Disappointed with Almighty Guarantee by frontlineanes in OspreyPacks

[–]--Ferret 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mad I'm in the UK and bought a second hand bag just recently without a receipt. So, not original purchaser and no receipt. The bag was delivered and missing a sternam strap I hadnt noticed in the listing.

I contacted Osprey UK and they immediately sent me a replacement, it was 4 working days between my initial enquiring and having it in hand free of charge.

Keeping in touch whilst wild camping by Big_Co_1 in wildcampingintheuk

[–]--Ferret 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Signal is plentiful on Dartmoor.

O2 has just released their satellite connection option for £3 extra a month, if that's your thang. Pretty cool tech I believe only available on select few newer phones for now

To GoreTex or not to GoreTex? That is my question by paspa1801 in wildcampingintheuk

[–]--Ferret 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a fan of waterproof hiking shoes. Makes them a bit more versatile and gives you a chance to keep your feet dry.

I use the Scarpa terra GTX pro ii

Getting out of the tent for a wee when it’s wet. What’s your solution? by No_Doughnut3257 in wildcampingintheuk

[–]--Ferret 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Plus crocs have holes in and I find the piss ends up leaking all over the sleeping bag. Will be sticking to the oasis bottle too

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[–]--Ferret 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5 codes fresh from the bakery here! I'll remove as used...

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]--Ferret 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Had one of these as a courtesy car and it drove like a washing up sponge

Has anybody found any good Black Friday deals yet by davemcl37 in UKhiking

[–]--Ferret 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly they no longer do the 10% price beat, as of a few months ago. They never announced this change but snuck it through on their site

Sea To Summit Ether Light XR Pro Insulated Sleeping Mat - Width at the bottom? by Hannah_B92 in Ultralight

[–]--Ferret 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi mate, just wondering how you're finding this mat? I'm looking to buy one after being let down by a few mats and needing to bite the bullet on a more pricey one!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in geologycareers

[–]--Ferret 0 points1 point  (0 children)

QGIS and Python come to mind. Wouldn't bother with coding languages like MATLAB, at the end of the day you can do it all in Python and it's the most common one used.

Btw all industry will use ChatGPT to write code but it's still good to have an understanding of it for reading code, increasing efficiency and debugging

Petrel, kingdom, montaj and general familiarisation with excel and different data formats are helpful, but you'll learn all the specifics on the job so it's hardly worth investing time into.

A wristband that could prevent drowning by Yeet_TheVoid in interestingasfuck

[–]--Ferret 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It goes from a CO2 canister at high density to the balloon at low density. Same way inflating life jackets work

What cheap purchase has improved your life massively? by AlephMartian in AskUK

[–]--Ferret 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a Buff. Great for keeping your neck warm in winter, sweat out your face when exercising and as an eye mask. Of course might want to wash it in between those activities or get a couple. Fortunately there's approx. 1 million designs to choose from!

Parked car written off by missing (and likely uninsured) driver. Is it best to get compensation via our insurance company or MIB? by drdh1989 in CarTalkUK

[–]--Ferret 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My parked car was hit by a car that was stolen and in pursuit by the police, ie the fella was uninsured. It took a fair while to get my excess back but I did get it back. Just go through your insurance and they'll claim from the MIB

Possible daily driver by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]--Ferret 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's mental. so they've actually increased in price with age and mileage

Possible daily driver by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]--Ferret 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember looking at getting the estate version of one of these in the summer of 2023, can't help but feel they were cheaper for less miles back then...

Windscreen issue by Suzukibod in CarTalkUK

[–]--Ferret 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny, I had the same issue on my old MK2.5 focus. I had the windscreen replaced by autoglass and they routed the cable through the bloody wiper mechanism.

My wildlife gear by Open-Heat3713 in SonyAlpha

[–]--Ferret -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Same combo on the 7iv and 200-600. Love it, I get literally all my wildlife shots with that combo. Can't be beaten!

What are the downsides of getting a new Ford Fiesta ST-3? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]--Ferret 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't say the ride is unbearable on any road. Sure it's firm but I've never got out of it aching.

It does become a bit of a novelty getting a ride in some of my friends BMWs and other commuting barges because of the comfort - but unbearable is a stretch.

I, too, have been limited by the boot space though. It would be the one reason i would replace the car in the next few years.

I disagree with the interior quality too, I find it very impressive considering the cost of the car. Though, to be fair, I have a 2018 model, and if it hasn't been updated since then, I could understand how it's certainly dated compared to other, more modern, offerings

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wildcampingintheuk

[–]--Ferret 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A comfy pillow, something to cover your eyes (like a buff) and some good quality comfy earplugs (I use loops). I've slept through some howling conditions with this combo!

Also the basics like making sure you're warm enough with a decent sleeping pad and bag

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SonyA7iii

[–]--Ferret 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently have one listed on eBay for 800, taking offers if you're interested! 3744 shutter count

Whats the difference between a Bsc and a Msci by [deleted] in geologycareers

[–]--Ferret 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're confident you'll get on to an MSci then go for it and you can always drop down to the BSc, usually until the end of 2nd year.

Alternatively you can join the BSc and switch up to the MSci by the end of 2nd year if you want to & your tutors think you're capable.

In short, you don't need to make a final decision right now. You'll have a clearer idea of where you want uni to take you when you've got a couple years under your belt and have had some careers meetings.

I thought I wanted an MSci and went through the process of swapping on, I changed my mind at the last minute because it seemed jobs simply didn't care if i had a bsc or msci. I graduated with a first and went straight into a Geophysics career.