That's a really good point about mixing old skills with new methods... makes me wonder how much pride gets in the way sometimes. Did that moment make you change how you check your own work now, or do you just run the book procedure every time no matter what? Feels like there's always a push and pull between the way it's always been done and the new school way.

Seriously, have you checked if that lean gets worse after heavy rain or wind? A small tilt might seem fine until the ground shifts enough to snap those weak braces. What's your plan for figuring out if it's actually safe?

Honestly, is every single step of the process a group activity? You made a full line you love from your couch, that's a win. The swatch argument feels a bit old school, you can still share pictures or meet just for that part. People act like you can't bounce ideas unless you're in the same room, but a good video call does the same thing. Maybe the real question is if the clothes are good, not how you got there.

My buddy's MSR WhisperLite died at 12,000 feet last spring. Was it a pressure problem with the fuel canister?