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OSU_Matthew posted:I’m looking for a good durable everyday/travel backpack that’s ~30 liters. I keep seeing really nice ones posted in this thread, so I was wondering if anyone can give me any recommendations? I really like my Fjällräven Travel Pack. It is perhaps borderline too bulky for a daily pack (I work from home so haven’t tested) but really good for weekend trips and flying. There’s a lot of pockets and organisers as well.
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A pop filter for my Electro Voice RE-320 A G-Shock M5610 because I only own mechanical watches and wanted something more reliable / sturdy.  Replaced the stock strap with the smoother one that comes with the GW-5000  A Geekoto tripod  A couple of cheap used books   
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May 4, 2019 11:41
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Went antiqing for cameras and ended up with a Chinese chef's knife. Spent the evening cleaning it up as it had a couple small spots of rust on it.  For everyone who enjoys cooking, I can't recommend one of these enough. Really versatile knives.
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May 4, 2019 12:19
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Grabbed a 27inch 4k monitor "HP Z27" which is highly recommended by The Wirecutter. The cool thing is that it has a USB-C hub so that one cable can simultaneously charge your laptop and also extend the display. It doesn't come with a USB-C cable unfortunately so I had to pay another $20 for a quality one from Anker. 
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May 4, 2019 13:36
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OSU_Matthew posted:I’m looking for a good durable everyday/travel backpack that’s ~30 liters. I keep seeing really nice ones posted in this thread, so I was wondering if anyone can give me any recommendations? I have the smallest Mission Workshop one. After using it every day for over a year, it still looks brand new. Lightweight and weatherproof. Often around $100.
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May 4, 2019 18:10
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Backpack goon can’t go wrong with a GoRuck bag. Pricey but you can send it to hell and back and it’ll survive. And if not they’ll repair it for life. Perfect for a non hiking backpack with no annoying flair or useless features
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May 5, 2019 06:29
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Not perfect. They're heavy, made of abrasive materials, and will make you sweat like a sauna. If you want similar quality and style but without the tacticool culture look at Evergoods, a spinoff from Goruck. https://evergoods.us/products/civic-panel-loader-24l
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May 5, 2019 06:34
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I remember buying my GORUCK bag years ago for about $220. I looked at the prices now and it costs $400.
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May 5, 2019 06:46
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If I want a new big external frame pack is Kelty still the way to go?
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May 6, 2019 00:03
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If your reasoning for getting an external frame is budget you can keep an eye out for sales at REI and get something Osprey for the cost of a new Kelty. My Volt 60 was like 120 and it’s amazing. If you just like external frames then ignore me!
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May 6, 2019 02:30
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Inzombiac posted:I have the smallest Mission Workshop one. After using it every day for over a year, it still looks brand new. Awesome, thanks! I think it was mission workshop that I was trying to remember! Bottom Liner posted:Chrome Hondo Bottom Liner posted:Not perfect. They're heavy, made of abrasive materials, and will make you sweat like a sauna. If you want similar quality and style but without the tacticool culture look at Evergoods, a spinoff from Goruck. This was the other one I’ve seen posted here, thanks! The 40L pack looks about perfect, I think it’s down to that or the Mission Workshop Fitzeroy VX. I love this thread, you guys always find the best stuff 
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May 6, 2019 02:39
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BgRdMchne posted:If I want a new big external frame pack is Kelty still the way to go? I think they’re pretty much the last external frame game in town. That being said, they do make great packs and are super comfy to carry hefty or awkward loads. Customer service is great too, they sent me replacement frame pins no questions asked. Highly recommend if you’re looking for external frame. That being said, I also encourage you to check out cuben fiber packs like Zpacks Arc Haul. You can drop 2-3 pounds off your base weight, and they’re super durable. I had mine loaded with 50 pounds of water and gear for a week last year and it performed admirably. Customer service is good too, they fixed an issue with mine where a frame support piece kept coming free, no questions asked.
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May 6, 2019 02:44
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The only other external frame pack I know of are the Mystery Ranch ones using the NICE system. They're pretty good, but stupidly expensive IMO.
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May 6, 2019 04:12
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I travel a lot so I bought a doofy guitar to play in AirBNBs and hotels.
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There is nothing doofy about a Steinberger. I've wanted one since i was a kid in the 80s
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Six-Of-Hearts posted:There is nothing doofy about a Steinberger. There, however, is a whole lot doofy about Steinbrenner
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May 6, 2019 14:28
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My bag recommendation is Bradley Mountain. Not cheap, but great bags. I've been carrying their Biographer for a while now, and my partner a Wilder, and we've been around the world with them, and I've had mine out at sea, and they really only look better for it. They're not the lightest or most technical bags, but they hold stuff and don't fall apart, and that's what a bag needs to do. https://www.bradleymountain.com/collections/bags
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AnimalChin posted:I travel a lot so I bought a doofy guitar to play in AirBNBs and hotels. Make sure you get the string adapter so you aren't stuck buying double-ball strings forever.
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May 6, 2019 16:41
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Just bought myself a ticket to Dallas Stars @ St. louis Blues Game 7 tomorrow night. I'm pumped.
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May 6, 2019 16:50
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A 2016 Mazda CX-5 GT (Not my pic, but the color is the same) Got it relatively lightly used for the same price as the entry level trims are going for. It's super fancy and I'm pumped to finally not be driving a beater. c:
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May 6, 2019 17:02
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 New kicks for work.
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May 7, 2019 22:53
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Those are cool
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May 7, 2019 22:55
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These bomb rear end Tiddies, because it's almost summer.
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May 7, 2019 23:13
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Are those just flip flops that someone made with junk they found in their garage?
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May 7, 2019 23:41
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I like the colors but drat those are over 40 dollars.
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May 7, 2019 23:48
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couldcareless posted:Are those just flip flops that someone made with junk they found in their garage? Pretty much! Since 1973! Like, I think that's actually how they were first made. Rolo posted:I like the colors but drat those are over 40 dollars. Probably a bit of a made in USA premium. But eh that's what a pair of Rainbows cost as well. ReidRansom has a new favorite as of 00:06 on May 8, 2019 |
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ReidRansom posted:These bomb rear end Tiddies, because it's almost summer. *desire to shop-shame intensifies* *reads thread title* Cool thongs, dude.
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ReidRansom posted:These bomb rear end Tiddies, because it's almost summer. These are weird and cool and I think I want some? Florida summer is approaching fast. Are they as legendarily soft as they claim?
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May 8, 2019 00:20
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Yes, yes they are. They're pretty thick.
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May 8, 2019 01:52
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Oldstench posted:Make sure you get the string adapter so you aren't stuck buying double-ball strings forever. WHOA thank you very very much for this. I had no idea this existed. I bought 2 extra sets of strings but I bookmarked http://www.headlessusa.com/string-adaptrrs for when I burn through them.
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A couple of first edition translations, I've read The Name of the Rose before but not Baudolino.
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Whole buncha big rocks
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stevewm posted:Congrats! Now you get to have fun discovering (and hopefully fixing) all the terrible poo poo the previous owner did! Thanks! Doesn't seem like there will be much unexpected PO nonsense. Almost everything that really matters has been replaced or updated already. Had all the proper inspections done and everything is in order. No horse infestations or anything. It's a meager 1/3 acre anyway so it's Shetland ponies for me if anything. Its enough space for my wife and I, our kids and cats. Been trying to talk the wife into getting a Corgi though. That yard is plenty big for a dog with tiny little legs. The place has all new appliances as well, aside from a fridge. Been looking at one like this..  Anyone have any advice? We'll be getting a chest freezer so that isn't really an issue. I love the idea of a windowed door. Gotta have an Ice/water dispenser too.
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Megabound posted:A couple of first edition translations, I've read The Name of the Rose before but not Baudolino. Baudolino was excellent, enjoy!
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Picked up a few things for a backpacking trip in The Great Smoky Mountains at the end of the month. Thermarest Prolite Apex Sleeping Pad  Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Pillow  Eagle Nest Outfitters Doublenest Hammock  Jetboil Flash Stove 
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May 9, 2019 14:48
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I have that pillow. Total godsend after using a down jacket a few times.
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rockcity posted:... I still use it as my primary backpacking stove.
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Rolo posted:I have that pillow. Total godsend after using a down jacket a few times. Yeah, I'm looking forward to it. My wife and I camped in Yellowstone and Grand Teton last year and tried to do it with no sleeping pads or pillows. It was goddamn miserable. I've camped plenty of times without either when my tent is on grass, but all the surfaces we had were super hard dirt and we both slept terribly all three nights. This will be like a five star hotel in comparison. The Prong Song posted:Just a word to the wise; don't plan on using this if it gets below, say, 40 degrees-ish. If you CAN get it to light, it'll take years to actually heat up any liquid inside. The mug-shaped pot is better than the pot-shaped-pot for that, but... it's not that powerful of a stove. Yeah, that seems to be the consensus from what I hear. Thankfully it shouldn't dip near that low on this trip. I just wanted something dead simple for now that should be fine in anything north of 40 degrees.
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Some wall arts.   couldcareless posted:Whole buncha big rocks I'm jealous. I really want to build something. Need a project. I'm going to be building some potting benches and other stuff for my new place at some point, and I'm trying to find an old FJ60 to restore, but I've got an expedition coming up, and then my wedding and a month in Europe just after, and so probably won't have time for any of it until next spring.
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