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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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!

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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.

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Pores reduction tips?

Advice for shrinking pores on and around nose?

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

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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

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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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Our top choice for the ounce counters out there is the Feathered Friends Flicker 40 UL. This innovative model incorporates a truly full-length zipper that allows it to function as a hoodless mummy bag or an open quilt. This design greatly extends its usable temperature range. When opened as a quilt it offered plenty of ventilation for a warm summer night. Meanwhile, its 8.4 ounces of 950+ fill power goose down proved to be capable all the way down to its 40° F temperature rating. That makes this bag an ideal choice for thru-hikers or serious backpackers looking for one lightweight model that can handle of range of conditions.
One obvious drawback to the Flicker 40 UL is its expensive price tag. We think its quality matches its price, but that price may not be justifiable for all but the most serious ultralight aficionados. The hoodless design of this bag is also a compromise. Its warmth-to-weight ratio is certainly outstanding, but you can attain an even higher warmth-to-weight ratio with a hooded mummy design. Still, we believe the added versatility of the Flicker is worth this compromise. 

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If we had one word to describe the Flicker UL from Feathered Friends, it would be “versatile.” On one hand, the Flicker has nearly identical specs as the Hummingbird UL sleeping bag above, with 11.6 ounces of 950-fill down (the Hummingbird has 11.5), very similar weights, and a full-length zipper. On the other hand, with no hood and a cinchable footbox, it can be opened up like a quilt in warm weather (the “Wide” version is great for plus-sized backpackers or two sleepers). It’s tough to categorize the Flicker UL, but at the end of the day, it’s both quilt and sleeping bag, which is quite an impressive feat.

The biggest point of differentiation between the Flicker UL and other quilts on this list is the full-length zipper. While some might complain that a zipper adds weight, others will appreciate the versatility. For example, the Enlightened Equipment Enigma above may offer a superior warmth-to-weight ratio, but that’s if you get it just right—any movement in the night can expose your body to cold drafts. On the other hand, 1 pound 6 ounces is heavy for most quilt fans. In the end, we recommend the Flicker as a nice all-in-one option for those on the fence between sleeping bag and quilt.See the Feathered Friends Flicker UL

Our top choice for the ounce counters out there is the Feathered Friends Flicker 40 UL. This innovative model incorporates a truly full-length zipper that allows it to function as a hoodless mummy bag or an open quilt. This design greatly extends its usable temperature range. When opened as a quilt it offered plenty of ventilation for a warm summer night. Meanwhile, its 8.4 ounces of 950+ fill power goose down proved to be capable all the way down to its 40° F temperature rating. That makes this bag an ideal choice for thru-hikers or serious backpackers looking for one lightweight model that can handle of range of conditions.
One obvious drawback to the Flicker 40 UL is its expensive price tag. We think its quality matches its price, but that price may not be justifiable for all but the most serious ultralight aficionados. The hoodless design of this bag is also a compromise. Its warmth-to-weight ratio is certainly outstanding, but you can attain an even higher warmth-to-weight ratio with a hooded mummy design. Still, we believe the added versatility of the Flicker is worth this compromise. 
Read more: Feathered Friends Flicker 40 UL review

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 For example, I use the Flicker like this as a top quilt in a hammock. The Flicker can be opened completely and used as a down comforter.As a Down ComforterUnzip the Flicker all the way so it lays completely flat to use it as a down comforter in very hot weather. The advantage of this configuration over many backpacking quilts is that your feet will be cooler because they’re not trapped in a foot box

 This is a feature you find in the very best backpacking and ultralight sleeping bags and quilts. I’ve taken this bag down to the low-40’s and feel that I could easily take it down to the mid-thirties, without a problem.Water-resistant/Breathable ShellThe exterior shell of the Flicker 40 is made with ultralight 10 denier Pertex Endurance (0.94 oz/yd² total weight), a water-resistant/breathable fabric that protects the Flicker from condensation and splashback in tents, under tarps, or when sleeping out in the open

Cinch the adjustable foot box and draft collar closed in order to snug the ends of the Flicker tight against the bottom of your hammock.RecommendationWhen I first received the Feather Friends Flicker 40 UL, I wondered if it was a bit overbuilt for three-season backpacking. Was an insulated draft collar really necessary or a full-length zipper? While highly desirable, you don’t find these features on other ultralight quilts or hoodless sleeping bags.Then I started using the Flicker UL 40 on backpacking and camping trips and became a complete convert to the design philosophy behind this bag

The Feathered Friends Flicker 40 UL Quilt Sleeping Bag is a 19-ounce quilt sleeping bag designed for backpackers and climbers who want to the flexibility and lightweight of an insulated sleep system that can be used in many ways, including:a hoodless sleeping bag for tent or cowboy camping under the starsan ultralight quilt in a tent, under a tarp, or in a hammocka down comforter in a tent or under a roofor a hammock underquiltIf it’s hard to imagine how a single piece of gear could perform in all of those roles, let’s look at the key features of the Flicker and how they can be used to configure it in different ways.As a Hoodless Sleeping BagThe Flicker 40 UL is easy to configure as a hoodless sleeping bag that ideal if you prefer wrap-around insulation and draft protection over using an open-backed quilt.A hoodless sleeping bag is good for cooler weather when you want added security of wrap-around insulation and draft protection.Full-Length ZipperFeaturing a full-length zipper, you can sleep on your back with the zipper on top or rotate the bag to your right or left if you prefer having the zipper along one side

Feathered Friends Flicker 40 UL Quilt Sleeping Bag

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The Baltoro 65 offers plenty of room for a long weekend, and if you're gear savvy, enough space for an extra day or two. Its terrain-adaptive Response A3 suspension makes it at home in off-the-beaten-path locales.

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Hopped onto the trail at Hot Springs, NC and got off around Devil Fork Gap (finished a day earlier than my buddy and I had planned). This was my first vacation since entering the work force and my first time on the AT. My knees were definitely a little angry at me after this climb up to Big Firescald Knob but the view was worth it. Definitely looking forward to future section-hikes! Also the Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack is wonderful :)

My first time section-hiking the AT was wonderful

 It'S actually going to work with you, um. Obviously, you've got your traditional chest, strap fully adjustable and you know fully fully clickable as well. So obviously the hydration bladder itself comes out from that top there and basically comms feed through here, and then you actually connect it on the chest, strap there. So yet again you can feed it through there if you want, or if you want to go the other side, you can feed it through there but, as I said, they try to keep it as basic as possible and let's go down to the lower part of The bag - I just bring that up first and you'll, see, is this little section here now

 What you will notice is obviously these grooves in the straps themselves. Now, basically, wherever than them coming out of the factory flat and molding to you they've already, given you the support and arch that you need so for when it's brand spanking new outside the bag, you're going to get a really nice fit, and you will only see That in Gregory products, so there we have it. This is a great rucksack from Gregory for any more information. Please visit us at simply heiko UK

 Just a little feature, there is a really nice touch to have, especially if you want to get something. That'S nice and you know really tense on nine times that turns out the actual bottom part of the bag, I'm just on the front part as well. What you do have is a nice front, storage area as well, skin.we big enough for any GPS systems, quite actually just to grab items to you know, grab and go items you having a nice and storage unit

 Obviously, talking about the head, you have your traditional, safe pocket in the top part, as well as your traditional rear pocket as well, which it again all nice and spacious, and even the storm flap is nice and rigid as well. So, as I said, they really have going to paid attention to the finer details. Let'S talk about the back system itself, yet again, it's a nice foam padding. So it's going to be really comfortable on your back, especially if you're going to be taking heavy loads

Gregory Packs | Baltoro 65 Backpack Review

- For this experience, the mesh backing behind the straps meant to allow ventilation did not allow ventilation and my back dripped the entire time. I've had previous experience with Osprey's anti-gravity mesh system and I know noticed a big difference between the two, which was one of the things that made me nervous about going with Gregory. Unfortunately my fears came true and it did little to nothing to cool off my back and keep it somewhat dry. For me, it's a deal breaker because I sweat a lot when I hike (sorry to be gross)

- The daypack was nothing special but it was adequate. I used it in the middle portion of the trip where we hiked to some lakes (about 10 miles round trip), and it held a set of rain pants, a rain shell, a Nalgene bottle, bug spray, and a large bagged lunch. I will say that my shoulders were a bit sore the next day, there is not chest clip to hold the straps in front of you.

- The right side mesh pocket is specifically angled and designed to hold and access a Nalgene water bottle while you're hiking and it ACTUALLY works. Huge plus on the trail.

 Unfortunately my fears came true and it did little to nothing to cool off my back and keep it somewhat dry. For me, it's a deal breaker because I sweat a lot when I hike (sorry to be gross).

Not bad but not great (for me)

 I Got my sleeping bag just to fill it out see and you can see the shape of it. You've got a hydration hydration pocket in the back access to for the hydration hose out the sides here but just want to show you guys that. overall very nice. Very nice backpack

 The lumbar pad is very nice. Get in the light there for you. Okay, the lumbar pad has like a silicone coating, it's nonstick or it's very sticky, Rather keeps your back nice and planted. Really kind of locks in the lumbar region so you don't get a lot of a lot of stress on your back and it really transfers these

 Shoulder straps actually have two positions so it'll even more fine-tuned to your your torso length on the padded waist belt. We have little pouches here. They're pretty small, but you don't really want a huge pouch here because it's going to get in the way of your of your hand and you're hiking both as you're walking. So it's just for small ends

 overall very nice. Very nice backpack. I'm kind of a perfectionist when it comes to stuff like this and you know I Don't think you can beat this one for the for the money you do have forgot to mention earrings. We do have side pockets here

Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack Review

  The include small backpack sleeve is nice if you want to leave the big packpack at the tent and throw breakfast and coffee, stove, to hike a bit to a vista.  I have smaller Gregory  packs, nano and miwok, and am pleased with them.  Be careful on sizing.  I am probably in between med and large but making large work

  Be careful on sizing.  I am probably in between med and large but making large work.

  The outside pocket is nice. The waterproof pocket on the hip belt is too small for a standard iphone and it is incredulous that the designers did not change it when changing the color scheme for the next year. I opted for this pack because of the Gregory name and the comfort at the cost of some weight. It does come with a custom rain cover

 I opted for this pack because of the Gregory name and the comfort at the cost of some weight. It does come with a custom rain cover.  The include small backpack sleeve is nice if you want to leave the big packpack at the tent and throw breakfast and coffee, stove, to hike a bit to a vista.  I have smaller Gregory  packs, nano and miwok, and am pleased with them

Comfortable Backpack

 But because it was $300 and it weighs over five pounds and it wasn't comfortable for me and that may not be the back of the packs fault like I said, but it gives a three out of five and category rating I think there's packs at Cost labs that are as good or better I think those packs that probably cost more that aren't as good. So three out of five on category rating. So overall Gregory Baltoro gets a score of 2.4 Now that's not super high, but as I'm doing these reviews I have set this this criteria up to where nothing's gonna get a very high score

 So overall Gregory Baltoro gets a score of 2.4 Now that's not super high, but as I'm doing these reviews I have set this this criteria up to where nothing's gonna get a very high score. so we'll see going forward how 2.4 stacks up

 Make sure that you spend a lot of time as much time as you possibly can in the pack with it. Full load it down because it might fit frying. It might fit great without any weight in it or very little weight in it. but once you get all your stuff in there and you're hiking up the trail, it might be uncomfortable, so make sure you try it on full weight

PACK REVIEW: GREGORY BALTORO 65 MENS PACK: The Cadillac of Packs?

 Lite weight. Storage pockets / design+++ galore. Extremely comfortable & zippers / access is excellent.

Feathered Friends Flicker 40 UL vs Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack - Men's

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