(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best outdoor recreation accessories

Of course!

Selecting a hydration pack can vary based on what you want to do with it.

The pack I have on in the picture is one that is designed for ultra running and can carry a 3-liter water bladder(I only had a 2 liter one in yesterday) plus 2 water bottles for quick access and its still a full backpack in the back for food med kit etc. Honestly, it's more space than I use but I had it leftover from my days of ultra running so I figured I'd use it.

First, decide how much water you need to carry and how much other stuff. This will help you decide on the bag. The nice thing about Longboarding is you don't have to worry about the constant bounce your body makes from running when it comes to bag fit.

If you want super nice and expensive running bags that fit great google the brands Ultraspire, Ultimate direction, and Nathan Sports. I've used and owned various running packs from these companies and they were all great.

That being said most people don't want to spend $60-150 on a hydration vest or pack. I totally get that. The good news is the knock off market has caught up in the last 7 years so you can get good fitting bags that are similar to those brands but way cheaper.

If I had to buy a new bag right now this is one I would consider:

https://smile.amazon.com/TANLUHU-Breathable-Water-Resistant-Lightweight-Adjustable/dp/B0759Y6TDS/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=hydration+vest&qid=1563820225&s=gateway&sr=8-9

Bag 2:
Here are some other ones that look good as well:
https://smile.amazon.com/IBTXO-Hydration-Outdoors-Backpack-Marathon/dp/B07RFLJN8Y/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=hydration+vest&qid=1563820225&s=gateway&sr=8-6

Bag 3:
https://smile.amazon.com/IBTXO-Hydration-Backpack-Marathoner-Black-Only/dp/B07P8H6RC3/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=hydration+vest&qid=1563820225&s=gateway&sr=8-11

I personally would avoid bags like this one:
https://smile.amazon.com/Hydration-Backpack-Pack-Free-Bladder/dp/B015GONGTG/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=hydration+bag&qid=1563821091&s=gateway&sr=8-10

The reason why is that it has no waist strap so It will flop around a lot more. That and the straps are very skinny and can dig into the skin over a long period.

Use the search term Hydration Vest to find nice fitting ones like the ones I've recommended. And the things I look for with fit are

1. wide shoulder straps
   
2. Pockets in the front shoulder and waist straps
   
3. A chest strap and a waist strap or 2 chest straps on certain vest models.
   
   I hope this helps. If you have questions or need any more help feel free to reach out to me!
   I am happy to share my hands-on experience with hydration packs.

> Teton Sports Explorer 4000

I have the same back pack, at first I filled it and now it is too big. It is heavy, but I like it because it is easy to get everything in there, even winter stuff.
I use the teton 1500 with a water bladder as a day pack. I've used it in mild weather for a weekend with a hammock and tarp. But listen. If you aren't going to occasionally use it like that for an overnighter, you don't need a 1500, get something like the 1100, I think that is what JohnShaft is pretty much describing -
I know you are in cub scouts but you asked about backpacking so I think you are looking ahead, but for now I'd probably go with that smaller day pack. You really don't need much. Instead of thinking about "what you can take" think about "what you don't need to take."

For first aid, don't take stuff like the ice packs. Just the stuff John Shaft says. Don't take something like a splint. Just keep the basics. One of those small, small size after bites helps with the kids sometimes. Mine has one or two bubble packs of things like tylonal and pepto.

I want to ditto the paracord below. Use it to hang tarps, flys etc.

I usually have a sawyer water filter even in daypack. I take two nalgene bottles and maybe an extra bottle depending on weather. There are always granola bars and stuff like that in a pocket. Honestly, your day pack shouldn't weigh hardly anything. There's small versions of everything in the ten essentials.

I have one of the little short mora eldris knives and I absolutely love that thing. Look, if I was dying to get one thing, that would be it.

You said camping or hiking, so for backpacking this is what I take, depending on weather.
Either-

• my hammock and straps, warm weather a "jungle blanket," cold weather I have an under quilt and I use a lightweight 20 degree mummy bag for overquilt and a tarp.
  -OR- a tent. But I usually don't take a tent, only if I know there is some reason I can't hang a hammock
  Some paracord.
  That mora knife.
  Two flashlights. Little cree flashlights are cheap enough that it isn't a big deal if you lose one. Refresh those batteries.
  A cheap little backpack stove and a small gas can.
  I take two titanium cups that nest together and a folding titanium spork. That's all the cookware I take. With that, I can cook a mountain house pack if I'm feeling rich, or grits and spam or tuna and noodles or chicken and tortillas if I'm not.
  some sort of gorp/trail mix/snack
  A sawyer filter.
  My first aid kit. I got a soft side kit that was a give away and I've just restocked it over time. Only take stuff you will really use.
  paracord
  extra socks, OK, I said the mora knife is the one thing I would buy first but actually it is good wool socks. Bring extra socks.
  If it is cold, I bring a warm long underwear sort of shirt I have
  my toothbrush and a little thing of toothpaste
  some tp wrapped around a pencil
  Food I'm eating and water, and maybe one of those little squirt things of water flavor or a couple of tea bags if I'm feeling luxurious.
  I have some of those soap flakes.
  I have a small bic lighter and a few storm proof matches live in the first aid kit.
  I have a little duct tape wrapped around my straps. I have a caribiner to hang my pack with the paracord, and two tent stakes for the tarp.
  MEDICAL FORMS in a gallon size zip lock with a map in there
  
  There's a couple other things that are nice to have, but not everybody needs to have their own, so if one person in the group brings a small hatchet, a folding saw, and a cat hole spade then everybody can share.
  
  Hiking I take my cell phone. I use an app called back country pro. I am not saying to rely on that instead of a map and compass, but I like to watch the little dot move and make a line. I don't take my cell phone back packing though. Just lock it in the car and you won't have to worry about battery life.
  
  Nothing has to be a big name or expensive.
  
  tl/dr look at this
  https://smile.amazon.com/Sports-Hydration-Backpack-Perfect-Climbing/dp/B00OXPC07E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511224665&sr=8-1&keywords=teton+sports+daypack
  

The EQ is great, but the bags have no mouthpiece (you have to pinch a tube shut and hold it shut, or use a clip or jame osmething in the tube like a pencil eraser), so get a camelback bite valve for them, it goes on the end of the tube and only releases vapor when bit on pinched. I think people pinch it lightly and bring it up to their lips. This is the one, AFAIK:

https://smile.amazon.com/Camelbak-Big-Bite-Valve-Blue/dp/B0019DCVTA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1486214834&sr=8-3&keywords=camelbak+bite

Use elbow pack method (google or search the sub) to increase vapor production, and for replacement bags use turkey oven food safe bags. Search the sub reddit for the vape name, for more tips :). It's not as easy to load or clean as the Volcano, but it's not tough; the parts you'll be cleaning are glass, so some brushes and isopropyl alcohol are all you need. Extra glass parts (bowls) are easily available and cheap.

Strictly speaking the volcano classic with easy valve will meet your needs best though; it has a great bag and mouthpiece system and is easy to keep clean. You can find them used for $2-400. Extra cartridges for the volcano have to be bought with the bags and are about $100 (easy or solid valve kits), unless you can find them used.

In my experience it's been at least as many guys asking for water, I don't see a reason to call one group out specifically. I don't always like sharing my water and having to get back in line earlier but I definitely prefer a minor inconvenience to having someone else be uncomfortable or get hurt.

I'd guess the problem is more about people just not knowing how useful it can be and not knowing where to get one / how much / etc. Even if it really is about "looking super dope and stylish" I think the solution is the same: educate them. Show them where you or your friend got yours and how much it was and how many cool options are available.

I don't know anything about the quality but these look super cool and certainly seem small enough to still show off your assets if that's what you're worried about.
https://vibedration.com/collections/hydration-packs/ga - $38-$45

This is the pack I use. I love it and tell people about it whenever it comes up. It's just a little bit bigger than a regular slim pack when it's all strapped down and has a pressurized side to the bladder that inflates with a small hand bulb so the water can shoot out. It's great to cool down with or to share water because they don't have to touch your mouth piece. Really easy to fill and wash.
http://www.geigerrig.com/hydration-packs/rig-500-ballistic.html - $130

If cost is an issue here's a bunch on Amazon prime for under $20:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M7U9XAK/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015GONGTG/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CS8H2ZM/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EGEGJU/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ECCEAR0/

Here is my evolution of racks (originally posted here:

I've just finished trying solutions for getting my 60lb poly Tempest 170 on the roof (almost always solo).

First I used inflatable roof racks from Malone, which get the job done surprisingly well, but lifting the 17 foot boat up there remained a challenge.

Second I shifted to J racks as i hated watching the hull deform a bit (temporarily only) by tying the poly boat down on the inflatable. So I got these Malone J Racks. I like these racks, but they add a few inches to the height needed to lift the boat. I could do it, but tended to scrape the car and boat up a bit. That and eventually I was going to injure my back.

Third I got the Malone Telos Load Assist which seemed like a nice, more affordable solution to load assist than the Thule Hullavator. It can be moved from side to side and vehicle to vehicle so the more boats you are loading (requiring Malone J racks) the cheaper it is effectively. The Telos system works, but ins't perfect. It was still scratching my boat up too much, and my side mirror even when folded in. Honestly for smaller boats it would have been just fine.

Finally I caved and returned the Telos and ordered the Thule Hullavator (Note that you can get it cheaper from other places than amazon, but Amazon is convenient to link to for reviews and such). It is silly how pricey it is, but it simply works. I don't risk my back or my gear when loading or unloading, and it is cake to work with.

Been a few months of use and I am SO happy with the final solution.

If you do most of your vaping at home, I suggest the Extreme Q. Not only can you often find it cheaper on eBay by almost $100, but it conserves bud like none other. My buddy has a Pax, and while I do like it I don't like how you need to pack a full oven to get the full effect (he and I are aware of the screen method, but we often get less vapor from this method).

My go-to for the extreme q is to elbow pack the screen (not in the actual "bowl" of the vape) and set the temperature to around 370 while letting it preheat for about 15 minutes. Long slow draws produce TONS of vapor and I can usually get pretty spaced off even a .1! When I'm vaping with friends and everyone contributes bud, we use the bags and it's really a great time. My suggestion for the bags is buying a CamelBak Bite Valve that is very cheap and is a good way to not let vapor escape. My friends and I can pretty much throw the bag of vapor like a football across the room and it doesn't come off (although I don't suggest that ;))

I have these roof bars on my 2012 Mazda3 hatch, and I'm happy with it. Price is way cheaper than the Mazda OEM bars. Some wind noise beginning at 40mph, but if you listen to music, it's easily tuned out.

As for the bike rack, you've got a lot of options here, but brand wise you're probably looking at either Thule or Yakima. I went with the Yakima Forklift and I love it. As long as you can easily pop off your front wheel, this is fast and extremely stable (plus if you buy the additional locking mechanism for like $20, the skewer key-locks your fork in place). You can't go wrong with Thule either, but I find Yakima is typically cheaper for a similar product.

$10 is a tough budget.

Coast HP1 was my first foray into the hobby. It has a horrid tint (maybe be good if you are attacked by a tint snob). It's zoomie, but a more efficient zoom. It supports 14500 so it can get pretty bright for the price. It is single mode with momentary. It's not bad for the price.

Lumintop Tool Nichia is currently on sale at gearbest for $11. I can't comment on it too much since I just ordered it last night, but from what I've read, it's a solid little light.

Nitecore Tube is a solid little keychain light in your budget.

All three lights are superior at least on par to your S***HK.

If you are willing to go to $20, the Atactical A1 is probably one of the best bang for buck all in one lights around righnow.

I'm not sure what budget you're working with, but with the fitness/snowboarding interest, maybe a camelbak would be a good gift! I think it'd be fun to throw in a gift or two for their dog, too. You could get a hide-a-squirrel or a tricky treat ball.

Happy happy cake day and thanks for the contest! :D


1 Cake or birthday related (It is my cake day after all). Scrapbook calendar tape to mark your birthday in your scrapbook.


2 Simon Pegg was in a zombie movie and this is a zombie thing, so...yeah. Yeah?


3 A book you are eager to read


4 Eating Utensils


5 Animal


6 Purple


7 A game. From the game Magic: The Gathering


8 Guilty pleasure. One of my favorite instruments! It's guilty because apparently a lot of people don't like accordions/concertinas O_o


9 A Tool


10 Something from your childhood. From going to Renaissance Fairs with my Mom when I was a kid.


11 An organizational item. Scrapbook paper, because scrapbooks are a way to organize photos.


12 Hobby. One of my hobbies is camping :D


13 Nerdy/ Geeky


14 Something Natural. Sunlight!


15 Green


16 Something you wear


17 Funny


18 Beads, Bees or Beans. Filled with BEANS!!


19 Gardening. The smells of what makes a garden grow


20 Your absolute favorite item on your wish list no matter the price.. For school because Chromebooks are awesome.

I bought an Osprey and I seriously love it. The bladder and mouth piece are great, but the bag itself is the best part. It is pretty breathable and is very very comfortable to wear. 100% recommend.
https://www.amazon.com/Osprey-Packs-Rev-Hydration-Pack/dp/B00HPM5TJ8
That is the pack I have

1. if it's above 10C and I'm going long; aonijie racing vest - the two bottle option is important because the front pouches are rather minimal. The soft bottles are the perfect fit... infact a bit too perfect - to drink, I leave them in the pocket and lean forward and bite down and squeeze with a hand. When I'm refilling them during a race or run, I take the top off and leave the bottle in the pocket. I wouldn't trust other bottles to fit, and hard bottles would be too hard to get in or out. I use water in the front pouches and a 2L bladder in the back that I'll do a slight variation of fellrnr's Go Juice. Yes, my bladder is horribly stained.
   
   Sometimes I'll go with just a 500ml hand bottle, but there aren't a lot of public fountains in my area, so that kind of limits me to 10-15k loops.
   
   
2. I tried the Osprey Talon belt - perhaps my butt is too small, but even cranking it super tight against my hips it would either fall down over my butt, or raise up off of my hips. And I'm not running with belt against my stomach. I think it would be ok for hiking, but running it failed hard.
   
   
3. I have a vest and a pack (pack is cheap teton pack ), and I use them both for different things. However my pack has nothing that can be reached while wearing it, so I only use it if I'm carrying stuff (run-commuting to work). The vest is best for running, I can carry a lot that's still reachable while wearing it, and there's still more space at the back for less likely to be used/needed items but might be nice to have.
   
   

I stole the whole setup design from a friend, just a bladder and a filter.

https://www.amazon.com/Geigerrig-G2-070-0Z-p4-Hydration/dp/B00870DGDS

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FA2RLX2?psc=1

The pump adds air to a separate compartment to pressurize the water reservoir and lets you fill cups/pots with water straight from the mouthpiece, without it you would have to carry the extra Sawyer squeeze bag. Only thing I would change is using a bigger sawyer filter, this one flows pretty slow (maybe buy the geigerrig filter instead). The geigerrig is a really awesome piece of equipment though; super easy to fill and really durable.

I bought this one for EDC Vegas and love it. I like it because of the chest strap, which helps for when you are moving around and the cell phone pouch. Also another important factor was the ability to lock it with a small luggage lock. you can lock the zipper part to the top hook area, which helps stop cell/wallet theft. I usually refill twice a night with moderate usage by my friends. Do note, I only paid $60 and the price looks to have gone up...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008Z7ABJU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://smile.amazon.com/Boot-Fix-Shoe-Glue-Instant-Professional/dp/B00Q3IDN5M/
This stuff is way better than shoe goo. Used it on Xero Hana's and it stays good with the flex they have, I also used it on a pair of clipless cycling shoes when a whole back part of the heel came off and it's still holding a year and a half later so I think that is a pretty good endorsement of its strength. As far as technique I'd say apply to the rubber as much as you think you can in a smooth layer with out it soaking through the fabric, then stand on it for a minute to press the two pieces together and then let them cure completely for an 8 hour period before wearing them again.

Hello /r/AutoDetailing, I'm looking for a guide/advice on cleaning my first convertible top. Didn't see anything in the FAQ.

I recently purchased a 2003 BMW Z4. Looks to be a garage kept beauty, with only 29k miles on it. Seems to be the original top, not horrible looking but a few spots look a little dingy. Light Beige Top so the spots show.

I planned on hitting it with This after cleaning. As I've read in this sub that the camping weatherproofing works better and cost less than convertible top weatherproofing.

Thanks in advance.

I've tried both belts and packs, and I tend to like the packs better. There's less sloshing, less bottles and things to deal with, and a good one will feel like it's not even there.

I use the Camelbak Dart and have been very happy with it. It holds 50 ounces of water, and has two zippered pockets on the back, and a mesh pocket that fits a few gels or a cell phone on the front strap that you can access while on the running without having too stop.

I have an Osprey REV 12 waterpack.

It has two downsides, and a lot of upsides. The first is the price: at $90-110, it's not the cheapest option. The second is that the bag itself is not really something that you can stuff into another backpack. I mean, you can, but it has its own structure, so I wouldn't really recommend doing that.

The upsides - this is a great daypack. Seriously. It's designed to hold a 2.5 liter waterbag, has two chest straps, a hip belt, and a very well designed back panel. Check it out. It has a separate, waterproof section for your gear, and the nylon tie downs on the front of the bag allow you to strap something like a jacket or hat to the bag, without it eating up your storage space.

I hike in hot climates (Arizona/Utah) and it's been a very good bag. On any given trip, I'll start the day with a full water sack, a sandwich, bag of trail mix, small first aid kit, an external battery, USB cable, cell phone, wallet, keys and a handful of miscellaneous junk (map, lip balm, sun screen, etc, etc). The bag's only 10L, but for all the junk I shove in it, it's never been overstuffed.

TL;DR - It's a good bag.

Maybe not quite so affordable, but cheaper than getting a trailer hitch installed... I have this one and love it. No messing with straps, super stable. Have been using an older model for probably 6 years now. Thule Raceway Pro 2-Bike Strap Rack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M542IKE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vuRGDbXPHJ495

I use the Thule Raceway Pro Trunk Mount with my Mazda 3. At the time I bought it, I didn't realize there was a cheaper version in the form of the Saris Bones rack, but I still got a pretty good Amazon Warehouse deal for it at $260.

I made a post here, if you're curious how far it sticks out from the car.

Happy belated birthday ;)
Will this be your first burning man?

Off your list, definitely get This and some kind of dust mask .. This one could work with a steam punk inspired outfit :P

I live in a deep dark forest with no outside lighting. I've solved this dilemma with a NightCore Tube. No batteries to replace/charges with your phone charge cable, works on the walk through the woods from the car to the house, infinitely variable output, about the size of a key, nothing stuck to my house, and costs about $10.

One on each keyring and you're set.

Good luck with your kickstarter, hope everything works out for the best.

THIS is the detergent, and

THIS is the DWR restoration product I use for my Arc'teryx gear.

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\^ Should do the trick, though keep in mind a garment bag is best practice. A wash-in DWR restoration + detergent product also exists, though this method is a bit less effective than a standalone product.

\^ As far as dryer heat goes, I'd avoid full heat and take to a laundromat if your dryer doesn't have a "medium" or "low-heat" setting. Better safe than sorry, especially with a Beta SL!

My recommendation is to get a hitch and dedicated rack, especially if you're concerned about paint damage.


I've been using a Swagman XTC on my hatchback to carry my mountain bikes after having it recommended to me by several guys I ride with. Easy to install/remove, easy to load, stable on the highway, plenty of clearance to to get to trail heads. If you have more money, get the oneupusa bike rack.

Either rack will allow you to run a cable lock through the rack and bike for a minimal amount of security.

A Draw-Tite hitch is affordable and doesn't need to use a strap for stabilization (which apparently some hitches require based upon their mount design).

I just bought this Nathan hydration vest: Nathan vest

It's worked out great so far. My favorite feature of this vest is the 2 pockets on the front. They are easy to get to for phones, GUs, etc.

Trunk/hatch mounts are probably the most versatile by being unmountable when you don't need it.

Roof and hitch racks are stronger. Hitch racks are safer in that you won't ever bash the bike into a garage or low roof.

For your use case, a trunk mount is probably fine. This one is pretty good: https://www.amazon.com/Saris-Bones-2-Bike-Trunk-Rack/dp/B000BT30RK?th=1

It's very easy to taper the legs though.
I did email Prana about the DWR problem. Mine wore out after a couple of weeks and tumble drying would only help a little for a day or so.

> There are a couple of options available in the market in both spray and wash forms. Arcteryx makes a spray that is short chain DWR : http://www.arcteryx.com/product.aspx?country=us&language=en&model=Nu-Water-Repellent-Treatment and there are several of other brands available on Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/Grangers-Xtreme-Repel-Waterproofing-Spray/dp/B00TUERX1Q
>
> The REI website has a great article for restoring DWR to garments here : https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/rainwear-dwr.html

Also, you need to practice on-the-go nutrition and hydration. It's best to eat at least 1-2 hours before your long run, and make sure you're not dehydrated when you start. I'd recommend taking a gel every 45 minutes on your long runs. It's very important to drink plenty of water when you use gels, because your gut can't absorb sugars when the concentration is too high. Unless your route has water every 5K, you should carry water with you on your long runs. Either a hydration belt or a handheld bottle or a hydration vest. Practice drinking 600 ml / 24 oz. every hour (or more if it's hot).

I drink way too much water all the time, thus the large amount of water I bring with me on trips. Also, haven't invested in a filtration device yet, but that is next!

So, from left to right:

• Canon T6 with 18-55mm lens and two extra batteries - Good starter camera (Just getting into photography)
  
  
• Nalgene 1L bottle
  
  
• Paracord Survival Bracelet - has compass, flint, and knife
  
  
• Gerber Multi-Tool
  
  
• Cheap $9 "Survival Knife" from walmart with flint
  
  
• Coleman 300 Lumen flashlight with extra batteries
  
  
• Cheap 200 Lumen headlamp with extra batteries
  
  
• A way too big first aid kit (has basically everything you need for anything)
  
  
• Portwest Classic Rain Jacket (also very cheap with no liner, will be upgrading sooner than later!)
  
  
• And lastly, the Teton Sports Oasis 1100 Hydration pack. I've upgraded the 2-liter bladder in this to a 3 liter camelback bladder since I drink way to much water!
  
  And that's it! Here's the links to everything below:
  
  
• Canon T6: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DJDSAVU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
  
• Nalgene 1L: Get these at academy sports! They're only $10 there and hold literally anything including boiling water.
  
  
• Paracord: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FZBZWHE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
  
• Knife: Don't even know the brand, but it gets the job done, definitely recommend spending some more money on this rather than a camera
  
  
• Coleman Light: https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Divide-300-Lumen-BatteryLock-Flashlight/dp/B01BUEO9LA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495394484&sr=8-2&keywords=Coleman+300+Lumen
  
  
• Headlamp: Not sure of the brand on this either, got it from Gander Mountain since they're going out of business in my area
  
  
• Way too big first aid kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000069EYA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
  
• Portwest Rain Jacket: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EDIP4D8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
  
• Teton Pack: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OXPC07E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
  
• Camelback Bladder: https://www.amazon.com/Camelbak-90857-Antidote-Accessory-Reservoir/dp/B00B5E9Q3M/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1495394613&sr=1-5&keywords=camelbak+3l
  
  
  

My favorite festival must have is my hydration pack! Specifically the CamelBak M.U.L.E. I always stay hydrated and it gives me enough room to store my stuff without being too bulky. :)

I'll be attending weekend 2.

I did some more research and came across an article that recommended these (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004O990KO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1), and I think j-cradles are the best approach for me since I plan on adding a second kayak down the road. The reviews also look good.

But that is just one component - I also need crossbars / an actual rack. I've been browsing that autoanything website, and there are quite a few different brand options. Any experience with the Rhino brand? Those are highly rated on that site. Also any recommendation on rack type - round, square, etc?

I have an 11 Forester. I like my Thule rack, it's easy to adjust, easy to put on and off, and holds the bike well. I got mine from Craigslist for around $60 - new ones were stupid-expensive. I've got a couple of bikes, some of them are annoying to have to take apart to fit inside.

Edit: Thule Raceway Pro:

http://www.amazon.com/Thule-Raceway-2-Bike-Strap-Rack/dp/B00M542IKE

The MSR HH NX is a very nice tent, very well made and livable. It is kinda narrow though. Overall, I really enjoy using it when conditions aren't right for a hammock.

2015 Wishlist:

TAR Xtherm

Osprey Exos 58

MH Ghost Whisperer

STS Aeros Premium Pillow

Geigerrig Hydration Bladder

Also in the market for a decent camera if anyone has any suggestions?

FWIW, I've used super glue on my shoes without problem. You can buy a variation on Amazon (search for boot glue) that does have some flexibility.

Boot-Fix Shoe Glue: Instant Professional Grade Shoe Repair Glue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q3IDN5M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9NQCCb59S85G2

If you feel like it or see one, you can also use a bite valve, like they use for waterpacks, usually can find them in an outdoors/camping shop.

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I got this at a local shop, works quite nicely!

I'm curious about this too. I have a CamelBak that I brought to Shaky Knees last year and had no issue bringing it in but I see Music Midtown says no multi-pocket bags and technically this one has at least 2 zippered compartments... I'm just going to take it and hope for the best. Having that constant source of water is a life saver at these things.

Ok guys, I've been looking around online and think I've narrowed it down to either the CamelBak Rogue or the CamelBak Dart. Both for their small profile, but still having small storage pockets and a chest strap. Any opinions on either of these?

THANKS!

If those work for you, then have at it. However, there are better options for not much more money.

Nitecore Tube

Convoy S2

The tube is rechargeable, and offers variable brightness so you can control brightness/battery life. The Convoy will require a charger and a 18650 battery, which will tack on another $15 or so, but Gearbest frequently runs sales, so you can probably get the whole package for $25 or less. That flashlight will offer a smaller form factor (easier to slip into a pants pocket or just take less room in a bag), less weight, and an enormously brighter beam with a longer runtime. If you're seriously concerned about emergencies during your commute in the subway (a valid concern), you may want to consider upgrading your apparatus. That being said, any light is better than no light, so carry whatever works for you.

I was going to suggest you ask the folks at /r/rawdenim, a lot of people there have some nice looking ways to keep their keys. This is what I have and I love it.

I agree with you that this is likely the cheapest route to go for universal fit. You could go another step up and get something like these Saris trunk racks below.

http://www.amazon.com/Saris-Bones-801-3-Bike-Trunk/dp/B000BT30RU/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1453816460&sr=1-1&keywords=saris

http://www.amazon.com/Saris-Bones-805-2-Bike-Trunk/dp/B000BT30RK/ref=sr_1_2?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1453816460&sr=1-2&keywords=saris

Hydration pack for you.

This or this for me.

Welcome home! :)

https://www.amazon.com/Camelbak-Products-HydroBak-Hydration-Graphite/dp/B00EPGSIAE/ref=sr_1_9?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1496688469&sr=1-9&keywords=camelbak+backpack

My boyfriend has this model from Camelbak. It has pretty good reviews on Amazon.

I love this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009KRU4TG/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You can take the bladder out to make room for other things, and there's pockets in front that will still fit a water bottle, keys, etc.

Thanks! No desire to do a full. That's just too much of a time commitment. But I am doing another half this weekend. :) This is my hydration backpack: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OXPC0BA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought a roof mount Yakima ski rack 14 years ago on the advice that it would serve me well across multiple cars over many years for many different purposes, and that has played out saving money in the long run. I would pick either Yakima or Thule and buy a good set of bars and the right towers then just go with it for many years. Who knows how long you'll have your Subie.

I most recently purchased the Yakima Forklift rack with the idea that I could use it on my Yakima round bars or on my wife's car with factory bars, or whatever car I have in the future.

As it relates to wind noise, roof mount is worse but you get used to and the Yakima Windjammer works suprisingly well. I notice very little difference in gas mileage, maybe a loss of 2-3 mpg with a very thirsty Jeep Grand Cherokee.

I bought this one and it's great. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00OXPC0BA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1466247649&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=teton&dpPl=1&dpID=41AOeAPoswL&ref=plSrch Does not move at all. Cheap. You'll need a different one if you're top heavy. I'm broad in my back, average chest and I'm at the limits of the straps running across my chest.

What about the NiteCore Tube? 1 to 45 lumens, gets recharged via usb. Ultralight, 10 Bucks. i love it! http://www.amazon.com/NiteCore-Infinitely-Brightness-Rechargeable-Flashlight/dp/B00MDGT0L4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419544933&sr=8-1&keywords=nitecore+tube

I have the same shoes, but in sulphur spring. After about three months of use, I had to purchase some glue to repair the sole on the right one that ended up coming apart. These are my first pair of Mavic shoes, but will probably be my last. They seem pretty narrow compared to the Shimano RP-1s that I use as my "daily pair" of shoes between the two.

I few weeks ago I picked up a hydration pack for my long runs for super cheap on Amazon, and after a couple of runs I can say that it's my best non-shoe running purchase and it was under $20 when I bought it. I can't wear it for my goal HM race, but at least there will be aid stations on the course.

I've been run commuting for about 1.5 years now, and I've used two different packs. This Paladineer pack is a fantastic value and great as a test if you're not sure if run commuting will work for you. It chafes over bare skin, which is why I replaced it, but I ran probably 1,000 miles in it.

My new pack is the Osprey Rev 12. It's got a lot of little features that I didn't know I needed, and the material is soft enough that I can do 20 mile long runs shirtless.

The Osprey holds a bit more, just because the design of the bag allows you to pack more in the same volume. Both hold a water bladder, a change of clothes, and a small pair of shoes (think ballet flats or sandals) or lunch.

Oh. Lol, sorry, totally misread the title. I use a Camelbak M.U.L.E. It's got a few compartments with lots of room, holds up pretty well to the elements, and can fit a 3 liter hydration pack, which I sometimes fill and sometimes don't, depending on how long the hike will be and what the weather is like. I've had it for a few years and don't remember the exact model, but it's similar to this one: https://www.amazon.com/CamelBak-2016-M-U-L-E-Hydration-Charcoal/dp/B00O0OKKA2

Maybe I'm the only one, but I just don't trust magnets for securing my keys. I like the locking S-biners:

https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-LSB4-11-R3-S-Biner-Carabiner/dp/B00BKVPV8Y/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1525456698&sr=8-5&keywords=locking+carabiner+keychain

I've been using the S-Biner for almost 4 years now daily and havent had an issue with any of the locks breaking/not functioning.

Highly recommend it if you are looks for something that will keep your keys secure.

Thanks! I see they sell these on the Birkenstock site--is this what I should be looking for (and gluing to this type of thing with shoe glue)? Or do they sell something that's more of all-in-one sole?

https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Trailrunner-Hydration-Backpack-Climbing/dp/B00OXPC0BA/ref=sr_1_2?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1493952395&sr=1-2&keywords=hydration%2Bbackpack&refinements=p_89%3ATeton%2BSports&th=1&psc=1

Bought this one for a race last year and it was great. Got it snagged on the barbwire crawl, but it didn't rip apart or fray. Cleaned up great and kept me hydrated. The mouthpiece was kinda a pain, but there are replacements for those.

I've been using a swagman rack for about 5 years and it works great.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O0OKKA2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought this. It looks great and it can hold other stuff too (sweater, battery pack, etc.)

There are better solutions to this:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/175-0104395-9602771?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=funtainer

http://www.amazon.com/Camelbak-Products-HydroBak-Hydration-Graphite/dp/B00EPGSIAE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1418065312&sr=8-4&keywords=camelbak

1. • I have no idea. I use external batteries and my camelback instead.
     
     2)This is the one I use. It is amazing. Relatively cheap, well made, lots of storage, and a 2L bladder. 10/10

Few active deals I came across just now. Kicking myself for buying two RockyMounts TieRod Mounts yesterday at $140...

Wahoo TICKR

Yakima ForkLift Fork Mount Rooftop Bike Rack

Fizik Arione K:ium Rails Road Bicycle Saddle

Pearl Izumi - Ride Select LTD Jersey

Yakima Products RidgeBack Hitch Bike Rack 4 bike $190

I purchased:

• Hose
  
• Hose Adapter Kit
  
• Bite Piece
  
• Sawyer Adapter Kit
  
  This photo should help
  
  
• Sawyer filter nipple to hose to Camelbak hydrolink adapter
  
• Non-ribbed hydrolink adapter to bite piece
  
• Ribbed hydrolink adapter to hose to female Sawyer bottle adapter
  
  Let me know if this helps
  

I like the Geigerrig because you can pressurize the water, makes drinking a lot easier, and allows you to spray water if you need to.

https://www.amazon.com/Geigerrig-Pressurized-Hydration-Engine-Reservoir/dp/B00870DGDS

I use Malone J-cradles. They fit well on the Thule square bars.

http://www.amazon.com/Malone-Downloader-Folding-J-Style-Universal/dp/B004O990KO

Thanks for the pictures!

Is the cross bar necessary, or is that the bike carrier? Also, would these J hooks be able to clip onto the rack you have?

I'm pretty broke, so I keep it basic. used this hydration pack and some five dollar clearance shorts and shirt from target. I sprung for nice Balega socks and Salomon Sense Mantra 3's (bought on clearance, of course).

The Saris Bones series of trunk mount racks are really nice. The only issue we have run into with ours is that you can't comfortably fit two 29ers on it at one time. This can be solved with the bones 3.
http://www.amazon.com/Saris-Bones-805-2-Bike-Trunk/dp/B000BT30RK

Garmin Fenix 5X

Zero Tolerance 0560

Zebralight SC600w MKiii HI

Keys: Niteize s-biner, suspension clip, Subaru Outback key, Leatherman Squirt, TI-EDC Titanium Mini Pill Fob with ibuprofen, Streamlight Nano

Pilot Capless Decimo M-Nib

Pentel Sharp Kerry 0.7mm

Bought a swagman xtc rack when I bought my hitch from etrailer a few months ago. They're around ~$215 or you can get the cheaper swagman xc for ~$100 (same thing, but xtc is the update with nicer platforms). They both had around 1000 reviews at 4.5 stars and I've had no problems with mine.

I bought curt's bike rack support strap and it made the rack solid with no worries about wobbling. Just took it on a 5hr road trip with 2 road bikes driving at ~80mph. I could do 85-90 but it would wobble a little so I stuck around 80.

To combat the scratching the frame problem I bought pipe insulation (aka pool noodles) for $5 and put them on over the top tubes so no worries about the rack scratching anything.

Just be aware that the rack can only fit tires <= 2.5inch or else you need to buy the wider platforms from amazon which are like $15 for a pair or something if you have a fat bike.

Walmart has some in the camping/outdoors section, as I'm sure any sports authority or sports stores would have them as well. This is mine which has one pocket for the bladder (which I put the rest of my stuff in there in a gallon ziploc bag) and a tiny pocket useful for like keys or gum or unimportant stuff. Camelbaks are allowed and don't have to follow the one pocket rule, but they can't be backpacks like this.

The saris bones rack is very popular and fits many vehicles.

Same here. Good product. It folds up so you can put it in a trunk, too. $125 on Amazon.

I like these.

And these.

I have the Camelbak Mule. It works awesome for me. Has a small front pocket, a large backpack-like pocket chamber, a top pocket, and then an exposed pocket between the front two that I put my sweatshirt or t shirt in (you can tighten it so no one can nab your stuff).

It's a bit pricey (got it on sale), but it holds a lot of stuff and a lot of water (without being too bulky).

If you want to go for a hitch rack, I have many friends who use this Swagman rack for their bikes. I will be picking one up eventually, but for now I have a hand-me-down Yakima.

Swagman: http://amzn.com/B001DMJPLO

Yakima (the style I have): http://amzn.com/B0012SA4BE


Thule, Swagman and SportRack all make a near identical rack. I know SportRack and Thule are related, not sure about Swagman. But as I said, I have two friends who own them and they work great.
I priced it out when I got mine, and a hitch + Swagman rack were half the price of a roof rack setup, less wind noise, potentially less of a gas mileage loss and less to steal. One of said friends had two roof racks stolen from his car before switching to a hitch mount version.

The downside to the Yakima rack I posted is it does not play well with some bike frames with fancy curved top tubes, or many womens style frames with the very low top tube. That's likely not going to be an issue with your SuperFly, but it's something to consider.

Here's a link to a hitch for your Sable: http://www.jcwhitney.com/class-i-receiver-hitch/p2004349.jcwx?filterid=d1608y2000j1

I have ancient Yakima bars I got from my parents when they upgraded, and recently bought the ForkLift system for bikes. It's a fork mount, so as long as you're okay with stowing the fronts in the trunk it'll work. You could always get tire racks, or buy a rack that doesn't require you to take the front tire off. I trust fork mount racks more, but a lot of that comes down to preference.

Total cost of bars and 2 ForkLift racks below is $707

https://www.yakima.com/timberline-kit-corebar-50

https://www.amazon.com/Yakima-ForkLift-Fork-Mount-Rooftop/dp/B001PRV7H2/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=yakima+forklift&qid=1554216902&s=gateway&sr=8-1

They seem cool, and I would consider one at $75 to $80, $100 is unlikely, and $150 is a no, sorry. This product sells for $65, and is ubiquitous at festivals, and kind of gives you an idea of price point people would support.

Suggestions, make a few prototypes, start an etsy store, get yourself a paypal account, and take some decent modelling photos. As a matter of personal preference, I would prefer earth tone colors rather than paisley or shiny, but to each his own.

get this one

https://www.amazon.com/Camelbak-Products-HydroBak-Hydration-Graphite/dp/B00EPGSIAE/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1478591427&sr=1-1&keywords=camelbak+hydration+pack

the red and black ones are on sale right now, i have it and it works well. it has a small pocket and it fits my iphone 6 comfortably. it doesnt have a waist strap, but i never notice mine jumping up and down.

you wont want this one. you're gonna want one with a chest buckle/strap. running around or dancing with one that doesnt have a chest strap gets annoying!

i personally have this one: bonus is that you can use a small luggage lock to lock the zipper to the hanging thing on the top to protect your phone/wallet, etc

http://www.amazon.com/Camelbak-Products-Hydration-Backpack-50-Ounce/dp/B008Z7ABJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371013678&sr=8-1&keywords=camelbak+dart

If you wanted to share you should have gotten a Geiger
http://www.amazon.com/Geigerrig-G2-070-0Z-p4-Hydration/dp/B00870DGDS

>15kt wind drinking

Not saying I recommend it. I've done it, but.... yeah.

I bought a bite valve. It worked perfectly, no longer have eq unfortunately.

Here's another Camelbak for $34.99

https://www.amazon.com/Subaru-Impreza-Roof-Rack-Carrier/dp/B004HGXMYE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511812242&sr=8-1&keywords=subaru+roof+rack+2013+wrx




https://www.amazon.com/Yakima-ForkLift-Fork-Mount-Rooftop/dp/B001PRV7H2/ref=sr_1_13?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1511812271&sr=1-13&keywords=bike+roof+rack

1. M&P Shield 9mm w/ kydex holster

2. Invicta 8932 Pro Diver


On the FreeKey System:

3. GUS Made Mini Pill Fob

4. Ranger Bic keychain lighter

5. NiteCore Tube USB Flashlight

6. MSTR Key multi-tool

7. 32GB 3.0 USB flash drive

8. Samsung Galaxy S7

*9. Dango MT02 Wallet

Apple iPhone 6

Nite Ize Locking S-biner

Big Skinny Compact Sports Bi-Fold Wallet

Moleskine Cahier Pocket

Zebra F-701

Leatherman Sidekick

Johnny Cupcake hankekchief

I'm Big on EDC stuff, so my suggestions are up to the persons tatses. I would suggest a NiteCore Tube which I have on two of my keychains.

http://www.amazon.com/NiteCore-Infinitely-Brightness-Rechargeable-Flashlight/dp/B00MDGT0L4

Here is the black one but there are a bunch of colors you can choose from

or boot fix

Get a bite valve from a camelbak so you don't have to hold your finger over the mouthpiece. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0019DCVTA/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?qid=1394495388&sr=8-1

I just bought this one but I have not received it yet:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015GONGTG

while I'm here... I love my precip but the DWR has rubbed off over a season. I tried both low heat drying & applying this granger's repel+ but it didn't make a noticeable difference (ie still wets). any tips?

This is the one time im going with. It's extremely lightweight. Gonna pair it with a fanny pack because I'm uncomfortable with my stuff zipped up behind me, with all the pickpockets at festivals

www.amazon.com/dp/B015GONGTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kvv5yb098YWCX

I went this route, installed a hitch on my Subaru WRX and got this hitch: http://www.amazon.com/Swagman-Cross-Country-2-Bike-2-Inch-Receiver/dp/B001DMJPLO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373468630&sr=8-2&keywords=swagman+xc+bike+rack

I can't say enough good things about this setup and hitch.

Nothing super snazzy, just Rhino Rack and then the kayak rack to carry the kayaks around

I use a small CamelBak for runs over 18 miles if there is no convenient way to get water along the route. Otherwise I use a SpiBelt.

I have this Camelbak Mule NV, but it is also a bit on the small side. However I can get rain jacket / pants, lunch, wallet and stuff, my sunglasses in a big case, tools and a variety of odd things inside. I believe there are bigger versions of the Mule, but I think they would become a bit uncomfortable for cycling.