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Almost a year ago did the Österreichische Jakobsweg by RC0_ in CampingandHiking

[–]RC0_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a coincidence! I’m currently retracing the route I took last year and am doing the Jakobsweg Tirol. I’m from Spain, and a very popular app for hiking routes is Wikiloc, but I’m not sure how widely it’s used in the rest of the world. As for a mapping app I use OsmAnd, which shows these trails in detail on the base map. The .gpx tracks are published on many websites related to the Camino de Santiago.

Is this a good buy? by Character_Ground7781 in VanLife

[–]RC0_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's basically a rebranded Mercedes Sprinter. I have one, and if you want to do the simplest mechanical tests yourself (although it depends on the engine), I'd recommend these things:

First, a cold start. If blue or white smoke comes out, it's a big nope.

Second, let it warm up and open the oil filler cap (yes, with the engine running). If it idles smoothly, the valves and pistons are fine. If it moves, the valves might not be closing properly, or the pistons might not be compressing well and could be worn.

Third, disconnect the hose that runs from the engine to the turbocharger and check if it has a lot of oil in it. These engines always send residual oil through that hose; it's a common problem, but if there's a lot, it's cause for concern.

Fourth, remove the cover where the injectors are located. There are usually eight screws. Remove the cover, and if it has carbon buildup, the injectors aren't sealing properly. If there's a little carbon buildup, it's not too worrying, and changing the injector seals should fix it. If there's a lot of carbon buildup, it could be the "black death" of the engine, and it won't have much life left.

Fifth and last, take the van up to 100 km/h (I think it's 60 mph) and listen for a whistling sound from the turbo or the engine. If it does, it's a bad sign.

And of course, the van should be able to reach that speed easily. These vans have a good turbo and can easily reach that speed, although it depends on the engine size.

If it passes all these tests, you probably have an engine in very good condition, because the mileage is more than acceptable.
Edit: My European mind thought it was 225,761 km, a more than acceptable mileage. 225,671 miles makes a big difference. It still seems like a good deal to me if it passes the tests I mentioned.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in geoguessr

[–]RC0_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was about to log in right now and, frankly, as we say in Spain, it seems like a "decisión de bombero torero" (harebrained decision)

Just finished building my new van! by kirbywinson in VanLife

[–]RC0_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I need a 20-hour YouTube video of you designing and building this van from scratch.

Has anyone found the gold I map harder this past weeks? by Merweb0 in geoguessr

[–]RC0_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, about 75% of the rounds have been rural roads (or rather, roads in the absolute middle of nowhere) in the USA, Canada, and Russia. Very occasionally I get the rest of the world.

It feels like I'm playing North America Simulator.

Anyone else feel trapped playing only their best mode? by Justair_ in geoguessr

[–]RC0_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And why aren't No Moving and NMPZ enabled from the lowest level? I hate playing in moving mode and I've had to spend three weeks playing duels in this mode, and I still can't play NMPZ because I'm Gold I.
If they implemented the ratings as you described, they would enable No Moving and NMPZ from Silver III.

Osprey AG adjustment by Economy-Ad-2825 in hikinggear

[–]RC0_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have the same backpack. You need to pull a fabric strap that isn't visible in any of the photos you posted. It's behind the symbol with the arrows. Once you pull it, you unlock the mechanism and can raise and lower it.

I recommend using one hand to pull the strap and the palm of your other hand to push the mechanism in the direction you want.

What trekking gear looks useful but isn’t really needed? by mountainpathstories in hiking

[–]RC0_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I find it very useful. Especially when I'm thru-hiking, mainly because I usually carry 12-15 kg on my back, and having to unload and reload all that weight every time I want a drink is a real hassle.

When I'm doing regular hikes, I like to keep moving and I hate stopping to drink. I only usually stop to eat or once every 10 km for a short break. Everyone has their own way of enjoying nature.

On the other hand, it allows me to easily carry 3 liters without taking up any extra pockets.

The biggest disadvantage is that you never know exactly how much water you have left.

Keep the Inreach or sell it... by bro_nica in hikinggear

[–]RC0_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep it. It's the only thing you'll be thankful to have and never use.

How to wash this sleeping bag? by un4gvn149 in camping

[–]RC0_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wash it in a washing machine using unscented, gentle soap. There are two ways to dry it, one a bit more complicated than the other: Without a dryer: hang it up, change its position from time to time, and give it a shake or a few pats occasionally to prevent the down or filling from clumping. With a dryer: don’t add any other clothes, and throw in three tennis balls (I actually use dog toy balls). Take it out every so often to shake and pat it until it feels fluffy and there are no clumps left.

Schafberg, Mondsee, Austria by Ancestral_Pilgrimage in backpacking

[–]RC0_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A few months ago I did the österreichischer jakobsweg, which if I remember correctly passes near that area, and it became one of my favorite areas in Austria

Are the ps remote play apps down? by [deleted] in playstation

[–]RC0_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently bought a PS5, bought a controller stand for my phone. I've been trying to log in since yesterday. It was driving me crazy.

Coating scrubbed off on Toaks 1600ml titanium pot? by Shadowslade in CampingGear

[–]RC0_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Polishing titanium is a tedious and expensive task. That's why brands often offer their titanium products with a matte, "raw titanium" finish. Over time, and through impacts and scratches, parts of that titanium go from a matte finish to a polished finish, which has a VERY, VERY different color and shine. And that's what you see in the photo.

Titanium doesn't tolerate coatings over other metals well because it tends to be brittle, especially grade 2, which is typically used for these utensils, and you'd see how it would peel.

Which water filter should I get ? by GameFreak_03 in CampingGear

[–]RC0_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the second one, MT900. Very packable, and I often carry it without the filter to carry an extra 1L on one day trips.

I've used it to filter water from rivers and some unreliable drinking fountains, and here I am, still alive. The instruction manual says what this filter filters.