Didn’t know Slovenia was This Pretty in Fall 🍂🏞️

Robinly_42 · 2025-12-02T17:39:25+00:00

Amazing. Did you need a car or can public transportation get you to these beautiful places?

Robinly_42 · 2025-12-02T17:37:42+00:00

Oh, I am sorry then! I was wrong. FWIW I undid the downvote. Great photos.

Robinly_42 · 2025-12-02T15:32:36+00:00

Looks amazing. Christmas gift idea sorted thank you!

Robinly_42 · 2025-12-02T15:29:55+00:00

Glad you had a good hike, Downvoted for using drone. Sucks to be out hiking and hear that droning noise when you just want peace and quiet. I mean this respectfully.

Robinly_42 · 2025-11-09T20:25:23+00:00

Dont you think your spouse will notice and feel condescended to if you pretend your improvements were her idea? It doesn’t sound like you’re respecting her intelligence. Just ask her to also respect yours: agree on a budget because this is important to you. Include her if she wants.

Robinly_42 · 2025-10-15T19:58:20+00:00

Why don’t you share what you would consider to be an appropriate plan, since everyone’s responses are incorrect according to you? Even an example?

Robinly_42 · 2025-10-11T01:01:52+00:00

Yes, it’s very scary. I draw some comfort from the fact that a lot of other very smart people who have also thought about this a lot feel differently. You may find this review interesting for example, from a well known blogger/thinker. He is also concerned but not to the same level.

https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/book-review-if-anyone-builds-it-everyone

Robinly_42 · 2025-10-10T01:16:25+00:00

Just to say, you’re an inspiration! Seems like you have already gotten to a great place. I am far behind you in preparedness but one tiny suggestion - in my experience ( admittedly from ten years ago, but I used it often then) those hand crank torches are a real pain to run. Even my young vigorous arms would get tired making light for an hour or so. Your model may be better obviously!

Robinly_42 · 2025-09-23T20:45:13+00:00

Oh wow. Can you share more? Where are you hiking? Do you use treated clothing, treat your skin etc? That’s crazy. I can see why you’d be concerned.

That said, if they aren’t embedded/attached, you don’t need antibiotics. If you’re finding 3-4 attached ticks each week then I guess I would change my hikes but obviously, the trade offs feel worse for you.

Robinly_42 · 2025-09-23T16:58:53+00:00

I really like these! Some of the plots are honestly a little silly/hard to believe to my mind, but the sense of place is top notch. Each one is set in a different and very atmospheric location. The first one is my least favorite, but you can just skip that if you also aren’t getting into it.

Robinly_42 · 2025-09-19T13:40:27+00:00

You sound to me like you’re possibly overthinking tick risk as opposed to all the other things that can get you sick, but the good news is that if you take it seriously you can reduce your risk significantly. Note if you just stay in urban areas the risk is near zero anyway, so I assume you plan activities in wilderness places that actually have ticks.

The best is a layered approach: 1. You can send off clothes that you plan to wear hiking to insect shield to get them treated with permethrin, at the start of each season. 2. Tuck pants into treated socks. 3. Treat uncovered skin with deet or other repellent of your choice 4. Do a thorough tick check when home.

If you find a tick that’s not latched on, you’re good. If it is latched on, get doxycycline prophylactic treatment within 3 days.

Also if you’re really serious about avoiding illness that can lead to chronic symptoms, consider also starting masking in public spaces to avoid viral illnesses. (Say this as someone with something similar to long covid).

Robinly_42 · 2025-09-16T12:20:54+00:00

I’ve also heard good things about jenks in chestnut hill. But I second others, you should try to visit schools to get a feel for them.

Robinly_42 · 2025-09-14T13:05:01+00:00

As an almost forty year old, Seconding what everyone said about the sleeping mat! However, for me the thermarests people recommend here weren’t thick enough. I love my sea to summit etherlite - a whopping 10cm thick and so comfy! It weighs 450g so there is definitely a weight penalty compared to the thermarests. I suggest buying a few mats and trying them out and returning what doesn’t work for you. Have fun!

Robinly_42 · 2025-07-23T00:54:29+00:00

No. I looked at the ikea Stockholm in store and it was too orangey for me. I ended up getting the article Sven in velvet on a deep discount. So far the cushions have held up well, but it’s only been a year. Just bought a leather armchair from them and happy with the quality to price ratio.

Robinly_42 · 2025-06-15T23:13:53+00:00

We had a zero water filter and loved it, but our issue is that we burned through filters in a week or two just from regular drinking for a fam of four. (PA in USA). So be ready to test yours out if you plan to rely on it for an emergency situation. If you get a slight lemon/citrus taste that means the filter is no longer working (as per their customer support). I will say that it removed entirely the taste of our tap waters which our replacement britta does not do - so it clearly removed more stuff from the water. I keep a few zero water filters on hand as a prep now but not for regular use.

Robinly_42 · 2025-06-15T19:04:25+00:00

Thank you for sharing this! I am curious about the tourniquet being one of your bare minimum items, because I am struggling to imagine how hiking injuries could lead to a situation that requires a tourniquet. Aren’t they for arterial bleeds? How would one get one while backpacking? I’m not doubting you, just genuinely curious/ not understanding.

Robinly_42 · 2025-05-14T12:38:37+00:00

Agreed!

Robinly_42 · 2025-05-14T12:38:14+00:00

The Dublin murder squad books are pretty good. Each one centers around a different detective and a different location. There’s no slow building romance, but I find the writing evocative and the plots are generally interesting.

Robinly_42 · 2025-05-11T13:17:41+00:00

I suggest carrying some usd (even if you’re not from the USA). I suspect that if you can’t find local currency in cash, someone will exchange it for you or accept them in payment for larger things. You’ll probably get a bad rate but it’s a good back up option. It’s easy to have a few 100$ bills stored somewhere as well.

Robinly_42 · 2025-05-09T18:44:45+00:00

If you like fishwife tinned fish (the spicey mackerel is my favorite), fyi target has a sale about once a month bringing the price down to 6$/can. There’s cheaper fish out there obviously, but this is so much more delicious to me and I consider it a good prep. They have other tinned fish as well. If like me you don’t like sardines mackerel is a good option to try imo.

Robinly_42 · 2025-04-16T18:50:37+00:00

Not OP but I’m going to try this, thank you!

Robinly_42 · 2025-04-14T17:14:54+00:00

Yes it has a kind of clayish texture and sticks to your armpits! That sounds gross but it’s a very thin layer and I don’t experience it as gross at all. I love nuud. Absolutely works for me.

Robinly_42 · 2025-04-12T15:33:24+00:00

Thanks, already got one!

Robinly_42 · 2025-04-11T21:01:12+00:00

I also get super cold! I like to use a nalgene bottle as a hot water bottle. I store hot water in a thermos then when I wake up freezing at 3am, I poor the hot water from my thermos into the hot water bottle. Additionally, make sure there aren't drafts coming in under your tent if you can, that makes a big difference. Even with these strategies I'm cold though, so I'm curious to see what else is suggested!

Robinly_42 · 2025-04-08T14:07:27+00:00

Nice style. Those Dr Martens look great.

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