There Are Pandas, and Then There Are Pandas.
And this isn't either of them! The Pandas we're talking about here, are watches, not bears. And what got me thinking about them (again) was a link posted this morning by @cm.rook who pointed a few of us to the very attractive (and not terribly priced) Yema "Rallygraph" Panda which, in it's most traditional arrangement, looks like the one on the left, but can also be had in the version on the right: The model on the left is a true Panda, while the model on the right is called a reverse Panda. The reason for that distinction is clear--Panda bears, only come in the first arrangement. Now at this point, everyone should be thinking about the most well-know Panda, The Rolex Panda, which is actually a Daytona, and among Rolex Daytonas, the most famous of which is the Paul Newman Daytona, which was famous first, because it was Paul's, and second because it sold at auction for $17.8 million (US Dollars). The story of that auction is well-known so I'll only...
Nov 8, 2019
First Aid - When going ultralight, my first aid consists of a couple sterile alcohol wipes, 2-3 bandaids, ibuprofen, 1-2 small packets of antibiotic ointment, and ducktape (wrapped around poles), and a small ammount of paper tape which I like for covering hot spots if I get one on my feet. Carry a small knife - you probably don't need that half-lb multi tool!
Sun protection - Check out Columbia's UL shirts. Good sun protection and super breathable. roll on sunscreen is nice to keep your hands clean as well.
Hydration - Don't get super fancy. It's easy to save weight by just using something as simple as a smartwater bottle. Nalgenes are cool for walking around town, but save the weight when you're backpacking. I also love cnoc water containers if you need the extra capacity for a dry area.
Food - Certainly true you need to replace salts lost through sweat, but don't go overboard on salty snacks. In the end over consuming is bad as well - find your recommended daily amount and make sure you're getting potassium - yay dried fruits.