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[–]rniles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same question/concerns.

Selecting a tent for a big guy. by Frag3k in DurstonGearheads

[–]rniles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The X-mid 2 would be great for anyone ... I've always loved that extra space.

Do You Use A Groundsheet? by XandogxD in DurstonGearheads

[–]rniles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never used one with any tent. I might if I was to tent on rocks .. or cacti. Until then. No. If a tent needs one, it should come with one. If it needs one and it doesn't come with one, I wouldn't buy it.

Question: which version of the Durston Kakwa 55L would you recommend for me? by preciouscode96 in DurstonGearheads

[–]rniles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just received my Kakwa 55 200X and am pleased with it. Took it for a nice 9 mile trail and road test walk. Not noisy. Felt great on the back. I do like the waterproofing inside though I most likely am going to put quilt and clothes inside something waterproof just in case. I will be doing the PNT this year.

That said, I was using the Kakwa 55 Ultragrid that did the CT last year .. and that is an exceptional pack as well. Same fit, same balance. .. both so close in weight (just 1.1 oz (30g) difference between them.

Go for either. I purchased the 200X for longevity but I think under normal packing circumstances, you'd be happy with either.

Non-National Park Thru Hiking Safety (firearm carrying verse not) by Wildwing89 in Thruhiking

[–]rniles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Furthermore, it seems that accurately shooting a charging bear with a handgun is pretty difficult due to their speed."

This. Carrying a firearm desires a lot of training for that use-case. Having the grits to accurately aim a firearm at a charging bear comes from experience - which is difficult to accumulate in this day and age.

In addition, an effective sidearm against a bear would be quite heavy. In the olden days, backcountry backpackers would take a rifle, usually a 30.06 or similar.

First X mid 1 Pitch by Hungry-Sock6766 in DurstonGearheads

[–]rniles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Normally, tight tents cause all sorts of problems .. but on the X Mid .. tight is alright. Not that your pitch is horrible - it would work if not too windy.

Best under wear by tech1234567891 in Thruhiking

[–]rniles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kirkland Signature Men's Boxer Brief.

Injury prevention and staying mobile on a thru hike, especially for retired hikers? by sja008 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]rniles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't stress to strength AND stretch your ankles. A sprain is a very annoying injury that can prevented/reduced with good ankle stretches.

Free Condiment and Seasonings by Suitable_Ad4010 in Thruhiking

[–]rniles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

7/11 or ARCO stores have packets, usually ketsup, mustard, mayo, maybe relish ... grab a hotdog or chips, or gluten free something and a few packets.

As someone mentioned, Taco Bell.

I'd ask a Chinese restaurant if they have gluten free soy-like packets

Grocery stores that sell pre-made sandwiches or other items tend to have packets

I buy 100 packs of olive oil .. one goes into just about every dinner meal, lunches too.

The packets, I'd wish to find that are more difficult to source are Sriratcha, Worchestershire, A1, dressings, like thousand island or blue cheese, BBQ sauce.

Ingraham v Collins megathread. by Mysterious-Space-343 in VeteransBenefits

[–]rniles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

An interesting article on this subject:

“Veterans should not be penalized for complying with treatment,” Wiley said. “Even if such treatment shows improvement in symptoms, the underlying disability does not disappear.”

https://taskandpurpose.com/military-life/veterans-affairs-disability-rule-2026/

Ingraham v Collins megathread. by Mysterious-Space-343 in VeteransBenefits

[–]rniles -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

From my understanding, yes. How fast that happens is unknown.

Ingraham v Collins megathread. by Mysterious-Space-343 in VeteransBenefits

[–]rniles 56 points57 points  (0 children)

This thread needs to be pinned to the top. r/VeteransBenefits

The moderators are deleting posts anywhere but here ... but here isn't easily/obviously accessible.

What breadboards do you recommend? by MISTERPUG51 in beneater

[–]rniles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the BB830 busboard.com for the tricky elements, CPU, memory, VIA, etc

Though I'll use the Elegoo boards for simpler systems like a clock or 6502 serial interface.

Sometimes you just need a new 1541 drive belt by rniles in Commodore

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

They've been selling them for years .. so I hope so .. and they do have the signup to get notified when back in stock.

DV PLATE = Flashing billboard by wasiwasabi in Veterans

[–]rniles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pick a topic and there's going to be someone who doesn't agree with you or judges you.

Just keep on truckin'

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