New Daypack: Gregory MiWok 24

On April 10, 2020 By arcoleoIn Backpacks, TravelLeave a comment

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So this is my what, third Gregory pack? Really, I love them.

I bought the 2019 Radial 34, but returned it before I left the store. It was just much thinner than I expected and the wire rim didn’t click with me. I couldn’t really understand it. It got a lot of love online, but didn’t click for me, certainly not at $170.

The MiWok 12 and 24 were on sale for 50% off, so I took a chance. I’m glad I did. It’s light, yea thin, doesn’t feel super substantial, but feels sturdy enough for my two laptops, some gym clothes, and bag gloves.

I haven’t gotten to use it much yet, but still, I’m very happy with it.

Looking for new daypack

On February 28, 2020April 10, 2020 By arcoleoIn Backpacks, Day, TravelLeave a comment

Wants

- prevents a sweaty back

good for walking to work
ok for biking to work
ok for airline travel
normally will hold one laptop and one large tablet
sometimes will hold two laptops and two tablets
on flights will hold four laptops, three tablets, two kindles, and lots of wires

So far, only Osprey has a mesh panel to keep the back cool.

All the models I’m considering have a 25-ish and 35-ish size option. The larger size compresses down to the smaller one so there is little advantage in the smaller one considering when I do pack a jacket, it takes a lot of space.

Options

Osprey
- Radial 34 (2019)
- Radial 34 (2018)
- Escapist
- Nebula
- Tropos

Pack	Pro	Con
Radial 34 (2019)	Hopefully fixed kickstand digging into back	$50 more expensive
Radial 34 (2018)	$50 cheaper	kickstand sometimes digs into back
Escapist		Non removable waist strap
Nebula
Tropos

Update: found my backpack. See next post.

Gregory Targhee 45

On February 4, 2020February 28, 2020 By arcoleoIn Backpacks, Mountain, Outdoors, Skiing, Snow, WinterLeave a comment

Technically a Backcountry / Touring ski pack, I plan on using this at resorts because it supposedly packs down very well. This is designed to hold avalanche equipment so it should be good for next year when I take avalanche classes.

Update: Only used it once. Tore my MCL and broke my leg. RIP skiing.

Yodo Hard Anodized Aluminum Cookware Set

On January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 By arcoleoIn Camping, Cooking, OutdoorsLeave a comment

For when you have a bunch of people with you. Supposedly hard anodized aluminum is the best metal to cook with.

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900ML Titanium Camping Pot

On January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 By arcoleoIn Backpacking, Cooking, OutdoorsLeave a comment

For solo, go simple.

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Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 40

On January 2, 2020January 9, 2020 By arcoleoIn Backpacks, TravelLeave a comment

Got it as a gift. Very nice.

Patagonia Nine Trails 36L

On January 2, 2020January 9, 2020 By arcoleoIn Backpacking, Backpacks, Camping, TravelLeave a comment

Pretty good, but rarely use it.

Mountain Hardwear South Col 70 Outdry Backpack

On January 1, 2020February 4, 2020 By arcoleoIn Backpacking, Backpacks, CampingLeave a comment

Great wet/winter pack. Not so many bells and whistles though. Requires some creativity for bringing all your gear for overnight camping while skiing.

Too big to use while skiing and not the right type of pack. Good for winter hiking or winter camping + resort skiing if you leave the bag somewhere while skiing.

Oros Apparel Aerogel Parka

On January 1, 2020January 9, 2020 By arcoleoIn Jackets, Travel, WinterLeave a comment

They claim it’s good to -40F. I’ve tested it to 5F and it was warm with just a t-shirt underneath.

Therm-a-Rest MondoKing 3D

On January 1, 2020January 9, 2020 By arcoleoIn Backpacking, Camping, Outdoors, SleepLeave a comment

Self inflating foam camping mattress. So far good, but not good enough for a girl who has pronounced hips, even if she is long and thin. Will be testing this with another sleeping pad on top of it.

Project Hemingway

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