u/OGKillertunes

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” — Dalai Lama

Hello, I've now done two 8 day hikes, with my durston kakwa. I had no problem with it last year in June in the mountains when it was about 15-20°C out. I just finished camping tour du Mont Blanc and it was amazing but super hot. I hated the feeling of the pack trapping all the heat in there with no way for sweat to evaporate.

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I'm realistically looking for 2 packs. A larger one 55+ litres and a smaller(~35-40L) one that will fit as airplane carry on

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I know of the zpacks arc haul.. it's a lot of money so I need options. Being more weight is fine as long as the features are right

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Pack features I'm looking for are:

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Vented raised back panel

Framed

40-60L

Integrated shoulder strap stretch mesh pockets

Hip belt pockets, similar size to kakwa(they are big)

Modular loops for adding shock cord to sides back and bottom of the pack

Bottom pack pocket

Standard side bottle pockets for 2 ThruBottles

Large front mesh pocket

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Is there anything else I should be looking at?

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Why do casinos push so hard to keep smoking when only 20% of gamblers are smokers?

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Like in my instance I smoked for 21 years and I do not ever want to be around cigarette smoke again if at all possible. I would go more than once or twice a year to Atlantic City and gamble if I didn't have to worry about coming home smelling like an ashtray with a upper respiratory infection.

I decided to leave the safety of my backyard to go beach camping and now it storming, pouring rain, and lightning. I should have known better, yes I should have. If this is the last time you hear from me it's because I was blown away, tent and all, into the Atlantic Ocean. It was nice knowing you all.

It'd be to see a remaster for the 25 anniversary of Civilization 3. Thoughts?

I just purchased a tyvek bivi from china. My concern is it is incredibly white. If I leave sleeping bag, pad in bivy at camp and go on day hike with pack, the bright white is going to attract attention.

I would like to paint bivy so it blends into environment just a little bit better. I will be using bivy, without tent in fairly open area and want to attract as little attention as possible.

I realize I may be giving up some of the breathability of the fabric, but I live in the southwest US , and moisture is generally not a concern.

I will use spray paint and just do a light mist of a darker color.

Does anybody have any experience with doing this?

Got my hands on some Glock 19 Gen 3 frames for a decent price. Quality is good. I figure I'll build them whenever I want but have them in the very likely chance Glocks are banned. https://shop.gritgrips.com/frames/?page=2

Saw cat out on porch after sitter left. Checked cameras and found exterior door left wide open. Had to call neighbor to go check it out and secure the house. Sitter denied leaving door open even after presented with video evidence. Cancelled sitter, will never use rover again.