Reddit mentions of KA1218-BRK USMC Fighter Serrated

https://www.amazon.com/KA-BAR-Marine-Fighting-Knife-Serrated/dp/B000BSWE9G/ref=pd_cp_200_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000BSWE9G&pd_rd_r=ZJD91KXDGJH15N61RH1Q&pd_rd_w=8Lp8B&pd_rd_wg=NnWvZ&psc=1&refRID=ZJD91KXDGJH15N61RH1Q


VS!

https://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Classic-Chefs-4596-7-18/dp/B00WUENMAE/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1502884779&sr=1-3&keywords=Classic+7-Inch+Chef%27s+Knife&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A7043216011

Well, the single bad experience was with Airbnb. Basically, the host said he can't host me anymore - without an explanation. I dropped my suitcase in the morn and went out. At night (9pm I think), he said he has changed his mind and I shouldn't come back. He wouldn't answer my calls or texts anymore. I complained to Airbnb, who gave me a choice and I accepted credit towards the night's hotel + some more. I found a CS host the next day kickstarting my CS experience - which is why that first CS host was like an angel :) FYI, I've had good Airbnb experience since then.

I generally rent a car for long road-trips to national parks, which is when I car-camp. I don't have to worry about cleaning and stuff. I also carry a therma-insulation pad, a quilt, a blanket (if it's cold) & a pillow. Fold down the back seats, and you can stretch all the way to the trunk lid (I'm 5'9"; 6'5" - you might have to bend a bit, haha). Put down the mat and then a layer of quilt that you wrap around from your side to cover yourself. I've had amazingly good sleeps... maybe I was tired from all the hiking but it's super comfy :)

Also, since you're facing the rear, the shelf behind the rear seat headrests becomes very useful. If I have my Mac, I can watch a movie while falling asleep/having dinner but you obviously attract attention. Connect that to the car's Bluetooth and you have a beautiful setup of great tech in the middle of a very dark sky. I like to be as rustic as possible when I'm traveling but it's OK to dip into some tech luxury :) I'm working on more ideas to best setup my camera to take timelapses of the stars. Right now, I put it on a tripod and let if face out the window coz I'm scared of keeping it outside (had an incident with raccoons nibbling on the tripod legs). I'll probably end up using a suction cup mount on the roof.

The thing with tents is that you have to search for a campground. Sleeping in the car gives you flexibility but you do have to air the car out in the morn :) Also, pitching a tent in the dark & by yourself is a pain. Also, it's less scary to sleep inside the car alone... LOL

I also have to mention the biggest issue is the proximity sensors in the keyless-remote in modern cars. While you're sleeping inside, you're still within the allowed proximity of the door's unlocking sensors. So, anyone can walk upto the car and open it... when you're asleep... in the middle of the night... without emergency cell coverage... in the middle of nowhere... I always make it a point to disable the convenience feature & keep a 7" Ka-bar next to me before I fall asleep.

I'm surprised to see that the serrations actually look legit:

https://www.amazon.com/KA-BAR-Marine-Fighting-Knife-Serrated/dp/B000BSWE9G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1466618351&sr=8-2&keywords=kabar+serrated