Image 1 — Tried a new (to me) sugar free root beer
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Tried a new (to me) sugar free root beer

I find the sugar free root beers i have tried leave a lot to be desired, far worse than other sugar free sodas.

I think this is my favorite so far. That does'nt mean its great (i would take a shasta root beer over this on flavor alone).

The best thing i can say for it is its really smooth tasting. The flavor itself is too mild for my taste. It also has too little carbonation. But its the first one i will drink completely, so thats something.

I have heard the A&W sugar free is good but i cannot drink it. I have a pretty strong Aspartame allergy.

u/Mrmagoo1077 — 10 days ago

Anyone try Intergalactic Root Beer?

I tried this for the first time a few years ago on Vancouver Island, Canada. It was the most... unique... root beer I have ever tried.

The flavor changed dramatically 3 times while in my mouth. It was like... 3 separate sodas in one liquid. Flavor morphing.

I cannot say it was anywhere near my favorite root beer. Honestly, i am not even sure it actually qualifies as root beer. But it was certainly memorable.

u/Mrmagoo1077 — 2 months ago
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Tombstone tent pads

This is just a post/picture for people considering doing the Grizzly, Divide, Talus lake routes. It had been recommended that I bring carabiners to hold tents to the tent pads. But no information on how big they needed to be.

My carabiners didn't fit, so i used paracord to tie the tent to the pads. I would honestly just recommend paracord regardless for weight, but if you really want to do carabiners, this might help you judge the size you need.

Also the pads are not held to the frames well. Putting a few rocks to hold the grid down was necessary for my tent.

Regardless, the tent pads were super awesome despite a few gripes. They keep your tent up and out of the water when it rains. Just a few zip ties would solve most of the issues.

u/Mrmagoo1077 — 2 months ago

Nearly finished building my raft

Built my own tandem from a kit from DIY packraft. Took me 3 whole weekends.

Rewarding project, but not sure i want to do it again 🤣

u/Mrmagoo1077 — 4 months ago

Oregon-Alaska 7-9 through 8-6

Anyone want to join?

1 spot remaining for backpacking/packrafting Tombstone in the Yukon. 2 spots remaining for roadtrip up to Alaska/Yukon.

Leaving Clackamas 7-9 (currently solo, a few maybes)

Hiking Iceline Trail in Yoho 7-11

Backpacking near Anchorage 7-18 and 19.

Backpacking/Packrafting Tombstone 7-24 to 7-31.

(8-1 through 8-6 the drive home)

Message me or comment for more details.

Gas $ greatly appreciated, but at minimum your own food, gear and a few days lodging would be your only required expense.

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u/Mrmagoo1077 — 4 months ago

One Way from Oregon to Alaska through Banff/Yoho: 7-9-2026 through 7-18-2026

38M meeting up with some friends starting on 7-19 in Anchorage to do a backpacking/packrafting trip in late July (one spot open there as well if your adventurous). Otherwise i can drop you off anywhere in Anchorage.

I will be driving from Oregon solo, working remotely via starlink along the way. Traveling cheap- home made meals and camping most of the way. Two nights in a Hostel. Hiking the Iceline trail in Yoho on 7-11.

Putting in some $$ for gas would be greatly appreciated, but not required. At bare minimum you would need to cover your own food.

Leaving from Fairbanks back to Oregon 8-1-2026 through 8-5-2026 if you wanted to meet back up for the drive back.

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u/Mrmagoo1077 — 4 months ago

Looking for backpacking friends for upcoming road trip

Posting here because i live in Oregon and would want to meet up in person first to make sure we are a good fit. I passionately love backpacking/hiking/kayaking.

I have permits for 4 people to do a 7 day backpacking/packrafting trip through Tombstone Territorial Park in the Yukon. My #3 and #4 had a life event and can no longer go, leaving the trip to just me and my SIL. Almost everything but gas is already paid for. You could join in for one or all of the stages below:

Stage 1: 7-10 through 7-19 I am driving from Oregon to Anchorage through Banff national park, stopping for a day in Yoho near Banff to do a full day hike of the Iceline Trail. I will be working remotely on weekdays so less driving time on those days, so internet is available if you work remotely too. Mostly dispersed camping, 2 nights in a Hostel. 7-17 through 7-19 I will be doing an easy backpack along Eklutna Lake.

Stage 2: 7-19 through 7-22 Exploring Seward and a Commercially guided sea kayak trip in Kenji Fjords National park. Airbnb 1 night, drive up camping 2 nights. Can pick you up at the airport in Anchorage on 7-19 if you want to fly in.

Stage 3: 7-23 through 7-30: Drive to and backpack/Packraft through tombstone park. 5-7 miles per day, up to 3000' elevation gain on some days. Some Bushwhacking, so intermediate or above. Packrafting will be mellow- no white water this time. If anything is more intense than the Lower Clackamas, we will be hiking. A cheap amazon packraft could do anything we plan on doing.

Stage 4: 7-31 through 8-1: Drive to Chena Hot Springs/Fairbanks. Have a cabin for the night. Can drop you off at Fairbanks airport.

Stage 5: 8-2 through 8-5: Driving back to Oregon though British Columbia.

Cost: Looking for company more than 50/50- the backwoods is better with 4 rather than 2. Say $300 for gas? Sea Kayaking you can have the extra ticket for my reduced refund price which is $400. I have to exchange for the refund by the 11th.

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u/Mrmagoo1077 — 4 months ago

Looking for two more for Alaska/Yukon Trip

I have permits for four people to do a 2 week trip in Alaska and Yukon this July.

1 Day of Sea kayaking (Commercially guided through millers landing),

7 days of backpacking/packrafting (Not guided) in Tombstone Territorial Park, Yukon this July. The packrafting itself is a 2 day mellow float. The backpacking portion is ~5 to 7 miles a day, with some big elevation gain on some days (3000' max in one day).

Our #3 and #4 can no longer go, so we have two spots open. Right now its just me and my SIL.

Message me if your interested.

Airbnb's and campsites already paid for. You would just need to cover your own consumables, your sea kayaking ticket (already reserved), your flights and pitch in for gas.

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u/Mrmagoo1077 — 5 months ago