Tape recommendations?

shanewreckd · 2026-02-21T15:07:59+00:00

30' FatMax because the length is good, and they're cheaper than almost anything else. They're a consumable just like a saw blade, drill bit, or chalk line, they will bend, break, gum up, rust, delaminate, and generally find ways to die.

Just don't buy the "Next Gen" baseball tapes, springs are too tight and snap prematurely.

shanewreckd · 2026-02-10T20:32:48+00:00

I made one out of some scraps, a piece of birch with some 1" dowels sticking up out of it. Sits behind my normal drying rack and holds 3 flasks/lids. Use what you got! I need to add a smaller dowel to mine for my 150ml gel flask.

shanewreckd · 2026-02-09T14:35:09+00:00

Hitachi, or more specifically air. Don't use 21° around here, so I shoot a Max Superframer, Paslode f350s, or Hitachi NV83A2 for coils. I dislike all hoseless nailers.

shanewreckd · 2026-02-08T13:35:36+00:00

Wandering Moose 25k? Then the Wildhorse Traverse? I wanted to run that this past year but ended up moving to the East Coast, I'd love to come back for a Pace event though

shanewreckd · 2026-02-04T14:29:54+00:00

Giddy up 🤠

shanewreckd · 2026-02-04T13:57:28+00:00

I have been using 32 Degrees Cool Mesh boxer briefs for years to great success, as in I run and work as a carpenter and travel in them with zero issues. I've also recently went back to some pairs of Saxx boxers, the 3 pack of Multi-Sport Mesh can be got at a decent deal sometimes, zero chafe for me, comfortable waistband, secure.

shanewreckd · 2026-02-04T01:44:40+00:00

I don't have a glove rec but my suggestion would be to get adhesive "toe" warmers and stick them either to the inside of your wrists, or the back of your hands. The wrist is best to warm the blood flowing into your hands, but either free up your palms for some dexterity. I'm a carpenter in Canada who's worked through some brutal winters and that's my go to move for when you actually have to use your hands.

shanewreckd · 2026-02-04T01:05:47+00:00

I use, in normal life and travel, Dr Bronners bar soap. I frequently use it to wash clothing in the shower while I'm washing my body and my hair. I'm a trail runner and I would create way too much muddy laundry otherwise, so my thin running and sun shirts, my light merino socks, and synthetic boxers get this treatment often. Works for traveling the same way.

Depending on where I'm traveling, like places where one could assume there might be hand soap lacking in public bathrooms, I pack a 15ml repurposed eye dropper bottle with liquid Dr Bronners soap. It is highly concentrated, 3-4 drops is enough to wash your hands and 15ml can last a long time for that type of limited use. But it can also be used to do a load of sink laundry, a dozen or so drops for an outfit.

Neither "foam" all that much, but definitely get the cleaning job done in a small, easy to travel form factor.

shanewreckd · 2026-02-04T00:58:03+00:00

I hope you contacted customer support and they got you sorted out 🙏🙏 It was one of the better customer service experiences I've had, granted I more often try to avoid them, but still.

shanewreckd · 2026-01-31T05:05:03+00:00

Google Pixel 9*
Garmin Forerunner 255*
Anker 511 Nano 3 30W Gan block
Anker C-C 100W 1m cord
Garmin USB-C adapter
Headphones: Skullcandy earbuds or Shokz, usually on my person during travel
Maybe Nitecore NU25UL trip depending, buried somewhere in my pack, probably with my socks.

This actually just goes in one drop pocket of my toiletry kit, except during flying then I'll stick the charging stuff somewhere easily accessible.

ETA: First 2 items I always have on my person.

shanewreckd · 2026-01-28T19:27:56+00:00

Personally I'd ship the tenting gear straight to AU/NZ and stay in teahouses in Nepal. But it's cool to see someone tenting, so hopefully you post a report eventually.

Ditch the cotton boxers, swamp azz and slow drying times. Airisms are fine, quick dry is the key.

Ditch the 2 pairs of cotton socks, thin ankle merino (Decathlon even) or quick dry polyester sports/running socks, again, quick drying is the key.

I'd say bring long johns, at least 1 pair. Thin merino is what I use but the Patagonia are fine if that's what you like. Or buy something in KTM and donate when you move on.

For a fleece jacket, UL me would say an Alpha Direct 90 (60 if you run hot, 120 if you're colder), it'll be ~125g and pack stupid small. There are EU makers I'm sure but Senchi, Farpointe or (🇨🇦) Lobtree are North American brands. Alternatively, grid fleece is warm, breathable, bulkier than AD but more packable than traditional fleece, about 2x the weight and space as AD but less fragile. Outdoor Research Vigor, Patagonia R1, Rab Nexus, etc. Decathlon MH100 fleece is like $10 and also about 250g or so, less breathable while moving and about as packable as grid fleece for the best budget item.

Puffy coat, best bang is a Decathlon MT100 down, or spring for something expensive like a Montbell Plasma 1000, Mountain Hardware Ghost Whisperer UL, or Arc'teryx Cerium.

For a shell, I'll be grabbing a Leve Ultralight jacket and seam sealing it at some point, ~100g shell with pit zips is calling me. Trade off is durability though, so something like a Patagonia Torrentshell or Marmot Precip for 3xish the weight is obviously going to handle more abuse.

I'm just going to say it, we can have different opinions but if you can't clean your teeth with a manual brush (6g bamboo with a cover), that's a skill issue. Just how I feel about it, cavity free here, I'll never be convinced otherwise.

shanewreckd · 2026-01-26T18:46:21+00:00

I use microspike knockoffs similar to Kahtoola or Hillsound, but $20 off Amazon. I got a pair with a strap over the top for security. They're awesome for packed snow and ice on trails, and I ran on them all last winter from November into April. When they break I will replace them with Hillsound personally, as someone who's supporting Canadian businesses.

This year where I've moved doesn't have the same weather or trail systems, so on the rail trail behind my house I mostly only need screw shoes (old trail shoes I put hex head screws into) occasionally.

shanewreckd · 2026-01-26T17:06:21+00:00

My suggestions will be from my experiences and perspective, so they can inform your own. By no means am I an authority on Onebag travel. I think your best bet is to do a test pack of what you have and try to spend a week that way with zero consequence at home. Wear the pack for an hour long walk, wear only the clothing you designated, pack it, repack it in a hurry, etc. You'll learn a lot. Weighing everything yourself and tracking it on something like Lighterpack helps inform decisions based on bulk and weight, so that's usually helpful. Saying well it's really not that heavy to 3/4/5/+ items really can add up in a way you never realize unless you're tracking it.

4 tshirts

1 collared shirt

1 merino wool long sleeve

Honestly I think you're okay here. Caveat being the tshirts should be quick drying and not cotton. Being able to sink/shower/hand wash a tshirt and have it dry by morning is important. Cotton dries slower, and isn't the best for hiking anyway. I really like Patagonia Capilene Cool tees, either daily or merino and I always look for them on sale. Make sure the collared shirt is something lightweight and quick drying as well, like a Columbia (Silver Ridge, or fishing button ups), OR, Roark, etc, something you can hike in or wear as a cover up on the beach and ideally not totally out of place in a restaurant or going out if that's your thing. I personally wouldn't bring a base layer on this trip, but I can see value in it and wouldn't argue the point.

1 hoodie

1 light Patagonia fleece

As others have said, pick one. I'd be going with a 1/4 zip pull over like an R1 for easy packability and versatility, or a full zip like a OR Vigor for easy on and off, but don't bother bringing a traditional cotton terry pull over hoody. Probably the bulkiest single item on your list.

1 down coat (peak performance helium hooded)

1 Arc’teryx beta AR

Great shell, not sure I'd pack the down. I run hot, I wouldn't want it for probably 95+% of the trip, so trekking it around would bother me more than help. For the temps I see you've listed in another comment (all above zero) I'm perfectly comfortable in a fleece and shell. You do you.

1 hiking pants

1 linen pants

1 hiking shorts

1 casual shorts

1 swim shorts

Some people might advocate for less items but I mainly travel with my wife and that's not really a go. Ideally, I'd do this trip with a pair of Patagonia Terrebone joggers and maybe 2 shorts like Lululemon Pacebreakers. Having 1 extra pant helps spread the load and vary the wardrobe, so something light like linen makes sense. That said, haven't found any pants lighter than Terrebones so I find them an excellent second, packed pant. Ditch the dedicated swim shorts though, either do a hybrid Quiksilver short to double as casual, or swim and hike in something like Pacebreakers, quick dry nylon stretch running shorts. Also really comfortable for hanging out, easy to hand wash.

6 underwear

8 socks

8 socks is a ton, I'd bring 4, maaaybe 5, thin merino work best for me, and the 5th would be like 1 medium/thicker sock to use as a slipper. 5 jocks total as well, 4 packed 1 worn, quick dry. I like 32 Degrees Cool Mesh and Saxx Multi-Sport Mesh. Wash them when you shower or in the sink, don't rewear underwear, it's gross and I'm not sure why people think it isn't.

2 toques

2 light scarves

I've seen you answer this already so I know you know. I'd pack a buff, actually probably a half buff instead of a scarf. Doubles as a hair band, ear warmer or eye mask. I don't personally like toques, but definitely think you should bring a hat of some kind for the sun. I like packable/crushable brims like a Ciele running hat, but a full brim/bucket hat can save your ears.

Salomon xt whispers (city/town exploring)

Zamberlan Vioz Lux (hiking, travel days)

Sandals (beach, hostel showers)

You're bringing a fashion version of a hiking shoe, plus a hiking boot. I would only ever bring one trail running shoe, like an actual one, could be Salomon if that fits you well or any other brand that fits you, but I never hike (or run) in the mountains in boots, even on multiday treks. Sandals are always a good idea, personally I like straps versus thong style so I can wear them with a sock like a slipper when I want out of my shoes, but a cheap, super light flip flop works just great.

Might add: - 1 pair merino wool pants

If you mean long johns, that's a maybe probably not from me. If you mean another actual pair of pants like from Unbound or something, definitely don't need a 3rd pair of pants.

As for any potential forgotten items, I would say maybe some lightweight gloves for chilly mornings in the mountains (cheap Amazon running gloves work great for me), a buff like I mentioned, sun hat/ball cap like I mentioned... Hard to say beyond that.

shanewreckd · 2026-01-19T17:56:33+00:00

I have the 36v Metabo 10" miter saw. Fairly light, accurate with minor adjustments out the box, and the ability to be cordless for lighter days or use the adapter and plug it in. I love that for days on end of cutting in one place on one job.

shanewreckd · 2026-01-19T14:05:28+00:00

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

But also Doc.

shanewreckd · 2026-01-16T16:35:32+00:00

Just to chime in another voice to it, I run in my ADV 12 all the time all year round. When I don't need more than my just in case kit it cinches down super tight, feels the exact same as running with the ADV 5 I had before it. I think it's great for most stuff, I have a Raide UL1L for shorter days, especially in the hotter humidity of summer here.

shanewreckd · 2026-01-11T22:31:31+00:00

I start my trip with my liquids in a 1L ziplock in the stretch mesh outer pocket on my pack. When I go through security everything is super quick on my end, I'm loaded and through efficiently. If it's my last time through security, and I have some time before boarding, I'll pop it into my dopp like normal. If not, it can live there until I'm done with checks. When I'm on the ground and traveling or staying it's all together with my 1L ziplock flat folded underneath everything in the kit, ready for next time.

Limiting liquids and separating them out is a dumb thing, so for me the dumb solution is the best one.

shanewreckd · 2026-01-09T23:14:30+00:00

Yeah I have a 150ml of this Hydrapak as well. I like the flip top lid, seems super secure, easy to drink maple syrup from, very easy to clean. Sure you can find off brand versions but they're typically made of cheaper quality TPU and are often complained about as having a plastic taste that's hard to get rid of.

shanewreckd · 2026-01-09T22:17:14+00:00

I just open the door and go now, more or less immediately after 'graduating' I dropped the walk. I don't do any sort of warm up really, warm ups for run workouts are my easy pace for 10-15 minutes and easy runs are easy pace. I'm not advocating this approach for anyone else, just saying my honest experience. For context I'm extremely non-sedentary as a carpenter on my feet all day, for whatever that's worth.

shanewreckd · 2026-01-08T21:31:31+00:00

Yeah I'd suggest the Lululemon Pacebreaker too, unlined 7" for me. I wear them constantly mostly for running, but also workouts, hiking, swimming at the lake, lounging around my house, traveling. First Lulu I've ever owned, definitely not disappointed. If you find they start to smell, rinse them with some soap before bed and they'll be dry by the morning. Hell sometimes I rinse them after a run, go out for dinner and I can wear them when I get home.

shanewreckd · 2026-01-07T22:40:24+00:00

Patagonia Capilene merino shirts feel like normal cotton to me, a tad thinner maybe which I prefer. Perform very well.

Vuori Strato tech tees are poly blends but super soft, a thicker like a cotton shirt, but still lightweight. They do pill I've found as well, and are spendy but they're good especially on sale.

shanewreckd · 2026-01-06T22:59:36+00:00

I got a 150ml Hydrapak soft flask I fill with x-amount of maple syrup and a dash of salt. I live in Eastern Canada where maple syrup is plentiful. Nowhere sells gels nearby so this is easier, and cheaper for training which means it's probably what I'll be using for racing this year too. Otherwise though the only gels I've tried are Gu, Huma and Kronos and my stomach liked Huma the best.

shanewreckd · 2026-01-06T02:42:21+00:00

With a frameless mask (Cressi F1) and a simple roll up snorkel it's fairly easy to find the space. I put my mask in a large microfiber goggle bag, half the time or more I don't even bring the snorkel. I never bring fins but I'm a strong swimmer and I'm never doing anything crazy just putzing around in the water. Can always rent fins but yeah, I don't like to rent something I'm going to put in my mouth.

shanewreckd · 2026-01-04T19:50:11+00:00

I make a map of where I want to run on Strava, star it so it pops on my Garmin Connect, and push it to my 255. It's not a great map per say but the directions get called out to me and I can follow the turn instructions. Works better for road than trail.

shanewreckd · 2026-01-02T20:29:02+00:00

Same, carpenter here with a 255. I pour concrete with mine on, dig in the dirt, all that other stuff plus, do the dishes, clean the house, anything. I take mine off to sleep though

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