Yeah, whatever it takes. The hardest step in running is over the threshold of your door.

Let's start from the ground up.

Socks: Choose from any of the Smartwool Run Socks. They are expensive, but awesome! If you get blisters easy or your feet get cold easy, try the injinji toe socks

Pants/tights: I wear tights when it's less than 40 F out or windy. Again [Smartwool] makes a good pair of tights. But really, just go to a local discount store and get some running tights, most of them are similar. for pants over running shorts, I just use sweats or any ol' athletic pants that I can find.

Underwear: Saxx makes some nice undies. Read about their design before you knock em. I wear underwear when I'm running in tights, but not in shorts because shorts have a liner.

Shorts: Nike has a lot of really cool designs for shorts. I have a couple pairs. When you are looking for shorts, think about pockets, do you want pockets or just one in the back? Anyway, Nike has you covered.

Singlet: I have a bunch of fun singlets. I wear a singlet with it's over 55F-ish. Nike has a bunch of good ones. I have a Saucony singlet, which I love because it's really light. I also have one with cats shooting lasers our of their eyes, an american flag one, and a bunch of other holiday ones. Just do a search for running singlets and you will find all kids of fun ones!

Shirt: For fun shirts, I got some of the superhero compression shirts, and they are fun. usually I just wear any ol' performance fabric shirt. During the winter I wear a long sleeve [New Balance](http://www.newbalance.com/pd/beacon-half-zip/MT53202.html?dwvar_MT53202_color=Harbor%20Blue%20Heather#color=Flame Heather) running shirt. I wear a lot of high visibility because I don't like cars running me over. I bought mine at tjmaxx

Jacket: I have a Asics rain jacket that I wear when it's raining, and I have cheapo Fila jacket that I wear when it's really cold out (no link sorry). Check out all the stuff from Asics.

Vest: I have a Nike Aeroflot vest that is Awesome! I bought it at Ross for $20 and could never recommend someone spend $200 on a running vest. I also have a thin high visibility vest that I use as a wind block, I think it's from walmart.

Hat: Nike hat. I got it in black and high Vis.

Glasses: Get the cheapest polarized sunglasses you can find.

Pack: I don't have a pack yet, but i'm trying to decide between the Ultimate Direction and the s-labs.

Tech: I've got a Garmin Vivoactive. But any ol watch will do. Check out DC Rainmaker for GPS Watch Reviews. I also have a headlamp, and some red flashy lights that I use when it's dark.


OK, That's enough about that. Please don't buy this shit at full price, Go to discount stores or look online. Don't go try stuff on at your local shop, and then buy online (that's a dick move). Wear whatever you want, whenever you want, and if anyone says anything, tell em' to fuck off. Good luck out there! Keep up the good work.

****Do any of this at your own risk or hire a professional to do it for you.***

Here are the parts I ordered to put mine together. I'm posting this bc of PMs.

Mobius or [Cheaper Mobius but longer wait from China] (http://www.banggood.com/Mobius-Action-Camera-1080P-HD-Mini-Sports-Camera-Wide-Angle-Edition-p-917817.html) I wanted the Wide Angle Lens for a better shot

Capacitor You don't want the battery sitting in the sun. A capacitor can handle it. So you replace the battery completely with this capacitor

Windshield Mount My mobius came with a mounting bracket that fits on this mount. The mount itself is very small, but the 3M sticker is very strong.

Hardwire Kit When hard wiring this in to the car via fuse box, this knocks the voltage down from 12v to 5v, which is what the camera needs. I used some wire strippers to expose about 5" of the red and black cables. Then stripped about an inch off each cable to expose the actual wire. The red wire goes in to the add-a-circuit mentioned below, then you crimp it closed with pliers (wasn't super easy, I must be weak). You partially unscrew a metal bolt that is attached to the metal car frame as a ground ( I used the one on top of my fuse box).

USB to Mini-USB This connects from the hardwire kit to the camera or 90 degree elbow mentioned next, for a better angle. If you are setting up the auto record when external power is on, which is what you want to do for a dash cam, you need to cut a piece of electrical tape width-wise and cover the two middle pins inside the USB cable. This is because the two middle pins (2 and 3) are data pins. Leaving those exposed makes the camera think its connected to a computer and will only do data transferring. By covering them, it only get power from pins 1 and 4 and doesn't think it's connected to a computer and will actually record.

Right Angle Mini-USB to Mini-USB Adapted This just helped keep the USB cable from sticking out too much (better angle)

Add-a-circuit This is the ATO (bigger fuse), but I ended up using the ATM (Mini) because my car has both and the fuse I wanted to use ended up being a Mini. It'd be best to look through your fuse diagram and find something non-vital (meaning don't tap in to a fuse that controls ABS or airbags, etc) and switchable (meaning it only comes on when the car turns on. You don't want the camera running 24/7), figure out what type of fuse it is, and buy that size. I ended up getting my new add-a-circuit (Littlefuse) from Oreilly auto parts for $6.99 and it came with 3, 4, 7.5, and 10A fuses. Also take note of the amperage (Never use a higher amp fuse than your add-a-circuit supports because the wire gauge may not support it and melt/burn. When adding the circuit, I removed the original fuse from the fuse box, a 10A fuse and put it the first slot(my add-a-circuit supports up to 10A) and for the 2nd slot, I used a 3A fuse because the camera and radar don't draw much. You don't want to use a higher amp fuse than necessary. Also, in my car 2011 JettaSportwagen, the add-a-circuit points down or it doesn't work. Make sure it's plugged in the correct direction or it won't do anything

32GB MicroSD Card Works fine, just make sure to format it through the camera.

Unofficial but awesome Mobius Configuration Tool Use the tooltips(hover over each option) to figure out what each things does. I set mine to autorecord when external power or the button are pushed.


You can find a lot of info here: dashcamtalk.com


To summarize the connections are:

Choose a fuse from your car's fuse diagram (non-essential and switchable), pull it, place it in the correct slot of the add-a-circuit (don't go to higher amps than is supported), plug in a fuse from the add-a-circuit kit in to the other slot to protect your camera (I used a 3A), strip the hardwire kit's cables mentioned above, put the red cable (+) from the hard wire kit in the the red end of the add-a-circuit and crimp it closed, attach the black cable (-) to a screw attached to the metal car frame, tape the two middle pins (2 and 3) in the USB cable with electrical tape, plug the USB in to the female USB on the hardwire kit, run the USB cable from the fuse box around the edges of your cars trim, up by the rearview mirror, attach the right-angle mini-usb adapter, choose where you want to mount the camera (make sure to check using the USB plugged in and camera mounted to the mount, in case it bumps the rearview mirror) (I held it on the windshield about where I thought I wanted it (to behind and to the right of the rearview mirror and took some test footage, watched it on a computer, decided it looked ok, pulled the sticker cover and attached it), clean your windshield with glass cleaner, attach the mount.

If you're looking to get the HR monitor as well, you're actually better off buying the watch and monitor separately. On Amazon (and most retailers I've seen) the combo is around $240-250, but you can get the watch itself for around $180. Amazon has great deals on the HR monitor (you can usually find one for around $35-40, far less than retail), so you could easily save $20-30 by buying them separately. Just a heads up!

While I'm at it, I've had the Vivoactive since launch and have very few complaints. While it's not a full-fledged cycling computer, it does the basics quite well. It also easily syncs up to HR monitors and speed/cadence sensors if you want to get a little more in-depth. The fitness tracker aspect, as well as some helpful widgets are just an added bonus. If your a beginner-intermediate rider and aren't overly concerned with some of the more cycling computer-specific features, I think you'll be more than happy with the features it provides.

Edit: Garmin also sells a handlebar mount for around $10-15 if you don't want to have to look at your wrist while riding.

I went to see what the current prices are, and Amazon has it new for $270, but only in black...apparently colors are more popular.

I've been extremely happy with the 235. This is my first Garmin, and it's a nice upgrade from the TomTom I was running with before. There are plenty of complaints out there about the optical HR, but I have had zero problems with it. It's been rock solid for me. I got it before Christmas when it was on sale, and I have yet to see it give a weird HR reading, or cadence lock, or anything like that. Clearly some people have problems with it, so YMMV, but it's been great for me.

Otherwise, it has pretty good battery life. I wear it all the time with activity tracking on and smartphone notifications on, and I get 6-7 days out of it between charges...that includes 6 runs a week. Also, this is the first watch I've ever had where the instant read pace is actually a usable field. It loses it's mind sometimes, like all instant pace does sometimes...but most of the time, it's actually pretty close to a realistic number.

I'm very pleased with it. It's been a really nice upgrade. Probably my only real complaint is it's a little large on the wrist for day to day wear...but since it's winter time, so I usually have long sleeves on anyway. I may not wear it for short sleeve season...we'll see.

Can you go often, but buy fewer things?

Our store is five minutes by car, and it's a nice walk for me. You might be out walking and have a seizure, so that's something to balance this with, but you could maybe walk to the store, and walk home. The important thing is, you could do it yourself. Check the trail system (fewer people around to check on you than sidewalks, but you won't wander into the roadway). Check into a Spot (https://smile.amazon.com/SPOT-Satellite-GPS-Messenger-Orange/dp/B00C8S8S4W/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3P9PQK3E3VELN&keywords=spot+emergency+beacon&qid=1557965640&s=gateway&sprefix=spot+emergen%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-2) so even if you are out and walking, you can get help if you feel a seizure and you're on a trail. You don't need to call 911, you don't need to get your phone out, you don't need to do anything but push a button. Conversely, you can send a different message, if you want, giving an, "I'm ok" message.

But maybe you could go to the store three or four times a week. I know going to the store isn't the most exciting thing, but hey, it's out of the house and you can do it yourself. Believe me, I know. Some weeks my biggest accomplishments on my own are going to the store and the drug store. But, it's also really good exercise.

I saw you ask someone else about waiting six months. I drove for 25 years, and I got diagnosed last December. Seizures started in October out of the blue. We're still playing with my dosages. Just upped my Trileptal this week (OMG, my stomach! I woke up yesterday morning, naturally while on a business trip, and had to dash to the toilet to sit there and be sick a bit. Then leave the meetings and go sit in the bathroom some more. How do you explain that one to colleagues. "Yeah, we just upped my anti seizure drugs and I'm having a side effect issue, so I'm currently shitting out my brains, I'll be back in a few minutes, sorry for the smell! I know, I hadn't told you I'm an epileptic. Well, this is a shitty way to find out, get it?"). Legally I can drive, but I couldn't deal with hurting my daughter or someone else. So I've put it on myself to be six months between seizures. My husband is dealing with it, but not super well. "How many days until you can drive again?" It's not been easy for our family. A huge change in our lifestyle. And like you, we live in a place that is NOT set up for life without a car. But I walk. I walk a lot (though not this last week, I hurt my hip a bit, and that pushed me over the edge and I cried). It's good for me, I like it, and I kind of hope I continue it after I can drive again. We'll see.

But I'm actually anxious about driving. I'm excited to get my independence, but I'm scared. I'm still having auras. And the side effects are weird, making my body feel curved (like my hands are on the computer, my elbows are to my right, and my body and head are seeing the computer). Can I really drive? Is this safe? And what if the seizures come back? What if, what if, what if.

I know it's frustrating. It will always be frustrating. I won't tell you to NOT be frustrated, because this is life with epilepsy. Last week I was so frustrated I had to call my best friend to give me a ride (I couldn't take another Lyft, just couldn't) and I broke down in ugly tears in his car (my husband was out of town, otherwise I would have parked myself in his building for six hours until he was ready to go home for the day). But, hope for the best, and look at the amazingness you have. And, when the frustration comes, know you have awesome people around you who you can lean on (in real life, and people in your pocket online) who totally get it and who support you.

But seriously, look into walking. :)

This guy. The plans are annoying but not terribly expensive.

The Explorer isn't worth the upgrade money. The yellow one is a good deal.

It does spot weather forecasts which are alright. But the best part is the texting - have someone who can read gribs well watching for you and texting you once per day. If you don't have someone to do that, I'm more than happy to (though I'll be sailing south as well, may or may not conflict).

The alternative is SSB. This is the one that comes recommended, but I haven't gotten it to work well. I also haven't put in much time because my inreach system works great. If you can do it, you can tune into not only daily voice forecasts but weatherfax (works with computer and phone apps).

Hello! I use a Garmin Heart Rate Monitor for nearly every stream. I'm not sure on the specific range, but it definitely works anywhere within the room I stream in. I've had 0 issues with it, and there are a couple of youtube videos on setting it up.

The easiest way to broadcast it on stream is to use Golden Cheetah. You can make the background transparent fairly easily in OBS, resize the number to how you like it, etc.

It requires two items to work. Currently one is on sale, but it should hopefully be around the 50 dollar budget. The two devices needed:

1: https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-010-10997-00-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B000UOD5QM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1526286218&sr=8-4&keywords=garmin+heart+rate+monitor

2: https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-USB-Stick-Fitness-Devices/dp/B00CM381SQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1526286312&sr=1-3&keywords=garmin+ant

Also to anyone curious, the waistband is quite adjustable. I'm fairly tiny and its smallest setting is good for me, however it can expand quite a bit. It fits nicely under clothing, and is not intrusive.

I think the VA4/Venu are both great, and would serve you well. I think the whole Garmin infrastructure and software with Garmin Connect, etc., are great, and superior to Samsung's (disclaimer: that's based on liking Garmin, I don't really know much about Samsung other than I hate their phones - lol).

If you think they are still a little bit expensive and over-featured, consider the Frontrunner line. I didn't (I ended up going all-in on a Fenix) but I've seen some threads on here that make them seem like a terrific cheaper alternative, and there are so many models that, while it's confusing, you can pick and choose the features you are willing to pay for. For example, I read someone reporting how happy they are with a 245. I just looked on Amazon and its $149. https://smile.amazon.com/Garmin-Forerunner-Running-Watch-Black/dp/B0160BC1FO/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=garmin+frontrunner&qid=1574871025&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sr=8-3

So, I wholeheartedly endorse the Garmin lineup, but perhaps a cheaper version?

Finally, I hate all things Apple, but my wife uses an iPhone and has an Apple Watch Series 3. She absolutely loves it, and it does all sorts of fitness things on top of having seamless integration with her phone. It's on sale for like $169. If you use an iPhone, I would reluctantly steer you towards considering that. :-)

I'll give you an option that will go a little against the grain, and won't follow the general opinion:

Get one (or two, since you have the budget) of these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1938#subForums

and add one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Dual-Electronics-XGPS150A-Universal-Bluetooth/dp/B006M49G80/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1377575170&sr=1-2&keywords=bluetooth+GPS+android

And combine it with this package (I prefer ODK because once deployed you can build forms with a lot of power very easily. Also, its free and open source):
http://opendatakit.org/

Or any of these:
http://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/21296/list-of-gis-applications-for-android-os

Essentially, by using an android-enabled camera with a full 22x optical zoom, wifi, bluetooth GPS, and all the other features you get from having android in a camera, you can collect a lot of information all-in-one.

You get:

A 15mp camera with optical zoom and video capabilities.

You can take high-quality pictures with embedded GPS tagging of decent accuracy (via the extra bluetooth GPS module)
Better data-logging. Think of this: http://i.stack.imgur.com/qGaqs.jpg with a good camera and GPS included.

Some of the other solutions suggested will give you good positioning, but lack the ability for buitl in data collection. The juno has both, but requires expensive software, and is itself quite expensive (whereas you could get 2 cameras for the cost of a juno). Using a data-gathering package like ODK would allow you to combine good GPS accuracy, a good camera, and great data logging forms that can sync to a central server.

The cameras could also serve more than just field data gathering purposes. If your non-profit is pretty small, a camera could have other general uses.

If it were me, I'd prefer something that I can actually use on or in the car, as opposed to clothing/wallets/accessories.

Off the top of my head:

• New pair of front floor mats (if his are worn)
  
• Rear decklid lip spoiler (eBay - I'd check seller reviews carefully before purchasing)
  
• BMW valve stem caps ($4, found on eBay)
  
• Griots Garage car care kit ($65 on Amazon). I got this as a gift a few years back, one of the best car-related gifts I've been given. I still use the Griots stuff and replace individual items as needed
  
• Mountek smartphone mount ($30 on Amazon) - This is the best mount I've come across. I have an E46 M3 and it fits perfectly in the CD slot, nice and compact and can easily be removed if needed.
  
  Good luck!
  

A couple of months ago I bought a Garmin Forerunner 235. I love this watch since it has so many features. Before the run, I set my finish distance of a half marathon on my watch. The watch has several screen to look at, but I kept it on the screen where it told me the distance remaining, estimated finish time, and average pace. Other screens can tell me how far I have gone, total time elapsed, heart rate, cadance, heart rate, and a bunch of other stuff. It’s 100% customizable too. You can change what each screen shows, or you can download different data fields from the Garmin store for free. I highly recommend this watch, but if you didn’t want to spend that much money, I have heard good things about the other cheaper watches.

Sure. Here's the shopping list:

Project Box (5 pack, $5.80)

SMA Connectors (4 Pack, $5.85)

SMA Pigtails (Need 2, $4.85/ea)

SMA Extension Cable (Need 2, $8.50/ea) (3 feet)

RAM Suction Cup Mount ($15.99)

Start out by making four small pilot holes in the project box where you see both the connectors and antennas on mine.

Use the screws included with the RAM mount to go through the bottom left and top right corners of the bottom of the project box. This almost perfectly lines up with the holes in the suction cup, but make sure to use a template. You will not use the ball piece that comes with the suction cup.

Connect an SMA Female-Female connector on one end of each of the pigtails. Tighten with a wrench and pliers, but careful not to mess up the thread.

Enlarge the two holes on the small side of the project box to fit the female-female connectors (that you just attached) through, barely. Use generous hot glue to fix them in place on the inside, with the screw end from the SMA pigtail being pushed all the way up to the project box wall to allow as much of the connector to stick out as possible. Note, you may need to apply pressure to keep the connectors as straight and tight as possible until the glue cools/dries completley.

Take the other ends of the pigtail connectors (with the included nuts and other stuff) and put them through the other two holes on opposite long sides of the project box (Make sure you don't mix up left and right), enlarging the holes as necessary to ensure they fit. Use the included fittings to fix them in place firmly. (Use a wrench to tighten)

Stuff the pigtails in the project box, again verifying that you didn't mix up left and right. Close it up, connect the 3 foot SMA cables to the plugs on the bottom, and wire them into your Stratux. You should be good to go!

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You're young. At 5'9" and 190 you are probably a skinnyfat with a runner inside. And while my inclination is to doubt whether this is even possible (it is) or safe (it's really not in your best interest) if you can do one mile in 10 minutes today then at least you're on the right track (hurr hurr hurr). If you do not have any health problems whatsoever, I believe this is possible. Otherwise, graciously bow out before you kill yourself.

I'm going to give some advice, some warnings, and then a couple of motivationals so stick with me:

1. First on your list is taking care of those feet. If you weren't a runner yesterday, then you probably don't have decent running shoes. Don't go to Modells or Dick's or Sports Authority, go to a runner's shop where you will be properly fitted (here on Long Island we have Runner's Edge and The Running Company, find a specialty shop like these). Running shoes are expensive, you're going to spend at least $100 on these so get the best ones you can afford. Wear these shoes only when running, not to work or lounging around the house. Buy appropriate shorts and socks at the same time and change your socks at least twice a day in addition to after every run. When your shins / feet start to hurt, it's time to pony up for new shoes again. Get used to it!
   
   
2. Watch this video by Mark Cuccuzella on running form. This may be the best advice you ever receive because he talks about running economy and form. Improve these and you will have a better chance of avoiding injury and burnout.
   
   
3. Get a good heart rate monitor. I use the Garmin ForeRunner 235, it's incredibly accurate and doesn't require a chest strap. If you don't have $270 to spare on top of the $150 you're going to spend on shoes, get the Timex Road Trainer, it's only $60.
   At 40 my heart rate hovered around 185 while training. You're half my age, you should be able to sustain 180-200 easy. If you feel like you're going to pass out, slow down.
   
   
4. You don't have a lot of time to work on diet. Stay away from bloating foods (broccoli, cauliflower, peanuts, low quality fats and dairy). Lean toward bananas, whole muscle meats, eggs, fish and rice. There's a strong emphasis on proteins - you're going to need them at every meal. But you're also going to need a ton of simple and complex carbs. This guide is pretty decent, but still - stay away from beans and dairy.
   
   
5. You will be tired. If you aren't sleeping 8-10 hours a night now, you will. Plan to be in bed at 9 or 10pm.
   
   Now get to it. Run in the morning, every morning (except rest day).
   Run at the same time every day, take 1 day off every week and walk 3-4 miles. I always run in the morning before work - less distraction, nobody else is even awake to bother me.
   Warmups should be at least 20 minutes / 2 miles (if you're not dripping sweat, you're not warmed up).
   Follow that with sprinting intervals. If you can keep running (runner's high will get you) do it.
   You have 8 weeks, here's a sample progression for your goals at the end of each week.
   
   Week| Sprint (mph / minutes)| Jog (mph / minutes)
   ---|---|---
   1|6.6 for 10 | 6.0 for 30
   2|6.8 for 20| 6.2 for 30
   3|7.2 for 20 | 6.4 for 15
   4|7.6 for 15 | 6.4 for 20
   5|8.2 for 15|6.6 for 30
   6|8.8 for 15|7.0 for 30
   7|9.2 for 15|7.2 for 30
   8|9.6 for 15 | 7.4 for 30
   
   
   A few warnings:
   
   
6. This is not a good idea.
   
7. Running is expensive! But that's because it's worth it.
   
8. Your feet will hurt. Your tendons will hurt. Your quads are going to be on fire some days. Your shoulders will hurt (I hurt my shoulders more while running than when I was in gainz mode). Keep good form and these will go away.
   
9. You're probably going to enjoy a phenomenon called runner's trots. Your entrails are not accustomed to the hours of jarring punishment you're about to dole out.
   
10. You are going to sweat like you've never known before. Dripping, splashing sweat. Your clothing will be soaked and stinky. You are going to have to do laundry every day. Running clothes reek if left in a pile when wet.
    
11. Your appetite will be a confusing mix of hunger and non-hunger. Keep bananas on hand and drink water. Stay away from caffeine after 12 noon, it's going to screw up your sleep schedule. Absolutely stay away from alcohol.
    
12. You are going to gain weight before you start losing weight. This is because muscle is more dense than fat, and your legs will start bulking faster than you start burning fat.
    
    Here's some motivational / fun stuff:
    
    If you aren't in a cast at the end of the 8 weeks, you are going to look awesome. People will notice.
    If you aren't in the hospital before the end of the 8 weeks, your cardio health will be better than it's ever been. Your doctor will notice.
    It takes a minimum of 21 days to form a habit, so about three weeks into your 'training', you will be a runner.
    I'm betting you enter a handful of races for the 2017 season just to show off :)
    Tell everyone you can about the challenge. They'll keep you accountable and motivated, and it will be harder to quit.
    You're going to be ecstatic at every milestone. Keep it up, you're going to have fresh PR's a few times a week.
    Keep a log of your progress. Whether it's Runtastic, Runkeeper, MapMyRun - these will provide stats and achievements.
    
    Remind Me! February 17th
    
    Source: used to run 6-10 miles every morning, spent a lot of money on shoes, ran some races.
    
    edited: clarity
    

So in my adult life, I had never ridden a bike up until the point where I discovered an abandoned Citi Bike in a place it clearly didn't belong and was asked to hand it over to the NYPD. Since then I had been toying with the idea of a semi-commuter but wanted the capability of taking it on the subway easily as well as sneak it into the workplace without the fear of leaving it outside all day.

Settled on the Camp 20" 16 Speed Thunderbolt. Not many reviews on it, but the few I found were positive and I got a 'new' one off eBay for $300 delivered, whereas Amazon would cost me about $430. A few scuff marks and other cosmetic damage, but otherwise it appears to be in excellent condition. Had it delivered directly to the local bike shop to have them assemble/tune it and the mechanic was very impressed by it. I barely took it outside when I was approached by a bunch of people asking me about it too. Took a little trial and error for the folding/unfolding. They include a sheet which is completely unhelpful and have a couple of videos on YouTube at super low quality so it took an embarrassingly long time to figure it all out. I love how it uses a magnet to hold the bike in the folded position though.

I replaced the stock amber reflectors with white ones and removed the stock front and rear reflectors. Added usb-rechargeable rear red light and usb-rechargeable electronic horn/head light. Also added Taotronics cell phone holder, rear view mirror and nori lights.

Only rode it for about a mile today and it rides really well on the streets of NYC. Seat isn't bad but still a bit uncomfortable after a while. have a wider Sunlite Cloud-9 on order so we'll see how that goes.

The tricky part was adding the accessories in a way that the bike could still fold with them on. I actually ended up moving the headlight/horn to the handlebar post because i could only mount things on one side of the handlebar.

If you want to track cycling, swimming, and running, I'd suggest a device designed for triathletes, such as the Garmin Forerunner 920XT. It's pricey, but I'm not sure you can do much cheaper for multi-sport tracking with a heart rate monitor. As a bonus it's also compatible with cadence sensors and power meters.

In my experience, using a watch is not as convenient as a cycling-specific computer (I used to have a Polar watch before moving to a Garmin Edge), but it's certainly adequate. They sell handlebar mounts for the watch so you don't need to have it on your arm while you're on the bike. It's perfectly adequate as long as you don't mind having a smaller display.

If this isn't acceptable here...Mods feel free to delete or recommend a better place.

I have a SPOT Satellite GPS messenger that I received as a gift like 5 years ago...I've never used it. I opened the package and some of the inside packaging has been removed, but other than that is all intact.

I'm just never going to use it and thought someone else might want it. I'm giving it away for free...but if you are able to cover shipping cost that would be great. If no one offers to cover shipping, I will just pay for it and give it to whoever replies first...better than throwing it away!!

I'm pretty sure it's this one https://www.amazon.com/SPOT-Satellite-Messenger-Orange-Black/dp/B002PHRDO2

note: I think these do require a subscription online to get the most use of.

Arizer solo fits into this case Not really pocketable, but if you're at school you can just toss it into your backpack without worry. I kept a little bubble wrap for the stems and I usually pre-grind my flower.

I know it's out of your price range but what you're asking for is not really in existance yet. (I wish there was a $35 flower pen vape!) In my experience pens work best with oils/wax.

I found the Solo for $125, I'm sure its available around that price somewhere. I love it the battery will usually last me a whole day, and the taste is incredible!

Your trainer is supported by zwift, it'll estimate power using zPower which is an estimation, but it's good enough as a point of reference. So you can train against it.

Really all you need is an ANT+ Speed Sensor and an ANT+ stick. You can get a Garmin Speed/Cadence sensor that'll work just fine with zwift (I use an older model).

As you have more money, you can grab a heartrate sensor, also ANT+ which would work on zwift..

Then when you're ready to ride outside, you can buy a Garmin Edge. I have a 520, but a 500 would do (the one I linked is an example, expect to pay under $150 for one refurbished or used in great condition).. All the sensors you just bought are compatible with the Edge series (or any other GPS that uses ANT+, which is pretty much all of them)

I carry a Delorme InReach (you might be able to find it cheaper elsewhere) because I usually am solo. You might opt for a more traditional PLB (I recommend the ResQLink), but for me the benefits of two-way communication outweighed the benefits of the 406MHz beacon.

I don't carry a gun and personally I think you'd be silly to. Honestly, I and a lot of hikers I know would feel pretty uncomfortable around a hiker who feels the need to carry one. You are so unlikely to end up in a situation where you will need a gun in the wilderness. The most I've carried is bear spray in grizzly country.

If you really want to protect yourself from actual dangers you might encounter instead of imagined ones, learn about lightening safety, take a first aid class, learn to identify which plants to avoid in your area, tell people your itinerary before you leave, and make sure you always have the 10 essentials with you Edit: and know how to use a map and compass and practice using them even if you carry a gps with you. The biggest danger to you in the wilderness isn't other people or animals or anything like that. It's you. Be knowledgeable and hike smart and you'll likely stay safe.

Hey there! I've been using this.

I have the 2000 and I needed a case that was large enough to hold the Vita with the grip on (I'm not sure if you know, but the 2000 grips break if you put it on and take it off too much)

It's large enough to fit the vita and my [case of games] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007H4YXJG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00). The game case is the perfect size to fit in the recess on the back of the grip, which I imagine is the same size for both models. I hope this helps!

*Edit: clarity

I don't doubt it! You might want to help them assemble a kit for the car, including basic first aid (and make sure they know how to use it!), a 36-hour food/needs kit, paper/pens for leaving a note (but also instructions as to when they should and shouldn't leave - teach them S.T.O.P.: STOP, before you do anything, and relax; THINK about where you could have gone wrong; OBSERVE: what do you have that may help you, what's the weather, what natural resources are available, and where is a good place to make camp; and PLAN a course of action that will best utilizie your limited reservoir of energy. If it's dark, stay where you are.), and consider getting them a Spot Gen3 Satellite GPS Messenger - basically a way for their mom to see where they are and for them to get a message out in an emergency. They're only $150 and can not only help them out of a tough spot, but also help everyone involved (them, the mom, the authorities) get piece of mind and locate them quickly.

Ninja edit: You may already be well aware of this stuff, so apologies if I'm stepping on your toes by making these suggestions. Glad they're safe!

If you are really worried you can always purchase a [Spot Satellite GPS Messenger](https://www.amazon.com/SPOT-Satellite-GPS-Messenger-Orange/dp/B00C8S8S4W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8 &qid=1479135499&sr=8-1&keywords=spot+GPS) You just push a button and emergency services are notified of your GPS coordinates but it requires a $15 a month subscription.

I don't think you need this because of the number of people on the trail but if you or a loved one needs some peace of mind it is an option. I am surprised how often I see people carrying gear because a loved one at home is concerned and made them promise to bring something.

I used this stand and have it braced against my center console coming up. They do make completely rigid ones but are much higher $. And here is the back side. And yes. All of the ram mounts I have gotten have been awesome. It’s not going to stay perfectly still without bracing it but works like a charm and I have had no issues. Have the same mount in a separate small car and can take the whole mount off and move it from vehicle to vehicle.

I hope I get shot down for this but I absolutely hate the combined sensors. It's mostly a matter of principle in using magnets vs accelerometers to me but I've had rougher rides outside and every now and then I found myself having to readjust the sensor to get closer to the revolving magnet on the spoke.

I like the idea of Bluetooth/Ant+ but probably won't make that switch until Garmin does this or Wahoo ups the reliability to their accelerometer based offerings. I ended up with the Garmin speed and cadence sensors mainly because how rugged they looked and they have yet to let down. Downside to Ant+, that I have yet to experience yet, is having to use a dongle for your computer.

With regards to the cadence sensor (Garmin), the 3 slit design makes for a ridiculously good hold. The combined sensor relies on you removing your pedals which is a pain in the ace if you ever realize you made a mistake purchasing one.

The speed sensor is beautiful in that it wraps around the hub and I've been on a set and forget mindset ever since purchasing it.

If you're up for a potential hassle then I'd go for the Wahoo speed and cadence sensors. That seems like a high risk high reward in being able to gain Bluetooth functionality and drop a dongle. I on the other hand don't want to mess with what works and got the Garmin pair of sensors and that seems to work well for me. I'm too deep in the Garmin game at this point to turn back but I'm really hoping Wahoo ups their game so Garmin will finally develop some Bluetooth/ant+ sensors to ween people off the inevitable Ant+ downfall (probably in 3 yrs).

DO IT(playing it safe):
Garmin Bike Speed Sensor and Cadence Sensor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JM6DKUA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_b8BfAbMW4D35X
+
Garmin USB ANT Stick for Garmin Fitness Devices https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CM381SQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Q9BfAbBPSWVDZ
+(Recommend)
AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Extension Cable - A-Male to A-Female - 9.8 Feet (3 Meters) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NH11PEY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_y-BfAbB526SE8

Risky:
Wahoo RPM Speed and Cadence sensor for iPhone, Android and Bike Computers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E0YRQIA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_68BfAb3RQD1J8

Going Garmin obviously requires more stuff but I'd say it's worth it. Make sure to measure the wheel circumference or try googling it so your training is accurate.

I originally used the PDP Trigger Grips on my 2000, but decided I couldn't deal with the way they made the triggers feel kind of shoddy, sticky, and unresponsive.

I decided to go for the Nyko battery grip instead (its price dropped by $10 on Amazon since the 2000 release as well, which helped). I vastly prefer it now, since I can use all of the native buttons on the Vita itself. The battery is impressive as well! I just went on a week-long trip, playing my Vita on the plane and for an hour or two each evening, and I only just started using the Vita's own battery on the last night before going home!

I use the Amazon Basics Electronics Case to carry it around, which fits the Vita+Nyko Grip (or PDP grip) plus a couple small things like USB cables and games.

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Universal-Travel-Electronics-Accessories/dp/B002VPE1QG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408550517&sr=8-1&keywords=small+electronics+case

I use an Amazon Basics Case with elastic ribbon. It holds my Vita, DS-Lite, charger, and a couple of games and a stylus. Also a microfiber cloth. I think my Camera can fit as well, but It has its own pouch/case, so I never really bothered.

I use the elastic ribbon to hold my PDP grip or CTA grip (if I feel like triggers or lounging in a bed or couch somewhere) in place outside of the case. An alternative to the elastic ribbon is a velcro strap. I would've use that originally, but I use the ones i have currently to hang threePS3 controllers. Yes. Hang. Like dangling on a string. Velcro is some strong stuff.

First off, this sounds extremely risky and if you were someone I knew I would heavily recommend against this, especially if you are going alone.

But if you are really set out on this then here are some thoughts to consider.

Invest in some form of personal defence, and train with it so you develop familiarity and reaction with it. Not trying it once, but to regularly train with your preferred defence mechanism. You would most likely be overpowered by your adversary, so stick with mace, knives, and guns. Learn how to fight with them from a professional.

Second, establish a schedule with a second agent so they know when you will leave and when you should be returning. Set up scheduled wellness calls. In the event you should miss any of these check ins, your agent will be able to send in the alert or come to your assistance in the event that you are incapacitated. Also tell the location and individual you will be meeting with to your agent. If you want to preserve privacy until worst case scenario, put the info in a sealed letter. Your agent doesn't have to be in the area, just alert about your situation and able to send assistance if necessary.

If you want to spend money, you can buy a Spot Device for under $300. Which allows you to send all clear and emergency signals to a designated email, which could be a way to implement the communications with a secondary agent in a discrete way. It has satellite tracking and can alert 911 as well.

Lastly, make sure your situational awareness is up to snuff. Trust your gut, and never trust anyone wholeheartedly. See who else is there, make sure you go during the day, have clear line of sight, know where the exits are, know where everyone is, make sure your contact doesn't get to close, always now where your defence mechanism is and make sure you've practised drawing it from your normal clothes.

Godspeed.

I know others use Gameboy cases for their MVP and stuff, there are also camera bags and accessories bags out there too. Here is a website for Vape Sox, they may fit your needs. http://vapesox.com/

You may look into getting an Altoids tin and seeing about getting foam and lining the tin with that for setting up your MVP on your desk. That seems like it might work.

You might be able to use the heat shrink wrap for your Protank but I have never heard of anyone wrapping their tanks for stopping breakage. The heat shrink wrap may be a good idea.

Edit: It looks like Vapesox is only for Ego type stuff. Check this kit thing out. It's on Amazon. It may fit? http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Universal-Travel-Electronics-Accessories/dp/B002VPE1QG/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394474934&sr=8-1&keywords=amazon+basic+accessories+kit

This might even fit? http://www.amazon.com/Digital-PS-Vita-Travel-Protective-Sony/dp/B0073ESYZO/ref=sr_sp-btf_title_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1394475111&sr=8-4&keywords=accessories+travel+case

I use a Garmin Forerunner 610 with wireless sensor.

It's primarily a running watch, but works pretty well as a bike computer too. Just uses a little rubber adapter to mount on the handlebars.

Definitely not something to get for the bike unless you do a lot of running as well, but I definitely dig it.

I used to wear a wristband that says: "Be content, but never satisfied." It was given to me by my track and field coach for good performance, and getting PRs (breaking previous records).

Now, I currently wear my Garmin Vivoactive, which looks pretty sleek. The functions include the following:

• Run
  
• Bike
  
• Swim
  
• Golf
  
• Walk
  
  It helped a good amount in losing weight, and tracking my workouts. I'm also motivated by the step-tracking. It can also easily be dressed up and down, similar to a pair of chelsea boots.
  

I've had a G2 since it was released and have been using the same car mount that I used with my old Galaxy Nexus. It's universal and the best dock I ever purchased. It uses you CD slot on your stereo. No having to stick it to your windshield or dash and worrying about it detaching or anything. One of the best accessories I ever got for a phone.

http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Universal-Phones-Devices/dp/B004G1L52Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1396033083&sr=1-1&keywords=mountek

They also have a newer one that works with a magnet. I never used it, but it gets good reviews. I just prefer the old tried and true original more. Here's the newer one as well:

http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Mount-Smartphones-Tablets/dp/B00HMDYH2U/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1396033324&sr=1-2&keywords=mountek

I use a RAM mount with just the suction cup, short arm and X grip

It feels pretty damn safe holding my Nexus 6 in a case but I will say the X grip allows some rotation and may be shakier than another mount would be. Then again I don't know if being perfectly solid to the car is the most desirable thing.

Here's an example of how shaky it is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTm8b9vfpio

I'm not terribly serious about autox so it's good enough to help me learn the course between runs.

Here's the best way to handle this. I'm making assumptions that you have a smartphone and the RCA jacks in your car's armrest.

Get the following.

• a wired to bluetooth transmitter
  
• a usb car charge port
  
• 3.5mm to rca jack cable (as short as possible)
  
• a cd player mount for your phone
  
  Take the 3.5->RCA cord and plug the RCA ends into the aux jack inside the armrest. Put the USB charger in the 12v socket that's also in the armrest. Take the bluetooth transmitter plug in the power (with the supplied micro USB to normal USB cord) and plug in the 3.5 end of the RCA cord to the jack on the transmitter.
  
  Once the car is on and the transmitter is powered up, pair your phone to the transmitter per the instructions that came with it. After its paired, put all the wires and the transmitter in the armrest and forget about it. You'll never have to deal with it again unless something goes wrong.
  
  Now take the CD player car mount, and turn it so it's horizontal. Put your phone in it and adjust the sides to make sure it doesn't slide out. Switch your car audio system to AUX and leave it there. The only downside is you can't control the audio from the steering wheel. The only thing you can do is adjust the volume.
  
  Now you have an always updated nav system that has guidance and the ability to listen to all your music via the car stereo. I wouldn't try any other BT transmitter. It's the key to the whole deal and I know that one works. The rest of the stuff is universal and pretty generic. You may have some/most of them already. You can really shop around for the USB charger, RCA cable and CD player mount and get the cost down more. The whole setup should be around $75 or less.
  
  This is by far the most effective, economical way to get what you want. There isn't really a way to update or modernize the stock equipment outside of buying a new car. I'm pretty sure that's by design.
  

Nothing, providing your computer has bluetooth support (if it can run Zwift, it likely does). I've found ANT+/ANT+ FE-C to be more foolproof so I don't use Bluetooth and instead use a ANT+ dongle

As for heart and cadence, you'll need those sensors on your bike. This is also the reason I prefer ANT+ over bluetooth - all of my sensors are ANT+ anyway so its easier just to use that for everything, but neither of those are must-haves. But if you're interested in maximizing your training results, I'd recommend using a HR strap.

As f or the thong, I use one. I'm already a heavy sweater, and I sweat even more when inside. Its nice to keep that sweat from getting all over your bike.

They do make pretty inexpensive rubber bar mounts for watches. I found my watch (Suunto Ambit2S, so not a smartwatch, just a GPS watch) to be super uncomfortable on my wrist while biking, and it was leaving chafing marks, so I picked this bar mount up, and it's been great. I didn't already have a bike computer though, and I already owned the watch and was happy with it for running and hiking, so for me it was a cheap solution that worked out great and allowed me to stick with one device. I do agree that someone who just wants a GPS for biking might as well go with a traditional GPS bike computer, but it sounds like OP might want some of the smartwatch features, so if that's the case, this may help.

Easiest/Laziest solution I've seen is a Tile taped to the bottom of the quad. Problem with those is that their buzzer is quite, and they give you a pretty vague idea as to where the item is. It simply tells you when the last time it 'spoke' with your device over bluetooth.
Honestly the best solution is to solder on a buzzer, and hotglue it down so it doesnt disconnect in a bad crash(when you'll need it the most). As well make sure your lipo connection is protected so it does not easily disconnect in a crash. I suggest strapping it in with the battery strap.

This CD slot mount works far better than you might think, especially in cars without flat dashes. I'm very happy with it and it puts the phone in the perfect location, at the expense of slightly obscuring the stereo. Since all I do on the stereo is volume control for Bluetooth, no big deal. Bonus, no glue/adhesive: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004G1L52Q

Edit: The "reachability" on this is really good, vs something far away on top of the dash.

I'm a huge fan of the quality and customizability of Ram X-Grip Mounts, but they are expensive and - since you mentioned you don't want something on top of the dash and all I've ever used are their incredible suction-cup mounts - I won't go as far as to recommend their cupholder mount, but just to look into it, based on my experience with their suction cup products. Remember that with the 6+, you'll probably need the Phablet holder because the Universal Phone holder will be a tight squeeze.

However, I also use this CD-slot mount when travelling through states with laws against suction cup mounts. Bought it because it was cheap, but it's been a solid product and, most importantly, it feels stable when secured in place. If you don't ever use your CD slot, this is a great solution. The only criticism I would have about the Mountek is that the release lever in the back is tough to get to when the phone is mounted, but that shouldn't be too much of an issue.

i use a 6" tablet case i found at in a clearance bin at a dollar store. It's basically a soft padded pouch with a zipper on the top. I carry about a dozen 30mL unicorn bottles and a few drippers in the front pouch.

My friend uses a case he got off amazon and it holds all of his stuff perfectly... the 30mL unicorn bottles perfectly fit in the left side (the view with it opened) and it holds about a dozen unicorns. On the right side the individual pouches are good for batteries/rdas.

Same for me. I currently run TrainerRoad on a MacBook Air.
You need a Ant Dongle. Here’s the one I use. It works great.
Garmin USB ANT Stick for Garmin Fitness Devices https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CM381SQ?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I’ve tried other cheaper options, this one works perfectly. Spend the extra couple $

Side note , if you sync with Strava too, Trainer Road will do that automatically at end of the workout. If you are also running your Garmin Watch, (I run Watch too while doing TRainerRoad so I can get an accurate calorie/HR update) Garmin Connect will post the same workout to strava. So you’ll have duplicates. I usually just delete the Watch Data from Strava (unless you want to really impress people and pretend you’re doing double the miles!!)

If you don't use the CD player, I really recommend this:
http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Universal-Phones-Devices/dp/B004G1L52Q/

It has worked great for me, I use it holding the phone in landscape, is very secure and puts your phone in a place that's easily visible/accessible and doesn't block any vents. The only drawback I think it has is that it partially blocks the Stereo Volume Knob (sits in front of it) but the knob is still pretty easy to get to if you need to, and with voice/steering wheel controls you never really need it anyway.

Here's someone else's thoughts and photos in-car :
http://www.focusst.org/forum/focus-st-accessories/7479-car-dock-actually-puts-your-phone-somewhere-useful-4.html#post160745

I like the Dual AV XGPS150. It's $99 at Amazon and works great for caching. Pair it via bluetooth with your iPod (or iPad in my case) or your android and you have great location (better than that in the phone) within a few meters.

I cache successfully with it and it's very reasonably priced. Add in the maps from your iPhone or Android device and you're golden.

I use This one

its a CD slot mount...I haven't used a CD in ages, so I figure I would put the slot to good use.

very secure, the bottom ledge gives me peace of mind. its a 2 handed operation though, which sucks, it also messes with your CD slot..no permanent damage, but I have some "dust flaps" in teh slot that are now folded up and out of the way, so it just looks weird when the mount isn't in there. other than that, it works great, and Love it...they have other options now though that I may look into.

I've been using this one for like a year or more.

It does damage the dust things on the CD player but it still plays CDs. I would recommend one if you don't mind that detail. The placement is perfect for me it's just second nature to put my phone there; I see it as part of the car now like a cup holder.

edit: spelling.

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Not sure how many cables and such you're planning on carrying, but I got my fiancee this Amazon Basics Travel Case and it seems to work well for her. I do believe the Grid-It is a good cable management system though, but as /u/FreedomVan said, get a bigger one than you think you need. I believe I got the medium size, and would probably have benefitted from a larger one. I don't find things slipping out unless it's really heavy/bulky or I don't put it down with more than one strap. For example: My extra battery would definitely slip out if I didn't put it down with two straps, but my other misc. items don't really move much.

You will need the ANt stick - I don't think the garmin speed/cadence sensors broadcast over anything but ANT. You can pick it up on Amazon. There's the official garmin one which will definitely work, and also the decooler knock-off which is cheaper but IME is a little hit and miss in if it will work or not. I've got two of them and one of them is a total dud. To be on the safe side I'd probably just order the Garmin one, especially since they've reduced the price on it to something more reasonable (it used to be more like $50 - looks like right now it's $36. [ant stick]
(https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-USB-Stick-Fitness-Devices/dp/B00CM381SQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478775373&sr=8-1&keywords=ant+stick)

I don't personally have an L2/R2 grip, but I have a Nyko power grip that's pretty bulky. I use a generic Amazon electronics case and it works pretty well (barely fits).

I posted it elsewhere in this thread, but my Garmin VivoActive gets ~18 days of battery life, has an always-on colored screen, is very thin, and has GPS if you want it. There is a newer version with heart rate monitoring that I bought my dad, and he loves his.

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Universal-Travel-Electronics-Accessories/dp/B002VPE1QG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404615943&sr=8-1&keywords=amazon+basics+universal+travel+case

I got this case a while back after someone here recommended it. It fits the Vita perfectly and can also fit my 3DS as well as a charger. There's also a couple punches for carrying memory cards/game cartridges. And it's cheap as dirt. Not really sure where to buy memory cards though, might want to try Ebay or craigslist. Good luck!

> Why do you want a bike computer which would act as an external GPS to your phone? To save phone battery?

What I need is an external GPS. What I'd like would be a nice handlebar mounted display of my current speed. Its a nice bonus.

> But, honestly, your phone's screen probably draws more power than your phone's GPS chip

Thats actually not the drain - the drain comes from two things, the constant attempts to lock onto more satellites, and the main processor doing the hard work associating that data live. I was able to do some brief playing around with an external gps, and I was looking at 30% more out of a single charge minimum.

Edit: And I already have an external battery. Keep in mind that charging while working the processor like that causes some major heat - and I like to avoid that. If I can use the lower, 1A charge setting on my external battery instead of going to 2A just to keep the battery level reasonable, all the better.

> I'm not aware of any (but would like to be informed) which track GLONASS as well as GPS, such as my Garmin 510 does.

Not exactly puck sized, but not big either:

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Portable-GLONASS-Receiver-Vehicle/dp/B00AYAZENY

http://www.amazon.com/Dual-Electronics-XGPS-160-Receiver/dp/B00E65TNYE#productDetails

It's definitely padded enough, but I feel the bottom could use just a little more padding. I may slide some socks or something down in there to cushion it.

I can try to add pictures of it later if that would help.

I almost got that briefcase myself, but went with the Sleeve instead because it fit in my roller bag. It was ok, just not big enough for much else. I'm so glad I found this backpack haha

Just ordered the [AmazonBasics Universal Travel Case for Small Electronics and Accessories](AmazonBasics Universal Travel Case for Small Electronics and Accessories -Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VPE1QG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kOdRyb9KD5H76) to house the power brick and mouse, etc. and an [Xbox One Controller Carrying Case](For Microsoft Xbox One / Xbox One S Wireless Controller Travel EVA Protective Case Carrying Pouch Cover Bag Compact size by Hermitshell https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D159YQQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tRdRybG97155F) as well. So, I'll update with how that works out too.

I just got this and this and run the phone without turning it's screen off. Gets the job done perfectly, also got a free GPS app that works great (Waze).

If you can, leave your bike indoors when you're not using it. Most apartments don't have a problem with keeping your bike inside, and if you ride to work many workplaces will let you keep it in a storeroom or the warehouse. If you still need to lock up outside, try and do it in a visible area and under a security camera. Any of the locks mentioned below should do the trick.

Another great tip is to put a Tile on your bike. They cost about $30 and they are a little tag that helps you find any object. Put one under your seat or a spot that's not easily visible. When your bike is stolen you can send out a notice and all other tile users in the area will help look for it without them even knowing. It uses the tile app that's on your phone. You can buy these at Best Buy, Walmart, Canadian Tire etc or on Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01L3VEC08/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PbnbzbT19K37Z

Yeah, I read your other link. She was an experienced through-hiker, so she had to have probably had the Ten Essentials, including map and compass? A little GPS like I linked weighs about 5 oz. Through hikers are famous for stripping their gear down gram by gram. Probably couldn't justify the weight even if it was about equal to her cell phone, which she did have.

Well-monied but weight-conscious through hikers should probably start leaving their cell phones at home, in favor of something like an inReach to stay in touch with family back home. 6.7 oz. That's what the local Forest Service volunteer society here recommends. I have a PLB, but they told us those are less useful to SAR because you can't tell them whether you have a broken leg or hypothermia or heart attack etc., just "here I am, help!"

Practical but still very creative How many times have you lost something?

/u/sikersink I loved your advice to me a while back. Cheers to being yourself ☺

Depending on your wrist/glove/jacket thickness, you'd probably need a 3rd party strap.

For motorcycling think about whether you really want to have to take your hand from the handlebar to get a glance of where to go next. Using the official Garmin Bike Mount on a Lixada Mount is much safer in that case. It's definitely readable, you just have to focus a bit. But it's much less distracting than having to read something on your wrist. Only a little drawback: It makes the heart rate sensor register some nonsense and it also "tracks" the motorcycle vibrations as "steps" towards your daily goal.

Here's the Garmin (910xt) data output from one of my rides: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/318868123

I really like it and you can get a handlebar mount if you want to view it off your wrist. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VK5BMQ/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

edit/ I have the heart rate monitor also, that's where the heart rate data comes from.

Storage - https://www.amzn.com/B073JY5T7T
200GB of storage that should be plenty fast for emulators.

Case - https://www.amzn.com/B002VPE1QG
Cheap and has plenty of space. Has a semi-hard shell.

Screen protector - The IGG WIN 2s will have a screen protector included.

Power Bank - https://www.amzn.com/B077448WVD
There's plenty of options out there and this is just an example, but your biggest thing to look for will be Power Delivery. It's essentially the open standard version of Quick Charge, and the WIN 2 supports it.


All this being said, I wouldn't buy the battery or storage now. Prices are likely to drop (at worst, stay the same) between now and May when the WIN 2 starts shipping.

i just dropped $$$ to see Colin Mochrie (of Whose Line fame) do improv tomorrow but now i want to drop $$$$$$ on a running watch (p.s. does anyone want a gently-used apple watch sport) but i shouldn't but i want it and it'll make training for my half more fun bc i love data

I was having the same issue with battery life, especially as I started to ride further and further. In the end I bit the bullet and bought myself a Garmin Forerunner 410 watch...and I have to say that it's one of the best bits of kit I've ever picked up.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Forerunner-Sportswatch-Heart-Monitor/dp/B0046BTK14/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370362737&sr=8-1&keywords=forerunner+410

I actually picked it up in a sale for around £110, so have a look around before buying. After a couple of months of happily using it, I also picked up one of these...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Bike-Mount-Forerunner-Series/dp/B000VK5BMQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1370362923&sr=1-2&keywords=forerunner+mount

So now when I get on my bike I wrap the watch around the handlebar and off I go. The stats you get from Garmin Connect are absolutely invaluable - and they've been incredibly accurate so far.

Hope that helps!

Hey the Garmin Vivioactive sounds like it might fit the bill.

From what I've heard it has some strong pros and cons.

+Long battery life (they claim 3 weeks)

+Sturdy build

+Reliable software performance

+Very thin and reasonably sized

-Screen is comparatively small and low resolution

(probably why it lasts so long)

-Screen is very dim, apparently hard to see sometimes


Also the new Pebble stuff is coming out in a few months, they look pretty good too.

The deals will be closing very soon though (for a product you won't get until the fall.)

I have the exact same grip as you and recently went through the same thing. Couldn't find a case anywhere. However, someone on here linked me to this case. I've only had it a short time but it works out pretty great.

Edit: Case to Grip.

I have an AmazonBasics electronics organizer that I keep in my bag, pocket operators fit perfectly in the mesh pocket side, folds in without issues, holds more stuff, and costs $12: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Universal-Travel-Electronics-Accessories/dp/B002VPE1QG

That said, I'v been in Morocco past few days and just too much hustle going on for me to bust it out and try to make a beat with something cool in the background. So traveling with it, easy, using it while traveling, still working on that part...

If it's important enough that it's causing this much emotional difficulty, it's important enough to invest a bit of money into a way of tracking it down when (not if) you lose it.

Here's one way.

You bother because things matter to you, and because not everything is bad. Yes, you have limitations. Yes, they suck immensely. But you also started a business, which means you have strengths too. Most people don't and couldn't do that. You don't start your own business without creativity and the ability to problem-solve. ADHD just brings a unique set of problems, and the solution is never "I'm just awful and should give up" (no matter how much it feels like it when they hit!). Invest in coping tools like Tile. Reach out to other people for support (if you can't solve a problem yourself, maybe you can outsource some of it to others) - because you are not alone. You got this.

I've always thought that the CD ones were the best. This is the one I use and it works great. Very stable.

It comes down to "what do you want it to do?"

If you want smartphone integration and you have an Apple phone, there's really no question.

If you're just looking for no-frills GPS tracking then there are a bunch of Garmin watches that could fit the bill just fine. I've been using my VivoActive for a while now and it does a good job.

At a slightly higher price-point you can get wrist-based HR and that sort of stuff, if you want.

Best advice is to figure out what you think would be useful, read some reviews (DCRainmaker is great) and drop the hammer on something that fits within your requirements and budget.

For sale I have my 2015 Scott CR1 30. Size 58/XL I am 6'1" and I love the fit of this bike. This bike is in great condition and has only 600 miles to its name. I bought this bike specifically to do a triathlon and now that I have that complete I am selling it to focus on running.



This bike new cost $1299+tax (MSRP says $1499, but I only paid 1299). So I have it listed at $750, for a 600 mile old carbon fiber bike you won't beat it. It has been serviced twice in the 600 miles I have had it, both times at the Trek store in Ballantyne.

Specs link: http://www.bobs-bicycles.com/2015-CR1-30.html

Included with the bike: Saddle bag with spare tube and tire levers ($35 value), frame mounted tire pump ($35 value), rear light ($10 value), Shimano PD-M520 SPD Pedals ($30 value)

Below are the add-ons you can add for extra on top of the $750:

• Cadence Sensor add $20
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-010-12102-00-Bike-Cadence-Sensor/dp/B00JLMRXCQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495805785&sr=8-1&keywords=cadence+sensor
  
  
• Speed Sensor add $20
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-010-12103-00-Bike-Speed-Sensor/dp/B00JLMS848/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495805805&sr=8-2&keywords=garmin+speed+sensor
  
  
• Garmin ANT stick for using with programs like Zwift add $20
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-USB-Stick-Fitness-Devices/dp/B00CM381SQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1495805820&sr=8-3&keywords=garmin+ant+stick
  
  
• CycleOps Fluid 2 trainer and mat add $150
  
  https://www.amazon.com/CycleOps-9904-Fluid2-Trainer-Black/dp/B00EPM7T1M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495806134&sr=8-1&keywords=cycleops+fluid
  
  
• Pro AeroFuel attachment and carbon fiber drinks cages (never lost a bottle) add $45
  
  Not sure where they sell this online any more.

I have one of these for cycling and it has so far proved super effective for Pokemon GO! :)

I use the Dual Electronics XGPS150A, the newer version of the XGPS150 (only change is the power adapter can now support 12-28v). It's $99, really small and portable, connects via Bluetooth, and has a battery life of like 8 hours. Bought it pretty recently and just got to try it out in mid-July -- absolutely thrilled with the performance of the device.

Pretty much any of the android set top boxes will do screen mirroring with something like miracast, and you can add gps to any of them with a receiver like: https://www.amazon.com/GlobalSat-BU-353-S4-USB-Receiver-Black/dp/B008200LHW

You just plug it into USB, and run something like the GPS Status to initiate it.

So I offer two kits now.

One is complete including the rPi. Comes with the new case, dual low power SDR's, high gain antennas, SD card, GPYes, and an AHRS module.

The original more basic kit with just the case, SD card, SDR's and antennas for people who already have an rPi or want a different GPS.

And all the other bits and pieces to DIY it however you like.

Cases

Serial adapters

AHRS modules

GPYes

VK-162

Low power SDR's

Dans great antennas

SDR and antenna combo

Preloaded SD cards

I'd say stick a tile on its collar. Did it to my dog that loves to wander and it's super helpful.

AmazonBasics Universal Travel Case for Small Electronics and Accessories -Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VPE1QG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-VeOzbNGHB7T4


This case is my GO TO for anything technology related. Not sponsored or anything, i just love this case. Take a look at it, for $7 it’s incomparable, worked great when I needed to store my switch temporarily and put my battery bank, joycons, and spare USBC adapters in on the go. Has other uses as well if you’re a tech head.

I've had one of these for a few months now:

http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Universal-Phones-Devices/dp/B004G1L52Q

It mounts with a clamp in your CD slot (has not damaged the 3 different slots I've mounted it in) and securely holds your phone. I absolutely love it. It mounts my phone in a good location, I don't use CD's anyway and it's very adjustable.

It's also only $25.

I would assume the F6 variants would have a quick release mount, but a quick search doesn't turn up anything yet. Interesting. I just use the Garmin Forerunner bike mount - it's not quick release but it's quick enough for me. Works great with 945 and a Fēnix 3 before that.

Dual Electronics XGPS150A Multipurpose Universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver with Wide Area Augmentation System and Portable Attachment https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006M49G80/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iQLdBbCDS2HVE

That’s what I have. The Stratux, like the other guy mentioned, is pretty good too if you want ADS-B and such

I bought this bike mount but I'm going to return it since it doesn't seem all that secure. The phone is only attatched with an adhesive thingy that sticks to your case, which then clips onto the mount. It works well but I've heard bad stuff about the adhesive backed thing coming off the phone.

I ordered this one on amazon, it'll get here tomorrow. Hopefully it's better. Also cheaper. I'll report back if you want with how I'm finding it.

This solution is not entirely new. I've had one of these mounts for a while. This is the one I have. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004G1L52Q?pc_redir=1414054703&robot_redir=1

I do like the price point of this crowdfunded bracket though. If you back the project with $20 you get a bracket. I think that's a fair price.

Btw there's a good chance of this submission to get downvoted because it really doesn't have anything to do with android.

Yeah I use this one with great success and then use Google Earth and a program called GooPS. Use it everyday at work in my truck. You just have to deal with precaching google earth or having a hotspot on.

I'm looking for a case that could hold my ATH-IM02s, my Fiio Q1, and some cables/adapters all in one. I'd love a hard-sided case with pockets, but I don't think those exist. Any recommendations would be welcome. I'm thinking maybe this: http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Universal-Travel-Electronics-Accessories/dp/B002VPE1QG/ref=sr_1_1_m?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1451966502&sr=1-1&keywords=amazon+travel+case – but I'd like it to be somewhere between "small for portability" and "big enough to hold my stuff"

Click on this link to look to the right to "find a retailer". Typically it will be an outdoor shop.

https://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=100

Otherwise, it's $148 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/SPOT-Satellite-GPS-Messenger-Orange/dp/B00C8S8S4W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

Keep in mind.... there is a $200/yr fee. You can cancel the subscription for the following year if this is a one time trip. https://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=130

While not the cheap, the device and one year subscription will cost about the same as a nice one night hotel room. Good insurance and the 5 minute tracking means loved ones can log into a private webpage to see where you are at any time.

I have the Butterfox case and really like it. However, I use the Nyko Power Grips, which won't allow me to close the case. So, I bought the Amazon Basics Case, which works perfectly for my needs. Because the Amazon case is not made for the Vita, you will need to carry game-protecting case (e.g., this one) if you want to carry multiple cartridges with you.

My Vita 2000 with Nyko power grip fits perfect in this case. Saw it recommended on this sub one day and it works great.

I like it! I have more of a synthetic case built like a camera case, very inexpensive.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002VPE1QG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_Lrc5CbE5Y6WZQ

It fits my pax 1, some waterproof pill containers that hold ground flower, charger, a couple torch lighters, 2 dynavaps, one of which is in its dugout, mouthpieces, and a small grinder. A great affordable option.

I've used little usb direct hardwire dealies like this guy before.

Just power it of switched 12v, and hide it all nicely behind the dash.

Or this one will give you direct micro usb, to cut out a cable.

edit : I'm sure there are waaaay cheaper options that do the same thing. Those were just easily found :)

The Tile idea was the best

This is the solution. You can get Tiles for cheap:

$15 from Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Tile-Gen-Anything-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B011HT9AL2

$5.30 from WalMart - https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-worth-buy-GPS-Bluetooth-Smart-Pet-Dog-Tracker-Tracer-Locator-SPHP/346324369

Mine as well buy multiple and stuff them in various envelopes and items.

Do you mean route planning or route tracking? Google maps is good enough for planning but if you want to see where your delivery drivers go then using Traccar with some cheap vehicle GPS trackers would be a good solution.

Well I would love a head unit that actually interfaced with my phone. Im hoping Apple and Pioneer will do the new siri and appleTVish head unit that should be in some cars by next year.

I bought this awesome car mount and it works great...who even uses CDs anymore

Insulin cases work quite well, especially since most of them have spaces for 15-30ml bottles. Something like this would do the job.

Even generic use cases like this would be adequate.

Electronics cases can be useful because they'll have slots for batteries.

They sell compact 12V to USB power supplies like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Compact-Hardwire-Adapter-Smartphone-SiriusXM/dp/B00I3P6QQG/ref=asc_df_B00I3P6QQG/

One of these is compact and light, you can use double stick tape to attach to back of mirror.

SolderSeal connectors both solder and insulate in one connector:

https://www.amazon.com/Connectors-Sopoby-Waterproof-Automotive-Electrical/dp/B01FI6IKG6

Or just use some T-taps like these:

https://www.amazon.com/Electrical-Terminals-Insulated-Connectors-Baleauty/dp/B06Y61K18G

In general with a multimeter you can quickly identify which wires are positive ( + 12 volts) and which wires are ground (-) on a car. The vehicle chassis is ground.
https://www.amazon.com/Multimeter-Multimeters-Voltmeter-Ohmmeter-Backlight/dp/B07G4BH5F8/

https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-use-a-multimeter/all#measuring-voltage

If you're not using one already, definitely check out spot gps. Two major benefits on it, emergency help if needed to an exact location and you can keep track of where you're going while showing it on a map in realtime. Be safe down in Mexico!

Typically a "hard case" has a firm exterior shell, like a glasses carrying case. It may be lined with soft material on the interior.

A "soft case" is typically a foam or cloth pouch. Useful for protecting the screen from scratches, possibly for absorbing minor bumps. Will not protect against serious falls, and probably not the best option if you want to toss your Vita in a backpack or bag.

There are a lot of different case options that can suit the Vita. Not all of them are built specifically for Vita. Are you looking for something that snugly fits the exact form factor of the system, or do you want something with some carrying space for other items?

I use this case for all my portable gaming carriage: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Universal-Travel-Electronics-Accessories/dp/B002VPE1QG

Comfortably fits my Vita or 3DS (not both at the same time). Big enough to hold either with a grip attached. Still has room for my headphones, microfiber cloth, zip compartments to store game carts.

This case is somewhere between "hard" and "soft". Not as rigid as a glasses case, much firmer than a typical "soft" case. Stands up very well to bumps and tumbles in my briefcase. Soft lining on the interior to absorb impacts.

As someone with soldering skills, I would just install a supercapacitor on the power lead to power the camera for the few seconds the car is cranking.

However, if you don't have those types of skills, you could hardwire your cam to an ignition hot supply instead of accessory hot supply like it is now. What you'll need is a fuse panel tap like this one to tap into a source of ignition hot at the fuse panel, and a USB hardwire kit like this one to supply the 5V needed by the cam. Then a long enough USB cable to reach from the fuse box to the cam.

Anyone with an hour or two to spare and a crimper can do this easily. If however you aren't comfortable doing this yourself, a local audio shop should be able to install this for you very easily.

Never really looked for dedicated vape boxes, but I did but this hardcase from amazon last week that hold almost all my stuff (except juice) and was pretty cheap.

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Universal-Travel-Electronics-Accessories/dp/B002VPE1QG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373549663&sr=8-1&keywords=amazon+basics+case

I use the Dual XGPS and it works great with ForeFlight on my iPad 3 WiFi. Though I've read it doesn't work above certain flight levels or internationally (can't remember what the exact complaint was but it didn't apply as I'm just a PPL student).

Great battery, 8+ hours, accurate & Bluetooth. Also, cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006M49G80/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_n-piub01QR60H

Good point. I have the internal Stratux GPYes u-blox 7 GPS. I'll pull the unit apart tonight and make sure it's installed correctly, but I do recall when doing the build that they were very specific about which devices got plugged into which USB ports, so hopefully I did it correctly.

Actually, I kind of hope I didn't do it right, because that's an easy fix!

This is the one I use. It's a great size and can hold a 3DSXL and my Vita, plus a ton of games and accessories. This'll likely hold your Vita, Charger, and hand grip.

I enjoy the one I have... I'll have to get the name for you tomorrow though, but for now it is a similar design to this

On mine there is a button on the back which opens the arms, and you just push back and it clicks and your good to go...

Edit : also, I'm super jealous.

http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Universal-Phones-Devices/dp/B004G1L52Q
This is what I use and its pretty awesome.

I use this Amazon Basics case bc it can hold my Vita with the grip attached and also hold the charger and an iPod. If you want smaller I suggest the Rocketfish PS Vita Starter Kit. It's discontinued at Best Buy but you can find them a few places online. I got mine for $7 on eBay and the case is really nice.

I returned the TaoTronics and the Roam handlebar mounts. I did like how the TaoTronics model had a more secure cradling mechanism, but I didn't feel confident that either of them would last more than a couple months. I also took a look at the Cycway mount, which looks pretty solid. I might give that one a try soon.

I've used quite a few, usually form amazon, under $20.

I tried finding it but can't seem to locate it, but gizmodo/lifehacker/jalopnik had an article about the best car mounts.

I know this was on that list:
http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Universal-Phones-Devices/dp/B004G1L52Q/ref=sr_1_5?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1409277166&sr=1-5&keywords=car+mount

First off, get this phone mount instead. If you have a phone (which means you have bluetooth and AUX at your disposal), you don't need the CD player. It works wonderfully and makes it feel built-in to the car.

Otherwise, just keep a phone charge cable around.

If you actually want to talk mods, some people have installed backup cameras and integrated radar detectors (that mount to the front of the car), so those would make things better.

A7-A8 did seem like a drag but what helped a lot was realizing building gives more AP than breaking.

• Find an area with very high portal density - about 50 portals in a 5-10 minute bike/walk. Make sure they're either opposing team or neutral when you visit or find another area that is. Historical sites are good; our national arboretum has a "memorial plaque" on every second tree so you get 100 portals in about a 15 minute bike ride. (too big to walk quickly though)
  
  
• A bicycle phone mount helps.
  
  
• Deploy all resos, add two mods (ideally a rare/VR heat-sink and a multi-hack) and then hack and walk. The heat-sink and multi-hack are needed to avoid cool-down and burnout while you're repeating your rounds.
  
  
• You don't even need to glyph though that'll add to the AP and give you more resos; not doing this, you might run out. IMO, if you have a "war chest" of necessary resos, glyphing will slow you down. If you don't have the needed resos, glyph.
  
  
• Keep circling this area.
  
  
• When you finish a loop, put all keys into a capsule so you can keep hacking and getting more keys without the "get more keys" glyph command.
  
  At some point you'll get enough keys to do overlapping fields (YouTube for overlapping field tutorials) for some more big AP gains.
  
  You can do all that in a small geographic space, without a car. You could get from A7 to A8 in a weekend, maybe even a day.
  
  After that, you have access to L8 tools (XMPs, resos, etc) so you can tailor your play style to suit you: play as a builder, linker, destroyer, whatever.
  
  You can't be completely mono-tasking though as you need badges to advance. Recharge, hack, deploy, link, field etc... it can't be ALL one thing.

I'm using a MacBook that only has bluetooth. Pretty sure I can grab one of these and solve that problem though! Thanks for the info!

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Another vote for PC. I got the Suunto Move stick and it works great, however, I just noticed that it is now more expensive than the Garmin ANT+ stick. Weird. I mostly like using the PC just because it frees up my phone to screw around while doing recovery spins between intervals.

Got mine from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VPE1QG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. It's not a diabetes case per say but I use it to carry supplies. Works great and all my stuff fits.

Here is what I use

http://i.imgur.com/hWzgWVX.jpg

Another note: My Ipad Mini (with smartcover) fits perfectly in the back pocket, outside of the case, nice and snug.

I use one of these, if your open to USB. Works great, good signal even in buildings http://www.amazon.com/GlobalSat-BU-353-S4-USB-Receiver-Black/dp/B008200LHW%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q%26tag%3Dduckduckgo-d-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB008200LHW


Should also search, lots of posts on the topic, and lots more on web searches

>Garmin makes a nice bicycle bar mount kit for their Forerunner watches, works great with a Pebble too:
http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Forerunner-Bicycle-Mount-Kit/dp/B000VK5BMQ

Garmin makes a nice bicycle bar mount kit for their Forerunner watches, works great with a Pebble too:

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Forerunner-Bicycle-Mount-Kit/dp/B000VK5BMQ

If you're shopping for a case to go with it, this one fits almost like it was made for it. (I have the Vita 2000)

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VPE1QG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I can fit the vita w/ power grip, shield tablet, and a battery bank/usb cable quite nicely in it.

I recently bought a taotronics bike support which is performing perfectly: http://www.amazon.com/Taotronics-Universal-Smartphone-One-button-Rotatable/dp/B015PS3ME2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462276680&sr=8-1&keywords=taotronics+bike+mount

It works standalone, I just had it in my side pocket for this jump. You could also just use your phone, just make sure it's not going to be below your body. Here's the GPS I used. I also recently bought a 2XL wristmount for an ARES II altimeter (Edit: that one doesn't fit), so I can mount my logger away from my body to get a better signal (note I'm not sure how well it will fit yet, won't find out until Friday). The GPS can apparently log a couple of hours worth of gps recording, then can transfer the .kml files to your phone via bluetooth (and the Skypro app), or via USB.

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Universal-Travel-Electronics-Accessories/dp/B002VPE1QG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418140044&sr=8-1&keywords=amazon+basics+case

I use this case with the vita 1000 attached to the nyco power grip. It fits snugly inside and as you can see from the photos it comes with a lot of compartments as well.

This was recommended in the last post that I stumbled upon identical to this when I had first purchased my power grip and I am very happy with it.

Your questions is sorta confusing. But anyway yes you can do this. Take a generic laptop, with, say, windows 7.

• Grab a usb gps sensor like this.
  
• Install the free GPSGate Splitter software
  
• Using the 'GPS in the Browser' output from GPS Gate, you can access the GPS output from JavaScript via their small api. From the code of your JavaScript web map (leaflet, google maps, open layers, etc) you can grab the location and display it on the map.

1. I wouldn't as I've never lost a key. I'd suggest you buy a key finder instead https://www.amazon.com/Tile-Gen-Finder-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B011HT9AL2?th=1.
   
   
2. They are too expensive for what they are. Given the price of the car, I'd say not worth it.
   
   
3. Depends on how far you want to go. If it was my car I'd do the following (all of these are fairly cheap and easy):
   
   MT/diff oil
   
   brake fluid
   
   PS fluid (turkey baster method)
   
   oil
   
   check the coolant condition and if it is out change it
   
   check the cabin filter and pollen filter and change them if they are disgusting
   
   clean the leaves off of radiator to clean it up a bit
   
   change the timing belt
   
   If you want to go farther, change the spark plugs as they are likely overdue (not sure I'd pay someone to do that unless the idle was rough). Change the front engine mount and you will likely get a better ride. If you are really scared about being stranded at the side of the road, change the water pump (if not, just change it when it fails).
   
   
   
4. The OBDII scanners are dirt cheap, buy one off ebay for like $3 and run one of the free Torque alternatives (e.g. Dr something?). I don't think you will get much out of it, however.
   
   
5. Not that I see. I'd be worried the rear window will look ghastly, that was my experience with early 986s.

I use this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004G1L52Q
Instead of mounting it in the cd player like it is supposed to, I put it in the upper gap between the head unit and the trim piece. It works out pretty well.

Spare yourself lots of agony and get this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NH11PEY
and this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CM381SQ.

Then run it near the trainer & power meter if you have one.

Although BLE is superior to ANT+ in a general sense, all the applications have more mature ANT+ support.

I didn't want to do a windshield mount, and dash mounts usually require adhesive to hold in place. I was looking for something completely reversible, and my research lead me to the CD tray mount. There's a bunch on the market and it took me a while to find one that would fit without obstructing my radio screen, a lot of them have knobs/thumbscrews that stick out of the bottom to tighten the mount. Ended up getting this, lowest profile one I could find. Bonus it came with some basic charger cable management.

Very satisfied customer. Shipping takes a while from korea though.

Sweet I went ahead and ordered one. I switched to windows phone so I have an android phone I don't use anymore which would be perfect for this. I went ahead and bought this to go along with it to hold my phone. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004G1L52Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It doesn't have to have GPS, but it helps immensely. It's not accurate at all when it has to determine its position solely through the hotspot.

If I had to use one for a lengthy amount of time, I'd probably get something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006M49G80/?coliid=I30NJ04KXARET&colid=ZEOX2TYLFE1B&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

If you do plan on using a pebble for this, I would recommend a mount like this.

I have one and it works great for mounting on the handlebars.

Of the top of my head I'd say that if you have a tendency to lose focus on your child then you want to put some protocols in place asap to counteract that while you work on awareness and such. My initial thoughts would be:

A Tile (tap the app and it makes the tile "chirp"):
www.amazon.co.uk/Tile-Mate-Finder-Anything-Finder/dp/B01L3VEC08

Some type of beacon technology (here you can set a radius and the phone alarm will go off if your child leaves 30 meters etc):
http://blog.cubeacon.com/nivea-and-ibeacon-protects-the-kids-along-the-beach.html

One of those fitness apps that gives a warning if you sit still for too long - usually you'd set it to 30 mins so you dont get sedentry but you could set it to go off if your still for over 30seconds when you take your child out. This will get annoying but safety first right?


Hope that helps!

I can't offer any advice on removing the marks left behind, but I can recommend you use something like this to mount your phone there next time.

It's pretty easy to add a usb charging port with this and this.

I use X-Grip. Best thing for all the phones I go through:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7B2NV4

They have different ways of mounting it, but i use this:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ZOW1U2
Mounts to the bolt that holds the front passenger seat down, but there are better options...

I just picked up the Amazon Basics Electronics Case for a friend's RBA kit that I put together and it is AWESOME. It has loads of room for rebuilding supplies, juice, batteries, and mods! I'll be buying one for myself very soon!

I second this one. I got one based on a few Redditor's recommendations and it's solid, and is very... positionable, if you know what I mean.

The linked item is just the phablet grip. You'll also need one of these (though they come in a few different lengths. This is the medium one, it seems) and the suction mount. There's a couple suction mount options, but I know this one is solid and easy to put in place. I don't have experience with the other one.

I use this http://amzn.com/B004G1L52Q in my car for my 920. It works great, just make sure you have a spot to put it

I've ordered mine, we'll see when it arrives. I can tell you my old Sony Smartwatch 3 did an admirable job. The issue is cycling and taking your eyes off the road to look at data on your wrist. It's harder than it sounds. I purchased this but honestly never tested it out.

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Universal-Travel-Electronics-Accessories/dp/B002VPE1QG

I use this. Everything fits perfectly. 3dsxl and charger in the mesh net cradle, and my game case that holds 18 games in the part behind. I have a microfiber cloth and my iPod touch as well. Then I just put it in my backpack or carry it around.

I use the Nyko battery grip and an Amazon basics case to protect the now-larger handheld. Since I have bigger hands, the grip is perfect in every way. I couldn't imagine going back to using the vita without it now.

Mat for under bike: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00113M6UC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sweat bands (get at least 2): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J1MKFFS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tall Standing fan (amazon basic one is great): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BNK6T5Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cotton Hand towels work great: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C41SYJ7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Cell phone holder (optional, but I have to keep up with work at all times): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015PS3ME2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Oh....It looks like I might have answered my own question!
Check it out SVD owners....do you think this case would work?

Amazon

Or do you know of a better case?

I have it as well, [here] (http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-Universal-Smartphone-Blackberry-Motorola/dp/B004G1L52Q/ref=pd_cp_cps_3) it is.

Works great in my G35.

I am using the GlobalSat BU-353-S4 USB as well. Although I had to make a couple of code changes to v0.5b5 which I flight tested last week and it worked great. I am planning to update to the latest releases and see what else needs to be done to make it a simple auto-detected and auto-configured device.

Yup - This is my recommendation:

http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Universal-Phones-Devices/dp/B004G1L52Q

http://www.amazon.com/ViseeO-WMA1000-Tune2air/dp/B00B52LLJ6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411664194&sr=1-1&keywords=bluetooth+audi

And any cell phone will do. You use the bluetooth adapter and you can stream Pandora/Spotify or your local music, as well as have Waze or Google Maps running at the same time to give you directions. Waze is particularly good at notifying you of police trap locations =)

Of course both of us cheap bastards love Meritline. But, also on Amazon Prime at the same price. Just ordered one. THANKS!!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004G1L52Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1421366621&sr=8-2&dpPl=1&dpID=5115%2BQ3bgRL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SX200_QL40#

This travel case is pretty good for misc cables:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Universal-Organizer-Electronics-Accessories/dp/B002VPE1QG

I used to keep a tablet, powerbank, and my dongles in it when I traveled a lot for work.

it would be cool if you could set it up with just small RF tags so you wouldnt have to carry huge gps dongles

op would it work with something like this

https://www.amazon.com/Tile-Gen-Anything-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B011HT9AL2

It's a chip that you can hang it on ur flash drive or what ever and u can track which the flash drive is at, I personally have never used it, so I can't assure you if they worth it, I just have heard of it, so I looked for one real quick so u can see what I am talking about, posted the link below.

I don't know which brand is the best so u gotta do ur own research.

Tile Mate - Key Finder. Phone Finder. Anything Finder - 1-pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L3VEC08/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0uQQybKTMW1AT

I don't think there is a great way to do it... a tracker needs to have cellular data (weight/cost problem), or Bluetooth like in the keychain ones (range issue). For $20 it may be worth experimenting with a keychain one and see how close you need to be to trigger it's alarm, then at least you can hear it beeping when you get within range.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01L3VEC08/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491757916&sr=1-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=tile+tracker

Picked up the next step up, the XGPS 160, and are very happy with it. It handles multiple devices, so I can use it for a GPS for the phone as well as tablets. Really saves on battery power.

http://www.amazon.com/Dual-Electronics-XGPS-160-Receiver/dp/B00E65TNYE

Tape a Tile underneath and track it down.

edit: if you feel like snooping through their crap you may find some letters with names, addresses phone numbers etc, and perhaps even a credit card application or 3. Bonus points if you find their email address.

A Spot unit does the trick but the Garmin units all rely on BT connection to your phone which in turn uses your data plan to relay location...basically a convoluted version of the RoadID app.

Edit: these are the Spot units, worth the money if you do a lot of backcountry and off grid sports. If you do backcountry ski or snowboard do not expect this to work as an avalanche beacon, get a true PIPS unit.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C8S8S4W/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1449369551&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=spot&dpPl=1&dpID=419EjY0YtwL&ref=plSrch

GOOD JOB! Also just checked, the Spot Gen 3 is only $45 on Amazon today after a post purchase rebate!

Spot 3 Satellite GPS Messenger - Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C8S8S4W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_d7ZoDbVBBQB01

I got this one back in September 2015. It's held up pretty well, and it does what it supposed to.
It's weird, I remember searching for a car mount back then and there just was not as much variety when I looked... Of course this was on Amazon.ca so selection is usually pretty limited when compared to the States.

If I were to get a new one, I'd go with one of the Mpow universal mounts because they seem to offer more range of movement compared to the one i currently use (only able angle the phone at 10-15 degrees).

I've gone though a couple mounts before though, due to the ball and socket breaking. Combination of probably over tightening and cold Canadian winters making the plastic brittle.

Get a Garmin 510/520 for outdoors. Indoors, I would skip using a bike computer. Get an ANT+ dongle like this and record straight to a PC/Mac in software like TrainerRoad or Zwift.

I go with Ram Mounts. They are good, solid mounts that seem to be very well built. Assuming a GoPro, you could do the following:


Base: https://www.amazon.com/RAM-Mounts-Diameter-Suction-RAM-B-224-1U/dp/B008JGZMZK/


Arm: https://www.amazon.com/RAM-Mounts-Double-Socket-RAM-B-201U-C/dp/B00CU9BTKY


GoPro Adapter (don't buy the actual Ram Mount adapter because it's one of the very few things they make that isn't any good): https://www.amazon.com/Swivel-Lateral-Pattern-Adapter-Mounts/dp/B00PDHYG0K


If you're looking for a generic camera screw-type adapter: https://www.amazon.com/1-Inch-Diameter-4-Inch-20-Cameras-Camcorders/dp/B0056I8SLE/

It would be cheaper to go with a bluetooth chest strap that is compatible with your phone. If you do get a wrist based fitness tracker I would get one that has gps so you can ditch the phone altogether. Something like this garmin or the fitbit surge. Garmin let's you export your runs to different platforms unlike fitbit (Smashrun, Strava, Runtastic, etc.) so you probably should avoid it if that is important to you. Personally I would go with a older Garmin and HR strap because I don't necessarily need a full time fitness tracker and you can find them for much less $.

Amazon Basics small electronics case is great for my Nyko battery grips. Link

I've been using those cheap air vent holders you can get for something like $3 on aliexpress, it fits all phones and most cars (you need a pretty weird air vent for it to not fit), but recently I found a holder that goes in the CD slot, something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Universal-Phones-Devices/dp/B004G1L52Q

I think I might give this a try because 6P is quite a heavy phone and I'm beginning to see some wear on my air vent.

Ending up having this one
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004G1L52Q
Recommended on the fiat forums. Loving it.

BLASPHEMY!

Everyone knows the Tile is the one, true key finder and replacement for The Spirit!

Sky Cake!!!

If you put a tile on your keys and own a case like this it's very easy to keep track of your stuff.

That is absolutely awesome! Is this what it is? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VPE1QG/ref=s9_hps_bw_g422_i4

I don't know if a Dualshock 4 could fit in this case, but this might be a good one for the PSTV and all its components.

Cheaper solution with the same functionality:

1. Buy a bluetooth gps receiver for $140 (less than the cost of a flysight)
   
   
2. Install BASEline Flight Computer app for free and connect it to the bluetooth GPS

Definitely mount your phone to your handlebars. Here is a good one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015PS3ME2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you have a wifi only iPad model then I can recommend the Dual XGPS150A. I've used it with both my iPad and Android devices and it's terrific. EDIT: if you have an iPad with cellular data then it should already have a very accurate GPS and you won't benefit from getting an external one.

https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Electronics-XGPS150A-Universal-Bluetooth/dp/B006M49G80/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468216199&sr=8-1&keywords=dual+xgps

As for comms, what issues have you run into? I have both ham and CB and the CB gets WAY more use. Have you tuned your antenna / checked your SWR?

I just use a cd-player-slot phone holder, since I don't use my CD player at all. You can still listen to CDs, but then you'll have to remove the phone holder anytime you need to remove/insert a CD.
This is one one them, but there are many others. Also, it keeps your phone at good eye level without looking towards the cup holder or without blocking your views out the windshield.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004G1L52Q?pc_redir=1409715232&robot_redir=1

This is what I use.

https://www.amazon.com/Taotronics-Universal-Smartphone-One-button-Rotatable/dp/B015PS3ME2

The side rails don't seem like they would hold a large phone, but my 6p does fine. There are plenty of apps for the phone, don't see any advantage to a dedicated cycling computer.

Phones only use one GPS frequency which is only accurate to about 4m, so getting different apps on your phone won't help.

You could look into getting a dual frequency GPS device, but it looks like the dual frequency GPS chip for phones was only just created, so might have to wait a bit. The new chips should be accurate to about 30 cm.

I did a quick search, but couldn't find standalone device for navigation or something that plugs into your phone. Let me know if you find something usable.

EDIT: I just found one that should be able to connect to your phone via bluetooth. Let me know it goes.

If you don't use your CD slot (I never do), then you might like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Universal-Phones-Devices/dp/B004G1L52Q/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1416079888&sr=8-8&keywords=car+phone+mount

I loved it. Only reason I stopped using it is I got a new car that had navigation built in, so I didn't have a need for the iPhone screen to be visible. (I'm not an Uber driver.)

I have this for mine. Works great. I had a smaller one that would droop due to vibrations but this one has an adjustment screw. I wish it could move a bit more but some sanding would fix that

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004G1L52Q/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1 http://i.imgur.com/DYoWONe.jpg

No, you are still wrong. NO watches are designed to be direct mounted to handlebars. You do it with a separate item that adapts ALL watches to handlebar use.

You seem to be under some mistaken impression that someone is making watches that somehow magically work better on handlebars than others when its just a simple attachment that turns any watch into a nice handle bar mounted piece.

So again you are incorrect in your original statement still and keep going down this rabbit hole. I own one of these watches and i assure you there is nothing special that would make it any better on my bars than a $5 timex from walmart.

You keep throwing terms around like "default function" around yet dont seem to realize the default function of a watch is to be worn on your wrist, period. It requires an adapter regardless of what type of watch it is.

EDIT: For clarification this is what you use. It works exactly the same for any wrist watch you put on it. https://smile.amazon.com/Garmin-Forerunner-Bicycle-Mount-Kit/dp/B000VK5BMQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1486584202&sr=8-3&keywords=garmin+handlebar+mount

I use the same 3.3" suction cup as the other guy in this thread:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008JGZMZK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B008JGZMZK&linkCode=as2&tag=britoper-20&linkId=SHVLWH5JKNIHMSRX

I then have the long 9" (I think) arm, then the tailor-made RAM case for the IPAD AIR II.

Works great.

I use aircraftspruce's RAM builder tool to buy all three at once.

I have done this twice, one for the 150, one for the 172. They stay permanently affixed to the windshield over on the right side.

Both are adjusted so that the right yoke clears the bottom of the ipad itself.

http://i.imgur.com/PLdGA0H.jpg

I ordered it off of ECS tuning here https://www.ecstuning.com/ES2960267/?gclid=CPft7qCXoMoCFY0XHwodk04N6g

And I wired it into my fuse box with this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I3P6QQG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_uYSKwbJDYPJXS

Easy install and cleans up nicely, would recommend.

the tile works pretty ok. Its a little GPS chip.

Other than that, just walk in sweeping motions.

I got one of these things to carry all my rebuilding gear, works great!

This is the one I've been using for a few years now. Works great!
Mountek nGroove Universal CD Slot Mount for Cell Phones and GPS Devices https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004G1L52Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_UytkybCSJP1FC

I got this one for my bike and it works great! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PS3ME2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_n46fSuiXsrNeQ

I use a Mountek one that fits into the CD slot of a stereo. I've used it on my Nexus 5, the Nexus 6 and a friend uses his with a 2013 Nexus 7.

I have to occasionally tighten things up on it, but I like it overall.

Mountek nGroove Universal CD Slot Mount for Cell Phones and GPS Devices https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004G1L52Q/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_iOcDwbP314ASD

I just got this one and it works pretty well with the 6P.

I have a Subaru Crosstrek and use this for my phone. I have a rapid charger as well since my commute is pretty short.

Just confirming, this is the one I have:

https://www.amazon.com/DeLorme-inReach-SE-Satellite-Tracker/dp/B00BX7TJ2O

Basically, if I push down somewhat hard (not even 'that' hard) with the lock engaged, it gets pushed a little to the side and then the SOS button can activate.

That's great that yours doesn't do that, who knows... maybe a common manufacturing defect?

I despise sticking things to my dash or vents, and hate cheap plastic mounts that rattle.

Check out the RAM mount system. It's a modular kit, you buy only the pieces you need, and it's all very high grade metal parts.

They have rigid but flexible arms that you can bolt under the seat and thread up between the seat and center console, positioning however you like. Check it out:

RAM POD I Universal No-Drill(TM) Vehicle Laptop Mount with 18"" Rigid Aluminum Rod & Single Socket Arm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZOW1U2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_v2Xbvb141SBHW
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZOW1U2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_v2Xbvb141SBHW

It says laptop mount, but works for phones too. You just have to buy the phone head, and they make heads for many popular devices or a universal mount.

This is my plan for my mk7, but I don't know if there are any issues with install.

Seems as if Amazon has expanded their RAM inventory; this is the mount I have: http://www.amazon.com/RAM-Mount-Universal-No-Drill-Vehicle/dp/B006ZOW1U2

When I purchased it, it was sold with an iPad cradle and a ball to screw on the back, which I gave to my iPad owning friend. Mounting a device right on the shaft doesn't give a good range of motion, I have a 3-ball adapter (RAM-B-289U) to allow 2 mounts to hang off the one shaft. I paid $32, and I feel it was worth it. Overpriced, but worth it.

If you don't feel that will be necessary, using this $15 2-ball adapter with one socket arm gives you a much larger range of adjustability, without having to bend the aluminum shaft repeatedly.