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I’ve never heard of TVP but I’ll check it out! Thanks!

@@UnlikelyHiker textured vegetable protein. Bob’s Red Mill’s has some that is good.

😂😂😂 I’m the only employee that literally runs around every department helping people! It exhausting 😂😂

Thank you!

You’re worried about looking like a dirt bag hiker in town? Why would that dictate your pack choice?

My pack is dirty enough to match the dirtbag hiker look for sure 😂

@@UnlikelyHiker The old me will take the only pair of pants that he owns, a cheap backpack and a lot of clothes that he will never use and he will travel for weeks around the country, sleeping in some random train stations, maybe in a hostel once a week for a hot shower and a washing machine, without given a **** about the looks of the cheap backpack, but now I'm struggling to find a balance between functionality and fashion for my future trips... Sometimes I'm asking myself what I'm doing with all this fancy gear... 🤣

Thanks! Yeah, I was disappointed but it was a perfect storm of sticks in the spokes of my hike lol. I woke up contemplating yard work and suddenly was in a Cessna flying over the Green Mountains…it was crazy!!!

Thanks for you kind and supportive words! It oddly worked out fine, although not what I had planned. There’s always next year 🙄😂

It was memorable for sure! Will I see you in October?

@@UnlikelyHiker I'm not sure yet about October. I'll know closer to time.

It’s not pretty but it works! I still use this method even today 👍🏻

@@LeadmeUniverse sometimes 😂😂😂

I wish I had a moo roof. I’ve always loved them. I used to run the A/C with it open so I could feel the sun 😂

Yeah, the heat will suck the life out of you 😂 That was a beautiful approach if you want to try it! Take care!

The heat absolutely killed me 😂

Thank you so much! I agree, a bad day in the mountains is still a great day 😀

The humidity is getting so much worse than it used to be. It used to build and then a high pressure area would move through dripping temps and humidity. Now we go from warm spring to downright oppressive. It sucks and it definitely makes me want to go west!

Yes, thank you

Thanks Jason! I hope you are recovering well 😊 I’m sure this has been a difficult summer for you. My multiple injuries and work has held me back and I’m a bit salty about it, but at least I can sneak out. I know how frustrating it can be to get stuck inside. I hope to see you in October!

@@UnlikelyHiker I’m healing up pretty good. Hope to see you in October too

PS, I commented first... I know, I'm awesome!

I’m actually over this heat and humidity. I can’t kayak or paddle board bc of an injury and $ has been tight so I haven’t taken the jet ski out. I tried today but the battery is gone. I tried charging it but it won’t hold a charge. No $ to replace it this year…🙄

I’m glad you liked it! I think it’s probably underrated, but as one of the longer fire tower hikes I think it’s not as popular as ones on the high peaks. I absolutely loved it!

Ruby lives for mud boots 😂

@@UnlikelyHiker

I’ve thought about picking up the CDT. For something a bit smaller/lighter. I have beat the snot out of my pack and it still holds up incredible! It’s just a bit dirty 😂

They look so strange to me with no snow…makes me miss winter 😂

My pleasure, you too!

It is the REI Trailgate sleeping platform. I like it, it’s holding up excellent-very sturdy. It’s kinda pricy though, which is a big downside to me.

Gregory makes excellent packs. You really can’t go wrong with them!

@@DaveOffGrid hot is all we’ve had 😂 I haven’t gotten the jet ski out yet. I finally charged the battery so it’s good to go now lol 😂

It has been absolutely insane the past two summers. Typically the heat would build, it would rain then a cold front would pass through and clear it out. Now it’s just hot and rainforest humidity. It’s awful. That being said Catalina last year was brutal bc if high heat with no shade. Being able to swim in the ocean paired with short days was nice though.

Than you 😊

Apparently now NY is the same 😂 This is the second year in a row it’s too hot to hike…it’s sad!

Thank you! 😊

Hi! I’ve been using it quite a bit! Overall I do really enjoy it. A couple things I would suggest they consider: Make the shoulder pockets stretchy Add a stretch pocket on the outside of the back of the pack (like most packs have) Maybe make the hidden top pocket a smidge bigger Otherwise I like it. It continues to be comfortable and it carries quite nice for me. I feel like the straps might slip a tiny bit but not a big deal for me. For a fit issue, the shoulder straps seem to be a bit far apart, but snugging up the straps alleviates that for me. I do have fairly broad shoulders so it’s odd that it sometimes feels like that. It is possible I need to adjust the torso length. I haven’t tried that as of yet. Is it worth the price? I cannot answer that for you. I do love the comfort but I’d prefer the features I stated above. So if it checks all of your boxes maybe yes it is worth it. If you can order it from a place you can return it (maybe REI sells it?) I think that’s the most reasonable way to do it. I believe LLBean is carrying this pack online. I hope some of this was helpful!

@@UnlikelyHiker thanks for taking the time to reply!

Isn’t that the tough part 😂 Life has a funny way of getting in the way doesn’t it! Glad to hear you got out for a walk!!!

So I think I’ve decided these will be great to use for easy hikes or skiing, but not up for the job of rugged hikes on the Adirondacks or Whites of NH. They are light and comfortable to use but they will shatter if they get stuck and I fall forward. They do come loose sometimes. This would not happen in the traditional flick lock poles I’m sure. I will probably get another set of aluminum BD poles as soon as I can…

Those are fir my mom pointing out what button to turn the power on with 😂

Still hitting hard on the MelGuyver 😂😂😂 I guess they have a trowel too? Someone from Himan Gear just reached out about it. I am waiting to hear back about it.

Yes I absolutely agree with that! We shouldn’t be and it’s small things like this that can make a big difference on the trail! Thank you!

I e definitely used Dr Bronners but gave Badi slot switched to the powder. I do line how it is is concentrated though. No one likes any frozen anything down there 🤣🤣🤣

Haven’t heard of happy bottom bidet, I might check it out. I like to see what’s out there lol

Holey hiker bidet…I haven’t heard of that! I may check it out bc I like to see what’s out there lol