Going Long and Hard.

[rick81721]

Gear post #3. Specialized Centro Winter helmet to test along with the new 45rth Baklava Balaclava.

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Why aren't you in Chicago right now to test out all this gear??

 

[Steve Vai]

That's a liner that goes inside the bag?

In or over. I have a Thermarest Fleece liner for the inside already so this will go on the outside. It's also a sleeping bag on it's own for Spring/Summer.

 

[Soundguy]

the new 45rth Baklava Balaclava.

 

[Mountain Bike Mike]

Do snow shoes make the list for this ride?

 

[Steve Vai]

Do snow shoes make the list for this ride?

People have tried but it's usually a wash so no one does it.

 

[trailhead]

Gear post #3. Specialized Centro Winter helmet to test along with the new 45rth Baklava Balaclava.

Seems many winter Ultra riders skip helmets in favor of just hats and such, rationale is that the speeds are much slower and so helmet not as important. I would tend to agree, except for when on ice where you could be very likely to fall and hit your head. ...your thoughts.

 

[Steve Vai]

This is my life now. Electrical Taping battery packs together for ITI drop bags.

 

[Patrick]

why the tape?
why in a line, rather than hexagonal pack? (chemistry thing, minimizes space)

 

[qclabrat]

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you really plan to eat crappy ramen on the big race?
Need something with no MSG, that will just make you thirsty

 

[Steve Vai]

why the tape?
why in a line, rather than hexagonal pack? (chemistry thing, minimizes space)

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The strips sit in the side pockets of my frame bag. They need to be long and skinny instead of a cube. They're taped just so they stay that way and stay in groups of 8 (which is how many my light takes)

 

[Steve Vai]

you really plan to eat crappy ramen on the big race?
Need something with no MSG, that will just make you thirsty

I'm still looking for something hot that doesn't take up much space. So far these win. Also, getting salt in ultras is a huge plus, that's why I eat peanut butter pretzels.

 

[Juggernaut]

I'm still looking for something hot that doesn't take up much space. So far these win. Also, getting salt in ultras is a huge plus, that's why I eat peanut butter pretzels.

My light and nutrient dense wilderness camping standby. Place one cup of instant oats, 2 tablespoons of pb2, a pinch of Morton’s Light Salt, a pinch of sea salt in a ziplock bag. PB2 is not sweet so if you can’t take the taste you can add a “sugar in the raw” packet or two. You can also add some freeze dried banana or apple chips if you feel fancy.

 

[Steve Vai]

My light and nutrient dense wilderness camping standby. Place one cup of instant oats, 2 tablespoons of pb2, a pinch of Morton’s Light Salt, a pinch of sea salt in a ziplock bag. PB2 is not sweet so if you can’t take the taste you can add a “sugar in the raw” packet or two. You can also add some freeze dried banana or apple chips if you feel fancy.

This sounds like a good idea. Instant oatmeal is in my kit as well because it packs well and is easy. When you're cold and hungry, anything tastes amazing!!

 

[shrpshtr325]

which light do you have that uses AA batteries?

 

[Steve Vai]

which light do you have that uses AA batteries?

Princeton Tec Apex Extreme.

 

[shrpshtr325]

is that for riding or for when you have to make camp?

if its for riding do you supplement with anything else?

 

[UtahJoe]

Gear post #3. Specialized Centro Winter helmet to test along with the new 45rth Baklava Balaclava.

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you wearing goggles with this set up?

 

[Norm]

Do you like gladiator movies?

 

[Steve Vai]

is that for riding or for when you have to make camp?

if its for riding do you supplement with anything else?

For riding. That's my main light. In the snow you don't need too many Lumens. Not to mention being somewhere in the world without this much air pollution.

 

[Steve Vai]

you wearing goggles with this set up?

I can't wear goggles with my glasses so probably not. They fog up super fast. Extended forecast has the temps exactly the same as here in NJ so I won't need them anywhoo.