I checked my original order and I got Medium for both, although the tag says S/M, I think that's how Mystery Ranch designates it. I'm about a 35" waist and a 19.5" torso and it was a fit for me.
Metcalf is brand new, loaded once and tried on but that's it. Comes with Ultralight ranger green rain cover. Looking for $315 shipped SOLD
Scapegoat is used, I'd say its a B/C condition, lots of life left, I just switched to a shape charge so this is no longer needed for me. Looking for $115...
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They are zero drop. The sold is 'medium firm'- not flexible like barefoot shoe, I appreciate the support when I'm carrying loads on inclines. There is some give but not a ton. For me I only like them when I'm carrying weight and/or putting on a bunch of miles- they give me some...
I started with cold showers, i don't like building up to cold, i just like going in, for me that's part of growing that 'mental toughness'. Also doing concentrated breathwork outside of cold plunges/showers (almost like a meditation, just focusing on deep breathing) helped with doing it in the...
If I'm moving a lot, layers will be taken on and off, and I will opt for no hoods except rain jacket. For glassing, camping, travel, etc. I like to have a hood on my insulating layer to be cozy.
If I'm not concerned about weight, I like to use my Spyderco Southfork in s90v in combo or an SPK shark in vanax. Not the lightest but they are laser sharp and a joy to use. I have and use cheaper knives like the mentioned Victorinox and havalons as well, but I personally enjoy the feel of a...
Probably depends how you carry it, but I keep a 10mm XDM on my pack belt and hardly notice it's there. I do the chest holster sometimes but don't prefer it.
I've been wearing barefoot shoes for over 5 ish years now. I don't think I have any tips other than just to take it slow so you don't over-do it and injure yourself. Your ankles, legs, core, and sense of balance will adapt over time to be much stronger. Vivo's are great but I find the thin...
Travel/EDC: Kifaru Antero -> I've gone through about a dozen or so packs in this category including goruck, mystery ranch, tom bihn, alpha one niner and many more, and this is by far my favorite. Works exceptionally well as a day hiking pack as well.
'Car' emergency Backpack: Kelty Peregrine...
I'm about your age and my wife and I love it up here. We came from Wisconsin to leave the idiocy there, and being God fearing Christians living traditional lives we've been accepted into the community and call Northern ID home, actually more so than what we left behind. We've found however that...