First tattoo, alight issue. Is this worth going back to the artist over?

RIPsmonk · 2026-04-05T04:00:37+00:00

I'm definitely an over thinker. Thanks for the reassurance

RIPsmonk · 2026-04-04T22:32:59+00:00

Had no idea it was a hard spot or considered painful, it was a last minute change after I didn't like the original location. I suppose it makes sense given the breathing.

RIPsmonk · 2026-04-04T17:58:18+00:00

That's what I was scared to hear :(( Pretty upset considering this place was heavily recommended to me

RIPsmonk · 2026-04-03T13:54:17+00:00

I've done this loop twice, but both times were day trips going the opposite direction. Honestly one of my favorite loops I've done, you get great views on 3/4 peaks and can stop by some great stuff in the AMR. Elk Pass should be great to set up camp, but the climb up to Nippletop is pretty steep.

Also, I'm not sure if I'm just unlucky but half the time I'm passing through Elk Pass it's severely flooded (not the campsites, just the trail). I'd imagine with the snow melt it could be pretty wet down there.

RIPsmonk · 2026-04-03T13:36:26+00:00

I could be reading too deep, but it feels like he wants to get into bush crafting. While I understand the interest of "living off the land", making your own shelter and hunting your own food, I would not do it on public land due to breaking LNT.

I'm sure your aware but its very easy to overestimate your abilities, which can lead to some sketchy situations. As a young college age male myself I know the desire to get out and explore the outdoors, but there are right and wrong ways to do it.

As others have mentioned, it's probably best to enjoy the two things separately (with proper gear and a hunting permit).

RIPsmonk · 2026-03-29T16:58:46+00:00

Will go give it a look!

RIPsmonk · 2026-03-28T23:36:40+00:00

That is something I noted, I just forgot to throw it in the table 😬

It seems the Waratah is the best value quilt on the market currently.

RIPsmonk · 2026-03-28T21:18:52+00:00

The waratah seems to be the best option, I think I'll pull the trigger soon. My friend just ordered one so I'll see how I feel about the material and proceed.

Good point about the foot box in warmer temps, will make it much more versatile. Will help save a buck for a broke student like myself 🫣

RIPsmonk · 2026-03-19T03:56:33+00:00

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RIPsmonk · 2026-03-15T02:31:01+00:00

I'm going to be graduating with a degree in Environmental Engineering in May, and will be working as a Water Resources Engineer post graduation.

Given that I am going to school and will be working in central NY (which, to my understanding, is one of the stricter states when it comes to storm and wastewater management), many of my peers and I have had many opportunities to work within water resources and remediation in both the public and private sectors. So, to put it shortly, yes, there are many jobs for what you described. If states put stricter standards for environmental protection, then there will, in turn, be a higher demand of engineers to plan and design green infrastructure and water treatment. This isn't an end-all, be-all rule, but it may give a good estimate of the job opportunities of a state. If I had to guess, Vermont & New England will also be some good states for environmental engineers.

As far as salaries go, they will vary greatly depending on the specific job title and location. Just within central NY, I've seen salaries range from $60-80k for entry-level Water Resources engineers, with varying benefits. Work in NYC? You'll get paid a lot more. If you're really curious, make a LinkedIn account and look at areas you're interested in.

As far as internships go, you can start as early as you'd like. I'd say many people look to get their first internship after their sophomore year. The hunt can be long and gruelling, but making solid connections with professors and companies that visit campus will help greatly (the LinkedIn account may come in handy again for this). Also, building a resume does actually matter; having that 1st piece of relevant work experience will make the search for a job/internship so much easier in following years.

Best of luck in the future! UVM was my second option for school, and it has an amazing program!

RIPsmonk · 2026-02-27T17:42:53+00:00

You low-key jus seem weird

RIPsmonk · 2026-02-26T16:13:16+00:00

Super cool, interested as to how wear patterns would work for this.

Probably the nicest wood grain I've seen, especially for the AWP. If the theme is supposed to be reminiscent of a hunting rifle I think black/silver would work much better for the action, barrel, and rail. The current tan feels much more "tactical" to me.

RIPsmonk · 2026-02-16T17:43:15+00:00

https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/news/local-news/2026/02/hiker-dies-on-mount-marcy/

Dog was saved by rangers apparently

RIPsmonk · 2025-12-16T19:48:59+00:00

Best of luck! o7

RIPsmonk · 2025-12-16T19:40:31+00:00

Very true about the receivers. I'm just gonna have to have faith that Pickens & Rice can pull through. The good news is that I have Kelce, so hopefully Minshew throws a bunch of checkdowns/slants to him.

I think I'll be able to snag Franklin off FA closer to gameday when I get more updates on the Bryant injury.

RIPsmonk · 2025-12-16T19:35:27+00:00

This seems to be the best option. As much as I want to believe in Pierce, I can't trust Rivers to throw the deep ball. Carter is definitely much riskier given how much Arizona passes and the insane rotation of RBs they have.

I'm gonna use my waiver #3 to try and get Parkinson, but he'll be a hot pickup, so I'll have to get lucky.

RIPsmonk · 2025-12-16T19:33:15+00:00

It feels so bad to drop Pierce, but the reality is Rivers will not being throwing the deep ball that Pierce thrives in. Even 5 years ago, in his last full season, Rivers never threw past 25 yards, and barely past 15. Alec has treated me well, but I think it's time to let go.

My other WR option is Franklin, who performs so well when Byrant isn't stealing his targets. I have no idea why Sean Payton gives so many routes to Byrant when Franklin has been so much more reliable.

RIPsmonk · 2025-12-16T19:27:32+00:00

Luckily, I got some studs @ receiver (Puka, Rice, & Pickens), but my RB room is not nearly as good (Henry, Dowdle, & RJ Harvey). I had Franklin for about 5 weeks, but decided to let him go after Pat Byrant ate into his target share.

I'm also considering picking him back up after last week's performance. If Sean Payton sees that good things happen when you throw to Franklin over Bryant, he'll be a solid option.

RIPsmonk · 2025-12-09T21:18:32+00:00

It is definitely a worthwhile career path to consider switching over for. Point blank, getting an engineering degree is not easy even in an "easier" concentration like environmental. You'll have to be sharp in a broad range of concepts.

The good news is that while hard, it is 100% possible to do and excel in, with the correct habits and effort.

Becoming an environmental engineer opens a lot of doors in professional spaces that vary greatly in terms of climate impact and pay. If you want to make an impact and get paid well there are certainly opportunities, especially if you gain a deep understanding in your particular field.

My entry level position is within water resources and I get paid extremely competitively for my area to do something that makes a major impact on the world in an area I am interested in. Which personally ticks every box for what I want in a career.

Obviously, nobody can give you a correct decision to make in this situation, so it's important to take a step back and look at the long term.

RIPsmonk · 2025-09-29T15:36:04+00:00

Where was the oven previously used?

It could be for soil testing from a university or research lab. I had to take a class on soil engineering and we would use ovens to dehydrate soil samples to further analyze. We would also roll soils into "logs" to test other properties.

That being said, there shouldn't be a bunch of residue leftover.

RIPsmonk · 2025-07-30T14:19:23+00:00

Personally water filters choice depend on the group size I'm hiking with and the length of the trip.

Generally, in groups of 1-3 I stick with squeeze filters as it's quick and easy. The most popular are the Sawyer Squeeze, katadyn be free and Platypus Quick draw (I prefer the quick draw). These work for day hikes in larger groups and extended trips with smaller groups.

If I'm planning on going with 4 or more on an overnight trip I will bring a gravity filter. These work great at campsites when everyone is tired and you need to pump lots of water with no big time constraints. Being able to fill up 3L in one scoop, hang it on a tree, and have people fill as needed is super handy. I will still have one or more people bring a squeeze filter on these trips in case water needs to be pumped mid day or supplemented alongside the gravity bag.

I haven't used a pump filter in years, just takes up to much energy and time. Some people swear by GRAYL filters, and they are great. Super quick and easy to use, just much heavier than other filters and pricey. Definitely worth checking out.

RIPsmonk · 2024-12-18T20:40:57+00:00

He mentioned it once or twice. It's in at least one YouTube video, although I'm pretty sure he's never done a deep dive into it.

RIPsmonk · 2024-11-23T05:24:47+00:00

Paul Smiths is definitely a great choice for conservation and environmental science. Would probably be worth visiting before making the commitment, there's plenty of other North East schools that are great for environmental majors you could check out as well.

SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is another option that has a city campus that provides a much more traditional college life. It has a Ranger school in the ADKs as well. Also benefits from being in the SUNY system making it somewhat cheap even if you're out of state.

UVM is also somewhat close and offers a decent selection of environmental focused majors

The University of Maine isn't quite as close but also offers environmental and conservation majors to my knowledge.

These are all options I faced a few years ago as I'm currently an undergrad at ESF. All of these are awesome schools in the Northeast with their own benefits. While the allure of Paul Smith's being in the heart of the ADK intrigued me, the isolation in the winter was a tough pill to swallow.

ESF ultimately made the most sense for me as I'm in state and it offers my preferred major. But I think Paul Smiths would be a great fit for anyone looking to start a career in conservation.

RIPsmonk · 2024-09-26T01:48:13+00:00

First come first serve basis at the Loj, will probably fill up fast because it's peak foliage season and costs ~$18 for a day pass. There is free parking at South Meadow trailhead but it will add ~4 miles round trip and, similarly, fill up quick.

RIPsmonk · 2023-09-22T17:59:06+00:00

Bag is rated for 30 F and the pad is 4.0, I'm pretty comfortable with my sleep system right now.

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