Month: October 2023

Gear. Misc neat stuff

The above is a picture, not a link. But it is a neat thermometer.

Hiking umbrellas (should have gotten one out of the last hiker box):

I’m only looking at one for shade while hiking exposed, not for rain protection. That skews my perspective.

I’m probably going to stick with a baseball cap and a sun hoodie. But I’ve looked at umbrellas for 5-6 years. 😄

Found some neat tent stakes.

http://www.etowahoutfittersultralightbackpackinggear.com/

These are stakes I bought for $2.00 or less each from Etowah.

Dyneema wallet

A nano puff which is ~750 to 800 loft down in warmth for weight.

The Merino blend is 11% merino. Similar to Patagonia Capilene.

Alpha Direct hoodie summary—all the current brands.

Finally. The real waterproof gloves are now available in a “normal” color.

https://andrewskurka.com/preview-showa-282-02-gloves/

Neat.

Looking back

That is one picture from 2018. No filters. Taken with an old iPhone. Later used by a guy in a book. I’d still like to see the book.

Another from that time.

Win and I were around Blood Mountain and Enota then.

In 2019 it was Thistle Shelter and Velvet Rock Shelter.

In 2021 it was Cornwall Bridge and Stewart Hollow/10 Mile Shelter.

Good memories.