classymathguy

I see occasional posts about homemade masks, so I thought you might be interested in this: http://patientphysicaltherapy.com/bloomington-indiana-fabric-mask-drive-getmeppe/

This group is giving masks away to individuals and organizations for free. The website lists ways to volunteer including sewing, washing, and sorting masks, delivering supplies, and helping with mask pickup/dropoff. They also take donations.

I hope this isn't spammy, I'm really struggling to plan a last minute hike for late May. I've hiked the AT and the PCT, and I'd prefer to go somewhere new. I'm pretty comfortable with winter conditions, but I'd prefer they not dominate the entire hike. I'd like to avoid excessive road walking. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

I'm looking for free polling software for a math module on Voting Theory. This would be part of a college course with adult students. I'd like to be able to post polls and display results in real time. The polls should contain no sensitive information or graded material, so ease of use is my priority.

Does anyone have experience with classroom polling software that they think might work for this?

I'm looking for free polling software for a math module on Voting Theory. This would be part of a college course with adult students. I'd like to be able to post polls and display results in real time. The polls should contain no sensitive information or graded material, so ease of use is my priority.

Does anyone have experience with classroom polling software that they think might work for this?

With the seemingly insane number of fire closures in the north right now, I was wondering how typical this was for the trail

Has anyone here made their own caving gear before?

I'm looking for good materials to make a pack that will be dragged a lot, get very muddy, and will go through the wash on hot. I wouldn't need it to keep the contents dry. Thanks!

Edit: a couple people have commented on washing gear in hot water. The reason I would probably wash the pack in hot water is to avoid spreading a fungus that is killing off a lot of bats in the US right now. There are other ways to disinfect gear, but submersing in hot water is probably the most effective method for the pack I currently have. For a pack with a sufficiently different design and material, another

Sorry for the wall of text! I might be overthinking this. Or underthinking it, not sure. I've read the FAQ, but I still have some questions.

I'm looking for a 3D printer; I have used one before, but it belonged to my university, and I don't really know what distinguishes printers from each other.

I'm trying to stay under $1000; around or under $600 would be great.

I'm really into ultralight backpacking, and one big use of the printer would be making lightweight camp gadgets; I'd like to be able to print things that are small, light, and have decent structural integrity. I think that means I need to use ABS plastic with high fill, but I don't know whether filament size or resolution are

Sometimes on this sub I see comments advising people - seemingly sincerely - to carry stuff in their pockets to keep pack weight down. I've always assumed this was really dumb.

But maybe I've overlooked something. Is it more energy efficient to distribute some weight around your body rather than keeping it all in your pack?

I (born in England, have lived mostly in the US) like to do long backpacking trips, and it happens I'll be in Britain this summer. While I'm there I'd like to hike for 2 - 4 weeks, which I suppose means a distance of roughly 200 - 500 miles or 300 - 800 km. I'm looking for help picking a trail, and any backpacking advice specific to Britain.

I'm much more interested in taking a long relaxing walk than I am in sightseeing. I'd like to save money if I can. I also will be in Aberdeen before the hike, and in Truro afterwards, so it would be convenient to hike near one of those two places.

I have some technical questions as well. Is my [current knife](http://www.amazon.com/Screwpop-Stainless-St

What really terrible advice have you heard? Alternatively, what really great advice do you have that sounds fishy?

What's your favorite food to dehydrate for backpacking? Is there anything unusual you do with the recipe?