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u/Isomorphic_Algorithm · 1 pointr/Spokane

I completely agree with all of colbinator's suggestions, I just wanted to expand on a couple of them. For your hiking, biking, kayaking, and especially camping I would suggest Farragut State Park.


The mountain biking at Farragut is cross-country, if you are looking for world class downhill mountain biking there is no better place than Schweitzer Mountain. You should probably learn to ski or snowboard if you don't already because the mountains up here are pretty great, and still reasonably priced compared to the rest of the country.


If you want to venture a little further Priest Lake is an absolutely beautiful place. The water is exceptionally clear and you can kayak out to and camp on an island in the middle of the lake. There's also a bunch of awesome full service campgrounds like Indian Creek up there.


Other smaller lakes within an hour drive that are great for kayaking are Newman Lake, Hauser Lake, Hayden Lake, Spirit Lake, Twin Lakes and as mentioned Liberty Lake and Lake Coeur d'Alene. This book has some additional great kayaking suggestions for the area.


If you're into concerts there is no better place than The Gorge Amphitheater. There are some seriously great artists who come through, as well as awesome festivals, and the camping is a whole experience in itself.


I relocated to this area about 3 years ago for the outdoor lifestyle as well, and I've learned a fair bit along the way.
Let me know if you need any other info or if you're planning something fun and need a wingman.

u/Tazzlyn · 1 pointr/Spokane

The right setup really depends a lot on what kind of stuff you want to write and what instruments you play, if any.


I'm big fan of bundles like this because they get you familiar with a typical recording setup - keyboard, mic, speakers, headphones and software. Presonus is a great company with amazing customer support. The program Studio One is pretty okay for getting started, but I personally suggest people start with Ableton Lite due to how intuitive it is. It's just hard to find bundles with keyboards (which I find to be a pretty necessary item in starting to make music, especially EDM) that include Ableton. You also have the option to piece together hardware and software, which is still a good way to do it, just a little harder to navigate if you don't know what you're doing, given how many options there are out there for each thing.


It all really depends on what you're trying to do, though. If you don't ever see yourself using a microphone, you could go for a good bundle with only a keyboard and software and then getting a decent set of monitors or headphones. If you don't ever see yourself using a keyboard, like only doing guitar stuff, you could get a good sound card, mic and software bundle. It all just depends! I'd be happy to help, in any case. I love getting people set up to record. I know Hoffman has some Presonus bundles and they can probably order something if they don't have it. Also, they definitely have stuff to piece together a good studio setup, depending on what you're looking to do.

u/Scarcer · 3 pointsr/Spokane

Welcome!

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Emergency stuff for the car:

The standard. First aid kit, flares etc. Also a large bag of the cheapest cat litter you can find. If you ever get stuck, you can dig yourself out then sprinkle cat litter around the tire and sprinkle a path out. Works like a charm. Also get a car ice-scraper+brush combo (any cheap thing will work) so you can scrape off the windshield and gently brush the snow off the hood/head & tail lights. Also snow shovels for home and maybe the car in case you get plowed in or you car sits for too many snow-falls. Keep an extra gallon of snow melting wiper fluid in the car at all times and maybe a case at home since you'll be going through a lot of fluid. Make sure you always take extra water with you (don't leave it in the car or it will freeze) just so you can stay hydrated since it's dry as hell in the middle of winter.

Car End of October/early November:

Get an order put in weeks ahead of time for a new cheap steel wheels and proper stud-less snow tires such as Blizzaks. You'll want these on all 4 wheels on both vehicles. They work so well that it will actually make you over confident in the snow. In all seriousness, even if you feel comfortable going 30mph in a 40mph zone, keep it down to 15mph when there is snow on the road. Spokane drivers are inconsistent being a crockpot of Spokane, California, Idaho and transplants and from elsewhere alike. Some will cheap out, not prepare and drive 10mph because it takes them 100 feet to stop, others will drive 40mph because they have all wheel drive that gets them going fast but are too dumb to realize that they still only have 4 wheels and can't stop any faster than the person driving 10mph that they just passed and now have to compensate for their added inertia. Snow chains aren't necessary unless you are hauling extra weight and or roads that aren't managed by city/state (which there aren't many.)

A lot of people do get by with all season/all terrain tires (I managed to for years, living out in the sticks with a FWD sedan) but lets be honest, it's cheap and \^&%ing stupid to not get snow tires. Not only does it save you and give you the ability to stay far away from dumb drivers on the road, but it also saves your summer tires, and when your winter tires get worn down after a few winters, you can ride them into spring/summer until they are done for before putting your summers back on. You will be much less likely to slide into a vehicle ahead of you, spin out, slide off the road into a ditch or get stuck in the first place.

Regarding what size wheels/tires to get:

If your vehicle has low profile wheels, you will want your winter set to be slightly smaller in diameter (not so small that it can't fit over the brake calibers) and also an inch or so thinner than the summer set (definitely don't go wider.) The final tire size mounted onto the wheel should be as close to your summer tire in diameter as possible. So, a thicker rubber wall, thinner tire/wheel, same end result diameter. Just check in with a reputable tire shop and they will help you figure out the best sizes to order. The next time you buy summer tires, you can get a set that's designed for better summer wear and fuel efficiency than all seasons/all terrains.

Clothing:

You wont need anything more than sweaters until the end of October. Sure it will get chilly at night but you won't get much more than a morning freeze until November. Otherwise, some nice thin gloves and a thick jacket is enough to get you out to the vehicle until the engine starts to warm up. Ankle to calf high hiking boots are nice (rubber is fine too but you want something comfortable to drive in.) Basically just something that helps with traction in the snow/icy sidewalks and would be resistant to snow getting in and making your feet wet/cold.

To be proper though get nice wool socks. Mostly in the winter, jeans are fine (though you might feel hyper sensitive the first year or two - being in a new climate so it's up to you if you want thicker pants or cover-alls.

Honorary 5th Season Mention:

The worst thing that happens weather wise in the NW is fire season. It's our equivalent to tornado season. Go get proper medical masks https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/Pubs/334-353.pdf I suggest finding some properly rated masks that also have respirators to help exhale humid air so they get less stuffy. My wife and I both have some in our cars. In fact I went and ordered an air purifier for our apartment as the stagnant smoke will get into your home from both nearby fires and smoke moving down from Canada alike. I've had great experience with Levoit air purifiers. With the dry and humid seasons and smoke here, I recommend changing out your vehicle cabin filters once if not twice a year, will make your vehicle AC smell fresher too.

u/glswenson · 1 pointr/Spokane

Ah, okay.

Sorry, the type of video production I am most familiar with is the kind for short film production, music videos, weddings, things of that nature. So I don't feel 100% comfortable trying to give advice on things of this nature. Just from a quick glance though it looks like the adapter to connect an external microphone to your GoPro is $49.00 just by itself.

That leaves about $51 on your maximum budget, which rules out my preferred style of handheld camera microphone, the shotgun mic. If you already have the adapter and therefore don't need to spend the $49 I'd heavily recommend Rode products, specifically for your needs the Videomic Go.

There is this inexpensive shotgun mic bundle that I found on Amazon, but I don't have the experience with this product like I do with Rode products to speak to it's quality. It does record in mono sound, but you can duplicate the audio track in your editing program to simulate stereo. For a quick and cheap setup you can get the adapter and this shotgun mic and that will still be better than audio straight out of the GoPro.

The reason I prefer shotgun mics to lavalier mics is that you have the ability to capture sounds other than yourself if you so desire to, but also lavalier mics have a habit of being obscured by clothing and being affected heavily by wind. I'd hate for you to record a vlog only to realize your sweatshirt had been over your microphone for the better part of the day and now you have no useable audio.

But if you are set on the idea of a lavalier mic then your best bet for the GoPro would be this kit I found on Amazon. You don't need an adapter because it's meant for the GoPro, and it comes with a windscreen which will reduce your wind interference. And at the price this honestly might be your best entry-level audio option for that camera set up to add some production value to a vlog.

u/Rug3y · 1 pointr/Spokane

Yes, that's awesome, but this is more than adequate. I have one and it's pretty good. You'll also want a bag for opening the film canister and loading the tank. I think they're like $10. There are a lot of options for chemicals, you can even make your own developer out of household stuff, which is kind of fun to experiment with.

u/kooraloo · 1 pointr/Spokane

This is my favorite leash training tips video. Catmantoo is an experienced cat trainer and his video worked great for me. My cats aren't very food motivated so I used toys and vocal/petting reinforcement. This video looks pretty good as well. In my experience, finding the right harness is the most important factor. I tested out 5 or 6 different kinds and found that my girl loves a heavier harness that clips around the neck instead of sliding over. Most cat harnesses are really lightweight, bodysuit style, or slide over the head, so I had to get a dog harness for her. She currently has this one, which many other cats also use.

u/swan3609 · 2 pointsr/Spokane

From McCall, you have trail Creek that is 20 miles out of cascade and then keep going out to warm Lake and hit up mile 16 springs.. That loop has about 10 or so springs in varying conditions and popularity. If you keep going further south towards Boise and turn on the banks-lowmen Highway and head towards crouch/garden Valley there are another 25 or so springs from there.. Crouch/garden Valley would be the real place to base out of if your going to do a trip specifically to soak.. From there my favorites are Kirkham, pine flats, pine burl, and skinnerdipper. Once again all varieties of conditions and popularity.


I highly recommend the Falcon Guide "Hot Springs in the Pacific Northwest" it's an awesome guidebook with all the info you need on any springs in BC/Washington/Oregon/Idaho..



EDIT: Here is the Amazon link. Sorry for the ugly formating.. On my phone.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0762783702/ref=pd_aw_sims_7?pi=SY115&simLd=1

u/wandercitrus · 1 pointr/Spokane

How much are you willing to spend? I know someone who bought a keggerator on amazon for $400 and it's pretty nice. It's nice enough to have at a home bar and not some nasty ass old freezer box with jagged sawsall cuts lol.

But that's just my opinion!

Edit: Found it

u/cannawannagetsome · 8 pointsr/Spokane

I've had good luck at Nordstrom Rack or H&M. There's also Finders Keepers, Veda Lux, and Echo Boutique.

OR there's always Amazon - sounds crazy but check out this dress in particular: MissMay Women's Vintage Floral Lace Long Sleeve Boat Neck Cocktail Formal Swing Dress Black Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRPYLEI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3F7RBb0RTV7XM

A friend of mine had all her bridesmaids wear it and it was adorable - for 20 bucks!

u/spokale · 3 pointsr/Spokane

Amazon is good for that right now. Look for N95, N100, or P100. The "P" means it also works for some oil-based particulates and also some organic vapors, whereas N is just 'normal' particles. 3M is a good brand.

3M's website has an awesome search interface for finding what product will work for you, disposable or otherwise, though since this is becoming a yearly thing, I just invested in a reusable mask:

$25 - 3M Half facepiece reusable respirator

$15 - 2-pack 3M NIOSH-approved P100 particulate and organic gas filter

(post-apocalyptic Winco trip incoming)

u/SpokaneChiropractor · 0 pointsr/Spokane

The idea that a shoe must be a steal plate with laces is not accurate. Here is a puncture proof shoe insert, here is a puncture proof running shoe there was a time when a puncture proof shoe would have been stiff and heavy but there was also a time when we our phones had cords and not cameras and the internet. We have the technology. Should every officer have puncture proof shoes on at all time? Maybe not but raiding a camp in the woods? Sounds like a good idea to me.

u/j0ebr0die · 6 pointsr/Spokane

I feel like I always slip on ice every year because we get thawing and freezing periods through the winter. I invested in a pair of Yak Trax and they have been fairly helpful and easy to put on/off when I need to go out and shovel snow.

u/Ltcolbatguano · 1 pointr/Spokane

This thing is great. I just bought the next size up and it isn't as good. I would rather get a few of these instead.

Coway AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier with True HEPA and Eco Mode in White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01728NLRG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0slsDbQJJRNQF

u/Nowalls4narwhals · 3 pointsr/Spokane

Best seller on Amazon:
Jensen JTA-230 3 Speed Stereo Turntable with Built in Speakers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BCA4116/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_C5htybQTS9EWM

u/No_U_Crazy · 0 pointsr/Spokane

I've had a lot of luck with these Rescue traps. The bait is spendy but convenient as it comes in a cartridge and lasts 10 weeks. I've occasionally been using salmon flavored cat food and hot dogs, though they only last about a week. Got to change it out more often but the results are spectacular, especially when the population is out of control.

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Also, get yourself some of these electric tennis racket shaped swatters. They're awesome. Up the game by getting two, get a chalk board. Keep score. You'll start getting disappointed that there aren't enough yellow jackets around.