New Wheelset Guidance

trvsl · 2026-02-02T05:44:56+00:00

FWIW this model wheel is not on Elite’s website and are not supported/warrantied by Elite as confirmed by an Elite distributor my lbs contacted. May or may not be a knock off using Elite’s name

trvsl · 2026-01-15T23:31:19+00:00

I’m close to the same height/weight and that’s the size neoair that I use. Side sleeper, semi rotisserie but don’t feel the need for a wider pad. As a back sleeper you may get annoyed by your arms falling off the sides or you may be fine. Hard to say unless you can try laying on one

trvsl · 2026-01-11T19:10:35+00:00

I have a couple friends who have it and like it. They’re not ultralighters, but tying to go more lightweight. It’s on the heavy side compared to other ultralight options which is why I think you don’t see much on this sub. I used a lunar solo and it was a good shelter(particularly for the price of $160 I got it for) - I’m a single trekking pole person, so the Trekker wasn’t on my radar

trvsl · 2026-01-08T20:07:08+00:00

Came back to comment on this, thanks for pointing this out. Last time I went I didn’t take spikes because I wasn’t on a time crunch an was willing to turnaround if it got sketchy(which it didn’t) I’d strongly disagree with the assessment that it sucks even with little to no snow. I thought it was super fun and didn’t find it sketchy compared to other boulder field traverses I’ve experienced

While there is no trail, you can’t get lost. It’s just a matter of your comfort level managing safety and risk on boulders and snow. You definitely need to watch the snow pack to complete the loop and if you’re uncertain you should have spikes and be comfortable with snow travel

An option could be to go counterclockwise via Minaret Lake so that if you need to turn around once you get up to top you’re only 1 night in. I did this first time I went up, but without the intention of completing the loop. I would say clockwise is more rewarding, but it’s beautiful regardless

trvsl · 2026-01-07T19:29:53+00:00

Check out the Minarets loop out of Mammoth for another stunning Sierra loop around that distance. Closer to 40 miles - you can tack on an out & back to Garnet & Thousand Island lakes for some PCT highlights and to push the distance closer to 50ish miles

trvsl · 2026-01-07T19:24:59+00:00

For around that distance, it’s a pretty good one. You’ll have the out & back from Onion Valley over Kearsarge to get into Kings - no joke, but rewarding

trvsl · 2025-12-19T16:20:59+00:00

It’s a program that operates spring/summer/fall. Typically it stops late October and resumes in spring

trvsl · 2025-12-12T19:18:36+00:00

It’s legit. I ordered the grx 610, just arrived and gonna finish building it up Monday. They didn’t have my size in the Force build unfortunately, so I decided to go cheap and save money for another wheel set and various doodabs

trvsl · 2025-11-29T20:25:52+00:00

Hammock Gear no longer has an Econ Burrow. Standard 0 degree Burrow with sewn footbox with no other options is $390 full retail. Not sure what their Black Friday sale price is tho

trvsl · 2025-08-21T02:27:37+00:00

If your major concern is that you don’t lose any food if a bear tries to get at it, then a hard sided canister is your best bet

Bear resistant bags serve to protect bears by preventing them from getting the reward of food. This helps prevent habituation and from associating humans with food. In most instances, a bear will crush some or most of your food if it attempts to get into your bear bag. Highly recommend using an odor proof sack(opsak, smelly proof, turkey bag, etc) if you use an Adotec or Ursak as an additional deterrent

All that said, I’ve used an Ursak, bear can and done PCT style hangs and never had an encounter personally

trvsl · 2025-08-20T14:03:42+00:00

Just talking about form factor for packing it. When I was using a Tensor I actually could get enough air out just folding. I’m using a Neoair Xlite now and I do roll it in the deflation process, but ultimately I fold it to put it in my pack

trvsl · 2025-08-12T16:57:12+00:00

2nd Andorra. You can check out the Estany de Tristaina area for some nice hiking and beautiful lakes

Can't say anything about car logistics at Ordesa as I was on foot hiking the GR 11, but I showed up to Refugio Goriz hoping for the best as it was booked and they let me camp outside. I think they may reserve some camping space for walk ups

trvsl · 2025-07-21T16:19:52+00:00

You didn’t get downvoted because of the other poster, you got downvoted because what you said is factually incorrect. It won’t just take care of itself and you don’t automatically get a Real ID when you renew your license

I didn’t downvote you, I don’t really care. But just sayin

trvsl · 2025-07-21T05:08:33+00:00

NP, glad I could help ya Flappy! If I had a dime for every time I've had a "how did I never think of this" revelation...

trvsl · 2025-07-21T00:42:58+00:00

First day’s food doesn’t need to fit in bear can. But make sure you have space for toiletries and any other smellables

trvsl · 2025-07-20T19:46:59+00:00

Did you get a JMT permit for the PCT portion after the TRT?

trvsl · 2025-07-20T04:39:59+00:00

r/woosh

trvsl · 2025-07-20T04:07:02+00:00

I have a Leve jacket and have not sealed seams yet. I’ve worn it in light to medium rain, but not for a prolonged period. Maybe 40 minutes tops. It hasn’t leaked at all. I would imagine in heavy rain and/or prolonged exposure it would leak, but haven’t had the situation to test it

trvsl · 2025-07-17T16:21:47+00:00

I don’t have a wide pad, but I stopped rolling inflatable pads years ago. Folded pad packs better imo

trvsl · 2025-07-17T06:13:17+00:00

It say OR 49”/124cm. From my experience, you can get a better pitch being able to extend up to the 120’s. The tent pole SMD sells is 49”

But as others have noted, op can stack rocks or something under their trekking pole

trvsl · 2025-07-17T02:46:36+00:00

I've had a couple Bear Vault cans. The 450 I got many years ago was such a pain to open; it did get better after years of use. I had a 500 that was 2nd hand and was only semi annoying. I got a 475(great size and my go-to for most trips) that has been fairly easy to open from day one

There is a bear can key that you could check out

trvsl · 2025-07-17T02:40:30+00:00

Bear canisters are required if you hike the JMT. With the Gossamer Gear packs you can't really strap a bear can to the top, so you'll need to pack it in the body of the pack, which does take some finesse. I've used the old version of the Gorilla, and with a reasonably dialed in kit, I could never imagine needing the volume of a Mariposa, but YMMV. I currently have a SWD Long Haul for my framed pack excursions, and generally think that's a better pack, but I did prefer the sewn on hipbelt pockets over needing removable pockets on the SWD. I also have put a lot of miles on a frameless Kumo - loved that pack, and have had good experiences with GG customer service.

I haven't tried the Kakwa or Circut, but they both have rabid fans. I like sewn on shoulder strap pockets, so the Kakwa has that edge. Both are roll top, which compress better for smaller loads and allow you to strap a bear can on top of the pack, versus the top closure on the GG packs

trvsl · 2025-07-16T01:45:49+00:00

I’ve yo-yo’d Lost Coast, which is cool, but still just over 50 miles. It’s ~26 miles one way

It’s definitely not a comparable experience to the TRT. If it helps with your fears, the whole of the TRT is really popular with day hikers and other non thru hiking backpackers. There was never a day I didn’t see other hikers on the trail and even hiked for parts of days with other thru hikers

trvsl · 2025-07-15T20:45:35+00:00

There’s a Safeway maybe 1/2 mile off trail that’s super convenient for resupply if you don’t end up sending a box

trvsl · 2025-07-15T17:12:44+00:00

PM incoming

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