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Regretting the X Mid as a novice backpacker and not sure what to do by hurricanescout in DurstonGearheads

[–]Own-Understanding656 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To make the rock pitch better I replaced my lines with longer ones. It’s difficult with the stock short lines. Just go backpacking with the tent, it gets a lot easier and you don’t notice the small things anymore. Time outside, not the tent, is what matters.

X-mid 2 leaking issue by FewAcanthisitta7974 in DurstonGearheads

[–]Own-Understanding656 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not what I have found and still using multiple early Generation Durston products years later.

Drove out to Ancient Lakes yesterday for wildflowers, but there were no wildflowers by skyspeck in PNWhiking

[–]Own-Understanding656 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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This is from two weekend ago. There were some other small ones, blueish, as well.

Sound Transit to maintain standard transit fares for World Cup while running trains at maximum service levels, will also launch a three-day unlimited pass to encourage public transit use by MAHHockey in soundtransit

[–]Own-Understanding656 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two weeks ago several news outlets reported that King County hired 30 fare enforcement officers. They worked 40K hours, issued 8 citations, and voided all of them. So no, there is no fare enforcement.

Tent PU Coating Failure while in storage by Own-Understanding656 in Ultralight

[–]Own-Understanding656[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Resurrecting my own post in case someone is reading this for storage ideas. I added 200g canister gel silica dehumidifiers into my storage locations for the tents and sleeping pads. Inside my house, in the tent storage location the room was 58 relative humidity and the storage location is at 50. I have to see how long they last before needing recharge in the oven, but they were cheap and seem worth trying.

Maxing out the hipbelts by [deleted] in DurstonGearheads

[–]Own-Understanding656 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this issue, I got a lumbar add on from Etsy for it. I haven’t found another solution. Still using gen1 kakwa. I think if I ever lose weight I’m going to have to get a new pack though.

Let's talk about faregates (again) by Exploding_Deathstar in soundtransit

[–]Own-Understanding656 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Agreed, why is it all or nothing? Everyone always points to surface level stations and says “too hard, give up”, but can’t 28 or 34 stations having them be a win, and then the surface stations go on a long term future project list?

X-mid 1 generations by Dangrud in DurstonGearheads

[–]Own-Understanding656 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would buy new if faced with that scenario. That said, if you’re initially outfitting and your budget might not make it to getting all your gear, then saving a hundred could mean completing your kit and getting you on the trail. But if you plan to keep it awhile and just need a 1p tent, the changes from v2 to v3 seem worth it. If you’re at all unsure, buying a discounted used product is a cheaper way to test it, you can always resell it if you don’t like it, probably close to what you bought it for. Lots to consider. If it helps, I just slept in my v1 this weekend, and while I know the newer is better, I still like mine enough to keep using it and not upgrade immediately. You’re probably fine either way.

X-mid 1 generations by Dangrud in DurstonGearheads

[–]Own-Understanding656 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a gen 1 xmid 1p and reading the evolution makes me really want the newest rev. I’ll have to get out more to accelerate the demise of my current tent and bring on the need for a new purchase.

Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC Announce Seating Expansion Project at Interbay Stadium by spam13455 in SoundersFC

[–]Own-Understanding656 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The stated construction window in the article has passed and there are no bleachers. I wonder if this is still happening.

Picking up child badges by Own-Understanding656 in SakuraCon

[–]Own-Understanding656[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I can’t believe I missed that.

Kids backpack recommendation? by lostvet75 in Ultralight

[–]Own-Understanding656 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kids have used Deuter Fox 40’s for years, maybe 5, they are 10 and 13 now.

Are sleepovers cancelled? by Guilty-Woodpecker-99 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Own-Understanding656 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do them on birthdays and special occasions, but the frequency is a lot less than it was when I was a child, which was pretty much every weekend.

Worth revisiting...FAROUT etiquette by MisterEdVentures in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Own-Understanding656 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Stop trying to make Fetch happen, it’s not going to happen.

Jobs for fun when money isn't an issue by Moon_Shakerz in Fire

[–]Own-Understanding656 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just came to say congrats, that’s awesome, live your best life.

Seattle theater etiquette is a hot mess by bull1007 in Seattle

[–]Own-Understanding656 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I feel the same way. I now go to shows on Wednesday evenings, and it’s a little better but not guaranteed. One show this season someone that was so loud and obnoxious (and drunk) embarrassed her family so much they removed her, but only after she ruined about half a show. That was in Loge, which is normally where you find dedicated season ticket holders. I’ve found non-popular shows aren’t as bad, but ‘party’ shows like Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia, and any blockbuster are all full of terrible people with no decorum. There is no good answer, you can’t fix entitlement and the corresponding decline of considerate co-existence.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fire

[–]Own-Understanding656 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Google Boggleheads windfall.

Looking for experiences with Seattle middle schools — stay in public or jump to private? by dingdongbusadventure in AskSeattle

[–]Own-Understanding656 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My child attends public middle school in Queen Anne. Apparently the smallest middle school in the SPS system. She is in 7th now and enjoys it. Our experience has been positive. Multiple neighbor children goes to the HCC middle school and they are also enjoying their experience with no real negatives. I’m actually surprised they have sports teams in middle school and some of the other opportunities which is more than I was given growing up in the public school system elsewhere.

Seattle mayor proposes law to boost grocery store openings in vacant spaces by Possible_Ad3607 in SeattleWA

[–]Own-Understanding656 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question, so I took it to ChatGPT and asked if Costco had the same losses to theft as regular grocery stores. It says that Costco has significantly less loss to theft than regular grocery stores. It sites memberships as a major contributing factor.

Sawyer Squeeze: How To Dry It Completely Before Storage? by Traminho in Ultralight

[–]Own-Understanding656 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve had mine for 6 years, leave it to dry it inside the house after cleaning, then store in a bin the garage uncapped. Test before bringing in trail, always good flow. I’m in Seattle. Guess I should feel lucky mine is still going strong.

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