r/ultralight_jerk

One of my hobbies is gold mining. You can use sluice boxes to process more material, and dredges suck material from the stream bed and push it through a sluice so you don't have to shovel.

Normally dredges use gas engines and metal parts. A similar 2" dredge would cost 1-3k and require a gas motor to run. This weighs about 1/8 as much and runs off a battery and electric bilge pump for boats.

Printed on an A1 out of Elecoo PETG, 0.8mm nozzle, 1.2mm width lines.

https://makerworld.com/models/3189875?appSharePlatform=copy

For two days, I have been able to test the X-Mid 1 in white Durston Tyvek. This tent will never be produced, Durston has said, and I have had to promise to write exactly that, i.e., that it will never be released in Durston Tyvek. But these are my thoughts after using it.

The difference between this and my X-Mid 1 PRO in DCF is that it weighs about 550 grams more, which is about 47% more for an X-Mid compared to one in DCF. And it takes up about 100% more volume. Another difference is that the material is much more cheaper than DCF. In short: heavier, larger volume, and cheaper. But...

The positive thing is that Durston Tyvek is far more durable and feels more like the side of a house than parchment paper, which DCF can almost feel like. The material is also continuously being developed. I just found out that an even more developed model than the Durston Tyvek I have has recently arrived. It's also breathable.

This also means that it doesn't need to be folded and rolled in the same way, you can treat it like Dan Becker treats Lloyd. Partly, as you might see, it is not transparent like DCF, which I think is damn nice to have on the mountain. I have about 2 nights in the tent so far.

But even if it takes up a bit more volume and weighs more, this is my absolute favorite tent. I don't have to think about handling it in the same way, as you can roll it up on thorn bushes without any problems. The more static structure also makes it even easier to pitch perfectly.

There are plans for the material, but the X-Mid specifically will not be sold in Durston Tyvek. Yesterday I got approval from Durston to post about it as long as I am clear that it will NOT be released to the public. Previously, I had to promise not to share pictures or anything about it at all.

I strongly believe in Durston Tyvek as a material if they can make it a bit thinner so that it gets closer to the weight and volume of DCF. It is such an extremely durable material that doesn't get pinholes in it after long-term use and that doesn't wear in the same way as DCF.

I don't know how many nights you can use this before you think it needs to be replaced, there are no tests on that. As far as I know, this is the only tent that exists in Durston Tyvek apart from the one Durston has, and also the side and roof of every house in America.

But after 2 days with this tent, my opinion is that Durston Tyvek has a very promising future, as long as Justin outdoors, Miranda, Dan Becker and Eric Hanson approve. Partly because it doesn't let light in the same way, partly because it is far more durable than DCF. And I won't hide the fact that I think it looks better too... much better.

So I see a promising future for Durston Tyvek shortly, when they have reached their goal regarding the thickness and then also weight and volume.

I think some people will pay the price even if it were to cost about 50% less, which Dan has said is the approximate difference. So I don't think the price, even if it is really low, will deter people even though they want the most expensive materials known to man.

I believe anyway that Durston Tyvek will take over the market in the not-too-distant future if they manage to make it lighter.

I love my extra heavy X-Mid in Durston Tyvek at 1600 grams including guylines and stuff sack anyway and will continue to use it on my trips.

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I bought a Combat Flathead from Dynamis Alliance a couple of years ago when he had a great sale. Yeah I know, $150 bucks for a screwdriver, I get it. I bust my ass at work and wanted it. I wrapped it with thin para and I use it all the time. I wanted a lighter version and he just so happens to have a trainer. A blunt trainer, but I fixed that. Aluminum, lightweight and $50 I think I paid. Fits perfectly in my wallet/notebook thing. Passes through every checkpoint I have gone through. Nice to have something if I need it.

During a recent hike I found myself dissatisfied with the knife options out there and started sketching some other options. NOT planning on selling anything, just having fun with it. Might post 3D designs if people are interesting in printing their own.

GOALS: Fixed blade knives, minimized material / weight, using standard Bic lighters and leukotape to fill out comfortable handles. Easily replaceable components. Weights are for current versions, presumably will keep getting the weight lower with iterations.

https://imgur.com/a/p1ANfqs

URSUS: Aluminum with replaceable Outdoor Edge blade (14.99 for a 6 pack) WEIGHT WITH BLADE: 44g. With lighter: 66g With Lighter and Leukotape: 70g

LUTRA: Titanium blade and body, waterproof container with rubber cap: WEIGHT: 73g. With Lighter: 98g

MUS: Pending printing in titanium. Replaceable scalpel blades are under $1. Probably 14grams-ish with blade, 25grams with BIC Mini.

SHEATH: Currently sized for both knives with compass and whistle (that I haven't figured out how to work yet 😂). Needs a couple more iterations to fit properly. WEIGHT: 17g

COST: Stupid high since I'm having them 3d printed as one offs... :)

PLAN: I will be testing the metal printed ones in the Smoky Mountains next month. Hopefully another one or two generations will be enough to satisfy the design itch and I'll have some unique knives for different environments.

Spent a weekend in NYC last weekend and ran the whole thing out of my 20L backpack. Everything in the flat lay fit into the bag with room to spare. Two compression cubes did most of the work.

Clothing (all rolled into two compression cubes):

• 1 pair dark jeans, worn on travel days

• 1 pair of khakis for shows and dinner

• 4 tees in a rotation of neutrals and blues

• 1 light long sleeve for layering

• 3 pairs of socks plus the pair on foot

• 4 underwear

• Leather belt

• Pair of white sneakers packed in the shoe bag

Tech and misc:

• MacBook

• Phone

• Rolled cable and charger kit in the small black roll

• Blue toiletry pouch

• Hydro Flask

The compression cubes made 20L feel roomier. I rolled everything, packed both cubes, then cinched them down. They flattened enough that the shoe bag and toiletry pouch dropped right in on top. What I'd cut next time: honestly, one of the tees. Four tees for a two-day trip were one more than I needed. I could have run three and re-worn nothing; nothing would have changed. The second pair of shoes was also a maybe, but white sneakers for dinner on 20k-step days felt worth it.

My backpack felt a little heavy, but I managed. It mostly stayed in the hotel when I went there for the weekend. Traveling to and from the train was manageable. Usually, I would take my smaller roller carry-on, but I wanted to see if I could OneBag this trip. It worked out well.

Curious what the cube crowd thinks. Do you compress everything, or leave one cube loose for items you grab often?

hey all im looking for something similar to these, very lightweight and breathable just with sun protection mostly

This is my shopping cart tonight. Y'all are my people.

Just spent 9 days training in Alaska with a great bunch of guys. Caught soooo many salmon.

Guess how many trail dogs I can fit in this pack.