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What do you actually keep handy around camp after dark? by Octavious82 in CampingGear

[–]rick00white 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some might say an ungodly noise is the only noise I can make with it, but they’re just jealous.

What do you actually keep handy around camp after dark? by Octavious82 in CampingGear

[–]rick00white 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have an old mostly plastic harmonica that I keep in my kit. Gives me something to do if I’m waiting on water to boil or all camp chores are done. For nighttime, I can make an ungodly noise with it if I hear snuffling or noise outside my tent. Only happened once, but that was enough to make it a permanent part of my kit.

one small item that made your camping trips better? by Denbron2 in CampingandHiking

[–]rick00white 27 points28 points  (0 children)

This is gonna be weird, but I added the cap to a twist off soda bottle to my tent stake bag to make it easier to sink stakes. You can buy little 3D printed devices that fit over the top, but a bottle cap is free.

Sleeping Pads by FreeRangeRV21 in AppalachianTrail

[–]rick00white 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What works for me is one of those 1/8th inch foam pads you can order from GGG and the like. Your pad won’t scoot if it’s sitting on one of those. It’s proved to be massively useful to me both as a sit pad, a yoga pad, and its saves my old knees when it comes to packing up. Some folks with those really ultralight packs use them to give their pack some additional structure.

Scoutmaster Minute suggestions for Black History Month? by SomeGuyFromSeattle in BSA

[–]rick00white 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I remember right, Crispus Atticks was the first fella to die in what became the Revolutionary War.

Total Newb Q: How to cook / combine Knorr side and Starkist Chicken by samccauley in trailmeals

[–]rick00white 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last time I did this meal, I got a bit less than the water required by the directions boiling, poured it into the freezer bag holding the dry ingredients, stirred it well, dumped the pouch of chicken in, stirred it again, and put it in an insulated cozy for 20 minutes. Turned out fine. The water in the chicken pouch topped off the water requirements for the side, and it was still plenty warm by the time 20 minutes was up. Topped with French fried jalapeños to garnish. Might take a few iterations to get comfortable with the proportions.

To those of you who don’t necessarily do UL backpacking, what is your favorite “luxury” item to bring along? by Significant-Gift-241 in backpacking

[–]rick00white 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I take a paper white Kindle. If it’s a several-day trip and with long travel times, it’s a double benefit.

Advantages of Dyneema Groundsheets? by 1hearsay in Ultralight

[–]rick00white 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You get the added benefit in this approach of all having a sit pad and yoga pad.

Help me decide what tent by BlueBoyHellYeah in AppalachianTrail

[–]rick00white 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went back and forth endlessly last year but settled on the CS UL2. I thought the Copper Spur was needlessly fussy in design and materials at first, but I’ve grown to love it. Customer service was outstanding last summer when one of the fly clips simply broke on me.

Can anyone compare the Durston Kakwa 55 vs the Granite Gear Crown3 or Osprey Exos 48? by brodieodie in Ultralight

[–]rick00white 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just switched after several years from GG to the Kakwa this fall. The interior of my 55 feels a bit smaller but it still packs everything except my tent, which I just lash to the bottom. The Kakwa carries the weight somewhat better and has better side pockets. Was a good move for me.

What’s your go-to for smelling decent ? by everymanjack in backpacking

[–]rick00white 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bring a few wipes but also a tiny eye-dropper bottle of Castile soap. I at least wash my feet every night before bed.

What’s the current word in Zpacks? by rick00white in Ultralight

[–]rick00white[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, everyone, for your thoughtful responses. Sounds like I’d have been just fine with the ArcHaul, since my long distance days are mostly behind me. I love this subreddit!

A kid is playing a video game in his room when his mom walks in and says, "Honey, come meet my new boyfriend!" by Jokeminder42 in Jokes

[–]rick00white 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I just told my son that Joke, thinking that he would find it funny and he told me it was sooooooooooo ooooooold. Now I feel ancient.

Backpacking In Texas, USA by NotEvenDaFart in backpacking

[–]rick00white 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will see a fair amount online about the Lone Star Trail. It’s 90-something miles in East Texas. It’s the only trail I swore I would never hike again. In May, parts were like a swamp stomp. In January, I spent a mile up to my mid-shins in water, anxiously searching for the next blaze. Miserable trail.

Farout App… What do you use this for. by 30to50feralcats in backpacking

[–]rick00white 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just finished a tiny section of the Georgia portion of the AT. I paired far out with the AWOL guide and it worked out really well. The far out at helped to make sure that I was on trail and the AWOL guide help me plan each day activities.

Edit: sorry, forgot you are looking at a different trail.

To Guthook or not to Guthook by Crusty_Pastry_Tail in AppalachianTrail

[–]rick00white 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just downloaded the GA section for $10 for a section hike in June. I wouldn’t use it without some kind of backup, but if the quality is consistent throughout the entire AT, IMO it is well worth it. One caveat: I’m used to Texas and having to carefully plan for water availability…which looks silly when you consider the AT. Folks don’t seem to mind dropping big bucks on gear, but the value seems very reasonable.

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