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?

2020/2021 Honda Accord LX - Tell Me About Your Likes/Dislikes

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 !

Dan Neil reviews Lotus Emira: As Good As It Gets

Considering a Lotus Elise - USA

How affordable are Lotus Elises from the 2005-2012 model year?

Lotus Exige Sport Final Edition review: farewell, Exige

I wanna know everything you know about a 2005 Lotus Elise

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Looking for a good rpg/action adventure with a good story and good characters

Deep long rpgs?

Looking for a story-focused RPG

Looking for a complex RPG

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!

OPEN PORES- WHAT TO DO? IS THERE ANY PRODUCT I CAN USE?

What skincare products have you used that helped with large pores?

What is the best thing to use to tighten pores on your face?

Can anyone tell me why my pores are so huge and what I can do to minimize them?

How to reduce pores.

Hey guys, how do I make my pores not look like this? Info in comments (deleted and reposted for an error in the title)

Pores reduction tips?

Advice for shrinking pores on and around nose?

[sun care] sunscreen that doesn’t irritate rosacea and perioral dermatitis

[Sun Care] Looking for sunscreen that doesn't irritate Rosacea

Sunscreen recommendations for rosacea

Looking for a sunscreen for my acne prone skin.

[Sun Care] looking for a sunscreen that works well for people with Eczema.

Desperate for a good sunscreen

Looking for a Daily Suncreen

I’ve tried them all and I still can’t find my holy grail for my dry rosacea skin. Any other recommendations?

Sunscreen, eczema and makeup, Help [Sun care]

[Sun Care] Help with not being able to use Sunscreen

How can i stop a really greasy face?

How to best defeat oily skin?

Is there any long-lasting solution for oily face?

Oily Face -&gt; Wash Face -&gt; More Oily

Extremely oily skin

Y’all know some sort of cream or product I can buy to make my face less greasy looking?

super oily face help needed

Oily Skin— please help!

Really oily skin

How to have less oily skin?

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Weekend Gear Guide

The two-layer Gore-Tex shell works great for those wet belays but still breathes well enough to wear while on the move.

A warm, versatile and bombproof jacket

 The weight of Thermo Tech insulation used in the Lis is 2.7 ounces per square yard or 92 grams per square meter which is considered mid weight warmth. And when you look at the type of activity this jacket is meant for, Where one is being active in very cold weather conditions you don't want to lightweight are heavy weight insulation, but something in the middle in terms of warmth through weight ratio, Thermo Tech has a clove alyou of 0.76 you may say Well, Premal off Gold has a higher clove value of 0

 In addition, short staple insulation like Primaloft Gold has poor loft or tension which even further decreases its warmth retention property. It also is not as durable and can be pulled apart and therefore requires quilting so the insulation doesn't migrate when used in jackets and this quilting in itself causes cold spots. Speaking of Karma Shield Apex in addition to Thermo Tech, Climate Shield Apex insulation is also used on the Alpha is which Arc'teryx rebrands as Korloff Continuous. The Alpha is used is 65 grams per meter squared of core lock, continuous as an extra in insulation layer around the shoulder and neck area and one combined the therm attack

 Now let's talk about the warmth of this jacket. Started with the insulation weight. The weight of Thermo Tech insulation used in the Lis is 2.7 ounces per square yard or 92 grams per square meter which is considered mid weight warmth

Arc'teryx Alpha IS - Most Expensive Synthetic Insulated Jacket Review

Finally, I'll end by saying that this jacket is really handsome and I really enjoy wearing it around town.

Very Impressed!

 One of the defining features about this jacket lies in our Texas partnership with Gore-tex which means it is highly durable jacket that is windproof, waterproof, breathable, and abrasion resistant. The watertight external zippers are, well, watertight, and they keep the elements out. The zipper pulls feel solid and hopefully they hold up over time of tugging. Overall, this product has high quality details that really sets it apart

What's good, everybody? This is Alex Taft for Get Out There Magazine. I'm out here in Mount Yonah in Northern Georgia and I'm out here on a photography trip and with me, I got the Arctarix Sv jacket. Let's check it out. Over the past several years, I've owned several fantastic jackets fantastic shell jackets for my skiing and snowboarding adventures and various other mountain adventures, and they've all performed extraordinarily well

Arc'teryx Alpha SV jacket: Tested and Reviewed!

-	Warmth performance drops when throwing on over a soft shell – The insulation doesn’t seem to engage as much as other synthetic outer insulation jackets with a similar amount of fill.

-	Price. There are so many alpine specific alternatives where you can achieve a similar output for a lesser price. I’m not sure a single jacket piece of my clothing systems should cost as much as an expedition tent. … I can easily match a synthetic belay jacket with light weight shell for 2/3rds the price and have something with very comparable performance

Complicated, intriguing piece for your alpine kit

All this great stuff comes at a price, and I mean this thing is expensive!  One of the most expensive jackets Arcteryx sells.  That could be a legitimate turn off for some. I initially balked at the price too but, I figure I can get a good 10 years at least out of it so in that view, it's not bad over that long period.  

Awesome jacket!

 Of course, to get that warmth you are sacrificing some heat dispersion at temps above freezing. I’ve tried a training ride and some jogging at temps in low 30’s F wearing the IS with a wool T-shirt, and each time was sweating within about 5 minutes. But it’s very comfortable from well below 0 F (with layering) up into the 60’s F (unzipped and not in direct sun) if you are just walking, city biking or milling around outside at an event.

 But it’s very comfortable from well below 0 F (with layering) up into the 60’s F (unzipped and not in direct sun) if you are just walking, city biking or milling around outside at an event.

Arc’teryx markets the Alpha IS to Climbers and Alpinists, but IMO it’s a nearly perfect all-around winter jacket for an active urban lifestyle in DC (meaning lots of city biking, walking and hanging outside at events). Here’s why:

Not Just For Alpinists

It has increased bulk and hence a natural clumsiness to its form versus the closer-fitting agility or sleeker esthetic of its predecessor.

Comparison between the Alpha IS and its predecessor, the Fission SL

 It's very comfortable, and not at all restrictive. It definitely feels like it's made to be worn over another jacket or some other insulation. The hood is especially good at blocking wind to the face.

This jacket is excellent for its weight and thickness. It's not puffy nor thick with down, but it performs well above many of my heavier jackets. It's very comfortable, and not at all restrictive. It definitely feels like it's made to be worn over another jacket or some other insulation

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It’s not always this easy to narrow down competing models and make a top pick, but among windbreaker jackets, the Patagonia Houdini Air is head and shoulders above the rest. Building off the beloved Houdini below, the new Air takes the old formula but adds a ton of breathability and comfort to the mix. The jacket pairs a double-weave liner with a standard nylon shell, offering great wind protection and a softer feel than any other design in its weight class. In many ways, the Houdini Air is the Swiss Army Knife of windbreaker jackets and makes a great option for hiking, running, mountain biking, and a wide variety of other outdoor uses.

Keep in mind that with such a thin shell and air-permeable weave, you do give up some of the bombproof protection of a 100% nylon jacket like the original Houdini. That said, we took the Air out in 60mph, knock-you-over gusts near Patagonia’s Cerro Castillo and felt sufficiently sheltered from the storm. And although the jacket’s DWR coating is impressive, a thicker shell fabric (like that of the Black Diamond Alpine Start below) will offer better wet-weather protection. That said, no other design can match the minimalist build and performance chops and of the Houdini Air, making it our top windbreaker of 2022... Read in-depth reviewSee the Men's Patagonia Houdini Air  See the Women's Patagonia Houdini Air

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The Patagonia Houdini is an iconic windbreaker jacket, and as a repeat winner at the top of our podium, continues to set the standard for all other jackets in this category. It performs exactly as a windbreaker should, packing down and stowing away until you need to break it out to protect you from wind or light rain. The entire jacket stuffs into its chest pocket &mdash; the resulting package is only about the size of a small banana. The lightweight package easily clips to a belt, climbing harness, or stashes into the smallest corner of your pack &mdash; it even squeezes comfortably into the tiniest seat bags, making it a great companion for long bike rides. Though it will never compare directly to a rain jacket, the ultralight DWR coating is at the top of its class and does a solid job of balancing wind resistance with breathability.
With its most recent makeover, the historically too-small chest pocket of the Houdini has been updated to accommodate the ever-growing size of newer smartphones &#40;though it is still a bit of an awkward fit.&#41; If you are biking, running, skiing downhill, or outside in any aggressive wind, the hood tends to catch air like a sail, uncomfortably stretching the collar against your neck. Without any features to improve ventilation, you can only push up the sleeves to cool off &mdash; without full-elastic wrist cuffs, this can cut off circulation for those with muscular forearms. These small design criticisms aside, the Houdini is still our favorite windbreaker. It is a multifunctional jacket, well-suited to all-day alpine adventures, long trail runs, exposed free climbs, and evening mountain bike laps.
Read more: Patagonia Houdini review

Remaining one of our favorite options for when keeping weight low matters most is the Patagonia Houdini. This impressively lightweight windbreaker continues to earn some of our highest ratings in wind resistance, weight, and packability. This piece has been around for years, which has allowed Patagonia to fine-tune the details to get a seriously impressive mix of function and weight savings. The Houdini compacts into a ridiculously lightweight 3.1 ounce package, sure to please even the most hardcore ultralight enthusiast. Despite this absurdly low weight, the Houdini is still impressively wind-resistant and withstood every adventure we wore it on, from climbing and mountain biking to hiking and boating. 
Of course, this impressively thin layer is a bit see-through, particularly in some of its lighter colors. This makes it not the best-looking model we tested. And though it claims to have a DWR coating, it does still eventually get wet &mdash; and a little quicker than some others. Compared to the Patagonia Houdini Air, the Houdini is slightly lighter but slightly less breathable. It retails for less than a lot of less-impressive models in our lineup and has your back when you need to stay protected and still travel ultralight. 
Read more: Patagonia Houdini review

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 I always throw it in my vest, just as a fail-safe when I ran Zion and I got extra cold at night. I threw this on under my heavier jackets, and it was just one more layer of insulation between my skin and so there you have it. The Patagonia Houdini, I love this shell. I would highly recommend it because it's so light and versatile, I always pack it in my vest for my hundred-mile runs if there's any chance of rain, or certainly at night as just an extra layer

 We might as well make it six minutes. It'S just very lightly sprinkling right now. We'Re gon na see how this holds up if I'm fairly dry. We'Re gon na know that this is gon na last for a little while at least all right, we are, we are just over six minutes in it has quit raining, so we are gon na unzip and see just how wet we are

 The Patagonia Houdini, I love this shell. I would highly recommend it because it's so light and versatile, I always pack it in my vest for my hundred-mile runs if there's any chance of rain, or certainly at night as just an extra layer. So thanks for tuning in I appreciate all of you, this week's shout-out is to somebody whose wife actually turned him on to the channel and now he's become a regular subscriber in commenter, so Scott Bakalar, thanks for tuning in I appreciate you - and I appreciate all of My subscribers, we will see you soon thanks for watching you 

 Well, it's not really meant for that, but we should get kind of an idea of just how well it will stand up, but I'm gon na try to stay out here for at least five minutes and we're just gon na see what my t-shirt looks like after River, what are you gon na do? How do you expect to go snow? You goofball, you goofer, you goofer, [, Laughter, ], kids and dogs, kids and dogs. Well, the rain is actually starting to lighten up a little bit we're at about. I don't whew can see that about just over three minutes now. I'M gon na stay out here until five minutes for sure, if nothing else the water, if nothing else, the water is sitting on the jacket you'll see if it's gon na soak through or not it's still as you can see by the sprinkles, is still raining

Ultra Running Vlog: Patagonia Houdini shell review

4 oz) + Walmart Poncho (1 oz). Pro: I already carry my wind layer and umbrella, so the additional weight penalty is very low. Cons: Emergency Poncho is plastic/disposable, only lasts 5-10 uses before it gets ripped, needs to be replaced frequently. Umbrella does not work well when it is very windy

Weight: Patagonia Houdini (3.6 oz) + Montbell Umbrella (5.4 oz) + Walmart Poncho (1 oz). Pro: I already carry my wind layer and umbrella, so the additional weight penalty is very low

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r/Ultralight - The Purchase Advice Thread - Week of May 03, 2021

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