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?

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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

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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

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23 years later; GM Goodwrench socket set.

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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

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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/mid size suv

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Small to mid-size suv suggestions?

Midsize vehicle for three kids

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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

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WSIB if I want a strategy game for dummies

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

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Post apocalyptic enthusiast, Underrail or Atom RPG?

[SIB] Undermine or Atomicrops

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Blsoodborne or Resident evil 2 ?

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

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SIB Nuclear Throne?

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How to reduce pores.

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r/Coffee

r/espresso

 Filter group/piston cylinder is cumbersome. Preheating is difficult (setting cylinder in hot water). Removing the piston can be difficult as it binds due to expansion). The ability to make more than one shot or a long pull requires removal of group, cooling enough to handle, pulling the piston out then resetting on machine (no long pulls)

 I think that is w what drew me to the machine in the first place.  Mechanical design: leaves a little too be desired. Filter group/piston cylinder is cumbersome. Preheating is difficult (setting cylinder in hot water)

Having owned this machine for a while I feel like I can offer a detailed review. As an avid coffee connoisseur, I procure green beans from reliable sources and roast to my specifications. For comparison I own over 40 brewing apparatuses.  Asthetic design: very nice

Interesting concept with some drawbacks.

 Flair sells an accessory pressure gauge/piston from their company website, and IMO this is absolutely critical to using the machine effectively. Without the pressure gauge you will find yourself constantly guessing how much force to use and when, and to be frank there's enough guesswork and trial and error involved in using this thing without all that. These three things make the Flair considerably more user-friendly.  Once you've done that, prepare to set aside a half hour or more each time you buy a new bag of coffee to dial in the grind size, tamping pressure, and water temperature particular to your new beans

I bought this because I like manual gadgets and espresso, and I thought that I'd end up saving money by making espresso at home instead of buying one each morning. The Flair was especially appealing to me among manual espresso presses because I don't have much counter space in my kitchen and I travel long stretches for work, so the portability was a major draw.  I'll admit, I didn't quite know what I was getting into with this thing. Beginners luck gave me two great shots of espresso on my first two attempts, but after that I fell into a spiral of pure frustration as shot after shot after shot came back too watery/fast, or just didn't come at all as the lever repeatedly choked up on me

 Your grinder will probably cost more than the Flair, which will set the cost-effectiveness of your new home-brewing system even further back, but you'll need it if you ever want to get to the point of pulling good, reliable shots. You might get away with a stovetop kettle and thermometer, but I'd rather not be messing around with those things while making sure that all the other components that go into prepping shots are in order. Flair sells an accessory pressure gauge/piston from their company website, and IMO this is absolutely critical to using the machine effectively. Without the pressure gauge you will find yourself constantly guessing how much force to use and when, and to be frank there's enough guesswork and trial and error involved in using this thing without all that

 These three things make the Flair considerably more user-friendly.  Once you've done that, prepare to set aside a half hour or more each time you buy a new bag of coffee to dial in the grind size, tamping pressure, and water temperature particular to your new beans. You'll start to get a hang for what works and after awhile this should only take a few shots, but you will not be able to maintain your variables from bag to bag. Yes, this is standard procedure for espresso on any machine, but you'll need to be prepared for the fact that this process takes MUCH longer on the Flair than it would on a semi-automatic or automatic machine

Works Well, but Prepare For Heartache

 I have found that I can hold the unit with my left on the counter ring while I press down the lever. If the grind is too fine it is really rough to push the lever down so find the sweet spot in your grind that gives you the creme and yet does not take a Cross-Fit workout to get your espresso. If you are new to this like me don't try and pack the Portifilter, I think that is what it is called, compressed to the top. Half to a third works great

I have never had a manual Espresso maker so I did not know what to expect. Pros: Brain dead easy if you read the instructions and get your grind down. Price, quality of construction. (It is all metal so you would have to really crank on it to harm it

 If you are new to this like me don't try and pack the Portifilter, I think that is what it is called, compressed to the top. Half to a third works great. I also hold the filter cap down as I pour in the hot water so that it does not backwash on me. Just a newbie suggestion of the cap gets pushed up as the water expands the coffee

Newbie espresso maker review

Considering your wants and preground coffee, I'd advise against the Flair. The Flair seems to work well with coffee ground for espresso and preground coffee will not provide that. If you had a grinder, it could be considered. However, since you're looking for ease of use and cleanup, the Flair isn't it

 If you had a grinder, it could be considered. However, since you're looking for ease of use and cleanup, the Flair isn't it.

Coming from instant espresso, I'm an absolute beginner when it comes to coffee and I'm now on the fence between the moka pot and the Flair neo with a tight budget of HKD1000 (\~150USD). I personally enjoy milk drinks and tbh I dont have the highest standard for coffee, as I'm fine with the ones from starbucks. My concerns for the coffee maker are ease of use, consistency, quickness, ease of cleaning up, and small size, with the former ones being more important, and of course, producing lattes with a quality higher than, or at least on par with those from starbucks. (sorry if I'm asking for too much in this price range)

However, I have literally no extra equipment like grinder or kitchen scale, besides an electric kettle, and I plan to get my pre-ground espresso coffee (illy?) from supermarkets. 

So, between the above two, which of them would you recommend more to me? Feel free to leave suggestions other than the two of my options if you think they suit me more. Thanks in advance!

<div class="md">Coming from instant espresso, I&#39;m an absolute beginner when it comes to coffee and I&#39;m now on the fence between the moka pot and the Flair neo with a tight budget of HKD1000 (~150USD). I personally enjoy milk drinks and tbh I dont have the highest standard for coffee, as I&#39;m fine with the ones from starbucks. My concerns for the coffee maker are ease of use, consistency, quickness, ease of cleaning up, and small size, with the former ones being more important, and of course, producing lattes with a quality higher than, or at least on par with those from starbucks. (sorry if I&#39;m asking for too much in this price range)

However, I have literally no extra equipment like grinder or kitchen scale, besides an electric kettle, and I plan to get my pre-ground espresso coffee (illy?) from supermarkets. 

So, between the above two, which of them would you recommend more to me? Feel free to leave suggestions other than the two of my options if you think they suit me more. Thanks in advance!
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Moka pot vs Flair neo for milk drinks?

After unboxing and setting up the unit, there's no denying this is a great looking piece of hardware. The metal components have a nice heft, and the black frame/copper base definitely invoke the coffee theme.  Upon using it, I noticed the portafilters required a little bit of force to click into the base and sit level. This didn't seem intentional, but more like a tolerance issue, because one portafilter exhibited the issue more than the other, and both exhibited the issue to varying degrees depending on how they were rotated

 The result is excellent espresso, and on the first day, better lattes than anything I've made with the Aeropress. While the unit is technically portable, I'll continue to use my Aeropress for coffee on the go, but I enjoy being able to make real espresso at home with a device that's very affordable, and one that should be extremely low maintenance in the long run (other than O-rings wearing over time, it doesn't seem like much can go wrong, due to the simplicity of design).  From a design standpoint, it's very good, but there are a few minor things that could be better. The base can wobble a bit if there's any horizontal forces applied, which I think has less to do with the oval base, and more to do with the tripod layout of the rubber bumpers on the bottom

  From a design standpoint, it's very good, but there are a few minor things that could be better. The base can wobble a bit if there's any horizontal forces applied, which I think has less to do with the oval base, and more to do with the tripod layout of the rubber bumpers on the bottom. The piston could also have something at the top so it's easier to grip and pull out of the cylinder by hand. The instructions show how you can use the plastic tamper to force the piston up and out, but the metal tamper doesn't seem like it should be used for this role, so at this point the plastic tamper is just one more thing on the counter

precisely weighing the grounds, tamping the grounds, and preheating the cylinder. Likewise, cleanup has a few extra steps, but none of these steps are difficult. The result is excellent espresso, and on the first day, better lattes than anything I've made with the Aeropress. While the unit is technically portable, I'll continue to use my Aeropress for coffee on the go, but I enjoy being able to make real espresso at home with a device that's very affordable, and one that should be extremely low maintenance in the long run (other than O-rings wearing over time, it doesn't seem like much can go wrong, due to the simplicity of design)

there's no denying this is a great looking piece of hardware

So my flair signature came today. My overall impressions.. starting with the most important, does it make espresso? Yes

 If anyone is considering the flair for a portable solution, I can definitely recommend that you do so. However, I would splurge the extra dollars for a signature or Pro series as you get the pressure gauge which I think is critical.

Does what it's supposed to

 With the ability to control temperature and pressure, you can easily customize the taste of your espresso to how you like it.  I am brand new to espresso making, so I had to hunt for the right grind size to use (which is typical for any espresso machine). Once you find the grind size that gets you the right amount of pressure; the taste, mouthfeel, and crema production of the shots are very similar to what you will find in coffee shops produced by equipment that costs thousands of dollars. The only requirements you need at home are the Flair, a good quality burr grinder, fresh coffee, water, and a heat source

 However, these are also benefits, since they give you more control than you could affordably find in a typical espresso machine. The only other con is durability of the plastic, since I'm surprised at how quickly I gouged a part, but that is also my fault for being clumsy.  Overall, I'm very happy with the Flair. I'm able to produce quality espresso after only a few days with it

 You have to let expensive espresso machines heat up for half an hour to get a good temperature (but can still have little control over the precise temperature). But with the Flair, you can heat the parts up in minutes and easily control the temperature. The process takes about 5 minutes, including setup, hand grinding, heating up parts and water. Cleanup is quick and simple

 For this first week of ownership, I actually traveled with it and made espresso very easily while I was away from home—you can't do that with a typical espresso machine.  The Flair is very impressive for how simple the design is and for what it can produce for such a low price. The biggest challenge is getting a good brew temperature, which is vitally important for lighter roasts but not so much for darker roasts. Temperature management for light roasts is easy enough to achieve, and should be easier with the stainless steel piston option and through the use of dry heat on the metal parts

Simple, Quick, Portable, Real Espresso. Flair can't be beat!

 I used too much force to press down the lever with too fine ground coffee, and the round metal piece that was sitting on the top of piston withstanding all the force from the lever popped out of its place, and the lever broke the top part of piston. It was partially my fault using too much force, but I still think that something should not break with a force that a person can possibly put on. A stainless steel piston would make this machine almost perfect although the price will go up. I wouldn't mind paying extra for a stainless steel piston if available

 If I have to point out a few things to improve, one would be the plastic piston. The piston got broken after 15 cups of brewing. I used too much force to press down the lever with too fine ground coffee, and the round metal piece that was sitting on the top of piston withstanding all the force from the lever popped out of its place, and the lever broke the top part of piston. It was partially my fault using too much force, but I still think that something should not break with a force that a person can possibly put on

 Preheating chamber and portafilter with hot water is time consuming and water consuming, and I have to keep watching a thermometer all because I care about quality of each shot. I am tired of controlling all variables. Flair has potential to brew high quality of espresso if you set up routines and you are skilled and if you don't mind spending extra time and energy for precise preheating. Consistent espresso shots can only be reached when you put lots of your energy and focus in it

I love this espresso maker. (update)

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Indulge in a rich cup of coffeehouse-style Lungo or espresso with this Nespresso Pixie espresso machine from DeLong with a compact, avant-garde design that combines elegance and functionality, This single-serve espresso system will make each morning a bit easier. Simply pop in a capsule, select one of the programmable buttons for Espresso or Lungo preparation, and brew. The fast, 30 second preheating time, combined with the high pressure pump, means you'll be sipping a delicious cup of Coffee in no time. Equipped with a wide range of advanced features, the Pixie is streamlined for maximum efficiency. With a used capsule container that holds up to 10 spent capsules and automatic power off feature that shuts down the machine After it's been sitting idle, there's less for you to worry about after brewing. The folding drip tray ensures you can use your favorite mug, glass, or travel tumbler, whether tall or short, and the automatic volume control feature ensures you'll always brew just the right amount. Backed by a manufacturer's one year , the Pixie includes a 16 Capsule tasting pack to get you started. 12-4/5" L x 4-2/5" W x 9-3/10" H

Consumer Reports

CR’s take: The top scoring single-serve coffee maker in our ratings also happens to be the smallest. The slim profile allows it to be neatly tucked in between other appliances or it can occupy that random sliver of counter space that every small kitchen seems to have. The Pixie rates Excellent for speed and Very Good for the ability to adjust brew strength. Its height is also adjustable, so you can brew a shot of espresso as easily as a large mug of drip coffee.  Footprint: 12.8 inches deep x 4.3 inches wide x 9.3 inches high

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I used to have a cheap espresso machine and I still have a basic cuisinart burr grinder, but the espresso machine died and I was gifted around 500 nespresso pods, so I bought the pixie and have been using it since. I mostly make iced lattes and with the nespresso pods, that means 2 pods per cup which is maybe about a triple shot. and we make between 2 and 8 cups a day between my wife and I and other people that stop out.

I’ve been using my nespresso pixie for the past 3 years and although it’s convenient, all the pods tasted more or less the same to me now, it’s getting boring and expensive. I’d love to get a proper entry level set up and would love some set recommendations for something within the $500 - $1.5k range. I was looking at the breville barista touch but it has mixed reviews

Welcome to the r/Espresso question thread!

Some of us know it as our morning fuel, or maybe it’s your special time to experiment with café creations. Some of us though, like myself, know it as the reason we’re alive.

I’d probably die without it, literally.

The reason why espresso has become a part of our lives or how large a part it plays is irrelevant here. Maybe you just decided you loved how your local barista made your cappuccino and you wanted to try it at home. Maybe your suspender-man-bun hipster barista friend gave you a shot “on the house” and from then on you were hooked. No matter what your own attraction to it is, espresso is intense, captivating, alluring, and an often mysterious phenomenon that keeps people coming back for more.

Do you have a question about how to use something new? Want to know how many grams of coffee you should use or how fine you should grind it? Not sure about temperature adjustments? Wondering about your coffee's shelf life or the best way to store it? Maybe you’d just like some recommendations on new gear?

There are no stupid questions here, ask any question and the community and moderators will chime in to help you out! Even if you don’t actually know the answer to a question someone asked, don’t be afraid to comment just so you can participate in the conversation.

We all had to start somewhere and sometimes it’s hard figuring out just what you’re doing right or wrong. Luckily, the r/Espresso community is full of helpful and friendly people.

You can still post questions as an official post if you feel it warrants a larger discussion, but try to make use of this area so that we can help keep things organized in case others potentially have similar questions.

<div class="md">Welcome to the <a href="/r/Espresso">r/Espresso</a> question thread!

Some of us know it as our morning fuel, or maybe it’s your special time to experiment with café creations. Some of us though, like myself, know it as the reason we’re alive.

I’d probably die without it, literally.

The reason why espresso has become a part of our lives or how large a part it plays is irrelevant here. Maybe you just decided you loved how your local barista made your cappuccino and you wanted to try it at home. Maybe your suspender-man-bun hipster barista friend gave you a shot “on the house” and from then on you were hooked. No matter what your own attraction to it is, espresso is intense, captivating, alluring, and an often mysterious phenomenon that keeps people coming back for more.

Do you have a question about how to use something new? Want to know how many grams of coffee you should use or how fine you should grind it? Not sure about temperature adjustments? Wondering about your coffee&#39;s shelf life or the best way to store it? Maybe you’d just like some recommendations on new gear?

There are no stupid questions here, ask any question and the community and moderators will chime in to help you out! Even if you don’t actually know the answer to a question someone asked, don’t be afraid to comment just so you can participate in the conversation.

We all had to start somewhere and sometimes it’s hard figuring out just what you’re doing right or wrong. Luckily, the <a href="/r/Espresso">r/Espresso</a> community is full of helpful and friendly people.

You can still post questions as an official post if you feel it warrants a larger discussion, but try to make use of this area so that we can help keep things organized in case others potentially have similar questions.
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Simple Questions Thread

 It's called the Pixie and it's by Nespresso. Super awesome machine. Let's dive in, show you what it can do, and of course, brew some espresso. All right guys, so first off, the Pixie, I have to say, really lives up to its name

 I mean, look at how small it is. This is something I love about this machine is how small it is. Takes up literally almost no room on your countertop, yet it really does a great job at brewing some awesome, awesome espresso. It's got a water tank mounted at the back of it

 And of course, everyone wonders about the warranty on the Nespresso Pixie. There's a standard one-year factory warranty. So if you have any problems with a one-year buying the unit, you're covered and you know that you can use this machine with peace of mind as you get to know it in your at-home coffee shop. Folks wonder if they can purchase capsules for making espresso with their Nespresso Pixie made by other coffee roasters

 Thank you as always for joining me here in my virtual coffee shop brought to you by Aromacup.com. Today I'm going to be giving you a quick overview of one of my favorite single serve coffee making machines. In this case, it's a single serve espresso making machine

Nespresso Pixie Review plus FAQ

 Thank you as always for joining me here in my virtual coffee shop brought to you by Aromacup.com.

 Today I'm going to be giving you a quick overview of one of my favorite single serve coffee

 In this case, it's a single serve espresso making machine.

 It's called the Pixie and it's by Nespresso.

Flair Classic vs Nespresso Pixie

QUICK QUESTION!

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