u/polvr-o

I’ve been in between reserves and active for a while now i’m not sure what I want to do. I can either go IT or infantry at my local reserve unit and I have a huge interest in computers and with the IT experience from the marine corps I could get a pretty good IT job and also go to school. I’m 18 and i don’t know if i’m ready for the life style change and missing my family. but at the same time what if i can’t get a career while im in the reserves then i’m stuck doing a dead end job with an extra few hundred on the side. I don’t have many personal obligations here except I share a house with my two bestfriends and i have a girlfriend and family i’m really torn and I’m really looking for some unbiased advice outside of my family just do what my heart tells me but my heart is torn down the middle.

Hey so me and my friends are going on a road trip and you can only have two tents per campsite but we want to camp together in glacier. Is there anyway we can camp outside the limits or something like that? we know for tetons to get there a day early to get our permits.

I’m 18 years old and looking to move my money from a normal USAA account to a HYSA. I’m about to go to the air force and i currently have a part time job. One question I had was going to the military affect who I should go through for my HYSA? I’ve looked into Wealthfront, AMEX , Cap one, Goldman , marcus and ally which of these would be best or are there better options? I plan on keeping my checking through USAA but i’m open to changing that if it would be better.

I’m 18 and I just opened a Roth IRA and i’m not sure what fund to put my money in I was thinking 60% SWPPX and 40% SWISX. I’m staring with $350. I will be going to the airforce soon and plan to max out my Roth every year. I would also love to find some finance/investing reading material!

I’m having trouble getting my hands on product at msrp and i’m just wondering in your opinion when is the best time to buy a new set at market price?

Looking for a tarp at a good price shoot me offers something like a gossamer gear solo I would also love something from yomma.

I want to upgrade (weight wise) from an Xmid. I'm honestly scared to try tarp camping i've read a lot of reviews and know it works but I just have like a fear I will get super wet during a storm. That's why the cirriform is so appealing to me since its fully enclosed and only around 12oz. So is the cirriform worth the extra money and extra weight or should I just get over my fears?

I’m looking for a cirriform and a bivy shoot me any offers!

Looking to buy a UL borah bivy or a yama bivy MLD bivy is another i would love!

I’ve been looking for an upgrade or just something a little more durable and comfortable than my Frogg Toggs. I hike in rain often and I need something that will work in all types of storms. I'm a Pretty small guy standing at about 5'7 and I'm pretty skinny so finding outwear that fits well is kind of hard. I have done a little bit of research on LHG rain jackets and Anti Gravity Gear rain jacket 2.0 they are similar in weight and both have pit zips which I think would be very nice. I want to spend 100-200 dollars on a pretty nice jacket. I also looked at the leve outdoor but the 10 week delivery time kind of killed it for me.

AGG Rain Jacket 2.0

• Billed hood
• S size 7.5oz
• 70D Silnylon
• $130
• 17" inch pit

LHG Rain Jacket

• Pockets
• Billed hood
• S size 6.9oz
• $150
• Velcro wrists
• 20D Nylon

Would love some input on these two jackets and I'm open to other options! Thank you for the feedback in advance!

I recently made a similar post to this one but since then I have added stuff that was recommended to my LP and reweighed stuff. Here is some Info to help with the shakedown. base weight seems to be sitting at 10lbs. I would like to make up for the 32oz ish a bear can will add to my pack.

Trip:

Early-mid july
Teton crest trail(we can get permits)
then few days later 4 days in glacier national park
with 4 other guys

I'm willing to spend a good amount of money on upgrades I think maximum $800

I know I want to upgrade my shelter. I have been considering a used Tarptent Aeon Li. I am open to a tarp and a bug bivy (I live in the midwest where ticks and mosquitos are very bad) just dont know where to start and if that will work in the mountains.

I also need a bear can I was thinking a bv450.

I want to make upgrades to my layering system like an alpha 90 mid layer and drop the puffy.I would also like to get a windshirt and a nicer rain jacket.

I am open to anything else be harsh if you must. cant wait to read the responses!

https://lighterpack.com/r/sfgfty

Looking for used zpacks plex solo or aeon li or similar in good condition for a reasonable price.

I have an X-mid 1 and I want to upgrade to something a little lighter that also packs down smaller. I would like to stay away from tarp tents and bivys and stick with a trekking pole tent. I’m looking for a 3 season tent that’s less than 20 oz and I’m trying to keep my budget under 350 dollars but max i can spend is 500. I have looked at the zpacks hexamid and some others. I’m just worried about condensation because I live in indiana and it’s extremely humid here. do I have any other options for upgrades? do I need to be worried about single wall tents leaking on me in my sleeping because of the condensation?

Edit: I am completely open to a single wall tent J was mostly just asking if I need to worry about a single wall tent because of condensation!

https://lighterpack.com/r/sfgfty

My base weight is around 9.5lbs unless I bring my chair then its closer to 11lbs.

I normally Backpack in Indiana and surrounding states temps range from 50-85 degrees.

My budget is $200-400 but preferably $200.

I normally hike in groups of 2-6 including myself.

I'm planning a trip this summer to the Grand Tetons and Glacier National Park with 5 friends and I need a bear protection method.

I’m going to chicago Go Fest in a group of 4 or 5 and I had a few questions. I’m going Saturday with a city exploration ticket and Sunday as my main ticket day and I plan to buy the raid lover add on. I’m also bringing lots of water ,chemical ice pack, 2 20k mah power banks and snacks.

-How many raid passes should I stock up on between remote and premium?

-How many Pokeballs should I have?

-How many star pieces,lucky eggs and incenses should I have?

-How much storage do I need? I currently have 375 pokémon and 875 Item.

-Is an Airbnb that’s 30 minutes from grant park okay?

-Am I missing any in game preparations please let me know!

Please feel free to share any other tips!