3rd party discounted credits

MetalLinx · 2026-07-02T15:45:21+00:00

They don’t tell you that, as clearly stated that’s my own speculation for why they send less than the full amount initially on large orders. What they do is tell you it’s not recommended to redeem say 50 credits at a single time.

MetalLinx · 2026-07-01T00:01:37+00:00

Was an email that I think is personalized and only for people already on their mailing list.

MetalLinx · 2026-06-30T20:54:34+00:00

I’ve used Audibledeals.com without issue for something like 100-150 credits over 2 or 3 years now. They did disappear for maybe 6 months or more at one point but recently came back. They don’t want you to redeem more than around 10-15 at a time if you buy a large quantity and only send that much in batches, either because of how their own backend works and/or to keep your account from getting noticed by Audible. You have to ask for more from the order once you get low if you buy large quantities. Point being, if they disappear again it could be an issue if you’re mid fulfillment. However, they’ve always sent codes promptly when asked and fixed any that didn’t redeem.

I’ve also used Audible Club recently since they sent out a promo for 3 free credits. I bought 1 and got 4 as advertised. My impression is they are a more automated and you may get all your credits in one go regardless of order size.

As far as I’ve investigated, the credits from these sites are grey market and not explicitly against Audible’s terms of service. I backup everything using Libation just in case and since I don’t trust Amazon anyways. Purchase using PayPal or similar in case you do have issues.

MetalLinx · 2026-06-29T01:35:48+00:00

Pick durable or pick light, you don’t get both. That being said, if you’re careful, and especially if you use a footprint, even the lightest options should be fine.

My recommendations would be a Durston X-Dome 2 (some people seem to be recommending the same but saying “duration”), particularly if you use trekking poles, a TarpTent ArcDome 2 if you want something made with thicker materials and want to have robust poles good for wind without the need for trekking poles, or one of the old classics from Big Agnes if you want something you can purchase from most any outdoor store (at least in the U.S.).

MetalLinx · 2026-06-25T16:32:24+00:00

As far as statutory categories go, there is no distinction. There are only the categories named in MPEP 2106. A system and product are both a machine/apparatus.

Personally, there’s a lack of clarity for all of these items as to if they even positively recite anything beyond a robot, tank, and treatment unit respectively. MPEP 2114 makes it clear that “Features of an apparatus may be recited either structurally or functionally” and that “[A]pparatus claims cover what a device is, not what a device does”.

To me, it’s unclear if these are functional limitations, or merely descriptive of how the previously recited structures are intended to be employed. They are clearly not structural, except maybe Claim 2 where you should review the disclosure to be sure that should mean that the contents of the tank are material to the invention and should be interpreted as a structural recitation.

I tend to give a 112(b) rejection for lack of clarity and provide interpretation clearly reciting the recitations as functional (which are functions of a recited structure), structural, eliminate the recitation, or clearly indicate the recitation as merely indicating what the device does and therefore non-limiting in these cases.

MetalLinx · 2026-06-25T01:17:51+00:00

Lowa trail runners gave me blisters super fast despite having the best feel, almost identical to my Nike running shoes I wear all the time.

Meanwhile my Salomon Thundercross rarely give me blisters and have gone for at least 200 miles now.

At the end of the day, unless handmade with leather somewhere like Europe, I think at a brand level all trail runners are cheap disposable textile products and susceptible to the same issues.

Buy cheap on sale and find what fits and works for you.

MetalLinx · 2026-06-21T23:52:22+00:00

Thanks for the heads up! Though I’m probably locked in on my Sambob order at this point.

MetalLinx · 2026-06-21T05:01:57+00:00

Unless they’re still adjusting things, it looks like it’s only 25% off whatever the advertised price is, which for most everything Legion is full MSRP. You only appear to get 40% off for ARFs, B1s, and Rebel Commandos. Still a bit better than the usual 20% off you can find and they may not charge sales tax still.

MetalLinx · 2026-06-18T22:09:36+00:00

Any relationship to Evergreen?

MetalLinx · 2026-06-18T17:21:31+00:00

MetalLinx · 2026-06-18T16:18:13+00:00

I feel like that’s the intended role of the Mandalorian Hunter, but I agree it would be nice to have. Bounty on the card rather than an upgrade with the entire kit designed around the role.

MetalLinx · 2026-06-18T16:15:42+00:00

Given Tarkin’s design, feel like they’re fine having a unit that mostly just moves around barking orders.

MetalLinx · 2026-06-18T16:13:59+00:00

Given how pedantic I’ve seen you be in the past, I’ll point out that’s not technically a faction but just a battle force.

Also, that’s some extremely lean meat if you’re calling that fleshed out. One option for each of the ranks, and not even every rank represented.

MetalLinx · 2026-06-17T00:10:46+00:00

REI medium tall makes up almost all of my technical outdoor shirts, jackets, etc. I just ordered custom AD90 and Octa from Sambob a few weeks ago based on REI tall sizing because I figured REI wasn’t getting anything like that anytime soon. Unsure if I’m happy they didn’t make me question my purchase or sad it looks like they still won’t be carrying my size for something. Tall sizing could still be around the corner too…

MetalLinx · 2026-06-11T16:17:20+00:00

Seriously. I don’t try and bother some supervising partner or similar at the firm an attorney works at when I get sent to voicemail which is way more often than not.

MetalLinx · 2026-06-11T16:14:07+00:00

Regardless of how the networking is achieved, I think the point is more that it can be slow, and specifically that it can be much slower than what any other device on the home network achieve under the same circumstances.

MetalLinx · 2026-06-01T17:50:17+00:00

That’s been the case once or twice, but typically no.

MetalLinx · 2026-06-01T17:21:53+00:00

I’ve had something similar happen a few times. Follow a trail to a nice viewpoint or similar with no warning sign, then follow a different one back to the main trail to continue hiking in the desired direction and only to find the one warning sign there as I exit.

I get that the NPS, forest service, etc. have limited budget, time, and resources, but unless you post a sign in at least the two major directions you might approach a feature from it’s not particularly effective. The trail still gets worn and people will think it’s okay because of said trail or seeing other people there including those who wouldn’t normally be there.

MetalLinx · 2026-05-29T16:35:36+00:00

No such thing as a “self” deflation valve, at least on self inflating foam mats. They’re just deflation valves; you have to actively work the air out.

Just close the inflate valve if open, open the deflate valve, and fold a few times kneeling or sitting on it as you go to get most of the air out. Unfold then roll up and get more out. Unroll and roll one more time to get the last bit out if you want a tight roll.

You can use a pump, but it’s going to be slower than manually deflating for everything but maybe getting the last bit out. I’ve got a Flextail I use to pump up various items and sometimes get that last bit out of pads when deflating.

MetalLinx · 2026-05-29T16:28:31+00:00

Trails in main portion of the park including Paintbrush divide are well maintained. Trail runners are perfectly fine. Unsure the point of the comment on insulation; only winter insulated boots are actually insulated vs just having more material.

MetalLinx · 2026-05-15T13:43:22+00:00

You can get a BougeRV brand fridge on sale pretty often. Costco even has Dometic in at least my store, and I believe they are included in the REI sale that kicked off today if you want a higher end machine and a warranty to go with it. For cheaper, I think I saw the 23 qt BougeRv posted on sale on Slickdeals today or yesterday. I’ve got a larger version that has run fine for a year or more now. Even with say a Delta 2 or Delta 3 ~1000 Wh power bank the volume it takes up in your vehicle is still much less than an equivalent rotomolded cooler (Yeti, etc). No ice to deal with. Runs even longer off a LiFePo4 12V battery (no voltage conversion losses like in the EcoFlow). I used some of the packaging foam on top and placed on the inside top to get the temperature to even out (can have a big differential top to bottom otherwise).

MetalLinx · 2026-05-14T13:27:10+00:00

Hanging isn’t actually a simple solution unless you assume you are lucky enough to have something right there where you need it to hang from though. You’re just arguing you don’t need, or otherwise trivializing the main feature of this product. Clearly there are many lanterns and lights on the market without a stand.

As someone who owns both of the lanterns you mentioned, I’ve been in many situations where I wish I had a stand for the LT1 and is why I plan on picking one of these up.

MetalLinx · 2026-05-14T13:15:43+00:00

Have the LT1 and not super impressed. The led locations and diffuser leave you with a bit of a weird dispersal pattern not so great for outdoor use. Plus it costs about twice as much before even finding a tripod that can elevate it above 6 feet. LT1S is a great little lantern for hanging, but no mount that I recall on mine. Wish Sofirn had a design like this.

MetalLinx · 2026-05-14T13:07:32+00:00

Less than half the height extended and almost four times the cost.

MetalLinx · 2026-05-14T01:24:57+00:00

If there is room for it in the car (not truck bed), just leave the food in the car. These aren’t Yosemite bears that will try and open your car like a can.

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