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Buff and earplugs sleeper here too. I'll pull the buff over my mouth/nose if it's cold and eyes if it's bright.
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LiterallyATomato posted:Does anyone have any experience hiking with camera equipment (like a DSLR and some lenses, not just a cell phone.) I want to go in a couple day hikes on the Olympic Peninsula in WA state. Wondering what's the best way to pack. I am a novice hiker. Get a padded divider insert and add it to your pack. I have one from Incase I love. A comfortable cross body strap is my favorite way to actually carry the camera out of pack, but some people like the clips that attach to your backpack straps and lock via a tripod mount mechanism. I don't like those because they sway a lot with a camera of any real weight (which is any DSLR really). Though my standard way is to just take the camera and a single lens and wrap it in a Merino layer in my pack.
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Nov 17, 2022 20:16
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The main thing for fit is torso size, so as long as you get an appropriate length you should be good to go. If you try on various packs, be sure to actually put some gear and weight in each of them while you do it, as that will change the fit and feel to actual carry conditions you’ll be experiencing.
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Nov 17, 2022 21:19
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I shoot 90% of everything on my 35mm 1.8, including weddings, landscapes, and milky way shots. It's not quite as small and light as the Rf 16 2.8 and 50 1.8, but it's the sweet spot between the too focal length wise.  35 That said, I do often shoot on the 70-200 2.8 for landscapes, the compression really makes some compositions work.  200 EDIT: imgur compression looking way worse these days, but you get the idea
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Nov 18, 2022 01:43
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For my Grand Canyon hike a few weeks back I just took a fujifilm disposable film camera. Sent that off to indie film lab today, eager to see how those turn out. I burned through most of the shots on the first day but South Kaibab was definitely deserving of that.
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Nov 18, 2022 02:30
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Muir posted:I'm spoiled for choice in California but I really need to get out to the Southwest. You really do, it's a special place. Here's a few of my favs from Utah     
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Nov 18, 2022 23:21
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COPE 27 posted:walmart's stuff is surprisingly good Seems to be all over the place. My local one has Sawyer filters and legit camping hammocks and such, but others just have cheap one use junk.
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I don't know what it offers that good running shorts don't. Those already feel like you're not wearing anything, even with liners.
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Jan 21, 2023 21:20
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Muir posted:I love my Prana Strech Zion for everything. Seconding the underwear angle as well. Ex Officio Give-N-Go is my preference by far, and I've tried a lot of synthetic hiking underwear.
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Fitzy Fitz posted:How do those Lululemon pants compare to the Prana ones? Is one more "outdoorsy" than the other? Prana are 100% more built for longevity.
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Verman posted:Oh definitely different, there's really no comparison. The Zions are hiking/outdoor pants. The Lululemon are nice looking daily drivers, not outdoorsy at all, at least the model I got. I wouldn't really wear one to do the other unless I had to. Both are great, comfortable pants for traveling though. brions and pranas are the same material AFAIK, at least they feel identical.
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Varies a ton based on fatigue and terrain though. BaseballPCHiker posted:How far can you actually go in 5 minutes? Or I am naively assuming everyone with an InReach is a hiker? We use them for bikepacking races where people can cover a mile or more in 5 minutes.
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Feb 22, 2023 21:51
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Fitzy Fitz posted:Visiting both Teton and Yellowstone I was wondering how Teton would be distinct enough to warrant two national parks side by side, and yeah the topography is just incredible. The dominant ridgeline plus the canyon/lake formations is really interesting. That's my favorite thing about the parks route in Utah (and dipping into AZ for the Grand). Every park feels like a different planet.
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AnimeIsTrash posted:Do any of you have recommendations for a camera bag? I bought a cheap one off amazon, and I realized after a few hikes that it is way too cramped for everything I carry. Day hikes or overnighters+? For day hikes, the Flipside trek line from Lowepro is solid and holds various gear really well (camera and not). For real backpacking trips, the best move is to get a dedicated camera insert/cube and pack it in a normal backpacking bag (along with a dry bag if you don't have a full bag liner). On the high end, Shimoda make nice stuff if you want to drop many hundreds. https://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-LP37...c7-93deae8f9840 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Camera+cube&crid=37GQHTHFZSVGX&sprefix=camera+cub%2Caps%2C168&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Muir posted:I like most anything Peak Design makes, including their Everyday Backpack. Definitely not for hiking. They're too form over function IMO. The dividers don't hold gear securely, the bags are too rigid and not very comfortable for any real distance, and some of the materials can fail at critical points (like where straps attach to the bag). I've had to send 2 in that I use for weddings and I don't even carry them most of the day.
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Oracle posted:Anybody got any recs for a backpacking quilt? I have decided I loving hate sleeping bags, especially mummy bags, they're like sleeping in a drat straightjacket. Enlightened Equipment. I have a synthetic revelation as a compliment to a down bag and I generally prefer it in every way.
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REI has osprey hydration packs on sale currently. Osprey stuff is great so just pick out whichever size you need. I'd go with the 7l pack for water and essentials for day hikes https://www.rei.com/product/221603/osprey-katari-7-hydration-pack-mens
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A real light (not cellphone) is literally one of the most important things you should have on any hike of any length/duration. The only thing more important is water. Or maybe 12oz of A5 wagyu
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Ehud posted:good morning from a mountain in South Carolina You found the one good spot in the state
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If I lived somewhere with real trails I'd build up my fat bike as a trail work bike. Mainly because it would be cool to rack mount a chainsaw, but also because it would be helpful and worth doing.
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Well in that case, must be nice to have an airplane Very jealous
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liz posted:Random question about altitude… I’m going on a backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon soon and considering it’s at 7K feet and I’m at sea level… Would it be better to stay a medium level (say 4-5k feet) then stay at 7K south rim? Or just stay at 7k for the two nights? I just want to make sure I don’t have any altitude issues down there. What route are you doing? If you don't already have permits your question will be determined by walk up availability anyways which is very hit or miss. If you do, well you don't have a choice anyways. Don't blow your quads going down!
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  Sorry for your loss. We just lost our 18 year old girl as well. She was the best hiking partner you could ever want. The photos definitely help keep the good memories alive.
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Darn Tough have some for winter sports. That would be my rec. They're pricey, but they're insanely comfortable and warm, and if you somehow manage to wear them out, they'll replace them for free. It took me about 6 years to wear out a pair of their lightest weight running socks, so I imagine the thicker weight winter ones would last near forever.
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I was gifted 2 pairs of Darn Tough at Christmas and immediately lost them while traveling back home. I'm still pissed about that.
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Josh Lyman posted:Can someone recommend a Camelbak or similar? Until now, I’ve been using a drawstring gym bag with 1L water bottles for hiking and festivals, but the inside pocket tore off during my last trip and the shoulder “straps” aren’t great when I’m carrying more stuff. I just got this Nathan vest for $20 (clearance) at Walmart of all places to replace my old Nathan. It packs down flat and holds a deceptive amount. It's smaller than the vest I used for my ultra but it holds more thanks to the strap sleeves and pockets. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nathan-6-Liter-Hydration-Pack-w-Bladder-Black-Marigold-OSFA/2565570800?from=/search Aside from that specific one, any Nathan vest would be good. My old worn out one was great too.
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WoodrowSkillson posted:They have never been on a trail. https://www.instagram.com/p/C5gf2LpOGaY/ I like the comments suggesting he add a microwave for hot food 
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Bottom Liner posted:
Forgot to crosspost this here. I think I've gotten what I want out of the main corridor at this point, next trip will be on some into the less traveled trails in the area.
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WoodrowSkillson posted:They have never been on a trail. Oh my god, in one of the videos he's talking about his morning workout he's trying to do on the trail with rocks and trees  \EDIT: and taking 2 hours in the morning to pack up and get moving. Bottom Liner fucked around with this message at 18:12 on Apr 11, 2024 |
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Thanks. Not this time, back in 17 I had a perfect view of it surrounded by cows and turkeys, that was a great experience. Shot a decent photo of it with the pretty short lens I had with me at the time: 
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Hermit and Tanner are my next to see, and would ideally create a few loop options for multiday backcountry stuff. R2R2R is a lot, but I was carrying almost nothing so it was easier than my second trip where I camped below the rim and carried a full pack, even with spreading the effort over multiple days. The Fool posted:have you talked about your setup/process anywhere? if no, will you? Sure, what are you curious about?
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  As well as sharpening set to 40/1/25/30 Everything there was taken on the RF 24-70 2.8 on an R6. I did some panoramas for the really wide shots. Editing wise, it's all pretty simple stuff to dial in the contrast and some slight color tweaks. Hard lesson I've had to face lately is that high end glass really makes a big difference in non-optimal conditions. The color and contrast you get out of these lenses is really worth the weight and size difference.
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 gc (1 of 3) by david childers, on Flickr gc (3 of 3) by david childers, on Flickr gc (2 of 3) by david childers, on Flickr GC (4 of 4) by david childers, on FlickrLooks like some of those flickr links broke and those showing weren't panos. These are all panos and some of my favorite views on the trail. I almost always do them with the camera vertical and aim for about a 6x17 or 2.4:1 coverage (or 4x5 with the tree shot)
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