Welcome to the North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club Friday March 29, 2024
Home Forums Images WikiNASIOC Products Store Modifications Upgrade Garage
NASIOC
Go Back   NASIOC > NASIOC Miscellaneous > Off-Topic

Welcome to NASIOC - The world's largest online community for Subaru enthusiasts!
Welcome to the NASIOC.com Subaru forum.

You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, free of charge, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, so please join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.







* As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 
* Registered users of the site do not see these ads. 
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-31-2016, 11:23 AM   #2526
RightyTighty
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 54993
Join Date: Feb 2004
Default

Just a couple of things:

1. Backcountry Edge is a great alternative to REI. Same 1 year anything-goes return policy, but they are more prone to having their stuff on sale. The no sales tax is pretty much the same as getting an REI dividend, but you don't have to wait a year for it. I just ordered a Gregory Baltoro 85 last night for $260 and it shipped first thing this morning. They also carry a bunch of brands you won't find at REI.

2. The Gregory Baltoro is quite possibly the most comfortable backpack money can buy for heavy loads. I wanted something that could handle up to 60 lbs over long distances, and up to 14 days without resupply. I already have the 75L version, but find it just a little too small. The pack seems designed more to put stuff inside than to strap a bunch of crap to the outside, which is too tempting to do, and also kinda stupid for some uses. The Baltoro has a hinge system that lets the hip and chest straps pivot independently. I was able to scramble up some steep section much easier than with a traditional suspension system when carrying 50 lbs.

3. Arcteryx rain jackets are on sale from $780 down to $720. Better jump on it while supplies last! Anything cheaper doesn't repel water at all.

4. Calvin Klein makes the best men's underwear. I have been going through quite a few different brands of underwear the last couple of months, in order to find a good pair for hiking. CK nylon blended briefs are really nice. It's like the fuzzy taints of a thousand pixies all rubbing their little pooters all over my junk. That's good. Also note that the best places to buy expensive underwear are places like Kohl's and Macy's, which have lifetime unconditional returns on anything. You can't return underwear to other places after wearing it.
* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

Last edited by RightyTighty; 08-31-2016 at 12:07 PM.
RightyTighty is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.
Old 08-31-2016, 11:44 AM   #2527
shaw169
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 120088
Join Date: Jul 2006
Chapter/Region: MAIC
Location: SoMD
Vehicle:
2001 Mazda3
Silver

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dizmal View Post
Looking for a decent park and camp tent.

Musts -

6 person size (large)
Weather proof (mostly just wind/rain)
Preferably a good value (max I want to spend is $500)

So far I've looked at Kodiak Canvas Flew-bow and REI Kingdom 8. Not sure how I feel about a 70lb tent (kodiac) or the Barn style of the REI.

We don't go too often but when we do, I don't want weather to be a limiting factor. The wife wants the larger size.. Making up for my short cummings I guess
Check out REI attic sales, we've seen quite a few Kingdom 8 tests at them and ended up picking one up last year for $60.00 90% off, quite happy with it so far.
shaw169 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-31-2016, 04:23 PM   #2528
JjSwee
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 75880
Join Date: Nov 2004
Chapter/Region: BAIC
Location: California
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by RightyTighty View Post
Just a couple of things:

4. Calvin Klein makes the best men's underwear. I have been going through quite a few different brands of underwear the last couple of months, in order to find a good pair for hiking. CK nylon blended briefs are really nice. It's like the fuzzy taints of a thousand pixies all rubbing their little pooters all over my junk. That's good. Also note that the best places to buy expensive underwear are places like Kohl's and Macy's, which have lifetime unconditional returns on anything. You can't return underwear to other places after wearing it.
I bought a few pairs of Duluth trading barenaked underwear and I really like them. It's the same fabric as ex officio boxers but cheaper (on sale) and a nicer fit. They have a long version too.

Might have to check out those CKs.
JjSwee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2016, 12:27 AM   #2529
thechickencow
Scooby Guru
 
Member#: 16840
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: CO
Vehicle:
17 4Runner

Default

I should try some of those too.
thechickencow is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2016, 08:43 AM   #2530
Kaiser
The Fellas fella
 
Member#: 7170
Join Date: Jun 2001
Chapter/Region: NESIC
Vehicle:
Aut Kaiser,
aut nullus.

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by JjSwee View Post
I bought a few pairs of Duluth trading barebucknaked underwear and I really like them. It's the same fabric as ex officio boxers but cheaper (on sale) and a nicer fit. They have a long version too.
After 7 years of wearing nothing but Ex Officio Give N Go boxer briefs...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaiser View Post
Pffft, try buying Ex Officios.

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorge.../EXO0030M.html

I switched over to them exclusively after the three pair I bought for hiking in Yellowstone made me a convert. Never again will cotton touch my nether regions.
...I've finally bailed on them. I don't know if their age has ruined their quick-drying nature (salt and/or dead skin cell buildup?) or if I'm an even sweatier bastard than I used to be, but I could no longer take how they'd soak up sweat and then fiercely, unrelentingly hold on to it. I was getting super uncomfortable while paddling, camping, and hiking, so I've made the switch to merino wool. I've already worn nothing but on my feet for years (Darn Tough socks) and had gotten a few long merino baselayers that I loved in cooler weather*, so this made sense.

It's SO much more comfortable when I'm sweating. Either the wool's evaporating the sweat more effectively or it's keeping the wetness off of my skin, or both. But in any case it's great. I've tried three different brands to see which I'd like best (Ibex, Icebreaker, and Pulse Active) -- all three are great but have different merino/nylon/spandex mixes, and their lengths vary greatly. The Ibex are the longest ones and the Pulse are the shortest.


*Or even in warm weather. We went camping a couple of months ago and it was crazy humid at night. After laying there miserable even after stripping away most of my clothes, I put on a lightweight merino longsleeve shirt and long merino baselayer pants. It was kind of amazing -- after warming up slightly it felt like it leveled out and then I started feeling cooler/more comfortable because I wasn't sticking to myself, the pad, or the sleeping bag anymore. And by the time it got cool by morning I wasn't freezing from sweating all night. CN: Wool is a ****ing miracle fabric.

Last edited by Kaiser; 09-03-2016 at 08:50 AM.
Kaiser is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2016, 10:37 AM   #2531
BS87
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 240621
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Hudson Valley
Vehicle:
2014 Mazda 3

Default

Surprisingly, American Eagle active underwear is amazing to me, and usually ~$11 per pair. You just have to deal with funky colors sometimes.
BS87 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2016, 01:29 PM   #2532
chapstien
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 68284
Join Date: Aug 2004
Chapter/Region: NWIC
Location: Constant confusion
Vehicle:
2017 Backout
Rally America Blue

Default

RMNP was nice, but crowded. The day we got there was a free entrance. We had to wait for a parking spot for overnight at the trailhead because if all the day hikers. There were a lot of hikers, but one you got about 2 miles in, it dissipated because that's how far most of the people could get before turning around.

Since the sites I could get were so close, and there aren't a lot of side tripes you can take, we did about 5 miles a day and maybe 1K in ascending. Every day had some up and down, so that was nice The altitude was a factor, my friend was having a hard time and had to stop to catch her breath. She runs (treadmill) 4 days a week in MI, so she has some aerobic. Before the trip she was saying "I'll be fine - I run. I didn't have any problems at Yosimite (15 years ago.)

I haven't had time to go over the pics, but here are the camp sites. 2 of the nights it was just starting to rain (every afternoon it rains.) The stratospire was easy to set up once you figure out the geometry, a few minutes to get it staked and then adjusted for taughtness. The peak of the tent is about 45 degrees to the orientation of the tub, and the vestibules are asymmetric. The tent an fly go up together. The last spot as all rocky, and I didn't have small 4 sided stakes. I bent one of my 8" round ones.

Arch Rock


Fern Lake Individual


Cub Creek



A herd of Elk (in Estes Park, there are more Elk in town that squirrels.)



These are "waterfalls." Apparently the are run by gravity. Fukin' Nature, man!




Last edited by chapstien; 09-04-2016 at 09:59 AM.
chapstien is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2016, 07:27 PM   #2533
inchoate
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 5470
Join Date: Apr 2001
Chapter/Region: Tri-State
Location: Philadelphiaish
Vehicle:
2014 Honda Odyssey
Nondescript

Default

any recommendations for a two place backpacking tent?

I have an rei quarter dome for my personal needs and a kelty green river 4 for car camping but my 9 year old is suddenly super interested in going backpacking. he's definitely capable of doing an overnight so i figure i should get a tent and go.

my quarter dome is weird, but i like it. the kelty is quite possibly the worst tent ever. i don't need a ton of capability but i wouldn't mind something on the lighter side, gravity seems to be getting stronger as i get older.
inchoate is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2016, 08:44 PM   #2534
chapstien
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 68284
Join Date: Aug 2004
Chapter/Region: NWIC
Location: Constant confusion
Vehicle:
2017 Backout
Rally America Blue

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by inchoate View Post
any recommendations for a two place backpacking tent?

I have an rei quarter dome for my personal needs and a kelty green river 4 for car camping but my 9 year old is suddenly super interested in going backpacking. he's definitely capable of doing an overnight so i figure i should get a tent and go.

my quarter dome is weird, but i like it. the kelty is quite possibly the worst tent ever. i don't need a ton of capability but i wouldn't mind something on the lighter side, gravity seems to be getting stronger as i get older.
You have a qd 1? The qd 2 is a decent tent but apparently the reviews have gone to REI's head since it's $299 now. My personal recent experience are with the tent in the pictures, the tarp tent stratosphere. I've mentioned before I got it for weight, vestibule space and 4 season use. Also the big Agnes copper spur UL2. It is free standing and light. The vestibules are adequate imo. It packs just slightly smaller than mine. It's on sale for about $320 at a few places.
chapstien is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2016, 09:46 PM   #2535
shaw169
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 120088
Join Date: Jul 2006
Chapter/Region: MAIC
Location: SoMD
Vehicle:
2001 Mazda3
Silver

Default

We went with an ExPed Gemini II for our two person backpacking tent and love it so far.

- amazing roof height that goes out to the doors
- totally bomber for weather, driving rain and down pours
- heavy material for the floor so no foot print needed
shaw169 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2016, 09:56 PM   #2536
inchoate
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 5470
Join Date: Apr 2001
Chapter/Region: Tri-State
Location: Philadelphiaish
Vehicle:
2014 Honda Odyssey
Nondescript

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by chapstien View Post
You have a qd 1? The qd 2 is a decent tent but apparently the reviews have gone to REI's head since it's $299 now. My personal recent experience are with the tent in the pictures, the tarp tent stratosphere. I've mentioned before I got it for weight, vestibule space and 4 season use. Also the big Agnes copper spur UL2. It is free standing and light. The vestibules are adequate imo. It packs just slightly smaller than mine. It's on sale for about $320 at a few places.
yup, qd 1. the rei half dome was looking interesting and i like rei because it's easy. the tarptent double rainbow seems like a good possibility, the stratospire is probably a little more minimal than i'd like but i totally get it.
inchoate is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2016, 11:27 PM   #2537
RightyTighty
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 54993
Join Date: Feb 2004
Default

I had some of the Ex Officio boxer briefs and hated them. They felt good when dry, but after sweating and getting fully soaked, they get really chaffy. Nasty stuff.

The CK nylon briefs I have on right now are much better, and they don't stink much at all like the Ex Officio ones. Much like a pair of wool underwear but much more durable and lighter weight.

The Calvin Klein underwear also dries out crazy fast. I can put them in the wash and just toss them on without going into the dryer. They dry out on my body in a few minutes.

Only issue, is that they can't be worn inside out to hide the big CK logo. They kind of wick backwards somehow and hold moisture in. Strange.
RightyTighty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-04-2016, 10:13 AM   #2538
chapstien
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 68284
Join Date: Aug 2004
Chapter/Region: NWIC
Location: Constant confusion
Vehicle:
2017 Backout
Rally America Blue

Default

I've been wearing Jockey Sport Microfiber and Mesh boxer brief and midway stuff. THey both seem to dry, the mesh a little faster.
chapstien is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-04-2016, 10:33 AM   #2539
Kaiser
The Fellas fella
 
Member#: 7170
Join Date: Jun 2001
Chapter/Region: NESIC
Vehicle:
Aut Kaiser,
aut nullus.

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by chapstien View Post
RMNP
Looks beautiful!
Kaiser is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-04-2016, 10:51 AM   #2540
chapstien
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 68284
Join Date: Aug 2004
Chapter/Region: NWIC
Location: Constant confusion
Vehicle:
2017 Backout
Rally America Blue

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaiser View Post
Looks beautiful!
It was pretty cool.



I would like to get to some more remote parts sometime.
chapstien is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-04-2016, 12:07 PM   #2541
RightyTighty
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 54993
Join Date: Feb 2004
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by chapstien View Post
I've been wearing Jockey Sport Microfiber and Mesh boxer brief and midway stuff. THey both seem to dry, the mesh a little faster.
Do yours have open junk flaps? Or are they closed up front.

I liked the Jockey BB, but for some reason the dick flap would always eventually let Mr. Pooky to stick his head up out of the flap like a Marmot looking for danger (or female Marmot pelt, ;

I often wonder if I have weirdly shaped junk or if these stupid designs are made by women who want dicks flopping out all over the place.
RightyTighty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-04-2016, 12:20 PM   #2542
Calebz
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 54398
Join Date: Feb 2004
Chapter/Region: NWIC
Location: Souf Central France
Vehicle:
1980 CB400 Hawk
1996 GrandCherokeeLimited

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Swizz_dub View Post
Sup guys,

any suggestions on good, comfy hiking boots <$120. Typically do anywhere between 5-15 miles per outing in forest preserves. Preferably boots that are "tactical" or have the "tactical" look just cuz i think they look cooler but it's not absolutely necessary.

Thanks!
Reebok duty boots. Comfortable, good compromise between 'tactical' and 'hiking' tread. Not well suited for super cold weather use, but they are pretty lightweight and durable.

https://www.amazon.com/Reebok-Rapid-Response-RB-Tactical/dp/B00BFA91ZO
Calebz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-04-2016, 01:16 PM   #2543
chapstien
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 68284
Join Date: Aug 2004
Chapter/Region: NWIC
Location: Constant confusion
Vehicle:
2017 Backout
Rally America Blue

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by RightyTighty View Post
Do yours have open junk flaps? Or are they closed up front.

I liked the Jockey BB, but for some reason the dick flap would always eventually let Mr. Pooky to stick his head up out of the flap like a Marmot looking for danger (or female Marmot pelt, ;

I often wonder if I have weirdly shaped junk or if these stupid designs are made by women who want dicks flopping out all over the place.
The Microfiber ones have the top access flap, the other are essentially manpanties.
chapstien is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-05-2016, 04:32 PM   #2544
upnygimp
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 47036
Join Date: Nov 2003
Chapter/Region: NESIC
Location: On a Hill, not in NESIC
Vehicle:
10 TBHOG
94 Ferd Fteenthousand

Default

All set up for Indian Lake Islands next Memorial Day. I suppose I have some things to figure out gear wise between now and then.
upnygimp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-05-2016, 09:11 PM   #2545
Jaren1
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 195061
Join Date: Nov 2008
Chapter/Region: NWIC
Location: Cool story, Brogue
Vehicle:
1997 ¯\_(ツ)
Green

Default

Been doing a lot of backpacking and hiking lately. These are from the latest trip up to Three Fingered Jack here in Oregon. About a 4 mile hike and 1500ft gain in elevation. Petty decent with a 40lb pack. Got pretty chilly at night frosted on the tent, we were up at about 6500 ft.

Wonder by Jaren Morris, on Flickr

Camp by Jaren Morris, on Flickr

Mossy Trees by Jaren Morris, on Flickr

I see you by Jaren Morris, on Flickr

Down the Valley by Jaren Morris, on Flickr

Three Fingered Fog by Jaren Morris, on Flickr
Jaren1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-05-2016, 09:40 PM   #2546
chapstien
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 68284
Join Date: Aug 2004
Chapter/Region: NWIC
Location: Constant confusion
Vehicle:
2017 Backout
Rally America Blue

Default

How did you get the deer shot to be so paint-by-numbersy?
chapstien is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-05-2016, 09:58 PM   #2547
Jaren1
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 195061
Join Date: Nov 2008
Chapter/Region: NWIC
Location: Cool story, Brogue
Vehicle:
1997 ¯\_(ツ)
Green

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by chapstien View Post
How did you get the deer shot to be so paint-by-numbersy?
what does that mean?
Jaren1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-10-2016, 10:20 AM   #2548
Kaiser
The Fellas fella
 
Member#: 7170
Join Date: Jun 2001
Chapter/Region: NESIC
Vehicle:
Aut Kaiser,
aut nullus.

Default

Sweet shots, Jaren!
Kaiser is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-10-2016, 10:26 AM   #2549
Hondaslayer
Scooby Guru
 
Member#: 4562
Join Date: Feb 2001
Chapter/Region: NWIC
Location: Auburn, WA
Vehicle:
2014 Electric Datsun
2005 Adventure van

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaren1 View Post
what does that mean?

It looks like a scene for a paint by number kit.

Anyway, shakedown trip planned for the adventure van. Sept 24th heading over to Seal Rock for an overnighter with oyster gathering and crabbing.
Hondaslayer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-10-2016, 04:47 PM   #2550
.WRXXX.
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 183695
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: uybaatc
Default

Just spent a couple nights at the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Crazy sunsets, the river was still trickling, alligator farm still open, all in all a great trip.
.WRXXX. is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Filmmakers: Equipment review & questions!!! eurojax Off-Topic 43 03-30-2014 09:42 PM
Photography: Equipment review & questions Matt A Off-Topic 10203 07-01-2012 02:27 PM
what's a good website for ski equipment reviews skimmilk68 Off-Topic 3 01-29-2008 04:31 AM
The outside/hiking/camping/nature pictures thread BREWPUBEAVER North West Impreza Club Forum -- NWIC 9 05-16-2006 01:39 AM

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:07 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Powered by Searchlight © 2024 Axivo Inc.
Copyright ©1999 - 2019, North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club, Inc.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission
Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.