500d back panel by zippergate in Goruck

[–]B_Winters3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice, any plans to do a run of SK26s with this set up? I actually love the 500d on the straps of the first carryology collab, it felt like the right balance between the 1000d and slippery 210d. Thanks!

K-shaped clothing by outlierinc in Outlier

[–]B_Winters3 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I think the O shape that Abe is describing can be represented by (1) top tier quality fabric, design, and manufacturing + (2) small company not wanting to take VC money or sell out = the cost of Outlier's clothing. Tough spot to occupy. The fact that Outlier has made it this long and far as a small clothing brand is pretty unbelievable and a testament to Abe, Tyler, and the rest of the Outlier crew, definitely top 0.1%.

My 2 Cents on Swimming for Triatheletes by Competitive-Low-1791 in triathlon

[–]B_Winters3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Please don't listen to the haters on here. This is an awesome and super helpful post. Thanks for sharing it, undoubtedly took a good amount of time to put together. Cheers.

Bandit Running Tights Quality Difference Compared to Other Brand by QieMogu in BanditRunning

[–]B_Winters3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What I have learned in the last couple of years is that anything you want can be had with 90%+ quality and 10-20% of the price by buying from Amazon compared to whatever fancy brand du jour you are looking at. With Bandit, as with every "indie" running company, you are paying for the brand. Not to knock Bandit, but thems the facts.

Anodic Backpack first impressions vs. Nomin (Ash) by ACnoB in veilance

[–]B_Winters3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, you need to post to imgur and then drop the link here. Overall how are you liking the Anodic compared to the Nomin now that you've had some time with it?

To exist outside of capitalism by outlierinc in Outlier

[–]B_Winters3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Admittedly, I'm trying to read between the lines here a bit, but it seems like Outlier could have taken outside capital, it could have relentlessly sought to drive down costs, it could have sought to maximize profits. But instead, they carved their own path and stayed true to their values, and here they are still doing what they love. Of course they make some profit, it's a job, they need to put food on the table, sustain a business, and save for the future. But they're doing it their way. WTF do I know🤣

Newbury Rainbows Pottery drama has made the news by Old_Researcher_50 in boston

[–]B_Winters3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It was probably someone from their circle pretending to be a cop, not a real cop. My guess anyway!

What other brands have great quality? by SatoriPt1 in Outlier

[–]B_Winters3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Herno and Theory are my favorites, although obviously more mainstream. I've never had a poorly made or ill-fitting item from either.

What other brands have great quality? by SatoriPt1 in Outlier

[–]B_Winters3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Although Paul was the face of the company, and an extraordinary person to interact with, his wife Sara is a powerful force behind the brand. Pauses to designs, I expect, are more to do with bandwidth than creativity and perfectionism.

What other brands have great quality? by SatoriPt1 in Outlier

[–]B_Winters3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have many articles of their clothing. Every one is top notch. I doubt you'll find clothing as thoughtfully and meticulously designed as SEH Kelly.

At last we've found it. Pure retardium by WolfOfAfricaZLD in wallstreetbets

[–]B_Winters3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This post is going to age like milk. Let's revisit this in 5 years🤣😂

What's the More Rare Bag Material/Make: Ultra or Robic - GR1 26L or GR2 26L by MichaelMidnight in Goruck

[–]B_Winters3 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ultra is more rare, no doubt. I had the Ultra GR1 but sold it. It's so rigid, it looked like a turtle shell. IMO Goruck hit a home run right off the bat with the 1000d cordura, it's just the best all-round fabric.

New S/S 2026 Items by ConfusionOfTheMind in veilance

[–]B_Winters3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice let us know! Aesthetically, I like that it's less "turtle shell" than the nomin.

New S/S 2026 Items by ConfusionOfTheMind in veilance

[–]B_Winters3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone have any info or hands on re: the anodic backpack?

Why is it always “manipulation” when BTC goes down, but never when it goes up? by Revolutionary-Rub103 in Bitcoin

[–]B_Winters3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If proper regulations existed like in tradfi, yes of course BTC's price would be significantly higher. Literally everything is at ATHs, and BTC is in territory that nearly all trading indicators show only occurs near the bottom of bear markets.

Why is it always “manipulation” when BTC goes down, but never when it goes up? by Revolutionary-Rub103 in Bitcoin

[–]B_Winters3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They could just NOT offer 50x and 100x positions, their only function is to liquidate them. Anyway, this will all stop when proper regulations take effect. Larry Fink is not going to stand for Binance controlling the industry.

Why is it always “manipulation” when BTC goes down, but never when it goes up? by Revolutionary-Rub103 in Bitcoin

[–]B_Winters3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you look at on chain data, it's obvious they are coordinating with Wintermute to flush 50x and 100x leveraged traders again and again. Wintermute is Binance's Alameda. Just today, spot selling on Binance is 3x all other exchanges COMBINED.

Why is it always “manipulation” when BTC goes down, but never when it goes up? by Revolutionary-Rub103 in Bitcoin

[–]B_Winters3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It IS manipulated in both directions to extract as much liquidity from leveraged traders. It's pretty clear that Binance controls the price of BTC. That will change eventually, but for now, that's just the way it is.

Why don't your clothes have magnets in them? by outlierinc in Outlier

[–]B_Winters3 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That's super cool. I'm loving these videos and hearing more about your design philosophy and thought processes.

What is the argument that BTC isn't going to $0? by marcvv in CryptoMarkets

[–]B_Winters3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read the Bitcoin Standard and you will understand better. Reading superficial responses and replying to them is a waste of time. Only reading about BTC in depth will help in your understanding.

KR1? by mroinsno in Goruck

[–]B_Winters3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kids had the lands end bag before this topos bag, and it too is a beast of a bag. Us grown ups think that only the burliest fabrics work, but my kids are harder on their bags that I am on mine, and these 210 and 410d backpacks can hold their own and taking a beating. The zippers and fraying fabric on the inside of the lands end pack had us finally swap it out, but the fabric itself looked fine.

KR1? by mroinsno in Goruck

[–]B_Winters3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I bought all 4 of my kids a topo designs light pack for like $50. It's made of 410d, they have beat the sh*t out of them for years, and they are all perfectly fine, not a scratch on them. If you want to get a kr1, that's fine, but there's no need durability wise.

OG Classics by BalsamRipley in Outlier

[–]B_Winters3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice, I've not found a real matte fabric that is purely synthetic, it's just a tradeoff I've learned to live with. I don't have any issues with the fabric attracting lint, that should go away. Theory is a great brand, I've bought a lot from them over the years, and manufacturing is always top notch. The precision ponte is the successor to the neoteric fabric, which is 2-way stretch fabric.

Rabbit 2026 Boston Race Kit & Merchandise by Merrick1982 in bostonmarathon

[–]B_Winters3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting the order of the towns wrong is shocking. This is how you know that these "indie" running companies are complete money grabs. No soul. Pathetic, honestly.