Abbreviated Savvy mid-arm kit questions
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I think there's definitely something to be said about minimalism. I don't have a lot of experience with rock crawling, but there is another activity I routinely do that seems to echo a lot of the comments here.
Newcomers to backpacking often fall into the trap of heading to the closest REI and buying everything they think they'll need for the first trip. Then they see something else, and think "that's a good idea!"
They start with the basics, like a tent or hammock, sleeping bag, pad, pack, etc. And then they start buying more advanced gear like stoves, pots, pans, etc. A few miserable experiences and they vow to never be unprepared again.
And that experience leads them to buy even more stuff. They buy a water filter instead of tablets, a bigger set of pots, a nicer stove, a fluffy pillow, a whole change of clothes, three pairs of socks, a GPS, a solar phone charger. Eventually they end up with a 40 lbs pack.
But pretty much every seasoned backpacker has a story of how they ended up with too much weight and pushed themselves to the point of an extremely painful injury. And they still had to get out. No rescuers are going to carry you if you can still hobble. Doesn't matter how much pain you are in, they won't risk it. And that very painful experience becomes a wake-up call. Ever have to hike 10 miles when your knees are telling you you'll never walk again if you take another step?
And then the backpacker begins to shed all of the fancy things he or she bought, and just go minimalist and light. And in the same process, they realize with all that extra strength, they can go far faster and longer than they ever could before. And this continues, sometimes to extreme levels. (Do you really need half a toothbrush? Won't a third of a toothbrush work?)
And once they run out of paycheck to blow at REI, they turn to their bodies and begin cutting as much fat as they can get away with. And they get faster and stronger. They can go yet farther.
And another ultralight backpacker is born.
Newcomers to backpacking often fall into the trap of heading to the closest REI and buying everything they think they'll need for the first trip. Then they see something else, and think "that's a good idea!"
They start with the basics, like a tent or hammock, sleeping bag, pad, pack, etc. And then they start buying more advanced gear like stoves, pots, pans, etc. A few miserable experiences and they vow to never be unprepared again.
And that experience leads them to buy even more stuff. They buy a water filter instead of tablets, a bigger set of pots, a nicer stove, a fluffy pillow, a whole change of clothes, three pairs of socks, a GPS, a solar phone charger. Eventually they end up with a 40 lbs pack.
But pretty much every seasoned backpacker has a story of how they ended up with too much weight and pushed themselves to the point of an extremely painful injury. And they still had to get out. No rescuers are going to carry you if you can still hobble. Doesn't matter how much pain you are in, they won't risk it. And that very painful experience becomes a wake-up call. Ever have to hike 10 miles when your knees are telling you you'll never walk again if you take another step?
And then the backpacker begins to shed all of the fancy things he or she bought, and just go minimalist and light. And in the same process, they realize with all that extra strength, they can go far faster and longer than they ever could before. And this continues, sometimes to extreme levels. (Do you really need half a toothbrush? Won't a third of a toothbrush work?)
And once they run out of paycheck to blow at REI, they turn to their bodies and begin cutting as much fat as they can get away with. And they get faster and stronger. They can go yet farther.
And another ultralight backpacker is born.
Many years ago a good buddy hopped on our local forum and asked who could make him a rear Dana 44 set of shafts with ABS tone rings. After lots of searching and a crazy amount of money, Dynatrac came through. He got them all installed up and ran a few trails during which he figured out a hub kit was much better than what he was dealing with.
Installs the hub kit and in short order managed to twist up both rear axles which Dynatrac would not warranty. It was either deal with the wobbling tires or get new shafts.
The point of that mess is he asked the wrong question. The question should have been "do I need to retain my ABS functionality since I seem to be gravitating towards more difficult terrain?"
Sometimes the wisdom in a situation is answering the question not asked. In this case, he has zero use for the mid arm, it won't solve his problem and regardless of how easy it is or isn't to install or which end can be done, it really doesn't matter because it won't fix anything.
It doesn't even have to be full on ultra light. It just can't be what it is and continue to run the same level of difficulty without long term issues.
I have to admit that's a much better reply than your first one to WSS.
Just sitting hear sipping a sweat tea and watching the predictable outcome of yet another savvy mid arm thread.
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I wouldn't say they're the same.
Your reply to me actually explains that the mid arm wont help.
You carry way too much shit was the answer to a question he did not ask.
My second reply explains that, they are both the same.
Glad you could rationalize that because I couldn't with how you responded. Great minds may think alike but I never professed to have a great mind.
And you were doing so well controlling your Tourettes lately, run out of meds?
This was my before with Roto Pax, High Lift, Heavy Rock Hard 4x4 Bumper, and a Rack. Like many other I found out 90% of the time. I found out I did not need all of the " Cool Factor " add on's, especially the heavy High Lift that I think I use once in 20 years and could have done the same job with the factory jack. After removing it the jeep wheel's much better than it before. Now I have Savvy Alum rear bumper with a MORryde tire carrier, none of the goodies. Now I still have a rack that I put on when I need to carry camping gear but if it's not needed it stays in the garage
You summoned me dumbass.
I thought I was done but “they keep pulling me back in”
You had to be watching for it, because there was no `@...` - just as a bystander wondering why you all have to constantly go at it in any midarm thread. This one even mostly finished with: a midarm won't solve your current problem, but lightening your rig will.
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