Best products from r/tahoe
We found 11 comments on r/tahoe discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 9 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Security Chain Company SZ335 Shur Grip Super Z Passenger Car Tire Traction Chain - Set of 2
- Shur Grip Z class S cable chains. Material-Alloy Steel
- Fast and easy installation with included rubber tighteners
- For use on most passenger vehicles
- Better all-around traction performance than conventional cable or link chain
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▼ Read Reddit mentions2. Laclede Chain 7021-540-07 Alpine Premier Passenger Car Tire Chains
- Meets SAE Class S wheel well requirements for vehicles with limited clearance, consult your vehicle owner's manual for tire chain use recommendations
- Quick mounting design with all installation connections made on the front side of the tire, built-in adjuster for quick and easy tightening
- Square link diamond pattern cross chain configuration provides smoother ride and superior traction compared to conventional Style tire chains
- Sold in Pairs, each Pair covers two single tires, packaged in convenient nylon storage tote
- Due to physical variances in tire manufacturing and tread designs always pre-fit chains to check for proper fitment prior to use
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▼ Read Reddit mentions3. ICEtrekkers Shoe Chains (1 Pair)
Pair of shoe chains ideal for walking on snow and packed, crusty iceIndividually TIG welded links made from case hardened steelUnique ladder pattern under ball of foot and triangular pattern on heelRubber sling attaches to almost any footwear type and stays on in deep snowComfortable enough for exte...
▼ Read Reddit mentions4. Speaking of Bears: The Bear Crisis and a Tale of Rewilding from Yosemite, Sequoia, and Other National Parks
▼ Read Reddit mentions5. Continental ExtremeContact DWS All-Season Tire - 225/45R17 91W
- All-season passenger tire for coupes and sedans
- Enhanced performance in dry conditions
- Improved water evacuation for outstanding wet handling
- Increased traction in light snow conditions
- Easy-to-read tread wear level indicators
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▼ Read Reddit mentions6. Portable Tire Traction Mats - Two Emergency Tire Grip Aids Used To Get Your Car, Truck, Van or Fleet Vehicle Unstuck In Snow, Ice, Mud, And Sand - Orange, 2 Pack
- Provides emergency traction for your tires in snow, ice, mud and sand. Works on all vehicles with summer, winter, or all-season tires.
- Comes with 2 reusable polypropylene solid and virtually indestructible traction mats.
- No installation required, making it hassle free, easier and safer to use than tire chains and snow chains.
- Each only 2.5 pounds and 36 inches long, allowing easy storage in your trunk or under your seat.
- Avoid the stress of shoveling, slipping and sliding, being stranded, or calling for a tow truck in emergency situations.
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8. Tahoe Sierra: A Natural History Guide to 112 Hikes in the Northern Sierra
- FOUR GREAT LENSES IN ONE KIT: The telephoto, fisheye, macro and wide angle lenses give you an array of shooting options to help you enhance your mobile photography.
- MINI TRIPOD WITH EXTENDABLE LEGS: The tripod legs smoothly extend and retract so you can position your device more precisely.
- SCREW THE LENSES DIRECTLY INTO THE CASE PROVIDED: No need for damaging adhesives – this kit provides a specially made case into which you can screw any of the lenses.
- UNIVERSAL PHONE HOLDER CAN BE USED WITH MULTIPLE DEVICES AND MOUNTS: The universal holder can be used with a variety of phones, not just the S5. It also features a standard tripod socket, so can be used with most tripods, not just the one included in the kit.
- WIDE ANGLE AND MACRO LENSES IN A 2 IN 1 SET: These two small lenses are screwed together for easy storage. To use the wide angle, simply attach both lenses to the case provided. To use the macro lens, simply unscrew the wide angle lens.
Features:
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1. Security Chain Company SZ335 Shur Grip Super Z Passenger Car Tire Traction Chain - Set of 2
- Shur Grip Z class S cable chains. Material-Alloy Steel
- Fast and easy installation with included rubber tighteners
- For use on most passenger vehicles
- Better all-around traction performance than conventional cable or link chain
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions2. Laclede Chain 7021-540-07 Alpine Premier Passenger Car Tire Chains
- Meets SAE Class S wheel well requirements for vehicles with limited clearance, consult your vehicle owner's manual for tire chain use recommendations
- Quick mounting design with all installation connections made on the front side of the tire, built-in adjuster for quick and easy tightening
- Square link diamond pattern cross chain configuration provides smoother ride and superior traction compared to conventional Style tire chains
- Sold in Pairs, each Pair covers two single tires, packaged in convenient nylon storage tote
- Due to physical variances in tire manufacturing and tread designs always pre-fit chains to check for proper fitment prior to use
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions3. ICEtrekkers Shoe Chains (1 Pair)
Pair of shoe chains ideal for walking on snow and packed, crusty iceIndividually TIG welded links made from case hardened steelUnique ladder pattern under ball of foot and triangular pattern on heelRubber sling attaches to almost any footwear type and stays on in deep snowComfortable enough for exte...
▼ Read Reddit mentions4. Speaking of Bears: The Bear Crisis and a Tale of Rewilding from Yosemite, Sequoia, and Other National Parks
▼ Read Reddit mentions5. Continental ExtremeContact DWS All-Season Tire - 225/45R17 91W
- All-season passenger tire for coupes and sedans
- Enhanced performance in dry conditions
- Improved water evacuation for outstanding wet handling
- Increased traction in light snow conditions
- Easy-to-read tread wear level indicators
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions6. Portable Tire Traction Mats - Two Emergency Tire Grip Aids Used To Get Your Car, Truck, Van or Fleet Vehicle Unstuck In Snow, Ice, Mud, And Sand - Orange, 2 Pack
- Provides emergency traction for your tires in snow, ice, mud and sand. Works on all vehicles with summer, winter, or all-season tires.
- Comes with 2 reusable polypropylene solid and virtually indestructible traction mats.
- No installation required, making it hassle free, easier and safer to use than tire chains and snow chains.
- Each only 2.5 pounds and 36 inches long, allowing easy storage in your trunk or under your seat.
- Avoid the stress of shoveling, slipping and sliding, being stranded, or calling for a tow truck in emergency situations.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions8. Tahoe Sierra: A Natural History Guide to 112 Hikes in the Northern Sierra
- FOUR GREAT LENSES IN ONE KIT: The telephoto, fisheye, macro and wide angle lenses give you an array of shooting options to help you enhance your mobile photography.
- MINI TRIPOD WITH EXTENDABLE LEGS: The tripod legs smoothly extend and retract so you can position your device more precisely.
- SCREW THE LENSES DIRECTLY INTO THE CASE PROVIDED: No need for damaging adhesives – this kit provides a specially made case into which you can screw any of the lenses.
- UNIVERSAL PHONE HOLDER CAN BE USED WITH MULTIPLE DEVICES AND MOUNTS: The universal holder can be used with a variety of phones, not just the S5. It also features a standard tripod socket, so can be used with most tripods, not just the one included in the kit.
- WIDE ANGLE AND MACRO LENSES IN A 2 IN 1 SET: These two small lenses are screwed together for easy storage. To use the wide angle, simply attach both lenses to the case provided. To use the macro lens, simply unscrew the wide angle lens.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions
I moved to Stateline, Nevada (Nevada side of South Lake Tahoe) from Pittsburgh (Irwin, by way of Dormont) back in 2011. Make sure to get a hug from everyone because you're not going to want to return. Lived at one of the higher elevations around, Top of Kingsbury Grade, and have yet to own a 4wd/AWD. That being said, you will need chains. I'd recommend something easy to put on, like this: https://www.amazon.com/Laclede-7021-540-07-Alpine-Premier-Passenger/dp/B00EZWWPJS. Avoid the chains that look like a ladder when laid flat, they are terrible.
Coming from the city I'd recommend South Lake/Stateline ( no income tax in Nevada!). Preferably some place within walking distance of Heavenly. If you will be renting a place try to find one with a snowblower, because you will need it!
Good luck. Oh and bring Yuengling! There's none out here.
At home: blankets, flashlights/candles, dry goods, possibly non-electronic entertainment if you get bored easily; snow shovel/snowblower, Ice Melt stuff for when the storm passes. When the power goes out, open your fridge/freezer as little as possible so that your food won't spoil from letting out the cold. Have surge protectors on your plugs for brown-outs. When it gets really cold at nights make sure to leave a tap dripping somewhere in your house so your pipes don't freeze.
In your car: rain slicker jacket and pants, warm waterproof gloves and boots, boot chains are a good idea, tarp for if you have to lay down under your car for any reason, road flares, extra blankets and/or jackets, a case of water and dry snacks, and a tow rope/chain for if you get stuck.
Hope that helps! :)
Piggybacking to suggest this book,
https://smile.amazon.com/Speaking-Bears-Rewilding-Yosemite-National/dp/1493008226?sa-no-redirect=1
I found it when I was worried about bears in the CA backcountry (lol I know) and it gave me a fresh perspective. In short, these days the worry isn't huge as far as a black bear tearing into your cozy campsite at night. But there is a history of major problems between humans and bears in California. A lot of that is due to how involved people were with the bears: putting them on display, feeding them, etc. It led to a lot of dangerous situations for humans and euthanization for bears.
Many smart people have worked hard to bring us to the more harmonious spot we're in today. So, try to do your best to uphold their work. We're far from the first group of people to think bears are cuddly and cute, but let's not repeat the same mistakes.
(They are totally cute though. I caught a glimpse of a cub on an early morning in Yosemite. Pretty cool, scampered off)
This seems like a great comprimise, considering the amount of "dry road" driving that we do during winter.
And I didn't know that some all season tires could be almost as good as snow tires (?). Is this the tire btw? https://www.amazon.com/Continental-ExtremeContact-DWS-All-Season-Tire/dp/B004QGZLKS
Chains will be required on i80 if it snows. So you can wait and make sure the weather forecast is pristine. But if there is a chance of snow, it is easiest to get chains ahead of time. Then know how to put them on, or fork out $40 (I think) for one of the guys on the side of the road to put them on. My gut says there is a 25% you'll need them. If yourtire size happens to be SZ335 for this product https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BR8UAE/ and you are around the peninsula, then I have a set of free chains for you.
Besides shovel and a recovery strap I recommend a traction mat like this as well. It works much better than floor mats, I just used it to get 2 cars out in a roll in a parking lot last week.
Two books I have found useful: Best Easy Day Hikes - Lake Tahoe and Five-Star Trails around Lake Tahoe.
Let me put a plug in for Jeffery Schaffer's "Tahoe Sierra"
http://www.amazon.com/Tahoe-Sierra-Natural-History-Northern/dp/0899972209
Hands down the best trail guide for the wilderness surrounding Tahoe that I've found. (And Jeff's other guidebooks- particularly his Big Sur and PCT guides are also excellent)
Yes absolutely DO NOT go into the back country without some snow safety awareness.
I would start out reading this:
https://www.amazon.com/Staying-Alive-Avalanche-Terrain-Tremper/dp/1594850844
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Then take an avy course. And then buy the appropriate gear.
And as you are doing all of this, bookmark the Sierra Avalanche Center website, and read the avy bulletin EVERYDAY. Whether you are going out or not, so you are aware of past, present and future snowpack issues.
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