>Thank you for the videos! That's super helpful.

You are welcome!

>I do have space for a full tower since I'll be replacing my old tower. I have a Lenovo IdeaCentre K430 3109 that I've had for like 5 years and through multiple moves so it's pretty scratched up and I'd rather not reuse the case.

That appears from a quick search to be a huge case with a micro-ATX motherboard.

>I usually keep my tower on the floor under my desk so I am a bit concerned about dust in the case your recommended.

It has the fine mesh on the front to collect hair and big stuff. It can be wiped or vacuumed off regularly. Then the hope is that it is on a desktop, not the floor.

I have used tie-down straps and deck loops to attach cases the the bottom of desks, up off the floor/foot area. It is not uncommon to put these lighter ITX SFF computers up on an Ikea-strength floating shelf, if you can contain your cables.

>Would it be better to just use a full case since I'll have the space or should I just try to make space on top of my desk instead of under it?

People suggest that you make space on your desk, but you should not live your life for them. Put the computer on something to elevate it off the floor so dust is not swept under/around the computer. On the floor, people have used bricks, or a couple of boards stacked, or books that they don't care too much about.

I'm not sure if this is useful, or just fun.

Cable Management - Does it impact cooling performance? At all?...

1 Year Airflow Experiment - The Stunning Conclusion

Case Fans - How many should you have?

>I wouldn’t want to spend much on getting a getting a fancy case.

Features like removable and washable filters add cost. As we demand more features, there are a smaller number of cases to choose from. These are two medium-sized (by today's standards) micro-ATX cases with filters.

When you have filters in the air path, you have to beat the air harder to move it through.

Filtered cases often produce more noise (SG09/SG10) or have less airflow (In Win 301). For the level of heat your parts will produce, both have plenty of airflow.

Silverstone SG09/SG10

If you want filtered and high airflow the Silverstone SG09/SG10 is a good choice. And it uses the same size motherboard as your old Lenovo (Micro-ATX).

>Graphics card temperatures are competitive, but they're not exceptional. Meanwhile the CPU temperatures continue to impress; the 180mm intake fan's low fan speed actually seems to be enough to basically saturate the cooling potential of the heatsink itself, as raising the fan speed offers virtually no improvement in performance.

Anandtech Case review: SilverStone Sugo SG09 Case Review: Someone at SilverStone Loves Tetris

They also made a SG10 version with a real aluminum front. Neither version has a window.

The SG10 is used by Puget Systems for their small workstation or streamer builds. It is what Barnacules Nerdgasm had custom-built while he streamed it. His was silence-focused for noise reduction while streaming.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price

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CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor | $194.79 @ OutletPC
Motherboard | *ASRock X570M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | $175.99 @ Amazon
Memory | *G.Skill Sniper X 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $129.99 @ Newegg
Storage | *Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $99.95 @ Amazon
Video Card | *ASRock Radeon RX 5700 8 GB CHALLENGER D OC Video Card | $358.99 @ SuperBiiz
Case | Silverstone SG10B MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $145.05 @ Amazon
Power Supply | *SeaSonic FOCUS Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply | $81.99 @ Amazon
| Total | $1186.75
| | *Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria |

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#In Win 301

There are some nice white cases, but my favorite white one intakes air from the bottom. This means it should really not be directly on the floor. It does have a washable filter.

This is a good case: IN WIN 301 Tempered Glass Mini Tower Case Review

>The In Win 301 is a mini tower case [...] How good is it? Dollar for dollar it could be the best affordable case on the market right now.

As the case comes with zero fans, this list includes a five pack of ARCTIC fans. This case is meant to have two exhaust in the front, one exhaust in the back, and have intake via the filtered bottom.

BPS Customs made a video about this case: In Win 301 - Micro ATX Tempered Glass Style

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor | $234.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard | *ASRock X570M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | $175.99 @ Amazon
Memory | *G.Skill Sniper X 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $129.99 @ Newegg
Storage | *HP EX920 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $108.99 @ Newegg
Video Card | *ASRock Radeon RX 5700 8 GB CHALLENGER D OC Video Card | $358.99 @ SuperBiiz
Case | *In Win 301 MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $87.98 @ SuperBiiz
Power Supply | *SeaSonic FOCUS Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply | $81.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan | ARCTIC F12 PWM PST - Value Pack 53 CFM 120 mm Fans | $26.89 @ OutletPC
| Total | $1205.71
| | *Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria |

Because the In Win case is such a good deal, we were able to get a processor that is about 7% faster.

Edit Corsair 220T RGB another choice

OK, this post is going to look like a series of ads but I promise that neither me nor anyone I know works for these companies; these are just products I love and wouldn't fly without.

Carry-on items: generally you're allowed one carry-on bag and one "personal item" (generally a non-luggage bag) so I always travel with a laptop backpack as my main carry-on and a big, soft, zippered tote as my personal item. I used to have this travel bag with a zillion pockets but it got to be such a pain trying to remember which pocket had which item it got stupid. Now with a big tote, I can just drag it out from under the seat, open it wide, and pull out one of the...

Packing cubes: Godsend. I buy them from ebags in various sizes, using the big ones for clothing in the pack, and the little ones in my tote. I use different colored ones in the tote for different things. Green for snacks, red for electronics, and blue for comfort items. Since all the small, easily jumbled items are in smaller bags, they're less likely to get lost in the bottom of my big bag. I try to keep my electronics cube better organized by using...

Gear ties: these are like durable, reusable twist ties for things like cords, cables, handfuls of hair elastics, anything you want to keep bundled up and untangled. When I want to use something like my earbuds or a charging cable, I just twist the tie around my tote handle so it won't get lost. Some of the items also in my electronics cube are:

Plug adapter (international travel, I have one for every country I'm hitting, even if it's just an airport stop - one 14-hour stranding in the Hong Kong airport overnight taught me that lesson.)

Compact multi-outlet power strip which can make you new best friends in airports and make the stupidly-configured power outlets in hotel rooms actually workable.

Four-port USB charger: one of these means I only need one outlet to charge my phone, tablet, e-book, and my...

Portable power bank: nothing sucks more than a long flight when all your electronic entertainment doodads have run out of juice. My power bank can charge my phone fully 3+ times and is about the same size as the phone itself.

Onto the comfort items! Some of them go into a packing cube in my tote, others are larger so they're separate.

Disinfecting wipes: I like these because they're individually wrapped and good for both hands and surfaces. First thing I do when I get onto a germ-factory airplane is wipe down my armrests and tray table. Also great for public restrooms when you find out there's no soap.

Filtering water bottle: in many cities around the world, airport bottled water is crazy expensive, and water bottle filling station water is, in a word, nasty. I can attach this bottle to my tote with a carabiner and the filter makes most municipal water taste at least halfway decent.

Travel pillow: personal preference but this one is my favorite. My husband prefers a memory foam donut one but I find it heavy and bulky and not supportive in the right way. The Travelrest rolls up to a compact shape and inflates in seconds.

Soft, layered clothing: I wear yoga pants, a sports bra, a t-shirt, a light drape cardigan and slip-on shoes. The only thing remotely binding I wear is...

Light compression socks: actually my pair is just a regular pair of knee socks in the Nordstrom house brand that I keep snug by only wearing them for flights and handwashing them so they don't lose their elasticity. No matter how often I get up and move around during a long flight I'll get puffy ankles if I don't wear snug socks. Over those, once I'm in my seat I put on...

Fuzzy slipper socks. My feet freeze on planes but I don't like wearing my shoes for that long. Even though I don't think my shoes smell, if I get the stinkeye from a neighbor, I put my shoes into a plastic bag, otherwise I can usually get them off and hide them under the seat in front of me before my seat mates arrive to my row. Because I get so cold on flights I also wear/carry a...

Pashmina or other large scarf: works as a fashion accessory, blanket, pillow, and a don't-talk-to-me barrier when worn like a hood. Also covers up that spot where you spilled your coffee on yourself because you had to be at the airport at 5:30 a.m.

Sleeping mask: slap one of these on, engage your (preferably noise-canceling) headphones, lean into your travel pillow, cuddle up under your scarf and try to forget you're rocketing 35K feet over the planet in a big metal tube.

Single-use toothbrushes: I love those little Wisp toothbrush things - I usually keep them in my handbag or work desk for those oh-shit-here-comes-the-CEO-and-I-just-had-a-grande-latte moments, but they're also great for a little freshening up on a plane or in an airport without needing to get out your actual toiletries.

Moisturizers: because plane air is so drying this includes travel-sized lotion, face moisturizer, and lip balm. So much lip balm. I like Aquaphor myself.

Snacks: be nice to your fellow travelers and keep your snacks non-smelly, quiet especially if it's an overnight flight, and not too messy. I like to bring things like clementines, Babybel cheese, trail mix, chocolate covered nuts, or granola bars. Gum is good for takeoffs and landings. If you're prone to motion sickness, candied ginger is great.

Have a comfortable flight!

• Bone Sponge: Much cheaper and more convinent than a pump (although pumps are nice)
  
• Gorrillapod Hybrid: It's a flexible camera mount that lets you take stable video from the bow of your boat.
  
• Half-skirt: Block sun/splashes without the hassle of a full-skirt.
  
• Wide Brimmed Hat: Must have to block sun.
  
• Aquatic footwear: Great for portages. REI has good selection. My favorite: http://www.nrs.com/product/30034.03/nrs-mens-paddle-wetshoe
  
• Proper Paddle: Correctly sized, light-weight and with a narrow scoop...a proper paddle can make a big difference.
  
• Proper Life Jacket: Your typical jacket is too constrictive on the shoulders. Here is an affordable yak jacket for women: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006LJRPN4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• Camera Case: Or better yet, a water-proof camera wrap...or better yet a water-proof camera like the Nikon AW130.
  
• Lenspen: Great for cleaning camera lens from a boat.
  
• Local Water Trail Guides: Great way for her to find new water trails to explore.
  
• Rope Ratchet: Terrific tie-down option for the front/back of the boat on a car. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006P3B4A6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• Hydroskin: Great for cool weather paddling...good alternative to wetsuites for fall/spring paddles.
  
• Summer Sunblocking Shirts: They make long sleeve shirts designed to be worn in warm weather so you don't have to mess with sunscreen lotion. REI has good brands. Here is what I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DNNSVEI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I think creating something like this, while very time consuming, is very achievable even for someone that has never worked with wood before (like myself before this project) given the right tools and a heap of research.

Materials:

5x 2meter long by 14 cm wide by 4cm thick hardwood planks (roughly $160 AUD)

Wood glue

4 ratchet straps (link below)

At least 4 'G' clamps but more is better

Method:

I followed this helpful tutorial as a rough guide during the whole process.

I didn't use anything to bind the individual planks together except wood glue, which actually provided a really strong bond.

I didn't have any proper clamps so I used these as a makeshift solution which worked pretty well. I also clamped the ends of the planks together when they met to try and even them out height wise.

If you're a novice like me, I don't know if the project is possible without a belt sander. My counter turned out to be a bit uneven heightwise as one of the planks sank while the glue was setting. This mistake required a couple of hours with a belt sander to fix, but it would've taken a lot longer without one. Also, when glueing, I would wipe off a majority of excess glue with a damp cloth before it sets because it sucks to sand.

I finished the wood with wipe on polyurethane because it's easy for a novice to apply and provides a water resistant coating.

I hope this helps you start a project of your own!

Defer to your further research as to whether it is OK to fix it up or get a new one. It does look a bit worn out from my perspective, but if it holds you and it is leak free, might be worthwhile. My advice would be to stick close to shore though :)

What you have is a type of "touring" kayak, which will be fine for a local lake. If you're looking for something with a larger opening, get a recreational kayak instead. Types are reviewed here: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/kayak.html

Definitely a good idea if you have a pool to watch some Youtube videos and try out techniques.

As for paddle, I can recommend https://www.rei.com/product/766595/bending-branches-whisper-paddle

For PFD (personal flotation device), I recommend https://www.amazon.com/MoveVent-Dynamic-Paddle-Sports-Orange/dp/B00FI3FAZ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491528039&sr=8-1&keywords=onyx+life+jacket

Also, you'll need to think about how to transport it. For instance, last year I owned a recreational kayak, and had it on the roof of my car using the following:

foam to protect the car and on which to place the kayak: https://www.rei.com/product/672423/riverside-universal-kayak-replacement-foam-blocks
straps secured over the sides and tied through my car windows: https://www.rei.com/product/853269/riverside-heavy-duty-utility-straps-twin-pack-15-ft
tie-downs for the front and back, and secure it to a metal non-moving piece of the car: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IHQHYPI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've thought about an awning for a while now and as the first summer with the doggo approaches I figured we should have some supplemental shade for our adventure. Not yet sure if I want an ARB-type awning mounted full time to the van, or a standalone awning, I settled on the $25 setup from Walmart for our long weekend trip to Jackson Hole

Shopping list:

• 1 6'x'8' Heavy Duty Tarp ($7)
  
• 2 x painter 4'-8' painter extension pole ($10 total). You could use a fix length pole but this is nice to adjust should conditions merit
  
• 12-pack of Tarp ball bungees ($4 -- but I only need 2-4 depending on setup)
  
• ~40' of 550# paracord ($4). I like bright easy-to-see orange so we don't trip over the guy lines too much. Just cut to length and tie a tautline hitch. Once tied you can leave them for quickening setup.
  
• 4 decent tent stakes ($3.50)
  
  In order to quicken setup (but reduce a bit of flexibility in setup) I've done the following.
  
  
• Zip tied the painters poles to the 2nd grommet from the end. They still roll up easily.
  
• Tied on guy-lines to both the 2nd grommet from the corner, and the corner grommets. This means I just need to push in stakes and tighten.
  
• I went with an 6'x8' tarp just because that fit nicely on my roof rack. If you don't have a rack or want optional mounting spots (I'd like to move mine about 1.5' towards the front) some heavy duty suction cups should work.
  
  Trip reports to come.
  
  EDIT: Worked great in winds up to about 25mph. Will nee more trips for further reports.

You can use foam pads and straps that squish everything tight by wrapping around the kayak and going under the roof through you car doors. I've done it before and it is cheap...

But, there are much better solutions for rack-less cars. There are strap and bar kits that simply fasten themselves to the lid over your car windows...no need for screws. The following is a dirt cheap brand for $39 dollars that is supposedly a universal fit:

https://www.prolineracks.com/proline-cb602-universal-car-roof-rack.html

The two biggest companies in roofracks (Thule and Yakima) both sell these strap-on roof racks as well. These tends to be much better quality, but can be more expensive. Yakima's website has an area where you can ask them questions about this if you are interested.

If you get bars, you'll want to get saddles or j-bars to go on them. J-bars are better for stacking multiple boats on one car...otherwise saddles are much nicer, more stable, and will stress the hull of your boat less.

For securing the front and back of the boats, you want a rope that doesn't stretch and is easy to tie up. Many paddlers use "rope ratchets" which are awesome.

eg

https://www.amazon.com/Carolina-North-10025-Polypropylene-Capacity/dp/B006P39KPM

Yes, they will both fit. I do around 15 trackdays/year and sometimes bring someone else's bike, all on the back of my F150. I'll give you the "best" practice and the "budget" practice:

Budget: Get two cycle cynchs, like these. With both bikes facing the cab, strap the left bike from the left clip on to the left hook on the bed, then use another strap from the right clip on to the left clip of the bike on the right... then strap, right clip on to right hook on bed. DO NOT USE RATCHET STRAPS... they will compress the forks too much and you WILL blow your fork seals. Use straps that can be hand tightened, like the ones that come with the cycle cynch. Just make sure you tie the unused length of strap and tighten it right below the handle, so that the straps can't back out. If you don't do this, they WILL back out. For extra security, you can run a strap from the hooks on the rear of the bed through the wheels, just so the bikes doesn't move back and forth. I've done this before without incident.

Best practice: Get two of these or something like them. Then use the cycle cynch or soft ties to do what's described above. The bikes will be significantly safer, this is the method I use now with my Ducati and I never have to worry about it moving around.

If this doesn't make any sense... sorry? I'm not a gifted writer.

I hate socket rails.

The new sockets are so tight you need pliers to get them off, and will probably break the rail, but the heavily used sockets fall off.

Plus they dont fit in a tool box nicely because you need a ton of them.

It only holds 10 while a normal set is 13 sockets....so 3 random sockets are left to roll around the drawer but thats 3 from the normal set, 3 from the deep set, 3 from the impact set, 3 from the sae set, and 3 from the sae deep set.

Plus it doesnt travel well. Now they take twice the space and all fall off anyway.

/rant sorry I just wish there was a better solution.

Honestly I have given up and use the reusable twist ties. Just toss them on (usually in order) then twist the end so they stay. Have to take them all off but at least it is easy and quick

I took a camp of two people and all our belongings in my 2012 Honda Civic with the back seats folded down. It was a tight fit but it worked.

Note that I bought one of these to put on top of the car to hold light/soft stuff (tents, sleeping bags, pillows, air mattresses):

http://www.roofbag.com/

And I bought some of these (or rough equivalent) to give it some additional security to the roof of the car:

http://www.amazon.com/Everest-S1043-Yellow-Standard-Ratchet/dp/B006QGD996/

But note also that I had WAY more volume of stuff than a typical new camp of two people would. I had 2ft. x 2ft. x 4ft. worth of foam boards to build my shelter, which took up more than half the back seat of the Civic. A tent is a lot smaller. And my friend and I each had an inflatable air mattress to sleep on in luxurious comfort. (I actually do recommend that; of course make sure your pump has charged batteries, or can be powered from your car's accessory port.) And we had about 80 feet of PVC pipe for building a shade structure, and a massive tarp to put over it.

All of that stuff took up lots of space. You will probably be packing lighter. (Although you do want to put some thought into shading yourself from the sun. But it can be done with a lot less volume worth of shit than we had.)

EDIT: Oh, we did use one other space-saving trick, which you might be able to do as well -- we found someone who was taking a box truck, and paid them in advance to bring water for us. 2 people 2 gallons 7 days =~ 30 gallons or so, which takes up a lot of space in a car but is nothing to someone with a truck. (Just make sure they're bringing it in some form you can carry back to your camp, i.e. 1- or 2.5-gallon containers. And do bring enough water with you in the car to survive at least the trip plus 24 hours, in case you get stranded or your water gets lost en route or something, and you need to make alternate plans.)

I use a 150-lb capacity ratchet tie down. It also comes in a 250-lb capacity version for $3 more. More compound pulley systems are unnecessary as the body weight of even the slightest brewers should be able to lift most mashes.

I hook the pulley part to my fixed point (a ladder in my case) and the tag end of the rope that has the hook attached to my bag. Pull the other end of the rope to lift. Bag will not lower until I simultaneously pull onrope and press the release.

After mashing 1 lb of dry barley malt, it weighs about 1.2 lbs fully drained but I estimate about 4 lb of force is needed initially to lift it when waterlogged. Adding a 50% margin of safety, the 150-lb ratchet allows me do a 18.75-lb mash (and 37.5 lb without the extra 50% safety margin).

Obviously, it is equally important that your attachment point can also safely handle 150 or 250 lb. Use a lag bolt through the joist or wrap strong rope around the joist and use only rated hooks and carabiners. Beware of “decorative” carabiners!

If you want to do any long term camping, the first trick you need to learn is the home made canopy. Takes about 30-45 minutes to set up and makes a rainy trip much more enjoyable.

First you need a large tarp, something like this. Then you need like 2 packs of ratchet straps and a nice rope like this. Finally, a couple packs of heavy duty metal tent stakes and some small rope

So you find an area that has 2 trees about 50 feet apart and tie the rope around the trunk about 10 feet up. Then run it over to the other tree, but instead of tying it to the tree, make a knot that leaves a loop sticking out. Put a ratchet strap around the tree and connect that to the rope loop and pull it tie. It'll stretch after a bit so you can tighten it up more as needed without undoing the whole thing.

Then you throw the tarp over the rope and create an A frame style canopy. Use the stakes and extra ratchet straps to tighten the corners down nicely then use stakes and the 1/4" rope to fill in the gaps.

So 45 minutes later you have a 1000 square foot pavilion to camp under, it can rain all it wants. It's also high enough that you can build a modest fire under and not damage the tarp.

Throw out some chairs, fold out picnic table and you're good to go.

Fellow Titan DX owner here.

I've got mine guyed at three points with some camming rope tighteners and some 10" plastic ground stakes, both are readily available from your local home improvement store. It works perfectly and keeps it well supported in the strongest winds.

I recommend their quick tilt ground mount if you want to be able to raise and lower the antenna easily. Combined with those quick release rope tighteners, you can go from having the antenna folded down on the ground to raised and guyed inside of a minute of two.

If you're of reasonable fitness and pick a calm day to do it, the antenna can be unbolted from its mast and lowered by one person. It's not a particularly sketchy operation. The antenna only weighs about 20 pounds or so, you just need to keep it from whacking against the ground when you let it down.

It's just 3/4" webbing with a plastic buckle. You can find the webbing and buckles at something like Joanne's Fabric or Michaels and make your own (if you can sew). If not find someone to sew it for you, won't take more than 5 minutes.

Just a note about the buckle; the original has a clamp lock so it doesn't move. If you just use a buckle on it's own, it will tend to loosen when it rides over a hard edge like the leg of a tripod. If you can't find a clamp lock buckle, you'll also need a "slide" which will keep the buckle from slipping. If you can't sew, you can actually use two "slides", one on each side, but it does make adjusting a little more difficult.

You should be able to find accessory straps at a camping gear shop. Velcro straps may work, a thin belt would also work if you have a spare and cut it down. You could just thread some cord and tie it off every time.

Rubber twist ties may be the easiest solution.

Good luck!

I totally know the struggle!

One option is to use reusable rubber gear ties to secure the front wheel to the downtube. This way it won't pivot too much, and will stay mostly upright. You can then lean it against the wall without worrying about the front wheel.

As for locking up to a rack, I tend to pivot the wheel all the way in one direction and lean against the bike as I lock up the rear wheel/chain stay. Then it stays upright while I use a second U-lock to lock the front wheel to the frame or rack. Since you mentioned locking, I want to make sure you know proper locking technique. Having had a bike stolen, I know how important it is! I'd definitely recommend 2 U-locks to secure both wheels and the frame. If you don't know what I'm talking about, please feel free to ask any questions! (I just don't want to waste your time if you already know!)

In terms of wheeling it around the garage, I find that through time holding the handle bars and walking it, you figure out what works through trial and error.

If there's a wrecker nearby with a radiator support / hood latch I would go and grab that. I think it is spot welded in a couple of spots, but I don't remember.

If not, remove the hood latch and you can get better access to the point where it is bent in / pinch weld for the bracket and use some combination vice grips / chain / breaker bar as the other user said. Or, grab the frame pulling clamps and attach it to some good [ratcheting straps] (https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-04622-Ratcheting-Capacity-J-Hooks/dp/B00021XQLC/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1504802277&sr=8-14&keywords=ratchet+straps+with+hooks). Wrap the other end around a solid, fixed object and clamp away. I've done that to some stuff that needed straightening out in my old Celica.

Two 6 inch reusable Gear Ties. Super cool and many uses, besides being fun to have at your desk.

Yes, you got it... Anything that doesn't scream "remember how crappy I was at holding up your little stain glass thing ten years ago?" even if there is no actual engineering benefit. Something like this: Shells® Version 2 White 22LB Powerful Heavy Duty Vacuum Suction Cups Hooks Hangers Ideal For Home, Work And Travel-- 4 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MAZIG6S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.4g1xbTCVCME5 or WUMN Accessories Suction Cup Soap Dish - Stainless Steel For Bathroom https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DNMMR20/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_V6g1xbJZ88850 or AIRHEAD AHSUP-A010 SUP Suction Cup Tie Downs (2-Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JS1R3V6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_V5g1xb6TEK2NT

Nite-Ize Gear Ties are pretty good for fiddling, plus can be very handy.

Begleri are also a popular option on r/EDC.

Last year I owned a recreational kayak, and had it on the roof of my car using the following:

foam to protect the car and on which to place the kayak: https://www.rei.com/product/672423/riverside-universal-kayak-replacement-foam-blocks straps secured over the sides and tied through my car windows: https://www.rei.com/product/853269/riverside-heavy-duty-utility-straps-twin-pack-15-ft tie-downs for the front and back, and secure it to a metal non-moving piece of the car: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IHQHYPI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Note that with the straps, you'll want to twist them so that they don't make an awful buzzing sound!

Yup I have one. Super durable and no one will be able to steal my bike. I strap it onto the top of my rear rack with these Nite Ize tie down things which keep the huge lock super still and prevent it from banging around everywhere. Also much quieter.

It is quite heavy but the security is worth it for me for a $1200 ebike.

For tie-downs, you'll likely need two straps on the sides and two tie-downs on the front/back and something underneath the kayak to hold it in place and not damage it/your vehicle.

For the front/back, you can get this one, which I just got as it has good reviews on Amazon and the ratcheting combined with the carabiners seemed good to me: http://www.amazon.com/Malone-Racks-SpeedLine-Ratchet-Tie-Downs/dp/B00IHQHYPI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463786146&sr=8-1&keywords=malone+tie+down

For the sides, I just got 2 of these from REI: https://www.rei.com/product/853269/riverside-heavy-duty-utility-straps-twin-pack-15-ft

I also simply got just a couple foam blocks for the top of my car, although I suppose with a Jeep it might be something different: https://www.rei.com/product/672423/riverside-universal-kayak-replacement-foam-blocks

My kayak is a Loon 120 from REI. I like it, but perhaps a bit on the pricey side for a new kayak, although it looks like it is on sale now: https://www.rei.com/product/100146/old-town-loon-120-kayak-black-cherry

I've had great luck with these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H6QWWC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These also make a great headset boom mic when combined with one of these heavy duty twist ties (which were cheaper at my local hardware store). I have studio headphones that I like to use for gaming an this is a much cheaper option than a modmic or boompro without sacrificing much quality. No one I've played with has complained about it and it sounds fine when I test it.

I wrap them around my hand, then secure them with a short one of these

Closest in price: $2.98 twisty thing but it's an add-on, so for a normal item $2.91 corner bumpers with free shipping

Math related: USB with AES 256-bit encryption but I also have an "Ultimate Pi" wishlist with an item.

1. OPT7 Aura 8pc bed light kit https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BZPAOU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
2. Suaoki 600A Peak Portable Car Jump Starter / Jumper Pack 18000mAh with Air Compressor https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0185CYFE6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
3. Car Charger Adapter - Cigarette Lighter Adapter, 4 Port USB https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J7KTBEE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
4. 1-1/2" x 15 ft Heavy Duty Ratchet Cargo Tie Down Straps 3000 lbs Dual J-Hooks https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N8LMJV6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
5. Work light https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXZWDHB/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
6. VicTsing Bluetooth FM Transmitter https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DDPUQTS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
7. 2-Pack of 3/4" Black D-ring Shackle https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013FLW8J6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
8. 3", 30' Tow strap, Recovery Strap 30,000 LB capacity https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N4U4G5S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
9. Stanley 99 piece set https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LY5AKU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s04?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
10. Hand sanitizer
    
11. Bug spray
    
12. Headlamp
    
13. 2 75 pound sand bags
    
14. Jack
    
15. Blanket
    
16. Wool socks
    
17. Duct Tape
    
18. 3 pairs of goves
    
19. Two water bottles
    
20. 2 hats
    
21. zip ties
    
22. Tire plug kit
    
23. Ice scraper

These rope tighteners are awesome. They can only tighten until you release them. The release is mechanical I’ve never had an issue. Nite Ize CamJam XT Aluminum Rope Tightener, Large Versatile Tie Down Cam Mechanism With Carabiner Clip + 500 LB Load Limit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XVP9ZPM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_oLnQCbWGD25BE

Make sure they are properly secured to your roof. If anything, a few of these can hold down your panels. Just dont put foo much force or you could crack them. I used those to hold my AC units to the roof.

$15 4x7 uhaul trailer with 4 of these does the trick: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H6QWWC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I tow it behind a Honda Accord. The first time towing was kind of nerve wracking, but after you realize nothing's gonna happen it gets easier and you can actually focus on driving instead of looking at the bike in the rearview every 5 minutes.

I also have the $70 ramp from Amazon. I've used it to load into a pickup truck bed, but wouldn't recommend it. It's handy for loading into the uhaul trailer tho.

And, bonus question, could it be done with these straps (which I already own)?

Nite-ize Gear tie
They can be bent into a suitable stand at any angle you wish, take up very little space and have multiple other uses as well.

Nite Ize GT6-2PK-01 Gear Tie Reusable 6-Inch Rubber Twist Tie, 2-Pack, Black
http://amzn.com/B004MMEHKQ

Is it flexible or rigid? If flexible, it reminds me of something like these ties.

I also like these.. easy to undo quick for learning

more(have not tried these, but i will have to now)

and

less

Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XVP9ZPM/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

a smaller one for paracord: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KSKY0KS/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1

Stupid question, what do you use to tie down the bikes? Can you just use rope or does it have to actually be these things?

http://www.amazon.com/Everest-S1043-Yellow-Standard-Ratchet/dp/B006QGD996/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411054018&sr=8-1&keywords=tie+down+straps

Also, about fitting in the minivan, do you think non- dual sport bikes would fit? Do I just look up the total height of the bike and compare it to the clearance of the van?

Thanks

They're kinda pricey, but I'm becoming a big fan of managing cables with bendy things of this sort: Nite Ize Gear Tie.

Hey fellow 4runner owner! Here’s what I use. The Thule straps are awesome. So simple to use and so secure. Using an additional 1 foot webbing loop, I’ve strapped 2 iSUPs (6” thick apiece) to the roof.

Thule 531 Express Surf Strap Blue One Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MZZF4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1h5YCbYYRSS84

Dorsal Aero Crossbar Roof Rack Pads for Car Surfboard Kayak SUP Snowboard Racks 28 Inch Long [Pair] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00996WIJW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Om5YCbTYKFA1H

Since I have to travel on the freeway to any body of water, I also use bow and stern tie downs.

Malone Auto Racks SpeedLine Mini Ratchet Tie-Downs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IHQHYPI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SVX1CbT7QYMAZ


I have iSUPs but sometimes I’ll inflate at home and strap to roof the night before. They way we can just put in right away when we get there. I deflate after our paddle and put in the back on for the ride home.

Buy the reusable rubber twist ties of sufficient length to tie it on to your handlebars and then wrap another one around your bat where it would make contact with your headset or headtube?

I am thinking like these: http://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-GT18-2PK-01-Reusable-18-Inch/dp/B004MMEHOC/ref=sr_1_6?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1462416952&sr=1-6&keywords=Nite+Ize+Reusable+Gear+Tie

cheapest way would be to buy some of these and a set of these

cut the foam to the width of your cars roof, then lay your yak upside down on top of them, run one strap over the front just behind your windshield and one over the back just in front of your rear window... when you tighten them they do not need to be so tight that it deforms the shape of your hull, just tight enough to keep it from sliding off... it would also be a good idea to tie a chord from the front of the kayak to your front bumper and also one from the rear of the kayak to your rear bumper

Something like this that you close in your hood and trunk Shoreline Marine Propel hood Trunk tie-Down Loops https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CRBXQUK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_W04-ybYDMSS41

And the ropes Malone Auto Racks SpeedLine Mini Ratchet Tie-Downs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IHQHYPI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Q14-yb5825GX5

Main straps I open the doors and go through the car. I do that mostly for speed because I don't have to worry about the extra length of straps. Got them from Home Depot:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1-in-x-12-ft-Ratchet-Tie-Down-4-Pack-FH0829/206802316

When I travel more than 20 minutes to the lake, I strap down the front and back using:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IHQHYPI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CRBXQUK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I installed a hitch on the car, so the rear tie downs get tied to that.

well you could tilt it on an angle so it doesn't fall. You could get some straps and mount them to your wall and strap the bed to the wall with these.

http://www.amazon.com/51031A-Ratcheting-Tie-Down-PVC-Coated-4-Piece/dp/B000N82I2W/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1457068974&sr=8-1&keywords=pickup+truck+straps

and then just find a hook to mount into your wall and ratchet that sucker down. Something like this.

http://www.amazon.com/uxcell%C2%AE-Ceiling-Anchor-Hanger-Suspension/dp/B0159MAFYO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1457069016&sr=8-4&keywords=hook+for+a+wall+strap

Just get a Nite Ize Camjam and don't worry about anything else. https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Aluminum-Tightener-Carabiner/dp/B00XVP9ZPM/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1496112801&sr=8-13&keywords=nite-ize+carabiner

http://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-GT6-2PK-01-Reusable-6-Inch/dp/B004MMEHKQ

Was gonna do the same thing myself until I ponied up and paid for a real one but here's what i was gonna use. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JS1R3V6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=CSOJRV79HZIC&coliid=IMAGRCS8UH4SM

One of these inside the arms and legs of a long limbed (pink panther) type stuffy? just wrap hands together?

I wrap about a 6" roll of both sides of the cable with a 6" Nite Ize gear tie. amzn.com/B004MMEHKQ Then toss it in my pack.

I have a short bed F350 which is a little bit larger than the 150 bed and I have never needed more than the four, 15ft straps I carry, and I've carried some obnoxiously large furniture before.
The 4 pack cost me 30 bucks and each are rated for 3000 pounds, which is like 2500 pounds more than I think I will ever put on them.

Here is my setup. Lots of hair and dirt, but the seats look brand new when I take it all off. None of the hair ends up in the front seats either, even with the windows down.

First I lay down a large black towel on the seat and tuck in the edges. Then I have a black Formosa Cover that wraps down to the floor and around the ends of the seats. I tried a normal pet hammock before and it wasn't nearly as protective. I have fitted the hammock with some velcro on the seat ends so that they stay in place after many jumps in and out. I also have the floor end of the hammock tied with rubber twist ties around the seatbelt because my girlfriend's dog tries to crawl under it often and this stopped that.

The doors have Kurgo Door Guards with 3M non-slip grip surface added to the inside face of the door guard and black velvet added to the outside (glass) face for the tinted windows. I tried an adhesive door guard and it was junk.

Lastly the Solvit Pet Barrier keeps my girlfriend's dog from jumping over. I also found that it keeps pet hair out of the front so I have it up even when her dog isn't in the car. I do not tie it down as shown in the product page, as the pet hammock keeps it in place.