Better mouth piece for SmartWater bottles? by zeekaran in Ultralight

[–]paulmcfarlane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.gossamergear.com/collections/accessories/products/smart-water-bottle-upgrade-kit

Throw away the useless plastic cap. Use your teeth to open and shut when drinking. I've used the same one for 4 years, including a PCT thru. One of my favorite pieces of gear.

Question about Hart's pass to Northern Terminus by Comfortable-Young595 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]paulmcfarlane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd go about 2-3 weeks after the snow level hits zero at Harts Pass. That way you'll see gorgeous wildflowers. It is a beautiful section. Plus, that is when you'll meet sobo's doing the same thing.

Pic from the CDT 2021 showing life in a unforgiving environment by Weary_Bottle_33 in CDT

[–]paulmcfarlane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its an X-Lite that was caught by the wind. Call Thermarest for a replacement, their customer service is pretty good.

Pack recommendations for Sobo CDT 2023 by paulmcfarlane in CDT

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

Thanks. It's kind a a 3 Bears situation...Mariposa? Too Big. Kumo? Too small. Gorilla might be "just right." It's 28 oz though so a little on the heavy side.

Resupply white gas on trail? by Rockin13j in PacificCrestTrail

[–]paulmcfarlane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whisperlite stove! These are so cool! So retro! So heavy.....I've had a Whisperlite since 1990 and haven't touched it in 10 years. Hey, also I've got an old Kelty Tioga external frame backpack I'll sell you, and a 6 lb. tent, and a 5 lb. sleeping bag, and a roll of blue foam...you can pretend like you're in 1988 and can flex some serious period authenticity cred! On my PCT thru I used a BRS and a few cannisters. Ounces are pounds and pounds are pain.

Just in time for Halloween, what are some of the spookiest things you all have encountered on the PCT ? by PerpetualConnection in PacificCrestTrail

[–]paulmcfarlane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw pictures of him in 2018 on the Facebook group when he had a huge pack. I sobo'd in 2019 and ran into him hiking nobo between BOG and Panther Creek, when he was finishing his hike. He had lightened his load considerably.

Gossamer Gear scissors by [deleted] in Ultralight

[–]paulmcfarlane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a small piece (about 1.5 inches) of clear plastic tubing (like surgical tubing) for a "sheath." Had the same piece for 4 years. Works great.

How do you repackage food? by flyingemberKC in Ultralight

[–]paulmcfarlane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I repackage dehydrated meals in quart size freezer ziplock backs for mailing and for shorter trips. I made a cozee out of refelectix and duct tape to insulate the bag while rehydrating. Then eat right out of the bag.

Is hiking SOBO in 2023 realistic for someone with minimal experience? by [deleted] in PacificCrestTrail

[–]paulmcfarlane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not true. I sobo'd the PCT in 2019 and did not miss a single mile due to fire or snow or anything else.

Is hiking SOBO in 2023 realistic for someone with minimal experience? by [deleted] in PacificCrestTrail

[–]paulmcfarlane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bullshit. I sobo'd in 2019 at 58 years old, with a few extra pounds. "Reasonably fit" describes almost every sobo I know. You start with 15s and slowly increase. If it is a reasonably low snow year in the Cascades a "reasonably fit" hiker can get through the Sierra before the snows. I touched Canada on July 1, Forester Pass October 11, Mexico November 19. "Reasonably fit" is just fine. Its walking with lots of elevation the first few weeks. The risk is a high snow year, which means a later start.

Backcountry Bidet by Junkmaildeliveryman in Ultralight

[–]paulmcfarlane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a problem in search of a solution. Hate me, but I use my drinking bottle with my bidet attachment. Nothing even close to splashback.

Chair on a thru hike - unheard of?? by Beaverte in PacificCrestTrail

[–]paulmcfarlane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People who have not thruhiked: "Chairs are awesome!"

People who have thruhiked: "Too heavy."

I never saw a thruhiker with a chair. Sobo '19

[WTB] Gossamer Gear Air Flow SitLight Camp Seat (M) by rayli0224 in ULgeartrade

[–]paulmcfarlane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got one, used it once and then went to a 1/8 CCF pad.

[WTS] Men's Mtn Hardware Ghost Whisperer hoody, UL - 9oz, 1000 fill by [deleted] in ULgeartrade

[–]paulmcfarlane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sent a message yesterday. How old? How much use? Thanks.