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Logbook Oct 2023. Stop by, say hi! 👋 (self.ultralight)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I tried Altras last year, which I liked, but decided they didn't have enough grip - I fell a few times on some steep descents. This year I switched to approach shoes and they are awesome. I love them for the hikes in the Intermountain West.

What pack did your SO try?

Oh my, a full camera with lenses? Is she a pro photographer or major enthusiast? I get some pretty nice shots from my Pixel 6... All the stuff I put up here is from that.

Will report back when we go to CINP!

[–] miles 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

SO jogs in Brooks so tried Cascadias and liked them, though to be fair we haven’t done anything too gnarly yet.

Pack was sewn by me, it’s an imperfect clone of an MLD Burn in spiffy new Challenge UltraGrid fabric. My new off-season hobby it seems. Pack came out pretty well though I always see the imperfections in it.

I agree a smartphone camera is perfectly good (I took a bunch of photos on the PCT I really liked with an iPhone) but SO is passionate about photography and full camera is non-negotiable at this point. SO carried 3 heavy-ass lenses this time but is interested in dialing it down to 1 do-it-all lense, though apparently they’re expensive.

Can’t wait to hear about CINP! 👍