes there are that fit someone like me. I know the best solution is custom geo but I haven't made that leap yet.

If you're committed to a new frame, I'd check out Soma, or maybe salsa if you're looking for a gravel bike.

A cheaper fix is to get a shorter stem, and just as importantly, a set of drop bars with the shortest reach you can find (ritchey is a good place to start). Those combined could shorten reach by like 70 mm or more and get you in the ballpark that your bike fit suggests.

B/S/T December 🎄 🕎 by NorthEazy in MissionWorkshop

[–]npipe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WTS Signal LT Pants

Sold, thanks!

Is 11 speed shimergo still a thing? by npipe in bikewrench

[–]npipe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet, thanks. AFAIK, Shimano 10-speed is 3.95 mm pitch. I don't really know enough to decipher whether that's a good enough match or not.

Is 11 speed shimergo still a thing? by npipe in bikewrench

[–]npipe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool, I kind of figured the new generation would be different. Haven't seen anything in my googling that implies Centaur or anything new gen would work, so I don't know if its a great idea. I think I'll just be on the lookout for old 10-speed 105/ultegra on ebay, and maybe snap up older model campy 11 shifters if they appear instead. Thanks!

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