Hiking Boots/Shoes Recommendations?

Hiking boot recommendations?

Any recommendations for women's hiking shoes?

[Request] Hiking/outdoorsy style shoes that can handle lots of walking on concrete

Cold and wet weather hiking boots recommendations?

I am in need of a new pair of trail/hiking boots.

Hiking Boots for heavy use during the summer

Good pair of hiking shoes?

[Request] waterproof hiking shoes

[request] - Good quality walking shoes.

Hello Redditors. I'm in search of a classy yet extremely durable pair of hiking boots to take backpacking around the world for 12+ months with.

Hiking boots recommendations

Men's three season "urban hiker" (like Merrell MOAB but longer lasting)

BIFL Hiking boots for women

Hiking boots with good traction and can stand up to abuse.

Looking for a good pair of shoes for my weird feet

Request - Hiking Sandals

Request: Hiking Boots

Comfortable and cushiony shoes for walking on pavement 10KM/couple hours a day (UK)

Hiking sandals that last?

[Request] Powerful dishwasher with sanitize function?

I want the best god damned dishwasher money can buy.

Looking for the best, easiest to operate, cheapest dishwasher - Recommendation?

[Request] Best countertop dishwasher for reasonable price?

Can anyone recommend a good dishwasher?

Countertop/Portable Dishwasher

[Request] Dishwasher &lt;$1k Australian with QOL features and low water use

Dishwasher for Second Home

My friend bought a house with this KichenAid dishwasher from 1974. He says it works better than any of the other ones he has owned. He just has to convince his wife not to replace it.

What's a good Panel ready dishwasher under $1k?

Best socket set on the market $100-$150

[Request] Socket wrenches

I need a recommendation for a tool set that should last a lifetime. [Request]

Looking for a Mechanics tool set.

23 years later; GM Goodwrench socket set.

A Starter/Lifetime Tool set

Basic screwdriver set needed

Mechanic Tools that are BIFL

Trying to fill a tool roll for my truck and would like input on BFL tools like wrenches, pliers, socket sets, etc.

BIFL: Mastercraft ratchet set with lifetime warranty. Got it at 14, im 31. Went thru more abuse than you think!

Looking to upgrade my home hand tools

Was told to post this here. Husky 270pc toolset from Home Depot for $99, normally $199. Lifetime warranty too

[Request] Ratchet/Wrench/Etc tool set for home/bicycle/general use

Thoughts on a Honda Accord V6 2007?

2010 Honda Accord worth the buy?

Thoughts on a 2008 Honda accord v6 coupe EX-L?

2014 honda accord ??

After an initial round of research it seems like Honda Accord Hybrid is the right answer, but I want to pressure test that with you guys

2014 Accord V6 Touring (any thoughts?)

Which car ?

me again. 2010 2dr honda accord, 122k miles for $5,800. just want a reliable first car, thoughts?

Want to buy an Accord, any suggestions?

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Compact - Midsize suv

best small/midsize suv?

Looking for a used (06-14) reliable compact/mid-size SUV

compact/mid size suv

Midsize SUV

Recommendations for midsized SUVs to look at

Compact to Mid-Size SUV

Small to mid-size suv suggestions?

Midsize vehicle for three kids

Mid-Size SUV

Just tried a Lotus Elise Cup 250, driving impressions !

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Deep long rpgs?

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Fantasy games with an detailed and immersive world?

[WSIB] I am in search for a open world RPG that will keep me busy for hundreds of hours.

Open world game with huge map, lots of things to do, and great graphics

WSIB Feeling a bit of an rpg lull and want something exciting like old school BioWare with a engaging story that doesn’t take 100 hours to play.

WSIB: long, immersive games with high quality storytelling and writing

looking for an open-world rpg

[WSIB] A turn based strategy game that isn’t 4X

Turn-based strategy game

Turn-based strategy games

[WSIB] Small-scale, medieval, strategy game, featuring pikemen and cavalry

(WSIB) Turn-based ”wargaming” game

[WSIB] Turn Based Strategy games

WSIB if I want a strategy game for dummies

WSIB Strategic Rpg

[WSIB] Good offline strategy/(ish) games?

What are some good "smaller scale to control, but still feel large scale battle" tactical / strategy games?

Bullet Hell-Type Games: Atomicrops vs. I, Dracula: Genesis vs. Others?

WSIB if i want a completely story driven indie game but have already played undertale and oneshot (preferably similar to those 2)

Post apocalyptic enthusiast, Underrail or Atom RPG?

[SIB] Undermine or Atomicrops

WSIB if I like "Run into things, need to grow in power/special items to move further so I come back after unlocking said element" type of games.

Blsoodborne or Resident evil 2 ?

What should I buy? Animal Crossing: New Horizons or Doom: Eternal

[WSIB] Fast-paced top-down roguelikes?

[SIB] I Hate Running Backwards or Planetary Dustoff? Or something else?

SIB Nuclear Throne?

What can you recommend for minimizing pores?

I know you can’t get rid of pores but I’m wondering is there anyway to make them smaller? I use La Roche Posay products. They keep my acne mostly at bay but I feel like my pores are just so large. Part of it is genetic, but just wondering if there’s anything else I can do at home to help. Thanks!

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How to reduce pores.

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  Improvements: Front zippered compartment - This pocket is so useful but I think there are a couple ways to improve this. First is either offering an option for the zipper to be on the other side of the pack or adding a second zipper to the other side. I have the habit of taking off the right strap and swinging the pack to the front to access outside pockets but this makes the zipper side face down. I’ve been trying to get used to taking off the left strap so that the zipper is “right side up” but it’s a hard habit to break

My new everyday backpack!

To be exact, we’ve tested the Battalion with the Tom Bihn Cache. The Cache’s zipper opens all the way around, allowing us to leave the top open and slide our laptop out without having to physically remove the entire case from the pack. Essentially, it’s a makeshift laptop pocket (just a little Pack Hacker hack for ya). 

And the paracord zipper pulls are the perfect thickness. They’re chunky enough that you can easily get a good grip, but not too intense. 

The backpack straps on the Battalion are solid, especially considering that this is a 12L pack. They’re beefy (½ inch of padding), wide, and have a slight contour to them. You could probably load this pack up with bricks and comfortably wear it all day long. 

Recycled Firefighter The Battalion 12 Hr Backpack Review | Pack Hacker

This bag is extremely well made and solidly built. I haven't taken a fine toothed comb to it but the stitching looks perfect. The only thing I have to critique so far is that the shoulder straps may be a little TOO good, as in too solid. This is a small bag

 Chances are this bag isn't going to be loaded up with a lot of weight by the average user, yet the shoulder straps are more solid than another tactical bag I have that holds about 3 times as much volume, and it's a good bag with solid shoulder straps. I don't think the shoulder straps on this little guy need to be this large and rigid. They are high quality and well sewn, but maybe a bit overkill. Overall I'm happy with this bag and the make has done a great job

 The only thing I have to critique so far is that the shoulder straps may be a little TOO good, as in too solid. This is a small bag. Chances are this bag isn't going to be loaded up with a lot of weight by the average user, yet the shoulder straps are more solid than another tactical bag I have that holds about 3 times as much volume, and it's a good bag with solid shoulder straps. I don't think the shoulder straps on this little guy need to be this large and rigid

I haven't taken a fine toothed comb to it but the stitching looks perfect

just okay. I like the idea, but the materials leave something to be desired in terms of comfort. The pack is thin, and the shoulder straps are comically thick and wide for such a small pack. The strap material is also unbearably scratchy, and roughs up my arms when I sling it over my shoulder while wearing a t-shirt

 GORUCK Echo  Note that my only criteria was that the backpack needed to fit my body well, be comfortable, and durable. Note that all of these backpacks are over $100, so I was a little picky about the small things.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  **Recycled Firefighter Battalion 12 Hour** (This item)  This was the first pack that I bought, due to the slimmer dimensions. It seemed like it could be perfect for carrying some light items without getting in the way of arm movement

 Recycled Firefighter Battalion 12 Hour Pack (This item)  2. Bellroy Classic Backpack  3. GORUCK Echo  Note that my only criteria was that the backpack needed to fit my body well, be comfortable, and durable. Note that all of these backpacks are over $100, so I was a little picky about the small things

Just Okay, Really Scratchy

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Once again, against relentless competition from other brands, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa holds its place at the top of the fleet. This pack balances comfort with an emphasis on lightweight design in a way that is unparalleled. The feature set is thoughtful and useful but not overkill. It provides plenty of external-carry options without feeling weighed down by superfluous bells and whistles. The Mariposa had our favorite stretchy back mesh pocket, which was large enough to store extra layers, snacks, and other items we wanted to quickly access. It fits a bear canister and can carry a heavy load but can also be compressed to comfortably carry a smaller load. The fabrics used in its design are durable and lightweight; miles of bushwacking and talus-crossing hardly left a scratch. 
Marketed as a 60-liter pack, the Mariposa can carry up to 64 liters when stuffed to the brim. For some, this may feel like too much room for an ultralight pack, as the more room you have, the more you may end up filling with unnecessary gear. It isn't the lightest in our review, though its 2.5-pound total weight and 14g/L weight-to-volume ratio are impressive. Plus, its slightly heavier weight added a level of comfort that was hard to beat. 

Switchback Travel

Gossamer Gear is a household name in ultralight backpacking, with a popular collection of packs for a range of adventures. Their largest capacity hauler, the Mariposa 60, is one of our go-tos for everything from quick overnights to week-long missions. Despite the sub-2-pound build (for the medium frame and hipbelt), it offers 60 liters of capacity spread out between a main compartment and seven exterior pockets, and is impressively supportive for loads up to 35 pounds (we took it right up to the limit). What’s more, the feature set is clearly designed by experienced thru-hikers: You get a tall side pocket to stash a tent or shelter, two pockets on the right side for water bottles and a filter, a stretchy rear pocket that offers quick access to essentials, large hipbelt pockets, and a bear-canister-compatible main compartment. Uniquely, the removable foam backpanel is located on the outside of the pack for easy accessibility and doubles as a great sit pad for trail-side breaks and camp life.

The Mariposa joins the Circuit above as one of the most popular cottage-brand UL packs on the trail. But while the Gossamer Gear is the clear winner in terms of weight, it falls short of the ULA in a few key ways: First off, the fabric is noticeably thinner, which will be of little concern to most recreational hikers (our pack has held up well to general use and abuse) but noticeable for those who spend months of each year on the trail. Further, the Mariposa offers far less fit customization—you get your pick of three torso and hipbelt sizes, compared to the Circuit’s larger set of offerings (including two styles of shoulder straps). And finally, we found its foam backpanel to bunch up throughout a day of hiking, and many hikers will trade in another foam pad or inflatable pad in place of the stock design (Gossamer Gear also offers a more rigid SitLight Camp Seat). But for dedicated ULers that prioritize organization, the Mariposa is a bare-bones yet fully functional backpack... Read in-depth reviewSee the Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60

Once again, against relentless competition from other brands, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa holds its place at the top of the fleet. This pack balances comfort with an emphasis on lightweight design in a way that is unparalleled. The feature set is thoughtful and useful but not overkill. It provides plenty of external-carry options without feeling weighed down by superfluous bells and whistles. The Mariposa had our favorite stretchy back mesh pocket, which was large enough to store extra layers, snacks, and other items we wanted to quickly access. It fits a bear canister and can carry a heavy load but can also be compressed to comfortably carry a smaller load. The fabrics used in its design are durable and lightweight; miles of bushwacking and talus-crossing hardly left a scratch. 
Marketed as a 60-liter pack, the Mariposa can carry up to 64 liters when stuffed to the brim. For some, this may feel like too much room for an ultralight pack, as the more room you have, the more you may end up filling with unnecessary gear. It isn't the lightest in our review, though its 2.5-pound total weight and 14g/L weight-to-volume ratio are impressive. Plus, its slightly heavier weight added a level of comfort that was hard to beat. 
Read more: Gossamer Gear Mariposa review

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 I pull that as tight as I can. I like to keep my shirt untucked Otherwise, you know kind of gets weird and all bunched up But yeah, I like the soup hip belt super tight Load lifters are just taught pull up any slack But the shoulder straps if you guys can see and the sternum strap is super loose That does two things for me. It helps me stand up straighter when I'm hiking and It also gives me some breathability as you can see a lot of my back is exposed You know can slip my hand through how that really hurt But yeah That's just how I like to wear the pack everything's just tight enough to where the pack doesn't bounce around and move around too much But you know super comfortable pack worn it for hours and hours on end But yeah another advantage to having super loose straps is When my shoulders get tired and start hurting I can just slip my arms in Keep my hands like this takes the weight off my shoulders. Let's gives my arms a rest That magnetic Clip makes it super easy and convenient, you know, if I need water just keeps the tube right here and That water bottle holder also makes it easier to get water versus trying to like have a Try and reach back here that just that hurts a lot So I just keep this right here But yeah, that's that's me with the bag That's that's me with the pack again

 It helps me stand up straighter when I'm hiking and It also gives me some breathability as you can see a lot of my back is exposed You know can slip my hand through how that really hurt But yeah That's just how I like to wear the pack everything's just tight enough to where the pack doesn't bounce around and move around too much But you know super comfortable pack worn it for hours and hours on end But yeah another advantage to having super loose straps is When my shoulders get tired and start hurting I can just slip my arms in Keep my hands like this takes the weight off my shoulders. Let's gives my arms a rest That magnetic Clip makes it super easy and convenient, you know, if I need water just keeps the tube right here and That water bottle holder also makes it easier to get water versus trying to like have a Try and reach back here that just that hurts a lot So I just keep this right here But yeah, that's that's me with the bag That's that's me with the pack again. It's the size large and hip belt size medium. So Let's head back inside because it's freezing out, you know, give you my thoughts and opinions on it So I've owned this pack for a year and a half Probably got anywhere from a couple to a few hundred miles into it Mostly day hikes to get a good workout in but also lots of overnight trips and weekend trips as well It's a great pack very comfortable Has never caused me any pain There's lots of space inside and I really like all the pockets For quick and easy access and allowing me to organize everything how I want if the dog does go with me on a trip There's still plenty of room left over which makes it easier to add all of his stuff as well Packs got no signs of wear and tear like none Maybe few dirt stains and the occasional loose thread, but that's easily fixed with a lighter The shoulder straps and hip belt cushioning still like new no issues there The only gripe I could think of is that none of the pack material is waterproof, but very few packs have that feature I would definitely buy this pack again

Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 - Long Longterm Review

 I was a little skeptical about this pad that they have in the back of the pack here but it was surprisingly comfortable and breathable. So I used Gossamer Gear's optional cell phone pocket and it's this little nylon pocket. It's padded. It velcros right to the shoulder strap and it worked really well to keep my phone out of the water and protected

 It got a little deeper than what I anticipated because I'm wet all the way up to my chest strap. The chest strap has this piece of elastic right here which makes the strap pretty comfortable, allows a little bit of flex there. The hip strap has this nice plastic clip, very sturdy, easy enough to adjust with these straps. It has two hip pockets there, very nice for carrying things like bug spray or your pocket knife

 There's another pocket on the top here. On the back there's this mesh pocket which was great for carrying my water shoes because I knew that they would dry out easily inside the mesh pocket so there's plenty of storage on the outside of this pack. On the bottom there are these two plastic clips that are made for carrying trekking poles and there's also this lashing loop which is made for carrying something like an ice axe. There are two adjustable straps with clips on this side and on this side so you just undo those two clips

 It's a 60 liter backpack from Gossamer Gear and I was able to use it this past weekend on a backpacking trip in north Georgia. I did 3 days and 25 miles and I have to say I was really, really impressed with this pack. The weight in the pack, it really carried well. Most of the packs that I've tried after, you know, 15, 20 miles, it starts to really wear on your hips

 What's up guys, Paul here with GearTestTV and today we're reviewing the Mariposa 60. So I'm here today with the Mariposa 60. It's a 60 liter backpack from Gossamer Gear and I was able to use it this past weekend on a backpacking trip in north Georgia. I did 3 days and 25 miles and I have to say I was really, really impressed with this pack

Mariposa 60 | Review

 I bought a used large Mariposa but find that when it's heavily loaded it hits my ass, no matter how I adjust it. I love those packs but haven't quite figured out the fit and I can't really return the used gear.

I love Gossamer Gear packs but I've run into an issue with the length. My torso length puts me in a large and I buy most of my gear used. I bought a used large Mariposa but find that when it's heavily loaded it hits my ass, no matter how I adjust it. I love those packs but haven't quite figured out the fit and I can't really return the used gear

I come from a Scouting backpacking background where as an adult I have to carry way too much gear. I’m doing way more backpacking with my friends and really enjoying cutting weight. I’m at the point where my backpack is the next most logical place to drop significant lbs as it currently makes up about 25% of my base weight.  I’m looking for a pack in the 55 liter (+/-) range and around 2lbs (+/-). Most of my trips are long weekends. I love my Mystery Ranch Glacier but it is way too big and heavy for short trips where I’m not loaded down with backup gear for the kids. Thanks for any recommendations.

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 It has another side pocket on the top here that is wonderful. The big pockets on the side for water bottles here I put two one liter water bottles in this side and this side I put my trekking pole or even my tent can go on this side. This long pocket at the top. Anyway just a great pack and it carries a lot of weight very well

 I just bought this pack with my own money and absolutely love it. It's well made. I'll put the fabric on here but this Rovik fabric I think it is is very sturdy and has had no issues for the last two and a half years. But adding this sit pad on the back it goes from a 9 to a 10 for me because it is so much more comfortable

 Sometimes I'll use a granite gear pack but most of the time I really like the Gossamer Gear Mariposa. It's a 60 liter pack. I'll put some of the specifications, the specs on the screen here about it but it has this great mesh panel on the front. It's got a good side pocket and what sold me on it as you've seen before is this longer side pocket on one side

 It has kind of a u-shaped frame running down the inside and it has this great place to put the pad in and then everything is attached there at the bottom. So a wonderful, wonderful place for that. I thought about getting a z-seed or something else and put it in there but then I saw this and you can see just how more substantial the foam is on this. How well it's made around the corners, all the stitching and it really is a comfortable pad

Gear Review of Gossamer Gear Mariposa and Air Flow Sitlight Camp Seat

6 ounces—significantly less than the medium version of the Mariposa with a hipbelt. But with only three external pockets (none of which zip), the Arc Blast is limited in its organizational capacity, and we find that it doesn’t carry a load as well. If pack weight is your number one consideration, it’s hard to argue against the Arc Blast. But we give the overall edge to the Gossamer Gear Mariposa for its added carrying comfort, organization, and durability

 Similar to the Mariposa, the Flash excels at comfort and support, even with heavier loads, but REI doesn’t offer the same convenience of customizing torso lengths and hipbelt sizes. And at 2 pounds 3 ounces for the most stripped-down version (i.e. no top lid or hipbelt pockets), the Flash 55 is still heavier than the fully featured Mariposa

6 ounces. This is competitive with many other leading UL packs designs including the Hyperlite 3400 Southwest (2 lbs. That said, Dyneema is prone to puncturing from sharp rocks and other objects and is less durable overall than the Mariposa’s Robic construction. All told, the Gossamer Gear wins out in the organization and durability categories, but the Hyperlite’s waterproof design is alluring for those who hike in wet environments

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