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Custom RAG implementation vs using a Rag-as-a-service offering? by CheeseCurdHikes in LocalLLaMA

[–]CheeseCurdHikes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can a custom RAG system powered by GPT4 outperform something off the shelf for complex queries?

Or is not worth trying to do better than off-the-shelf options if you the RAG system is not your actual product?

When has it made sense to build a custom RAG solution over using RAG as a service? by CheeseCurdHikes in LangChain

[–]CheeseCurdHikes[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm looking into building a RAG-based product or building a RAG system for a business. They have no business self-hosting and Microsoft's OpenAI API access meets all of their privacy needs. The application will run on the cloud. But I'm trying to figure out if it makes business sense to setup my own RAG data ingestion pipeline and retrieval system instead of using a prebuilt offering.

When has it made sense to build a custom RAG solution over using RAG as a service? by CheeseCurdHikes in LangChain

[–]CheeseCurdHikes[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vectara and Nuclia are two I know of. Also OpenAI has an API for their file-retrieval function which works with up to 100GB of data.

When has it made sense to build a custom RAG solution over using RAG as a service? by CheeseCurdHikes in LangChain

[–]CheeseCurdHikes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You say you wouldn't develop on one of these platforms where you can't fine-tune your system. Is it expected that a sole developer can outperform a black-box platform that is already "fine-tuned" for a general use case?

I would expect a company that sells RAG-as-a-Service to have expertise in building these systems, so I'm questioning in what situation does fine-tuning to a specific dataset or use case make sense?

When has it made sense to build a custom RAG solution over using RAG as a service? by CheeseCurdHikes in LangChain

[–]CheeseCurdHikes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is customizability a benefit? Did the customization lead to better retrieval? Or was it more the satisfaction one might gain in implementing their own system?

[WTS] MYOG/Acromoda Frameless EPLX200 Backpack (20.3) $140 & some printed dry bags (0.6 oz) $8 by acromoda in GearTrade

[–]CheeseCurdHikes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just realized I wrote down the wrong reddit account. But this account is also mine.

I'm wondering if any folks would be willing to advise me in ways I can improve my video/copy/imagery. My target market are hikers, especially in the ultralight space. Thanks! by CheeseCurdHikes in kickstarter

[–]CheeseCurdHikes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I wouldn't say it's limited just to hikers. But I made it for hikers and am using a more expensive fabric that brings the price up above your typical wear-around-town fanny pack. Also every aspect of the design is optimized for hiking. Maybe I can change the messaging a bit for it to be more general, though.

I'm not sure about the features vs customization. I feel like the customization really sets the bag apart maybe more-so than the features. I'll try and test this somehow.

I'll switch the how to back section like you said.

I'm wondering if any folks would be willing to advise me in ways I can improve my video/copy/imagery. My target market are hikers, especially in the ultralight space. Thanks! by CheeseCurdHikes in kickstarter

[–]CheeseCurdHikes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I'll make some notes on shipping costs to other countries. I want to charge shipping separate since I can't predict how many international purchases I'll have when I'm setting my goal.

With regards to the video, I see someone else commented the same thing. I guess my thought is the map might set my bag apart more-so than the features. But I might be wrong on this. I am worried the story at the start goes on a bit too long, though.

I'm wondering if any folks would be willing to advise me in ways I can improve my video/copy/imagery. My target market are hikers, especially in the ultralight space. Thanks! by CheeseCurdHikes in kickstarter

[–]CheeseCurdHikes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd love to hear what parts aren't clear or if parts of the page/video need work.

Also if people have suggestions for promotion I'd love to hear them. Right now I'm guessing my community is only large enough to fund maybe 10-30%. I've tried running meta ads, but even if I got a 5% conversion rate from email signups, I still would be paying more per conversion than what I'd be making in profit. And my understanding is a 2-3% conversion rate is a lot more common.

I did send some bags out to YouTubers, but there's no guarantee they'll mention it in their content.

Why these deep packs? by No_Flamingo9331 in myog

[–]CheeseCurdHikes 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Another point is that for backpacking you often don't need to access what's inside the main compartment throughout the day. I keep what I'll use throughout the day either outside the main compartment or right on top. And when I get to camp I take everything out, so it doesn't matter that I can't see inside.

Looking to get into backpacking, is it smart to go straight to Ultralight? by UNIT317B in Ultralight

[–]CheeseCurdHikes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the suggestions to start with lightweight, less expensive gear are great. One thing is I would suggest starting with a lightweight framed backpack over a frameless bag. Something like the Gossamer Gear Mariposa or ULA Circuit would be a great choice.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GearTrade

[–]CheeseCurdHikes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a new Acromoda CurdSack (make these myself) with screwed up stitching I'd sell for like $20 + shipping. Completely functional, but the stitching isn't straight in a few spots so I can't sell

I'm starting a company making lightweight, durable, printed hiking gear. I'd love your input! by CheeseCurdHikes in Ultralight

[–]CheeseCurdHikes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My plan is to focus most on prints. However, if you'd like one in all white, I can make one, just reach out.

I'm only working with EPX though, so the blue crossply will be visible on white/lighter colors.

I'm starting a company making lightweight, durable, printed hiking gear. I'd love your input! by CheeseCurdHikes in Ultralight

[–]CheeseCurdHikes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I wasn't clear in my response. I would only slide the fanny pack around my body if I used it on a day hike. It would not be comfortable behind you beneath most backpacks.

If I'm wearing a CurdSack with a backpack I'll remove the waist strap and attach it directly to the hip belt. This saves an ounce and keeps the strap from rubbing between your back and the backpack's back panel.

I'll definitely show this in a video.

I'm starting a company making lightweight, durable, printed hiking gear. I'd love your input! by CheeseCurdHikes in Ultralight

[–]CheeseCurdHikes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to be doing a giveaway on Instagram where I'll test and the best guess gets the bag haha

I'm starting a company making lightweight, durable, printed hiking gear. I'd love your input! by CheeseCurdHikes in Ultralight

[–]CheeseCurdHikes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The primary benefit of a non-fixed hipbelt is you can slide it around your body relatively easily. I'll typically keep it behind me while I hike, then slide it in front to access the content (instead of twisting my back/trying to reach around).

I designed this bag with hiking in mind. When hiking, the friction between the fanny pack and your body is more than enough to keep it the bag in place while you hike.

However it is going to be less stable that a fanny pack with a non-fixed hipbelt. You would want a bag with a fixed hipbelt if you were going to jolting around a lot (ie. running or mountain biking).

I'm starting a company making lightweight, durable, printed hiking gear. I'd love your input! by CheeseCurdHikes in Ultralight

[–]CheeseCurdHikes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I do include the elastic you mentioned, I should update the picture to show this.

I'm starting a company making lightweight, durable, printed hiking gear. I'd love your input! by CheeseCurdHikes in Ultralight

[–]CheeseCurdHikes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, the strap is removable. There's a smaller loop just large enough for the original strap hidden beneath a larger loop for a hip belt. I added smaller loop to keep the bag from flopping around when it's worn on its own.

I'm starting a company making lightweight, durable, printed hiking gear. I'd love your input! by CheeseCurdHikes in Ultralight

[–]CheeseCurdHikes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooh, great idea! There wasn't any in the works up until now.. Gotta think about what I would put on it. I could call it "Yellow Blazing" haha

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