I feel like I can help! I've been cooking my own food since college and I've been working on the subtle art of leftovers and eating leftovers at work.

First and foremost, proper storage is paramount. I work in Chicago, so I carry my life in my work bag (Timbuk2 Classic Messenger, size medium) 5 days a week and I've settled on the best collection of "stuff" to carry each day. I found Ziploc Twist n Loc containers to be my absolute favorite for carrying food to work. It's easy to measure food in there for counting calories (half full = 1 cup) and the twisting cap makes them mostly spill proof. My typical lunch is 1 filled container with something warm and a 2nd food item (bag of chips, 2nd container of food, etc).

Second, I recommend bringing at least one warm/hot meal with you every day. Cold meals leave me unfulfilled and I tend to be super hungry afterward.

Finally, grains and beans go a long way to helping you stay fulfilled. Rice and Beans has been an historical staple of the cuisine of cultured throughout the world because it's generally tasty, easy to cook, easy to store, easy to make a lot and very filling.

Now, I'm not going to tell you that you HAVE to cook from scratch. If you cook, you will make foods that are more nutritious and healthy and if you know what you're doing, you can make them significantly better than anything store bought, but cooking from scratch is not a real requirement. You can easily heat up canned foods and still find something tasty. That being said, knowing which canned goods to combine is where the real secret lies.

My first recommendation is to start getting used to cooking "filler" foods. I'm not sure what else to call that. To me, filler is the less flavorful foods that help round out a meal in terms of nutrition as well as texture. This can be noodles, rice, other grains (e.g. quinoa) and to a certain extend, beans/legumes (e.g. Lentils). This helps you get extra mileage out of your more flavorful dishes. I recommend getting used to cooking rice. Thankfully, white rice is easy to cook.

The bare bones, basic cooking instructions are: measure out your rice, then fill a pot of water with twice as much water as rice (1 cup of rice = 2 cups of water, 2 cups of rice = 4 cups of water, etc). Bring the water to a boil, dump in the rice, bring it back up to a boil while stirring. Once it gets to a boil, turn the heat down to low (2/10 or 3/10), place a lid on the pot, simmer for 15 minutes. If steam is escaping from the pot, turn the heat down a little more). After 15 minutes, kill the heat, let sit for another 15 minutes and it's done. You can switch it up pretty easily too. Swap water out for broth, or throw in a bouillon cube for extra flavor. Pour in some tomato sauce or tomato paste for a different flavor. Use Brown rice and cook for 5-10 minutes longer than the above directions for more nutritious rice. You can swap rice out for quinoa too if you want a grain with a ton of nutrients.

Now that you have some rice made, the next step is to find something to mix it with or eat alongside. If you're just starting to get comfortable with the idea of making your own meals, you can always try a can of food like chili, soup or stew. Depending on the brand, it can be terribly unhealthy or decent for you. Ultimately, you can use rice with ANY canned soup or stew and achieve a similar result. Maybe cook a can of chicken noodle soup, then add some cooked rice to the pot where you're cooking the soup. The rice absorbs a bunch of the broth and assumes the flavor. It helps bulk it up so that you feel more full and it will help make it last longer. I recommend trying this with a variety of soups and stews to find out what you like the most. Something with a super strong flavor, like Dinty Moore Stews or canned chilis benefit from a little rice to help tone down the flavor. You can also cook a couple cans of cream of mushroom soup with water or milk and mix that with rice.

Now, if you do like cooking on your own, I recommend looking into how to use canned foods. Canned goods allows you to purchase a wide variety of foods and flavors without the necessity to use them all up quickly. Canned tomatoes and beans are by far my favorites as fresh tomatoes and dried beans both take a long time to cook.

If you're really trying to make a bunch of food last a while, I recommend looking into slow-cooker recipes. You don't need a slow cooker, per se (you can leave a pot on low heat for long periods of time for a similar effect), but it certainly removes some of fuss from cooking. Slow cookers really shine when it comes to stews and tenderizing otherwise tough cuts of meat. I don't tend to worry about that as I'm vegetarian.

My other recommendation is to learn how to cook vegetables apart from a taste, such as sauteeing, roasting and slow baking. Then, you can cook the sauce separate and combine the two later on.

As an aside, my lunch today is:
Lentils, cooked with diced tomatoes and various mexican spices
Potatoes and Carrots, with a vegetable gravy, served on basmati rice

Both were made last night and I have enough left overs for dinner tonight and more lunch tomorrow.

I guess I'll make a statement about our revenue plans vs our community activity.

1/ We didn't make the frontpage changes for any revenue-related or mainstreaming reason. We made them because (as has actually been discussed in this very subreddit quite often) the default subreddits all evolve in different ways and the community itself begins to find one or more of those subreddits more or less valuable/desirable. (I think you all know what I'm talking about; this will be the only paragraph where I talk a bit sideways, because I don't want to shit on people) Similarly, other emerging subreddits begin to show a lot of promise so in the interests of adding more fresh material, we've added them to the defaults.

1a/ There is a minor point that sometimes taking a subreddit out of the defaults and removing the pressures of the limelight can allow it to incubate and improve, but that wasn't a reason in our decisions; it's just something that occurred to me today.

2/ Our revenue plans encompass the following areas:

• We run ads. Even though we are really strict about ad quality (no flash, spammy, etc), we don't have a problem finding advertisers, and we don't get any complaints from them about our defaults and it doesn't seem to affect their decisions. It just... isn't an issue. /u/hueypriest says that sometimes they are concerned about /r/wtf, but you'll notice that (1) we left that in the defaults and (2) it still doesn't seem to make much of a difference in their decisions to advertise with us.
  
  
• We sell you reddit gold. Our plan with that is to add features and benefits so that over time your subscription becomes more valuable - at this point, if you are/were intending to buy anything from one of the partners, a month's subscription to reddit gold will actually pay for itself immediately via the discount. Incidentally I should note again that the gold partners who provide those benefits don't pay us. The business "model" there is roughly: (1) partner gives users free/discounted stuff. (2) Users benefit, buy gold. (3) Sometimes users have a problem or question, so they post in /r/goldbenefits. The partners (who are specially selected for, among other things, attentiveness to quality customer service) answer questions or resolve your problem in the subreddit, where it can be seen in public and therefore is good for them. (4) Partner's reputation for good service increases, redditors discover another quality company/product that is actually good.
  
  It is marketing, but it's not what you expect: we think that quality customer service is one of those "difficult to see, but ultimately most valuable" aspects of a company, and companies who do this don't get enough recognition. Thus, this model helps make it clear when a company provides good customer service. The marketing value to them is not that they are a reddit gold partner, but that they are seen explicitly taking good care of redditors. (as it happens, if they don't, we will drop them) Again, they don't pay us for inclusion in that program - they have to be invited, and on the basis of us thinking they have something valuable to offer [at least some subset of] redditors.
  
  
• redditgifts Marketplace is actually turning out to be promising. It's still nascent, but gift exchanges are quite popular and (again in reddit fashion) we heavily curate the merchants who are allowed in the marketplace. We'll see how it develops.
  
  In none of these cases do we need (or want) to modify or editorialize the logged-out front page. We do modify and editorialize the front page by selecting the defaults, but we do it entirely for community-oriented reasons. We will probably continue to do so.
  
  The truth (bland and unconspiracy that it is) is that we think if we do things for the community for community- and user- focused reasons, users will continue to be happy with us. Advertisers go where users go, and because subreddits already separate themselves from each other and advertisers can target by subreddit, there's very little fear of an ad appearing next to "objectionable" content that they didn't select. The user/community focus of reddit gold benefits and a marketplace is also pretty self-evident: if we make users happy with reddit, they will pay for reddit. There is just so much weird talk these days about financial engineering and weird business models by investment banker types that it pervades and distorts even normal peoples' expectations of how a business might be run - at reddit we are just trying to run a business in the old fashioned way: we make a thing, we try to make it as good we can for YOU, and you pay us money for it. My background is that of an engineer - I like to keep things simple.
  
  A note about short-term vs long-term money. It turns out that you have to plan for BOTH the short-term and the long-term. If you don't eat in the short-term, you die and never make it to the long-term. If you do everything short-term, you have no long-term future. So we need to make enough money this year to pay the bills and fund next year's growth, and we also need to put into place the cornerstones of future growth at the same time. It's a balancing act.
  
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First, you should know that there several definitions of a "full tang".

(a) A tang which has the same profile as the handle - the handle consists of two slabs bolted/pinned to the handle. (This is the most common and least controversial definition.)

(b) Any tang which passes all the way through the handle to the butt of the knife - in particular this includes astick tang that passes all the way through the handle to the butt of the knife.

(c) Some people also include a tang which is almost a full tang as per definition (a), but is slightly shorter and thinner vertically to allow for a completely enclosed handle.

These types of tang all have different advantages and disadvantages. Also, though many crappy knives have a poor attachment between handle and blade, there are good knives that don't have full tangs, so you shouldn't write-off non-full-tang knives.

Now, the important bit: don't try to get "one blade to rule them all". It's a nice idea but you'll end up with a large blade which is unwieldy for most tasks.

Since you're a newbie, here's an (honestly) excellent piece of advice: get a Mora (Mora of Sweden), or two. They make nicer and more expensive knives, but the basic Clipper model (or the similar Allround or Companion) is perfectly adequate. Here it is in carbon and here it is in stainless (it's not 440C but it's a perfectly good steel). Both versions are great - you'll get better edge-holding on the carbon but the stainless is preferable if you'll be processing food/fish/game (won't taint the food).

These knives are cheap, light, sharp and easy to sharpen. They're not full-tang (though some of the other models have longer tangs) but handle failures are rare and I've only seen them reported after the knives have been hammered into trees etc. These knives will do all your basic smaller knife tasks (carving, feather sticks, the smaller bits of fire-making, rope/cord, processing fish/game, etc) though you may wish to get more specialised tools for skinning/etc later. At a slight push they'll also do light splitting and cutting smaller branches/etc.

For larger tasks (felling, bush-whacking, splitting large bits of wood, etc) you'll need something else and this is where it gets more complicated. It depends on your terrain (machetes for jungle, obviously) but there are many options: hatchets, axes, saws, machetes (long and thin or shorter and thicker), large knives, kukris, etc.

If you really do want a one-knife-for-everything at a reasonable price then the classic Cold Steel Bushman is a decent option (wrap the handle with something). These "survival" sized knives tend to suffer from jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none syndrome - good for something to stick in a pack for emergencies without weighing too much but not what you'd actually choose for most tasks if you actually expect to need a knife.

You can spend a lot more money on knives but you really shouldn't until you know more and can tell what you really want.

I love my AeroPress. I have a chemex for larger brews, but I have yet to find something that replicates the amazing flavor that I get out of my method of AeroPressing. v60, French Press, drip. . .Tried them all. There are some rules that I abide by for my brew.
First off: METAL SCREEN FILTER! Never paper!
https://www.amazon.com/Filter-Original-AeroPress-Built-Guaranteed/dp/B00A1GVVMY/
That's mine that I bought in 2010, still working great! I don't like paperfilters in any brew method.

Second: do full cup brews in it, Not concentrations. No dilution.

Here's how it goes:

1. 18 grams of coffee, slightly larger than table salt grind
   
   
2. Put the plunger in the very tip top of the aeroPress and then invert the unit so it's sitting on the plunger.
   
   
3. Add the ground coffee to the brewing chamber.
   
   
4. Add 100 grams water, quick stir (5-10 seconds)
   
   
5. Add another 150 grams of water (250g grand total, it will barely fit in the brew chamber)
   
   
6. Screw on the screen/cap.
   
   
7. Flip onto the top of a cup
   
   
8. Carefully remove the plunger (tilting it to the side helps).
   
   
9. Add another 50 grams of water (300 grams grand total now)
   
   
10. Put the plunger back and plunge for 20-30 seconds.
    
    Done. No dilution, no concentration. That's one cup of coffee, and if you have quality beans it will be amazing. Variations I tend to go by:
    
    For some African coffees (Kenyans, Ethiopian, and even Sumatrans), I might not even plunge, that metal screen filter will let the coffee drip right through and it will preserve the more floral/citrus flavors that I tend to find in those coffees better.
    
    If I do have a medium roast coffee (rare, I like light roasts), I would press very delicately and probably not stir much at all.

Anything super perishable and that can be frozen, can be stored with dry ice. If you use a smaller cooler, and rarely open it, it will keep a good long time, frozen solid. We had frozen bacon in a cooler last year that stayed frozen until at least thursday with dry ice. No real special handling other than not opening that cooler.

Most things can just be stored in a cooler with ice. Maintain the ice, keep it stocked up, and you'll be fine. Do not let food items get wet, keep them in zip lock bags. Keeping your ice in large zip locks is a good idea too, as it can be used as potable water when it melts. Ice melt in a cooler is nasty stuff.

I don't see why you couldn't wash and dry quinoa. I have no experience there, but a good washing and some time in an oven should get it bone dry. Bag it and keep it cool.

Veggies will be fine. Try to wash them before hand, put into ziplocks and keep cool. Onions and tomatoes wouldn't need to be kept on ice, just kept out of the sun and kept cool. Put on ice if really needed. Cucumbers should be fine for the week in a cooler. Lettuce will be fine as well. Store unlike veggies in separate containers, as they ripen at different rates.

Really you should be fine, if you have good cooler management. Keep them off the ground and in the shade. You can wrap them in reflectix as well, this will add a bit of insulation to them. Make sure they close well, don't leave open or cracked. Keep frequently opened coolers (drinks, stuff like that) separate from storage coolers.

When I was in Paris a few years ago, I remember that food and drinks could get pretty expensive. Sit-down restaurants cost at least $20 per dish and drinks were another $10. You can usually get pretty cheap meals from grab-and-go places, though. I'm sure this is the same for the other cities.

I recommend buying a travel book, like "Let's Go." I like this travel guide because it caters to younger people traveling on a budget. For every city, it lists cheap options for hostels, restaurants, and clubs/bars.

Make sure you're aware of the tipping policies for restaurants, and also know what is included with your meal. For example, I think tip is included in France and the tap water is free. The opposite is true in Germany, though.

I recommend getting a traveling backpack for your trip, instead of a suitcase. Backpacks are easier to transport, especially if you'll be getting on and off trains. REI has several good options. For me, a 40L pack was sufficient for a 2-week trip.

Since you'll be traveling for a couple weeks, I recommend getting some large Ziploc bags for your clothes. You can squeeze the air out of these bags and significantly compress the volume of your clothes. I used these for the first time this past summer, and they were great. They enabled me to bring a lot more clothes :)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003U6A3C6

My overall recommendation would be to try and not worry too much about money while you're in Europe. You're young and you'll work the rest of your life to make money :)

I really need to write up a blog post about this, but I have a super easy way to store hops vacuum sealed. This short of it is:

1. This guy for the little hand vacuum pump.
   
   
2. The FoodSaver regular mouth jar sealer attachment.
   
   
3. A set of quart mason jars.
   
   Put the hops in the jar, attach the lid and jar sealer, hold the hand pump over the sealer hole, and pump for about 15 seconds. The jar should now have an air-tight seal, just toss it in the freezer and enjoy fresh hops year 'round. 1 quart holds ~0.5 lbs of pellet hops.
   
   The benefit of this method is that you don't have to shell out ~$100+ for a FoodSaver + attachments. If you already have mason jars you'll only need the hand pump and attachment, which will run you ~$15.

Where do I start... This thing is DELICIOUS.
(Lots of links to thank the ketoers who've inspired!)

I made keto bagels last week, using /u/shenorth 's post. They were good, but after 6 days of eating dense bread, I wanted something lighter. I've made crust cheese circles in the past, and decided to try again. I had leftover dough after making 8 circles and decided to roll out the leftover dough, dump a bit of cheese and leftover taco meat (from the night before), then fold the corners in.


This is the recipe I followed, but made a few changes.

• Added 1 tsp of xantham gum (don't know if this helps. I've made it successfully before without it. YMMV)
  
• Added italian seasoning
  
  
  So. Let's start.
  
  
• Oven temp to 400.
  
• Prep a large flat board (cutting board) to help move your finished product in and out of the oven.
  
• 2 sheets of parchment paper (that fits your board)
  
• Large Bowl
  
• Spatula
  
• Rolling pin (or empty wine bottle)
  
• 1 1/2 cup Shredded Mozz
  
• 2 tbsp cream cheese
  
• 3/4 cup Almond Flour
  
• 1 Egg
  
• Italian Seasoning
  
• Garlic Salt
  
• Canned parm powder
  
• Empanada keto filling of your dreams.
  
  
  
  Microwave in a large bowl til melted:
  
  
• 1.5 cups of mozz
  
• 2 tbsp cream cheese
  
  Once it's gooey and well mixed when you stir with a spatula (should be same color throughout):
  
  
• Add 3/4 cup of almond flour. (I bought the wrong kind of almond flour. It works best with blanched.)
  
• Add 1 egg
  
• Sprinkle italian seasoning
  
• Add 1 tsp of xantham gum if you have it.
  
• Knead well in bowl!
  
  Divide your dough into 6 parts. (Use your spatula to rough cut while the dough is flattened in your bowl)
  
  Sprinkle canned parm on 1 side of the parchment paper (it'll be folded like a greeting card, not a "reserved" sign)
  
  Place 1/6 of your dough on the canned parm, then sprinkle a bit more parm on top. Fold the parchment paper over it and roll it out into an oval shape. Place your filling on 1 side of the oval (Again, it will be folded like a greeting card.) Put in less filling than you think... Leave at least a 1/2 inch empty radius around your filling.
  
  Use the parchment paper to fold the empty half of the oval over your filling. Press the dough edges together lightly, then use a curry puff fold method to fold the edges over. Essentially, you fold over 1 corner into itself, flatten it down with your thumb, then fold over the flat bit on top of the previous fold, and keep going!
  
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  If you're making circles, use this recipe:
  
  Sprinkle some canned parm on your parchment paper and dump the dough on it.
  
  Sprinkle a tiny bit of parm on the top of the dough ball as well, then cover with 2nd sheet of parchment paper.
  
  Use your rolling pin or liquor bottle of choice to rooooollll out.
  
  Grab a circular tupperware (the chinese take out kind works), and start punching out your circles. Re-roll out the dough. (If you find that your dough doesn't stick much to the parchment paper, you might not have to add more parm.)
  
  Use a fork and poke holes in them so they won't bubble up.
  
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  Okay! So you've made your pasty/empanada/meat pie and/or circles.
  
  Pop them into the oven for 5 minutes, then turn them over for an additional 2. If it smells like burning, take it out immediately...
  
  
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  Good luck!
  
  P.s. If you're looking for a fried version, /u/looocha posted this recipe a year ago. Check it out!

Okay, I'm going to try and keep it manageable.

If you live in an apartment, you need to tell the super if only because you risk them going into other places and reinfesting.

There are kits you can buy, though just be sure anything you buy also has a sprayer of some kind if it's mixed

If a kit doesn't have encasements you should order those on amazon.

That said, here are some steps:

Wash and machine dry everything you own, and put them in these or these. Don't be stingy on this, buy 2-3 of them. Make outfits for work and home and organize them bag by bag. Lets call this 25 dollars.

Do this with your linens, pillow cases, and pillows. If your bedsheets are not light colored and plain, then buy some light colored plain ones. White is good, a little off white is best as nymphs can appear white if they haven't eaten, eggs too. Wash your linens every 4 days or so.

Buy mattress encasements for your bed AND your box spring. Measure both to make sure you don't buy one that's too big, the snugger the fit the better. Do not go too cheap on this, look at the reviews. A good one will have not only a zipper but a folding flap to secure it. Lets call this 60 bucks. Once on, never remove the encasement without a PCO telling you to. Do not try to make your own, it never works out well. Important note, do NOT under any circumstance have any kind of bed skirt or blanket that's so large it touches the floor easily. You're going to want to make it so the bugs have to crawl up the legs so they die on the cimexa.

If you do not have an iron/steel bed frame, I recommend getting the cheapest one you can find.

Clean everything off the floor, make sure no furniture is touching any other furniture or the wall. If you can't do that, you need to lose some stuff. Believe me it's worth it.

Vacuum daily if you can, and immediately toss out whatever you vacuum up in whatever trash is outside. Do not keep it inside. I wouldn't recommend vacuuming less than every other day. Vacuum early in the morning if at all possible.

Buy interceptors. These babies are pricey unfortunately. but a 12 pack should be good for a bed and something else. That's about 40. Make sure whatever bed post you have will fit in them, they're not the widest.

Buy two cans of bedlam plus. Spray it along each joint and crevice in all the furniture after you've emptied it out. Do not use over the counter sprays, they're almost always things bed bugs are already resistant to.

Buy two bottles of Cimexa and a bellows. Apply the cimexa on the perimeter of every piece of furniture that is on the floor as well as along the wall of the room. Unscrew every outlet and switch cover and put it there as well. Don't go overboard, less is more. This will be about 40 total for the set. I recommend spraying the legs of your chairs. Make sure to cover your face while you're doing this. Cimexa will kill them if they crawl over it, however if it's clumped up in big piles they'll walk around it because they don't like it.

Do NOT switch where you sleep. They'll follow you and spread to other parts of where you live. You're live bait. It sucks, but having them come to where you're sleeping is the best way to kill them. You want them feeling safe and secure as they walk over the poisons and cimexa you've laid out.

You'll be living out of bags for a long long time, so get used to it. I recommend scheduling something you enjoy every week to keep your sanity and have something to look forward to.

Whatever you do, do NOT buy a bed bug bomb. It will scatter them and make them harder to clear.

Nothing goes on the bed unless it's sterile, and nothing leaves the bed without being washed and dried ASAP.

Haha coffee is a complex thing, as you're finding out! Part of the fun though, IMO. Thousands of combinations and coffees to try, each different and unique, light roads, dark roasts, blends, etc!

IMO, the Porlex mini is a great grinder...for travel and hiking. You might not mind hand grinding the first week or so, but I've heard after that it can be kinda annoying. Plus there's something super satisfying about electric grinders to me haha.

For me, here in the US, the Porlex is showing at $54 on amazon. At that point, why not just put in the extra $76 to get the Encore which will last you 20-30+ years down the road?

Edit: and for filters, that's personal preference...if you are partial to French Press coffee, then you would like the metal filter more, which lets more oil through and those associated flavors. Paper filters filter out a lot of those oils, and give you a clearer, brighter cup. All personal preference really. I prefer the metal filter, though paper is still great too. Paper are a tiny bit easier, by just popping them in the trash vs having to wash a metal filter. Here is the one I have: http://www.amazon.com/Filter-AeroPress-Ultra-Stainless-Coffee/dp/B00A1GVVMY/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1409687482&sr=1-1&keywords=aeropress+metal+filter

I wouldn't call myself a cook by any means. Give me a stove, pan, and I'll show you some burnt food ;) I got in to sous vide cooking to take the guess work out cooking. It was one of the best decisions I've made this year. I can cook steak to a perfect 134 degree medium rare steak through and through, it's amazing. Chicken also a favorite of mine too, it comes out so tender and juicy and it just falls apart on your fork.


If anyone's interested in a diy setup on the cheap just buy [ziploc vacuum pump kit]{http://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Vacuum-Starter-3-Quart-1-Pump/dp/B003UEMFUG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370916055&sr=8-1&keywords=ziploc+vacuum+pump} for 5 bucks. Then get any old thermos ice chest, they work amazing at holding in heat. Just fill the thermos to the desired temp (140 med) water, then check it every 10 minutes or so and add hot water if needed. After 1 hour of cooking you'll have an amazingly tender perfectly cooked steak. Also it doesn't hurt to smoke while your waiting for it cook :)

google around there's a bunch of DIY guides and they'll list cooking time and temps.

Brace for rant.

Alright, you have a shit ton of survival knives and machete's to choose from, but for my money I have always loved Cold Steel's products. For your case I would recommend Cold Steel's Bushman knife and Kukri Machete.

Bushman: http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Bushman-Cordura-Survival/dp/B0015RQI7Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381631382&sr=8-1&keywords=cold+steel+bushman

Kukri Machete: http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-97KMS-Kukri-Machete/dp/B000FJRR2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381631412&sr=8-1&keywords=cold+steel+kukri+machete

Here is why.
First off they can both take a lot of punishment and keep going. Prove it you say? Well the fine people and cold steel do that for you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaTbOGcsXoE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq1EFWVV3C0

And here is the best part. Both of them are so cheap, If I break one tomorrow beyond repair (Highly unlikely by the way) I'm not out a whole lot of money. I can buy another one without loosing sleep. That's a good thing with a work knife, I don't know about you, but a piece of equipment I paid a lot of money for I'm much more careful with. I treat my bushman like a 1950's drunken dad with his redheaded step child, and that's what you want to be able to do with a survival knife. I want to be able to toss the fucker in the mud, use it to clean small or large game, and then use it as an impromptu tent peg. I will warn you though, Haole_Boy does bring up a good point about the handle. It does get very uncomfortable when used for a while. But that's easly fixed with some para cord, or if you want, go and grab some handle tape for a tennis racket.

As for your question about the pros and cons of a kukri vs a hatchet; I find each tool has it's up and downs. My camping bag has both the kukri machete and a hatchet. I find that the heft of the hatchet helps when cutting through actual logs, while the kukri is good for cutting through medium sized tree limbs. But honestly, if i had to drop weight, I'd drop the hatchet. I can power through the log if I had to with the kukri machete. Not as comfortable, but doable.

Personally, I look for steel to be suitable for the job above anything else. To me, any knife out in the bush is better than no knife and the last thing that you want is it to fail on you out in the middle of nowhere. I always look at the heat treat to see if it suits the proper intended usage of the blade, steel choice, etc.. I like to see a steel with a good ratio of toughness and wear resistance while also retaining an acceptable amount of corrosion resistance and sharpenability.

After that, I move on to the blade grind and shape. Scandi grind is probably my favorite for working with wood. Full Flat Grind is probably a close second. I want the blade to actually cut, so having a nice balance of thin behind the edge, while still retaining decent thickness and strength in other areas like the spine, swedge, tip, etc is important. Definitely a huge plus if the spine is 90 degrees and rough to give you the ability to scrape.

The handle is probably the last thing that I care about, but still important. I want it to fill my hand, but not be too thick or long. If you can work a finger choil in the design without sacrificing a lot of cutting edge, great, but it's not a necessity. I prefer there to be minimal finger guard, but I do like for a little something to be there and not just a straight, abrupt transition from handle to cutting edge.

FWIW, My usual bush knives vary from the Mora High Q Robust, to the Spyderco Mule Team in CPM 4V (or PSF27) for smaller blades, to the Cold Steel Bushman in 1095 (or SK5) or the Ontario RTAKII in 5160 for larger blades.

the "k" in MkMuffin stands for keto. this is under 2 net carbs. i need to tweak the recipe slightly, but all in all i really enjoyed it. sorry for the crappy phone pics.

recipe for the faux english muffin:

2 tablespoons of whole flax meal (i used king arthur, 1 net carb that i stumbled on at bilo)

1 tablespoon butter (i used great value salted butter from walmart, 0 carbs)

1 large egg (about .4 carbs)

1/4 teaspoon baking powder (make sure it is fresh, no carbs)

1/8 teaspoon morton's lite salt (for added potassium, i actually used 1/4 teaspoon and it was too much, no carbs)

the trick was finding the right shaped container. i bought the southern home (bilo brand) version of this disposable container.

melt butter in microwave for ~30 seconds in container above
while melting, in a separate bowl mix the flax meal, baking powder, and salt
pull the melted butter out of the microwave and add the dry ingredients and the egg.
mix until gloppy but smooth.
microwave for 2 minutes.

it will slide right out. i am yet to have a "minute muffin" stick.

240 calories, 1 net carb. (if you count the .4 carbs in the egg, then 1.4 carbs.)



the innards are a great value (walmart) frozen sausage patty, an egg (you're gonna need an egg ring if you want it round), and an ounce of member's mark (sam's club) extra sharp cheese. i have made this several times before trying to make a faux english muffin.

preheat a broiler-safe skillet (i use cast iron) on medium for a couple of minutes. place sausage to one side for 3 minutes. flip it and cook for 2 minutes more. after the first minute, turn the burner to medium-low. after the second minute, flip again but to the other side of the pan. place egg ring in grease in the pan. (this is why you do most of the cooking on one side, then switch.) crack egg into ring, break the yolk, and cook for 2 minutes with a little salt and pepper. place ~3/4 of the cheese on the sausage. save the other bit to snack on. now turn on the broiler. after the two minutes, flip the egg, turn off the burner, and carfully place the sausage and cheese atop the egg. broil for ~1 minute, until cheese is bubbly and melted. (make sure and turn the broiler off! i have forgotten a time or two.)

380 calories, 0 carbs. (again, .4 carbs in the egg if you count it.)

***

620 calories, 1.8 net carbs. (if you count the eggs, i usually don't.)

i think next time i may try toasting the "muffin" or maybe a little butter and place under the broiler while melting the cheese.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XAR0DM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2P2AXN2CJW43B&coliid=I38M88LVK24A6M

This will get you 16 ounces of pieces.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IFBFXI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2P2AXN2CJW43B&coliid=I2BQM9YBC7NEMB

100 medicine cups

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009EE2XH6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2P2AXN2CJW43B&coliid=I3PMYD232KRJ80

Craft sticks


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A29IRMW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2P2AXN2CJW43B&coliid=I198B32Y5ZVQ1S

Nitrile gloves.

http://www.amazon.com/3M-8211-Particulate-Respirator/dp/B0056CG2S6/ref=sr_1_42?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1419877708&sr=1-42&keywords=face+mask

Respirator, I also try and work outside when possible. Resin has seriously messed up my lungs before I used a mask. Some people probably don't use them, but the things I make require me to be close to my pieces.

These are the items I use for resin, I make jewelry and cabochons. (My mask is different.)
I've read / heard that latex isn't supposed to be used as gloves as it can interact with the chemicals in the resin. You're more than likely able to find the sticks, gloves, and cups in your local area for cheaper, and you won't have to cover shipping. Dollar store cups should work.

I just realized your Amazon list is from the UK. All of the links I posted above are from the US so I'm not sure if everything is sold in your area.

Have you ever researched resin making on Youtube? There's TONS of UK Youtubers who make resin things that will post links to stores they purchase from and give great tips. I can post some if you'd like.

Of course as the previous commenter posted, you'll need to grab molds, which can be found pretty decently priced on eBay.

I haven't been using resin for a super long time (maybe a year?) so there might be more experiences people who can give better advice, but this is what I use and my experience.

I bought a ton of hops and have no idea how I will ever get through them unless I make a ton of big IPAs. On hand, I have 1 pound of centennial, columbus, and belma. About 14 ounces of cascade. Maybe 2 ounces of citra, and 4 of simcoe. They take up a lot of room, but not THAT much room. In my side-by-side fridge, they take up maybe a shelf. The centennial are whole hops and are like 2x the size, so you have to take that into consideration.

For storing, they go in the freezer, vacuum sealed. I didn't want to buy a big vacuum sealer, so I bought one of these ziploc hand vacuum pumps as well as a jar vacuum pump valve thing and that way I can do a kind of quick ghetto vacuum seal on bigger hops bags and store the smaller amounts of things in vacuum sealed jars. It's not amazing or as great surely as a regular foodsaver type vacuum, but it's way smaller and cheap, even compared to the foodsaver version of the hand pump.

The only thing that makes me angry is that by doing this, this tabloid of a gamer news site justified this guys investment by giving him a platform to spout a bunch of sexist hate. Lucina and Rosalina are slutty character designs? Are you KIDDING me?

People like this need to be allowed to waste away in obscurity, plain and simple. He may be causing fans some pain in the short term, but by buying so many so fast he's actually giving Nintendo more incentive to re-release these lines of amiibos down the road. Hell, this would probably be a great article to email to Nintendo for them to justify producing more stock. But giving him a platform to spout a bunch of hate was incredibly irresponsible, and thanking him and wishing him luck at the end just cemented this site's status as a garbage online tabloid in my eyes. So fuck this guy, and fuck this shitty "news site". End of story.

Edit: Haaahahaha, oh man. So I went ahead and called out the author of this rag on giving this douche a platform, and his response after just two messages is "Cry more please". So yeah, this is undeniably a clickbait article by a desperate blogger.

Edit 2: HOLY SHIT HE DELETED THE ARTICLE! Oh man this is too good.

So after the author decided to reply to me with a baby wipes link (https://archive.today/o/xBKVZ/http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00F547P6S/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1420830653&sr=8-1) I replied with this little gem to another user in the comment thread;

"Tabloid schmucks like this have no concept of accountability or self image, they just keep scraping the bottom of the barrel until they realize they’re digging themselves into a hole. I have no vested interest in this site, and he has no way to justify his support of this moron, so all I have to do is push a bit here and there to get his true colors to show brighter and brighter. It’s quite comical, really."

Immediately after that I archived the page, since I had a feeling he couldn't handle being called out;

https://archive.today/xBKVZ

I guessed right. Dude wiped the comment, but because of their shitty anonymous comments section, I was able to just keep putting it right back up there. Went back and forth maybe 3 times until good ol' Randy decided to pull the article entirely.

Honestly, this was probably the most dickish thing I've done in a long time, but I'm kind of happy with myself at the same time now that this asshole gets one less point of exposure in the world. Now this cagey fuck can go back to languishing in obscurity like he deserves to. Sorry to anybody who was late to the party to read the original article but......shit dawg, people like this (mario and the article author) deserve to be called out, and that's all I had to do.

If you have a crock pot you can buy a digital thermostat controller to use with it and turn it into a sous vide machine. Basically you fill up the crock pot with water, the device has a little probe you put in the water, and you plug the crock pot into this device, and the device into the wall. You set the temperature and it just switches the crock pot on and off based on the temperature you set. Since crock pots heat up from all directions the temperature stays pretty consistent throughout.

I also have used Ziploc vacuum pump bags with pretty good success. They do leak out some air over the long-term so they don't work as well for freezing things for a long time (still works pretty good though) but they work perfectly fine for sous vide in my experience. Less than $100 investment for the temperature controller, the hand pump and a bunch of extra bags.

Reflectix is this shiny insulation stuff (similar to a car sun visor) you can get at hardware stores. It's really easy to work with and makes great insulated cozys or bags for dehydrated meals.

Here's a quick tutorial on how to make them, again it's pretty straightforward - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FTln2_5Pgo

This is reflectix, if you are decently crafty it's pretty straight forward to make a little thing to put a tupperware in to keep it warm -
https://www.amazon.com/Reflectix-ST16025-Staple-Insulation-Inch/dp/B000BQSYRO/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1496262196&sr=1-1

and Here is the type of tupperware I was mentioning, I've used them as a bowl on many trips and they have always worked great (they have 2 different sizes) - https://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Twist-Containers-Small-Lids/dp/B003UEGZCA/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1496262262&sr=8-2

Just a quick comment because I'm on mobile, and at work.

Fire starters - have backups for your backups. That could be extra water-proof strike anywhere matches in a container, Bic lighters, ferrocerium rods. You don't want to be without a fire.

Medical supplies - DO NOT SKIMP ON GOOD MEDICAL SUPPLIES, you need stuff for everything. While hopefully you never need to use it, it is imperative that you have a good comprehensive medical kit the normal bandaids, gauze, hydrocortisone, Neosporin, antibacterial wipes, alcohol pads, etc, etc. But you also need more less thought of things like: a good suture kit, splints, pain relievers like ibuprofen, advil, tylenol, even Nyquil maybe. Any of you your personal meds, or family member meds. (This is a very simple list btw)

Toiletries - Yeah, it's a topic nobody wants to discuss, I know. But hey, shit happens. You don't want to be in a stressful situation, and be drity, and uncomfortable too. Things like, toilet paper (some compressed coin tissues are small, light, and convenient. Will link below), wet wipes, condoms, tampons, feminine pads, soap(s), hand sanitizer, toothpaste, tooth brush, mouth wash, tooth brush, floss, lotion(s), BABY POWDER (very useful, and a godsend for if anything rubs down there). (Again this is just a short list)

Clothes - Rotate with the weather. Good comfortable breathable underwear are a must, same with socks, also double them, nobody likes soggy socks and underpants.

That's all for now.


Coin tissues:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZIY9YG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_32QYAbN00D4F4

Holy crap, I didn't know they had metal filters! That's amazing!

For those that are wondering, this one and this one are the two highest reviews that I've found.

I'll be picking one of these up as soon as possible, though I've always managed to get good extractions out of my Aeropress following this guide minus the swirling at the end, and it always works out pretty great. It's true though, the paper feels like it detracts from the overall body / "creaminess" of the cup, compared to other methods I've tried.

Not for long, though. =)

Post #2:

Preparation:

getting the supplies

Agar agar powder. [US](https://www.amazon.com/Telephone-Product-Thailand-Powder-Ounce/dp/B01KMHY2OU/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Special-Ingredients-Premium-Gelatine-European/dp/B00EZMPMNE)

Always start with agar! And don't throw old fully colonized plates out. Some contaminants (e.g. mycogone, AKA wet bubble disease will only show up after full colonization (white blobs oozing yellow/orange fluid). and that one (mycogone) will fck up your grow hard, been there done that...

Light malt extract. [US](https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Light-Dried-Malt-Extract/dp/B007XYGBXQ/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Balliihoo-Light-Spraymalt-1Kg-Bag/dp/B0153BASSY/)

Containers for no pour agar (Pasty Plates). [US](https://www.amazon.com/Glad-Food-Storage-Containers-Round/dp/B000WGBMMM/) [Europe](https://www.flaschenbauer.de/einmachglaeser/sturzglaeser/sturzglas-225-ml-to-82) (maybe use Google translate on that site). Also if you are in North America there are Glad mini rounds, they are used in the original Pasty Plate tek. They also have [430ml jars](https://www.flaschenbauer.de/einmachglaeser/sturzglaeser/sturzglas-430-ml-to-82) suitable as substrate containers

A pressure cooker. Good ones are a b**ch to find in Europe. I wouldn't buy [that one](https://www.ebay.de/itm/Pressure-cooker-17L-Stainless-steel-Made-In-Turkey-Largest-Size/133128864948) or similar constructed ones, they are complete s**t, build up next to no pressure and need ungodly amounts of water. I have two of them, but had to do some haphazard MacGyveresqe hacking to get them to sterilize properly, I'll bring that up later.

I also have a Fagor Alu 22 (22 liters, fits eleven quart bottles), but I think that model went out of production in 2017 without a replacement. IMHO the only sane option in Europe right now, would be to order a Presto from the US, they're ~80€ + 40€ shipping, so not that bad. [Presto 23 quart PC](https://www.amazon.com/Presto-Aluminum-23-Quart-Pressure-Canner/dp/B073NCFL2L/)

Also on US websites like shroomery, you'll always read something like "sterilize 90min @ 15 psi". Pressure cookers in Europe usually have no gauges and only go to 50-70 kPa (~7-10 psi). It isn't as bad as it sounds, since sterilization time isn't linear with pressure/temperature. I've found I can get away with 120 min sterilization time for grains, 75 min for PF sub and 30 min for agar.

Scalpel handle and blades. [US](https://www.amazon.com/100-Scalpel-Blades-One-Handle/dp/B01MPX3JTI/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Swann-Morton-Handle-5-10-Blades/dp/B004OIAVJY/)

(optional) inoculation loop. [US](https://www.amazon.com/OESS-Reusable-Inoculating-Inoculation-Bacterial/dp/B071DCS7TW) [Europe1](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Akozon-Inoculation-Inoculating-Microbiology-Laboratory/dp/B07KM7F8VH) [Europe2](https://www.amazon.co.uk/sourcingmap%C2%AE-Inoculating-Microbiology-Tissue-Culture/dp/B071X44DS4/)

Tyvek (for filtered lids). [US](https://www.amazon.com/Dupont-Tyvek-105gm-A5-Sheets/dp/B07418F31G/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tyvek-75gm-Bumper-pack-sheets/dp/B004EXTKSW/)

(optional) oster blender attachments used for PF slurry or LI. [China](https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Head-Ice-Crushing-Crusher-Blade-Replacement-Part-For-Oster-Osterizer-Blender/182451440105)

3M Micropore tape (for filtered lids and monotub holes). [US](https://www.amazon.com/3M-1530-1-Micropore-Tape-Pack/dp/B0082A9FEM/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/3M-Micropore-Surgical-First-Medical/dp/B01KYK2666/)

A spray bottle for soapy water. [US](https://www.amazon.com/Tolco-Bottle-Frosted-Assorted-Colors/dp/B000H88PCU/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leifheit-72416-Laundry-Sprayer/dp/B0049PB11Y/)

Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), 70%. [US](https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Brand-Isopropyl-Antiseptic-Technical/dp/B07NFSFBXQ/) (dilute down to 70%, that percentage is best for sanitization [EU](https://www.amazon.co.uk/We-Can-Source-Ltd-Fingerprints/dp/B07PGB5X6Y/)

A rack to elevate your agar dishes while you do transfers, like these that come with microwave ovens (contaminants tend to collect on the SABs bottom).

A slightly wet towel to put the SAB on. Some people disagree on this, I use the towel to absorb the sprayed soap/water mix and not having that run off the table.

A clear box that's modified as a SAB. I use this one as a SAB, maybe they ship outside Germany. Anyway the manufacturer is kis.it (builds the monotub too), so I think they might be available elsewhere in Europe: https://www.obi.de/aufbewahrungsboxen/obi-allzweckbox-santos-transparent-oversize-140-l/p/3333341?template=PDP&box=box4

More clear boxes used to fruit bottles (basically a monotub, just with individual substrate containers). I use these as unmodded monos (no holes, no flipped lid, lids not latched): https://www.obi.de/aufbewahrungsboxen/obi-allzweckbox-cadiz-l-mit-4-rollen-transparent/p/1930387.

Butane torch [US](https://www.amazon.com/Multipurpose-MDee-Culinary-Refillable-Adjustable/dp/B07MNN2B43) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kollea-Adjustable-Refillable-Blowtorch-Soldering/dp/B07QC1T6H5)

Bottles (can be wide mouth pint mason jars (US), quart Ziplock PP5 containers (US) or [these (which I use)](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Round-Food-Containers-Plastic-Clear-Storage-Tubs-with-Lids-Deli-Pots-2oz-to-32oz/232308091965)

Behold the power of stainless steel! http://www.amazon.com/Kaffeologie-Filter-Stainless-Coffee-AeroPress/dp/B00A1GVVMY no more paper and it lets that sweet sweet oil pass through unlike the paper stuff. I highly recommend trying out the aeropress world champion recipe! Ofcourse with good beans comes great drinkability! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002GWM8CS/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 also recommend blue horse kona its expensive though :/

For anyone looking for the most affordable vacuum sealing option, the Ziploc Vacuum Starter Kit is a handheld pump selling for under $10 $5 on Amazon. Works great and the replacement bags are as cheap and easy to find on Amazon (quart is sandwich baggy sized, perfect for panties. gallon is great for shirts and large items).

I use Aeropress daily. Here's what I've come up with as the most consistent. (Not sure what kind of coffee you enjoy; I almost exclusively drink Ethiopian Yirgacheffe -- may make a difference)

Filter: I recommend a metal filter, particularly this one. Vastly improved flavor and mouth feel while being easier to plunge.

Weights: 300g water to 18g coffee.

Grind: ~10 (pretty fine) on a Breville Smart Grinder.

Temp: 205F

Use "inverted Aeropress method" with stopper at the 1 position to start. Fill water to the 2 position and allow 45 second bloom with n initial 10 seconds of stirring. Pour water up to the 4 position and finish with a nice and slow 30 second plunge.

Damn tasty, every time.

i have an aeropress, and ill be happy to answer any questions.

it works well and you really are able to control your coffee perfectly. But the filters are a bit thick and soak up a lot of oil (my favorite part) so i would reccomend a metal filter (i just bought mesh wire from home depot and cut a circle. the one on amazon is 10 bucks, and im cheap). http://www.amazon.com/Filter-AeroPress-Ultra-Stainless-Coffee/dp/B00A1GVVMY/ref=pd_sim_k_9?ie=UTF8&refRID=0GTY25R561NQ7XXDB5MT

also aeropress takes roughly the same amount of time to make 1 cup as it does for 4 cups, which is roughly the same amount of time it takes to prep 1 caraffe of french press. I wouldnt advise it if youre making a lot of coffee.

Cleanup is super fucking easy though.

I donated the ones that had zero sentimental value. Then a friend got pregnant so I lent her the clothes I liked and wanted to save for a future child. Then the ones that I absolutely couldn't risk losing, I have packed at home in gallon Ziploc bags.

For us, space is more of an issue than money for new clothes, so the ratio probably went 75% donated, 20% lent out, and 5% saved for me to cry over when my boy goes off to college someday.

Ziploc also makes these super giant storage bags that I keep my maternity clothes in, if you wanted to save most or all of them, you could throw them in one and squish all the air out.

I REALLY need toilet paper!! it is .94 cents over, but if you choose me I will gladly take the 36 count. My cat constantly tears up toilet paper and after bills I only have 50 dollars a week to live on. Toilet paper is important, but in order to be cost efficient you have to buy in bulk, and I just don't have the ability to take a huge chunk out of my budget for it. So I steal it from my parents since they live 15 minutes away. It would be awesome if my mom didn't have to call me asking what happened to all of the toilet paper in the guest bathroom =D

here's a few things your friend might like

one - two - three - four - five - six - seven

all of these items are off of my various wishlists, and if i win you can surprise me :) but i do believe your friend might like some of these items!

This article revolutionized my lunches for work.


The TL;DR version:

• Buy microwave steamer bags (like these).
  
• Select your favorite frozen veggies.
  
• Prepare your favorite protein.
  
• Make or buy your favorite sauces.
  
• On the weekend, just assemble these three ingredients together (one part protein, two parts veggies, sauce to taste) into individual bags and freeze.
  
  
  Then all you have to do is grab a bag each day and microwave it at lunchtime!
  
  
  My personal favorite is salsa chicken (salsa, chicken, green peppers, and onions). A few others that I've liked a lot have been Hawaiian pork (pork, pineapple, broccoli, teriyaki sauce), orange chicken (chicken, orange sauce, broccoli or mixed vegs), and smoked sausage with beans (smoked sausage, kidney beans, onions, and bbq sauce).
  
  
  Not only does this method give me such a variety that I don't get bored with lunches anymore, but I've also found this to be a really fun way to experiment with new flavor combinations!
  
  
  (I don't mention carbs above because I don't eat carbs at lunch; they make me way too sleepy. I'd guess that they'd be fine being put in the bag with the other ingredients.)
  

> The aeropress makes coffee that is smoother than a french press, but not as bold. I think this is due to the paper filter stripping out oils and coffee ground sediment that the french press leaves in. I like bolder coffee, so I use the french press more these days.

You might want to give a metal S Filter a shot, it allows oils through in the same way a french press does, although you're not going to get the fines at the bottom of the cup that you do a french press. I switch between AeroPress with paper filters, AeroPress with S Filter, and V60 pourover depending on my mood and how much time I have. Each has their pros and cons, but the S Filter can help deliver a bolder cup via the AeroPress.

On the topic of using them for beer, you don't really want to brew hot coffee and let it cool to add it to the beer. When hot brewed coffee cools, you lose volatile flavors and aromas and the character in the beer would end up lacking. You're much better off either brewing a cold brewed concentrate (which you could filter through an AeroPress if you want, although it could be a hassle) or dry beaning the beer.

Here are my two favorite methods:

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15g, Just-below medium grind

• Inverted method
  
• Put some hot water in your mug
  
• 96˚ water
  
• 15g
  
• Add 30g of water, stirring (like a canoe -- not too fast) for 10s
  
• Add 170g of water and let it sit for 60 seconds.
  
• Empty the mug
  
• Saturate the filter and attach it to the press with the cap.
  
• Flip the aeropress and press for 20 - 30 seconds.
  
  ---
  
  30g, Coarse grind
  
  
• Boil your water to 81˚ and fill your mug
  
• Inverted AeroPress
  
• 30 grams of beans
  
• 120 grams of water
  
• Stir for 10 seconds
  
• Set the filter (paper) and set the AeroPress on the pourer
  
• Wait 40 seconds
  
• Press for 20 seconds
  
• Add 110 grams of water (or whatever best fits your preference)
  
  ---
  
  If you like more of the natural oils in your cup, check out either of the SS filters.
  
  
• http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A1GVVMY (I have this one)
  
• http://ablebrewing.com/products/disk-coffee-filter
  
  The Aeropress isn't as forgiving as some other methods, but once you get a good process nailed down, you'll have the perfect cup every time.

We use this storage system we got in the children's section at Ikea. (I tried to find a picture of it but their website sucks). It is a combo of shelves and bins so it was great to grow with as we have reconfigured it multiple times.

For larger, awkwardly shaped toys - I really love these large and [x-large ziplock bags] (http://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Double-Zipper-X-Large-4-Count/dp/B003U6A3EY). For example, I will put an entire race track set in one or my kids got this indoor golf set that had a massive number of pieces that were all really long. They take up less room than bins and I can just throw them on top of each other. I just them put them in their closets and they can grab them when they want.

That costs $700 though. I was joking a bit about the sous vide, but you could get one and a clear plastic tub for $80 or less. Here are some ziplock bags that will work.

I haven't used any of the products I linked, just an example. But $42 for a 1kw sous vide is pretty amazing. If it isn't powerful enough for the tub just start with hot water and add some from a kettle if needed.

The website is not active, but it is registered with the campaign creators name.
But I agree that it looks very much like a resale.

EDIT 1: These Alibaba or these [Amazon gloves called "Shittens Disposable Mitten"] (http://www.amazon.com/Shittens-Disposable-Mitten-shaped-Moist-Wipes/dp/B00F547P6S) look quite similar :D
EDIT 2: User question regarding the Shittens:
>Are these re-usable?
Answer: If you turn them inside out they are perfectly reusable for a second time wipe.


Hahaha...

If you want pourover (though you specified you're not crazy about it), go with the Hario V-60 ceramic. Pick up one of these for expert level pouring. I also agree that the aeropress is another great (and easy-to-clean) option for a one-cup operation. For improved flavor, there is a reusable stainless filter that allows more oils through (versus paper filters). You can also pour instant coffee directly into your mouth. You're welcome.

The coolest/most fun thing that I have ever done that took some convincing from my friends was cage diving with great white sharks in Cape Town, South Africa!

"time to end boredom"
And I really want this

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Similar in weight to a twist lock tupperware; my 2 cup twist lock "cup/bowl", lid and cozy sit at 1.94oz. I use mine for coffee, to rehydrate meals in or to soak food in. Having a screw top lid is awesome and my toaks 750 pot will nest inside the cup (without the lid on, i just put the lid on top of the pot).

These are very cheap and easy to find - click here

Keeps my coffee or food nice and hot!

Speaking of your link (ha!), get a container of wet wipes and some spray deodorant for your self and the clothing bag. If you have a place where they could hang and dry it would be ideal, since otherwise you'll have to put on damp clothing for the ride home. If you have a bike cage at work, perhaps hanging them off a hanger from your wheel or handlebars.

Otherwise, if you have no choice but to place them in a sealed bag, Fred Meyers has enormous ziploc bags in their home storage department. You probably want L or XL, XXL can fit a King sized duvet; I think FM only carries L and XXL. BTW, they're also good for an inner just-in-case liner for any electronics you're carrying; I carry one on me when I'm on vacation in order to save anything that can't get wet in case I'm stuck outdoors in a monsoon.

Edit: This is what you're looking for. They're not exaggerating in the box art, they really are that big.

Don't underestimate your freezer so you can buy the ingredients you want. It took me years to embrace this while cooking for 2. Need heavy cream for a recipe but feel like it's wasteful? Go ahead and buy it, you can freeze the leftover as ice cubes and put them in a bag when frozen. Flash freezing items like that (or cut up bell pepper for example) is helpful. Also, try to vacuum seal your bags using a straw or [something like this] (http://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Vacuum-Starter-3-Quart-1-Pump/dp/B003UEMFUG) to get the most freezer life out of items.

You might consider getting something like the crock pot lunch warmer.

It's not for cooking food, but warming it up slowly. I have used one to heat up frozen chili or soup for lunch and works well. This sounds a lot like what you are planning to do, but you freeze cooked chili or soup in containers like this.

Absolutely. We decided to save counter space and go with one of these. Fits in a drawer! We just buy the "off brand" zipper storage bags that have a "port" for a hand pump. Great buy for us!

...sorry for being so annoying, but I have another question :x

I'm trying to gift a physical item but there is no "gifting" option. How might I gift it? Do I need to ask for their address?? The items in specific are

http://www.amazon.com/Medline-Plastic-Medicine-Graduated-Ounce/dp/B000IFBFXI/ref=pd_sim_ac_10

And

http://www.amazon.com/532nm-Astronomy-Powerful-Green-Pointer/dp/B0019D12WW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367631285&sr=8-1&keywords=laser+pointer

Thanks!

You should get all of this. I don't think I have to explain why...

This is another thing that I think is important and self explanatory. It is also less than $5 with free shipping, so maybe gift someone else something small. :D

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So many smiley faces! :D :D :D

http://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Vacuum-Starter-3-Quart-1-Pump/dp/B003UEMFUG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377408035&sr=8-1&keywords=ziploc+hand+pump+vacuum

this with the gallon sized bags. they loose their seal after about 30 minutes so you have to make modifications.

1. as soon as you are done pumping out air, put tape over the vacuum port.
   
2. during cooking, i think it leaks some air in with the normal opening. i think you can mitigate this by putting some oil on the track. its a tip i recently heard but havent tried.
   
   pulling the air out and then taping over the vacuum port with clear packing tape lets them keep a pretty good hold.

Yeah, it's a technique popularized by the /r/Ultralight crowd.

You can get 5 for $6 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Hefty-Trash-Compactor-Bags-GAL/dp/B002BXRGQA

Pack covers do protect the fabric of your pack. However most modern backpacks are made of nylon materials that shed water and don't really retain water weight. If you've got a bunch of stuff strapped to the outside of your pack - the cover may still be necessary (although that's one reason we typically recommend not strapping sensitive gear to the outside of your bag).

Pack covers tend to flap in the wind. They make it a pain to get into your gear without getting everything wet.

A liner also helps eliminate extra dry bags. I used to have a dry bag for clothes, jackets, sleeping bag, etc. Now I just jam everything into my single pack liner and roll it up tight. Even more weight/space/cost savings there.

This helps with the 'pebble' problem. When you have many dry bags and other hard items in your pack, they take up extra space. Think of pebbles in a glass (pebbles = gear, glass = pack). There is air / unused space between the rocks. However if you take the gear out of those smaller / multiple dry sacks - and jam them all together - you use the space inside your pack more effectively.

> Valid points. However, If you DO want a toilet paper subscription... with Amazon, you must have a Prime subscription to get the free shipping or else you are paying more for the shipping than for the TP itself.

Sure. But your 12 pack subscription is $19.99 a month. Amazon has a 12 pack for $8.

$19.99 12 = $239.88

$8.07 12 + $99 = $195.84

So, Amazon is cheaper. And you get all the other Prime benefits, too.

Personally, if it's within the budget, I'd rather put the money into an inexpensive vacuum sealer. I had a Ziploc brand manual vacuum pump:

Ziploc vacuum kit

The pump worked nicely, but the bags would gradually leak and lose their vacuum, leading to freezer burn.

I got a $40 vacuum sealer (Crenova VS-1) when I got my Anova, and I've been very happy with it. And (2) 50-foot rolls of 11" vacuum bag material for $18 on Amazon has made it pretty affordable to use. Almost certainly cheaper per-bag than the Ziploc vacuum bags, and it works better. Reliable seals, and no leaks.

Well that was easy. monkey

If possible, I would like a gift card, as I'm saving for a steam mop. If not, I would like this filter.


Thank you for the contest!

Burritos:
I make about a dozen at a time and freeze them in foil. Due to their versatility, you can make them to fairly specific dietary requirements.

To reheat, I unwrap the foil and wrap them in a paper towel. Microwave for 3 one-minute bursts with 30 second rests. I find this helps the heat permeate the dense core without making it nuclear hot.

Chicken and Rice:
I make about 6 meals worth at a time, but you can do way more. You can get good variety by changing up the sauce for each one. Siracha, Teriaki, General Tso's, BBQ, etc... I also will toss in already frozen veggies like broccoli and carrots, one less thing to cook. Pan-fried or poached chicken breasts, and rice in these containers hold up really well.

Reheat in two one minute bursts. Stir (or shake) in between.

1: You can do quite a bit with a microwave than just heat water and reheat leftovers. I'm a huge fan of the microwave rice cookers, and steamer bags.

However, if you really want to do some non-microwave cooking, look into an induction hotplate, rather than a regular one. Much safer for small environments, since it only heats up the pan, and not the burner.

At last resort, if your campus has a chemistry department, you can always try sweet talking your way into some after-hours time to use the bunsen burners...

I did this on my last trip and it worked better than anything else I've tried in the past. These little pill bags were surprisingly strong and sealed well, and they took up almost no space. Absolutely recommend.

Yes! You can often get them for free from hotels and airlines if you ask. Quality varies a lot, especially toothbrushes. They sometimes have a nice container, though, so you can always add your own stuff or replace the stuff that's sub-par.

Mine started out as a first aid kit that I added some toiletries to, but it's the same idea.

Also excellent sundries to keep handy at work : earplugs, nail clippers, buttons, thread, needle, thimble, $20, lens wipe cloth, Snickers bar, cheap-ass phone. If you have meds, keep some extras in some little pill baggies.

In australia I can't seem to find a cheap source for the filters, is there a good metal one on amazon or something?

Or should I just buy a load of paper ones

Is this any good? http://www.amazon.com/Filter-Original-AeroPress-Built-Guaranteed/dp/B00A1GVVMY/

Would like to emphasise that taste is top priority, so if paper is better, I can deal with buying a 350 pack every 6 months or so

Thanks :)

I would recommend getting a few of these 5 Gallon Water Coolers which you can fill up for pretty cheap at any local supermarket before getting out to the playa. When you buy ice for your food/drink cooler have these 10 gallon ziploc bags ready to pour the ice into. Once it melts and your ready to buy more you can pour that 10 gallon ziplock bag into one of these and bam! ice cold water, also reducing the amount of water you need to carry in - which means WAY less plastic water jugs.

For $5 you can get a hand pump and some special bags made by Zip-lock. I use these all the time, but note that the bags are slightly more expensive than standard ones (there's a small one-way valve on them). But result is less air in the bag so less floating, and never really need a powered vacuum though it is still nice for giant cooks like pork shoulder.

Glass's microphone is not always on. It's only in listen mode when the screen is on. Your phone can be used to track your location anyway (thanks to the nice GPS+GLONASS chip inside), can probably hear everything you're saying while it's in your pocket, and can probably see roughly what you're seeing it when it's in your hand.

I hear this product makes an excellent material for a hat:
http://www.amazon.com/Reynolds-Wrap-Aluminum-Foil-Pack/dp/B001R2NM5U/

I keep a running list of current WIP's with notes to myself so I don't forget things as I switch between them. This helps when I can't decide which one to work on, I can kind of choose the "easiest" one based on my notes.

I limit myself when I have too many WIPs, and I don't start any new projects until I finish at least one WIP, which gives you the inspiration to get going!

As for organization, I keep everything for a project in large ziploc bags.

Hope this helps!

I plan on storing my seeds for years. Here's how I do it:

1. Drill a 3/4" hole in the lid of a 2 or 4 oz. baby food jar, using a Forstner bit. Tape over the hole with micropore tape on both sides. Fill the jar half-way with Damprid (calcium chloride). Silica gel only gets RH down to 40%, whereas CaCl2 lowers it to <25%. Stuff the rest of the jar with cotton and screw the lid on. I stick the baby food jar to the bottom of a pint- or quart-sized wide-mouth mason jar using these from Wallyworld.
   
   
2. Put the seeds in small ziploc baggies or breeder's packs inside the mason jar. Make sure they're slightly open and not airtight.
   
   
3. Put some oxygen absorber packets in there.
   
   
4. Put the lid on and vacuum seal the jar with one of these and a vacuum pump. You can use a Food Saver pump if you have one but I went with a cheaper option. I squirt some silicone in a ring around the lip for a better seal to the jar sealer.
   
   
5. Screw the jar ring on and store the mason jar in the fridge.
   
   This method takes care of the 3 things that lower seed viability--humidity, oxidation (with the oxygen absorbers and vacuum seal), and temperature. I also plan on saving herb for the long haul like this, but with 62% Boveda packs instead of the CaCl2.

Maybe something like these vinyl bags with zipper sliders. Not sure if food grade and probably heavier than ziplock bags, but reusable.

In terms of a container you can store food and cook with, some hikers like pots like this Vargo BOT bottle pot that has a screw on lid. Maybe add hot or cold water to a plastic container with a screw on lid like this one from ziplock and let it soak all day.

Frankly, anything meeting those needs will be well over your price limit- if it's broad enough (in your price range, because the steel won't be great) to survive abusing it against wood, it'll be too thick to really cut food. I'd either spring for a better knife or settle for the Condor Bushlore, hope for the best with something like the Cold Steel Bushman (don't know how it'd hold up against wood) or just realize that for your price range, you're best suited to something that'll be a good camp knife but you won't be batoning with.

Available at Amazon. Great xmas gift.

Shittens Disposable Mitten-shaped Wet Wipes, 20 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F547P6S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_y-IoDbVBQ620Z

If I need a bowl I use little ziplock brand 2 cup plastic containers with a lid. The lid makes it really easy to clean, you can just pour in a little water and give a good shake with the lid on, and disperse or drink the grey water. https://smile.amazon.com/Ziploc-Twist-Containers-Small-Lids/dp/B003UEGZCA?sa-no-redirect=1&th=1 Can be used for cold soaking too if you're into that.

I love my Aeropress, he should be quite pleased!

Did you get the [permanent filter] (http://www.amazon.com/Filter-AeroPress-Ultra-Stainless-Coffee/dp/B00A1GVVMY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406663536&sr=8-2&keywords=aeropress+filter)? Keeps the paper filter taste out. Easily picked up later if he wants one, I am sure.

Leftover management is a huge challenge for me, so I did two things to make it easier. First, I use ONLY the 2 and 4 cup Ziploc Twist N' Lock containers. The lids are interchangeable, completely leakproof, and cheap enough that I don't care if some disappear. They also stack nicely in the fridge and cabinet, and are fine in the freezer, microwave, and dishwasher.

Second, every new container gets one of these labels made by Label Once. I used to use tape but it was a hassle. These are dishwasher proof, easy to write on and erase, and cheap. One set is plenty for almost everyone.

I recommend this filter. It's a fine mesh, and doesn't let any powder through. The only maintenance is to declog it every month or two. I just keep a tupperware with a centimeter of undiluted household bleach in it, which I reuse. Set it in there for a few minutes, and it will eat right through all the tiny kratom leaf particles, then rinse it off well, and it's good as new.

The one downside is you can't push too hard, because it's a bit thicker than the paper filters, and more likely to let powder out the sides. But if you're having to push really hard, you either need to clean the filter, or use less powder.

I've never had good luck with the epoxy double sided syringes, the two sides have different viscosity and don't seem to come out evenly. ever since I switched to separate bottles and carefully measuring in mixing cups I've had much better luck with epoxy

http://www.amazon.com/Loctite-1365736-Fluid-Bottle-Adhesive/dp/B0044F59N0
http://www.amazon.com/Non-Sterile-Graduated-Plastic-Medicine-Cups/dp/B000IFBFXI

But maybe that's just me? The double sided syringes seem really popular.

I'd say so, it really depends on type of cup your looking for. The metal filter will allow more oils through and result in a more rich flavor. If you go the metal filter route I'd recommend the S filter which you can pick up here. Overall they both have their ups and downs, if you have the change to spare I'd say go for it and see which way you prefer.

yup, someone referred me to these and I use them every time I travel.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001XOIY0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

have never had an issue - I travel with a few Xanax for flights, other perscriptions and nothing


edit: this is my Dopp kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EOF23CK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 a bunch of them fit perfectly on one of the shallow side zips

Plastic deli containers.Tare weight across all of mine are the same, they're a great shape for stirring, and it's easy to scrape down the sides.

Woo free money!

35!

I could desperately need toilet paper. But ANYTHING off this list is fine. Thank you so much. http://amzn.com/w/T27TDJXXU8P7

-cleaning products are a need also, anything will help. tyvm

I Just moved from NH to CA like last month the drive is awesome because its basically the same highway the whole time. I just drove packed all my clothes in zip loc big bags don't even fuck with a suit case just lay these bad boys down somewhere. I drove so I had to leave a lot behind. If you drive get AAA the discount in hotels will pay for your membership.

I like to keep a small supply of disposable plastic containers (like 4 oz. Gladware bowls) for storage in games with bits per player, i.e. Ticket to Ride. All trains of one color, for example, go into a bowl, so setup is as easy as give each person a bowl. Then the pieces stay organized and are already in a container for quick setup. In the cases where a bowl like that won't fit in the box (Power Grid comes to mind), you can store silicone cupcake liners in the box to put pieces in.

Also, for anyone new to board gaming, if you seem to have more plastic baggies than you need that come with a game, keep the extras somewhere. Never know when you'll need a few extras.

In the u.s. people use a lot of different things. Some people like the flimsy little bottles, some people like harder sided gatorade bottles, some just use coca cola bottles!

As for a cold soaking container - do you have access to these? https://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Twist-Loc-Containers-Lids/dp/B000LNY1D8

They don't leak and are 16 oz. The talenti jars are 16 oz as well.

1. Aeropress and metal filter
   
2. Porlex Mini grinder -- Fits inside the Aeropress
   
3. Small electric immersion heater to boil water
   
4. Good whole-bean coffee
   
   I've traveled with this setup for years on the road and it has yet to let me down. It makes a better cup of coffee than you get in most speciality shops.

>I have long public transport commutes, so anything that is too liquid (even a chance of spilling) won't work for me

You know those plastic bowls you get when you order soup with your Chinese takeout? They really don't cost that much:

Deli Food Storage Containers with Lids, 16 Ounce (50 Count) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005SX9Y4C

It gives you a few more options. I trust them tossed into my bookbag on top of my books.

Seal them inside a freezer bag for an added later if protection if you want.

The 3gal ones look like they would be good. Might be a bit big for most laptops, but if you get the behemoth ones then you wouldn't be SOL on bags. Better to have a bag that's to big than to small IMO.

Lots of people video tapped it and posted it online. Its real. Also I have something you might enjoy. Your welcome!

I would freeze them. And quickly, peaches go from perfect to icky before you will realize it. See if you can find one of these freezer storage kits, should be at a grocery or Target/Walmart. Take a look at this guide for freezing methods. This is an easy way to make them last so you can pull them out later for muffins, pancakes, smoothies, chutney, etc.

> I would not bat an eye if it turns out it's actually true and the US is causing it.

Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil, 2-Count, 250-Square $28.80 - Amazon.com Free Shipping on Qualified Orders!

These are what you want: Ziploc XL HD Big Bag (4 Bags) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CAOG198/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tZ7nxb8RQ3C6H

And I don't want anything for the Nuvan strips. We only used like 3 of them but I hung on to the rest in case they were ever needed by us or someone we know. You can have them, I just ask that you come pick them up from me while I'm at work as I don't have a lot of free time. I work from 12-6p Sun/Mon/Tues

Don't know of a source, but I know they're out there. You could try to be really nice and ask the folks behind the Kaffeologie S Filter https://www.amazon.com/Filter-Original-AeroPress-Built-Guaranteed/dp/B00A1GVVMY - they use a ultra fine steel mesh.

I need toilet paper and a new toothbrush. :)

Cool contest!!

I also do this! Cheap and tastes good.

I splurged a little more and got smaller tupperware, so when I make the jello I pour it into smaller containers. That way once I seal the container, it doesn't get exposed to anything outside of the container until I'm ready to eat. I usually only make a packet at a time and don't ever keep it past a week.

I use these two containers: one, two.

Use a pack liner for carrying worry free in the rain. This can be a regular old garbage bag or a thicker trash compactor bag or a fancy lightweight nylofume bag. This works much better for waterproofing your stuff and you don't have to get a heavy, less comfortable waterproof pack.

If you are sticking to your requirement for a transparent pack, go with the transparent litesmith pack liner linked to above. However unless you fly constantly I highly recommend you reconsider this as you are severely limiting your backpack experience.

My husband is the same and buying something like this was totally worth it: Ziploc Vacuum Starter Kit, 3-Quart Bags, 1-Pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UEMFUG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XP3yCbM2GC72V.

Unfortunately Ziploc doesn't really make the bags anymore but the pump works with any vacuum bag that has that hole/port (I know we use FoodSaver brand). Keeps the cheese mold free for much, much longer and isn't too expensive.

Thank you. It's been quite a long road, but I did my research and bought the tools that got me through it.

It's just a lifestyle now.

https://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Twist-Loc-Containers-Lids/dp/B000LNY1D8

Are your friend.

FoodSaver Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005TN7H/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_WIx-yb44GTHDE



 Ziploc Vacuum Starter Kit, 3-Quart Bags, 1-Pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UEMFUG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_iLx-yb422N6MD

You want to get the wide mouth jar sealer so you can get the greens out of the jar. I think I got  vacuum pump thing at Walmart and it was just the pump bc I didn't spend that much on it, but it's still one of the cheaper ones on Amazon and it's rly good quality.

Ima leave this little hack right here for Hario:

Skerton Owners

Mini mills go here

That will improve your consistency. A lot.

Something that is becoming more common is the 'filtering out your fines and / or post grind rinse' . THis is something the last Aeropress winner stated they did to eliminate the dust that mucks up the cup.

Get a 250 micron screen (I use an Aeropress and the steel screens made for aeropress can do the trick. If you are brewing anything but espresso , get the NORMAL. For espresso maybe you get the superfine )

NORMAL

http://www.amazon.com/Able-Brewing-DISK-AeroPress-Espresso/dp/B00E58P7ME/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1413122354&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=steel+screen+aeropress

SUPERFINE

http://www.amazon.com/Filter-AeroPress-Ultra-Stainless-Coffee/dp/B00A1GVVMY/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413122354&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=steel+screen+aeropress

and press some COLD water through your freshly ground coffee .

That gets rid of a lot of the fines and that dusty crap you end up with regardless of how good a grinder you use - 10% of your mass is little more than dust, get rid of it so it's not being brewed and you will notice a difference.

Just saying - for the folks that measure grams and temps, this is worth a try. See what you see. For the folks already rocking an Aeropress + steel screen, it's a no brainer.

Hope this helps.

These are the same containers used for takeout. I use these all the time for mise en place and storage. Save some money and don't throw them out with your take out!

You can also buy them in bulk from places like Amazon

I use deli containers like these. I freeze a lot so they work good for soups and sauces. amazon deli containers
They are also available at restaurant supply houses.

The potassium is what you don't want to overdo, and you might get too much with a large batch as the powders will settle out differently.

I bought little ziploc-type bags (called Pill Bags) designed to hold daily medications or vitamins. They even have a place to write on.

The Pill Bag 100 Count Pill Bag Size 3" X 2" 3 Mil https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001XOIY0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fPgHDbDZDNQEA

I prep several at a time, then cut off the corner so I can funnel it into my bottle. I personally put the full recipe, modified to 1/4 teaspoon potassium chloride, in 1 liter of water and then sip it, with as much plain water / seltzer as I want. (Higher potassium gives me tingles in my hands, but that's just me)

I do like the idea of a pill box as well, as mentioned by another user!

Patrick Kane is our hero.

These are from my kitchen list i'd use them to store Lego heads. i find that i am frequently asking my kids "why doesn't this guy have a head?!" "where are all the heads?!"

To add to what others have said, not sure if you can find these [ziploc steam bags] (https://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Steam-Cooking-Bags-Medium/dp/B003UEKBKC/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1487089898&sr=8-1&keywords=ziploc+steam+bags) but they've been a saving grace when I travel. There's a cooking time chart on the bag for proteins/veggies that you can steam up. I've done fish with different herbs and lemon juice plus potatoes and veggies just fine with these. You can also get those little individual microwave Minute rice bowls too.

I wanted a sous vide setup but I wanted to keep it as close to $100 as possible. My "kit" arrived from Amazon last night:

• http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017HX16FA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
  
• http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UEMFUG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01
  
• http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J5IPF5I?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
  
  It worked like it was supposed to, and turned a cheap steak into something decent:
  
  https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7rA1_fCC5zDR3ZVNUhVdlo3dEU&usp=sharing
  
  The controls were not the most intuitive, but it doesn't matter enough to pay a premium.
  

I highly doubt you're going to carry the food buckets. If you have another way of carrying it, great.
Duct tape will go fast. A small roll won't last long. BoB's are for 72 hours minimum and should be tailored to the user.
Fire: Can you start one in the rain and heavy wind? Not with matches. Firesteel can start one in almost any weather given good tinder and fuel.
The grenade is a POS. It's a novelty item and once unraveled is done. Most are one use items. It's light but I wouldn't buy anymore. I have a better idea for TP:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZIY9YG4/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I3Q73SNXSNHIZK&colid=3VL0EKUYPM7EJ
Canadian Prepper review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP9U7cuzpuY
These things are far more durable than the tissue packs.
I don't know what the clear plastic bottle bag thing is, but a Sawyer Mini filtration kit or a Lifestraw for each (maybe a spare) is better. I see one, but the Sawyer is smaller and lighter.
I prefer full tang knives for heavy duty use and foldables for lighter, smaller tasks and are good at hiding.
Deoderant? No. As a BoB and if you're trying to 'hide and be silent' perfumed products will be a giveaway; to humans and animals. Not needed.
You can't carry everything. That bag might end up having to last you longer than 72 hours. As for it being heavy, you'll have to get used to it or you'll be hurting bad should SHTF tomorrow. Maximizing space is a must. I prefer packs with MOLLE webbing on the outside as well as extra pouches that can be attached. To each his/her own. What works for me and others may/may not work for you.

Huge improvement: This toilet paper is "half black:"

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Ejhuj2tKL._SY300_.jpg


for sale:
http://www.amazon.com/Big-Mouth-Toys-Funny-Toilet/dp/B003EN9S58

I think my favorite solution was the Shittens. A product I didn't even know existed. I'd have to imagine they are also far less porous than socks...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F547P6S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_R.EXCbCB1337H

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have fun with this

It's not espresso, but it's not just like a regular filtered ("drip") coffee either, because like espresso it's brewed under pressure (though much less than an espresso). ~7g of coffee makes about 90-120mL of strong coffee in an Aeropress (espresso would be around 30mL, drip coffee would be around 200-250mL in Germany/US).

If you use a permanent metal mesh filter instead of the usual paper disc filters, the flavor gets even closer to espresso because more fines and oils end up in the cup.

People love the Glade mini rounds too, I guess.
mini-rounds

I have a blender bottle and love it. I use it as a regular water bottle (easy measuring for my water intake), fill it with my breakfast smoothie every morning, and I use the little ball to mix all my supplements and it works really well.

As for storing, I keep my protein in my desk at work since my gym is one floor up from my office but I've also found I can keep a small scoop and several servings of protein powder in these:

http://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Twist-Loc-Containers-Lids/dp/B000LNY1D8

Seems like a good idea. Width and height are right, but what about depth? If I stack my battery and phone, it easily doubles the depth. I could buy one for a tablet, but is that going to be deep enough? I might just go for this instead. http://amzn.com/B003UEMFUG I know a quart bag is JUST enough to hold my Nexus 4 in its wallet case and external battery. But you are right about the swiping. An unvacuumed bag makes it very hard to glyph hack.

I under stand i have IBS but come on, get the good stuff!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007UZNS5W/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2JEB4DAG3H0I2&coliid=I33WYZVVPTJ04W

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZIY9YG4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_vCOLBbRQ94024 these are awesome, just drip a little water on them and they become a wet wipe.

You're welcome :-)

My Foodsaver vac sealer was $80ish at Walmart a couple years ago... I've definitely gotten my money's worth out of it, BUT had I known about this I totally would have gotten it instead. If you do decide to go with the table-top model, I highly recommend Foodsaver over Ziploc (returned 2 faulty Ziploc ones before biting the bullet and spending a bit more on the Foodsaver), BUT use the Ziploc sealing material (the Foodsaver material is hard to cut).

Which metal filter do you use? I don’t get much in way of silt from my S filter, but standards of silt may vary :)

https://www.amazon.com/Filter-Original-AeroPress-Built-Guaranteed/dp/B00A1GVVMY

http://www.amazon.com/Johnson-18036-Ziploc-Twist-Containers/dp/B000LNY1D8/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1369524753&sr=1-3&keywords=gladware

just cut a hole the size of your speedlite in the blue top, and then cover the rest of the top with aluminum foil, and place the assembled container on your speedlite upside down.

you can also use foil inside the container on what will be behind the subject, so as to not waste light.

you're probably better off just learning to bounce, though.

Have an Aeropress? Do you like Clover brewed coffees? You might want to consider buying one of these. There are a few cheaper options available now, but I've had mine for a couple years now, so I know these are built well.

I'll introduce myself later when I feel like I've been pregnant long enough to belong. In the meantime, I filled a friend's fridge at the end of her pregnancy with a few things:

1. Homemade chili. I froze it in individual portions using these: https://www.amazon.com/Deli-Storage-Containers-Ounce-Count/dp/B005SX9Y4C/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1469569532&sr=1-3&keywords=16+oz+soup+containers
   
2. Meatloaf baked in muffin tins for easy portioning.
   
3. Stuffed shells, in smaller containers.
   
4. A hearty vegetable soup
   
5. Mini calzones (variations on these: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/easy-calzones/)
   
6. Bags of smoothie mix that just needed to be blended with yogurt.
   
   It sounds like everything went over well. I've never figured out a good way to freeze dairy but would have otherwise made mac & cheese.

It probably takes up half of my freezer, maybe more. I use these, portioned out to lunch sizes. It's the perfect size. These are $2.49/3 pack at Target, and they are pretty durable unless you drop them while they're frozen and full - they crack. They can probably be found cheaper but I was happy enough at that price. The screw on lids are key. Tupperware style lids will lose suction and seal, at least they did with me.

I have a french press and I love it but I also have an Aeropress. It usually takes small paper filters (which I often reuse), but I also have a fine metal mesh filter.

It sounds like you've made the right decision, I thought I'd make a couple of suggestions.

While a bit pricey, I highly recommend getting a bug oven so worth it. Generally marketed for bedbugs, they kill all bugs and the peace of mind is tremendous. Buy a bunch of jumbo Ziploc bags you place your clothes, books, bedding, whatever, in the bags then into the bug oven. After when removing your stuff you'll see the dead critters and even dead critter eggs. Pesticide free and it works. I've used it when I saw a spider on my full length silk curtains, I wouldn't have been able to sleep otherwise, after I pulled the curtains out there were 3 dead spiders and countless fried spider eggs, I was so freaked out but also thrilled at the same time! You have no idea!

You may also want to look into these strips if you're ok with going a pesticide route. These have no odor and no obvious chemical outgassing but make no mistake, they are a pesticide. These are use in food silos so they're not scary chemicals but if you chose to use them I would do it when you're out of town, hang them around the apartment and in your car and if possible then open windows and sleep elsewhere for a night after you take them away. You may want to see your Dr for a rx of permethrin cream just to have at home so you're not left scratching in the middle of the night, these critters are resilient and you may end up reinfected somehow.

All of these things may seem extreme and maybe they are. I'd rather spend the money and know I have a game plan that provides peace of mind. I have 4 college age sons, they bring friends home, go camping, sleep at random girls houses and dorm rooms, the bug over is big enough that I can toss their suitcase or overnight bag, backpack and pillows in and we all sleep better knowing I won't have to fire bomb. Cause you know. Spiders.

These are just as strong, reusable too if you want, and you can add your own scent/water: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZIY9YG4/

Somebody pointed out a cheap/nice solution to me that seems to keep my hops fresh.

1. Ziploc Vacuum Pump
   
2. Ball 8oz. canning jar
   
3. Jar Sealer
   
   Put hops 4oz. of hops in jar, put inner canning lid on, suck out all the air with the pump, then put the outer lid on and store in freezer.
   
   You could always get a vacuum sealer instead, but I like the low tech approach. If any one piece breaks I am out $10 at the most. Nothing has broken in 2 years of use.

Just pretend like the meat is your tablet or smartphone. Having a dedicated device for bath time reading reduces bag waste, saving you money and helping the environment.

Haha. Tell her to check out Shittens! Read this review while you're at it: http://www.amazon.com/Shittens-Disposable-Mitten-shaped-Moist-Wipes/dp/B00F547P6S/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

http://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Steam-Cooking-Medium-10-Count/dp/B003UEKBKC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348516130&sr=8-1&keywords=steamer+bags

Freeze...your veggies? You mean freeze your own instead of buying them? I would think so, but that's more a food-prep question than a fitness question, not my specialty.

It's easy enough already James T. Porter. Did you know you can get a subscription to tinfoil?

https://www.amazon.com/Non-Sterile-Graduated-Plastic-Medicine-Count/dp/B000IFBFXI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1481840501&sr=8-2&keywords=medicine+cups


I use these. Pretty cheap and disposable.

They have it on subscribe and save http://www.amazon.com/Cottonelle-Ultra-Comfort-Toilet-Paper/dp/B008EIY0F6/ref=sr_1_4?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1412640925&sr=1-4

[Badger Balm] (https://www.amazon.ca/Badger-Balms-Foot-Balm-Grams/dp/B006H9KCRE)

Trash Compactor Bags

This would make a good entry into the wiki for this sub!

I'm not sure what point you are trying to make here. In the report you linked the FBI thanked the Secret Service for their help in apprehending the shooter. I didn't see anything in that report that indicated the FBI thought the Secret Service was conspiring to protect this First Family any less than other First Families.

Do you have an inkling of how moronic that assertion actually is?

Apparently not. Here you go:

http://www.amazon.com/Reynolds-Wrap-Aluminum-Foil-Pack/dp/B001R2NM5U

Do some shopping.

Going high on prices.
10-15$ jars
10-15$ for a tub
5-15$ vermiculite
10$ perlite
13-25$ for a syringe or 5 for 35. recommend these guys.
8$ for rice flour
30-100$ for a pc. (don't have to have this but it's good)

Somewhere between 60 and 120 dollars without the pc and sometimes you can find a pc at a garage sale for cheap or borrow your moms.
You can make your own brf with a coffee grinder, that would add 20ish. You can use these 1 pint Ziploc with screw on lids instead of jars but I would only use these if pc'ing, and make sure to melt inoc holes before pc'ing.

Absolutely. Seems hit or miss.

Though I'm now interested in one of the related products, Shittens.

agree
a bush/tracker knife
machete or hatchet
ferro rod??
I suggest https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZIY9YG4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AJG8DNQ11S48S&psc=1

it has a lot of uses. If 2 is 1, then 1 is none.

This is my favorite eating container, with DIY reflectix cozy.

Thanks for the deets, found these Hefty ones which seem similar (2.5 mil thick) so may be a bit heavier but could be tougher.

https://www.amazon.ca/Hefty-E2-1218-Count-Trash-Compactor/dp/B002BXRGQA/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1510093702&sr=1-2&keywords=compactor+bags

https://www.amazon.com/Shittens-Disposable-Mitten-shaped-Moist-Wipes/dp/B00F547P6S

You’re welcome

Given your weights, it seems there would at least be a difference in material thickness. I have the American 'Hefty' ones which are approx 68L and weigh 65g.

I'm in Germany currently and we also don't have them here usually, but I bought some through Amazon.

I personally couldn't find any bags thick enough for me. Perhaps you could try looking in a builders merchants, I'm sure they'd have something heavy duty enough.

2016 Obama Out of Office Countdown Wall Calendar: Through the Glorious End!

oh wait.. you can get that calendar and Obama toilet paper for the low low price of $21.75

The toilet paper has 1,610 reviews with a 4.5 star rating! I think I prefer the Hillary one.

only in America

Got it, thanks

I've Compressed Wipes in a small container - Light, Small, Good for cleaning up, soaking up spills, burning.

https://smile.amazon.com/Compressed-Coin-Tissue-500-PACK/dp/B00ZIY9YG4?sa-no-redirect=1

I purged my mountain of supermarket deli meat containers... (Oscar, Hillshire, etc) Every brand's lid is just a little bit differently sized and I was about to lose my damned mind!!

Now I use Mason jars, plus the 16oz & 32oz Deli Containers that you can buy online in bulk - A few restaurants here use them for your leftovers, and it's nice being able to add them into the collective pile without worrying over Yet Another Kind Of Lid.

Holy crap, were the ads on that page also wonderful for anyone else?

Manly Essence :
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003DN6EWY/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_147_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=V5C3CK2CATSB04YYKAQX&dpPl=1&dpID=41eK%2BsAANVL

Fuck You Leggings :
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01GQ637E2/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_147_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4FFMAA6VDWNRV6QFYRB0&dpPl=1&dpID=61-6dCO7aUL

Shittens, the full hand wetwipe mittens :
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00F547P6S/ref=pd_aw_vtph_147_bs_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=WC7Z68A8DAVKV57HX9QZ

Matrix Centaur Finger Puppets, Compete Set:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0153STBZS/ref=pd_aw_vtph_147_tr_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Q5JED4F639Y78FG6CDWP

You can buy a separate vacuum sealer gizmo (an extra $100 or so, plus bags). This can also be used to improve food preservation and storage.

But Kenji on serious eats has described a method involving dipping a ziploc in water before sealing it shut, so the water pushes the air out, and then eventually said to just use the new product ziploc put out. That's hardly more than the cost of a regular ziploc bag.

One of these+ some beaten eggs and a handful of spinach. when I first made it, it came out like a brick. Microwaved it for 3 solid minutes

So here's the pro strat on making it less brick like: microwave for 1:30. then 45 sec. then 25-30 sec intervals after that depending on how runny the eggs are.

After a year of daily packed lunches and zero leaks into the lunchbag, I can recommend the Ziplock Twist N Lock as seen here

I like this size.

I like to carry these, can be used for tons if stuff, including TP.

https://www.amazon.com/Tissues-Compressed-Outdoors-Stronger-Carrying/dp/B00ZIY9YG4/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1538449442&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX200_SY289_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=towel+tablets&dpPl=1&dpID=31t9472tPcL&ref=plSrch

That's when you have to use a vacuum seal bag. The vacuum bags are thicker, usually between 3 and 5 mm and the plastic withstands a higher temperature than zip locks. I've had bags fail on me a few times now and I can't tell you how much it sucks. Sous vide cooking isn't instant gratification so it doubly sucks when I bag rips after waiting hours. I'll use zip locks when I'm making boneless chicken breast or burger patty's that cook in 1 hour but for anything that cooks over night or is an expensive cut of meat I use a vacuum bag. For someone starting out and you don't want to drop 80 bucks on vacuum sealer you can look into one of these 5 dollar zip loc kit. It uses a hand pump and special high grade bags. It's cheap to get started but the bags can get expensive.

http://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Vacuum-Starter-3-Quart-1-Pump/dp/B003UEMFUG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419735910&sr=8-1&keywords=ziploc+vacuum+sealer+pump

http://www.amazon.com/Cottonelle-Ultra-Comfort-Toilet-Paper/dp/B008EIY0F6/ref=sr_1_64?ie=UTF8&qid=1449094617&sr=8-64&keywords=add+on+items

I think the twelve pack of ultra comfort toilet paper speaks for itself.

pay attention in class!

Make sure you order some of [this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001R2NM5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_1HIOAbD167G4E) while you're at it so you have appropriate headgear.

These are the ones I've been buying. And I believe they're the same ones that Mike Clelland draws a picture of in his book (whatever that's worth).

Pretty heavy at about 2.7oz each (on my scale), but VERY durable. I use one bag for many trips and many training hikes.

https://www.amazon.com/Hefty-Trash-Compactor-Bags-GAL/dp/B002BXRGQA

I often use a very fine grind with this filter and i have very little sludge. Way less sludge than my french press.

I was in the same boat. Packing my lunch and bringing it to work was a hard routine to start but now it is second nature to me. Make twice as much dinner and bring the rest for lunch. My daily routine now is gym for an hour and eat when I get back to my desk. No one at work has ever cared.

Also, a small lunch bag and these Ziploc containers are money.

Good effort OP, you may have forgotten this...

Ziploc makes large zip top bags for clothes/blanket storage - that’s what I used for my sons blanket.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003U6A3EY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Highly recommend getting them through amazon subscribe and save, it is usually a hit or miss at the grocery store. Think I pay around $8 for a 3 pack.

The aforementioned Amazon Reviews

I'm using this kind of hand pump + ziploc bag

https://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Vacuum-Starter-3-Quart-1-Pump/dp/B003UEMFUG/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1475021418&sr=8-1&keywords=ziploc+sous+vide+hand+pump

These are basically ziploc freezer bags, which can handle extreme temps. My understanding is normal ziploc bags cannot handle the higher temps for cooking.

Looking at the clamp sealer, I think those are just pricier, less flexible with cooking methods, and not needed since sous vide cooking doesn't reall require a perfect air tight seal.

Don't worry, ZipLock's got OP covered

Since you have no desire to see the point I'm making...

Unfortunately shittens are a real product as funny as the word is

Try the Zip Lock Big Bags?

Personally, I wouldn't store your mattress or anything upholstered that you can't seal off like that... I've heard that it's best to avoid, for example, upholstered furniture for sale on Craigslist that is pictured in or says that it has been in a store unit because the risk of bedbugs is high.

Not a damn thing new with this...

http://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Vacuum-Starter-3-Quart-1-Pump/dp/B003UEMFUG

Oh and if you don't want the manual pump, just get the battery operated one...

http://www.amazon.com/Reynolds-00590-Handi-Vac-Vacuum-Sealing-Starter/dp/B000XY8PDW

>There's no way you aren't related to someone in PGI or something like that.

Here's a hat for you

In no way shape or form does it look like they're rigging ballots for Rubio.

Hope this helps

Don't forget to pick up a pack of Shittens while you're there.

http://www.amazon.com/Shittens-Disposable-Mitten-shaped-Moist-Wipes/dp/B00F547P6S

https://www.amazon.com/Pill-Bag-100-Count-Size/dp/B0001XOIY0

For the range, I just use these

probably meant this

http://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Twist-Loc-Containers-Lids/dp/B000LNY1D8/ref=pd_sim_k_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=11DRQJCP0MAG2R7J5D0M

These: http://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Twist-Containers-Round-Small/dp/B000LNY1D8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347308513&sr=8-1&keywords=Ziplock+containers+round