Edit: I do love me some yakisoba though. In fact, I have both udon and soba noodles in my fridge right now, wondering which one I should make for dinner...
I should be the winner because Scott is for Udon. Therefore, Ro > Scott=Soba > Udon.
I just had a really delicious Trader Joe's soba noodle salad. I like soba because it's thinner and agrees with my digestive process and doesn't feel so heavy in my stomach. Also it's delicious cold and hot.
And my final point: Ro > Scott.
Also, so far 4 people from the FRC are claiming Udon. I think it maybe an East Coast thing.
Some topics on this forum seem to have significant lag for me. I've noticed it happens with other tabs on Chrome as well, but usually reloading the page fixes that. What's up?
Not that it loads slow, but scrolling is laggy and typing has a significant delay. I notice it happens more in threads with more posts and lots of images or youtube videos.
Can anyone recommend a good, affordable ($100-$200) preferably ($100-$150) hiking backpack? I've seen discussions of backpacks before and I know some of you have outdoor experience.
Not sure about prices, but I have 1 that's Kelty branded and lasted for a good while (replaced due to burning smell). I also have a REI branded one that hasn't been heavily tested but I haven't had any issues with so far.
Really your best bet is going to look up online a few things in that range to get an idea of what you can afford, then go to an REI or equivalent. Real hiking backpacks need to be adjusted to fit you and if you don't know how to, you wont do it right. REI will do this when you buy a pack, as should most other reputable shops.
Honestly? Unless you're going waaay off-grid or for very extended multi-day hikes, get a camelbak.
They're great hiking backpacks (specifically get one with the chest strap/brase or it will be useless. The VantageFit one looks pretty good on a cursory glance.
Just about any durable pack with a chest strap is fine as long as you're not going for multi-day hikes. I use a (very, very, VERY) old Abercrombie & Fitch canvas bag that I've added my own chest strap to. The canvas airline-style straps are very comfortable and don't chafe unless they get soaking wet (at which point just about anything will chafe).
I used to use big framed packs in the scouts and they were total overkill for day hikes. They're really only useful if you really need to be able to manage your center of gravity as you would hiking for days to avoid fatigue from an unbalanced burden.
I try to keep my water on my belt rather than in my pack, or hang it from the straps in the front.
Ive been using a shitty 20 liter bag for the last couple of years and it has done all my needs. Depends on what hike your going on but in all honesty you don't need much.
What about for a one day 24 mile hike, do you think a normal backpack would cut it?
Normal backpacks usually suck ass. They don't distribute the weight well. Your shoulders will hurt, your back will hurt, and it might well break on you
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(Hint: It's soba.)
Edit: I do love me some yakisoba though. In fact, I have both udon and soba noodles in my fridge right now, wondering which one I should make for dinner...
I just had a really delicious Trader Joe's soba noodle salad. I like soba because it's thinner and agrees with my digestive process and doesn't feel so heavy in my stomach. Also it's delicious cold and hot.
And my final point: Ro > Scott.
Also, so far 4 people from the FRC are claiming Udon. I think it maybe an East Coast thing.
George, we can no longer be friends. Ծ_Ծ
So long.
(But I like soba too, being completely honest about it.)
I thought most guys say that size doesn't matter.
Really your best bet is going to look up online a few things in that range to get an idea of what you can afford, then go to an REI or equivalent. Real hiking backpacks need to be adjusted to fit you and if you don't know how to, you wont do it right. REI will do this when you buy a pack, as should most other reputable shops.
They're great hiking backpacks (specifically get one with the chest strap/brase or it will be useless. The VantageFit one looks pretty good on a cursory glance.
I used to use big framed packs in the scouts and they were total overkill for day hikes. They're really only useful if you really need to be able to manage your center of gravity as you would hiking for days to avoid fatigue from an unbalanced burden.
I try to keep my water on my belt rather than in my pack, or hang it from the straps in the front.