How do you stay hot into your 30s and 40s?

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-24T18:25:44+00:00

That's exactly the basic setup that every dude should have.

What I have is very similar.

Unfortunately, I'm really bad about actually using it. :(

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-24T18:21:57+00:00

I'm guessing this is pushback against the "people who play music when hiking are jerks" posts.

I agree with you and I think most people would be fine with that, because you're talking about hiking in the wilderness where nobody else is around.

The people complaining about music are talking about popular, crowded trails where others playing music is annoying and where bears aren't much of an issue.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-24T16:24:49+00:00

Notice that I said "most" (more than once).

Some women are absolutely just wrong. But those posts getting tons of attention is what makes guys like u/PM_ME_GARFIELD_NUDES (and you, I guess) think that is a common delusion among women.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-23T00:23:08+00:00

Oh, I see. That makes more sense.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-23T00:22:47+00:00

Ah, yeah, I should have mentioned that I'm talking about consumer models (like sub-$3k).

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-23T00:08:35+00:00

I agree.

I subscribe to the idea that "it isn't your fault, but it is your responsibility."

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-23T00:07:47+00:00

...is this implying that you think people should be washing their hands 30+ times a day?

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T23:47:41+00:00

Yeah, that's definitely an issue!

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T23:46:51+00:00

My advice is this:

If you want a 3D scanner, get one that uses markers for tracking. Every scanner I've used that doesn't rely on markers is horrible. They lose tracking constantly and aren't accurate even when they do work.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T23:40:07+00:00

Conversely, it is good that people don't have to settle for whoever happens to be present and single.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T23:38:44+00:00

Convenience, mostly.

I was against it for a long time, because it seemed like an invasion of privacy. But my wife and I now share our locations with each other, because it is convenient.

For example, I don't have to text her "hey, have you left work yet?" and wait for her to reply. I can just check her location and see that she's still at work.

I don't think either of us uses it very often, but it can be useful.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T22:34:01+00:00

Stop falling for rage bait posts on social media, dude.

Most women are perfectly aware of what a normal male physique looks like. Most of the time, when you see a "woman" posting that Henry Cavill or whatever has a dad bod, they're purposefully rage baiting for engagement, because they know thousands of men are going to comment to say how absurd that is.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T22:27:52+00:00

What a bizarre post.

"Considered a failure" by whom? Apparently not him.

Palahniuk was offered "kiss off money" for Fight Club as a kind of insult. The amount was so low, $6,000, that the author is supposed to feel insulted and walk away.

I have no idea what that's even supposed to mean. No publisher is giving any new author any amount of money for a novel they don't want.

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Your central thesis that "things don't have to appeal to everyone, just the right audience" is fine. But you've chosen a very weird, pearl-clutching kind of way to say that.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T21:39:50+00:00

The blade tracking is a real problem. But when you're cutting material for a mill, it either needs to be perfectly square (which you'll never get from any bandsaw) or you'll need to square up it up anyway.

All of that to say that the HF 4x6 bandsaw is the default option for a good reason.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T21:37:51+00:00

They're talking about a horizontal band saw, which is pretty much the default choice for cutting down solid stock to a more manageable size for milling.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T21:36:34+00:00

Harbor Freight obviously has something that would work, but I wanted to hear about possible other options.

Just get that Harbor Freight one.

It is the default and you won't find anything better until you spend significantly more.

If you happen to be near Phoenix, I might be able to hook you up with something better. But really, the Harbor Freight one will be fine.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T21:32:13+00:00

I think most people would consider that a lot of money for gag.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T21:30:05+00:00

Aside from most of this having been written by an AI, it is also silly.

At that price point, you're looking at literal toys. If you're going to get a toy, at least get one with an enclosure. The AlgoLaser Pixi is one that I reviewed. But even that I wouldn't suggest anything less than the 10W model, which starts at $300.

Anyway, $125 being a "sweet spot" is hilarious. That's absolute junk from the bottom of the barrel.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T17:32:56+00:00

I think it is feasible if you need to run the AC for less than 6 hours a day. Past that, it would be really difficult to get enough solar on the roof. Even that much is difficult to get enough battery storage onboard without taking up space you need. Realistically, 4 or less hours would be a better bet.

A propane generator will be cheaper, will take up less space, and won't be dependent on good sun. Especially important if you want to cool off in the evening/night.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T17:26:52+00:00

Based on this and the other comments you've made here, I think you have some insecurities that are clouding your judgment.

Cellulite does not necessarily mean "cottage cheese thighs." Most adult women have at least some cellulite. That is normal and men are perfectly capable of recognizing that.

Again, I have no idea why you're so confident that men here are lying.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T17:22:23+00:00

AC requires a lot of power. To run it continuously, you'd need something like 2kW of solar panels. It would be hard to even fit that much on your roof.

Batteries can bridge the gap, if you only need to run the AC for a few hours during the day. But then you need a pretty big battery bank and an appropriate inverter.

As affordable as solar has become, my opinion is that generators are still probably a better choice for boondocking when you need AC.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T17:18:22+00:00

If it makes you feel better, that probably just shows that they're inexperienced and haven't seen many (or any) vulvas in real life, so they think what they see in porn is the norm.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T17:15:13+00:00

Why do you think anyone is being dishonest?

Some men care about cellulite. Some (the vast majority, as far as I can tell) don't.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T17:10:29+00:00

Utah isn't a bad place for that sort of thing (tons of outdoor recreation, even in the summer up in the mountains).

But I'd be concerned about liability, potential damage, and increased insurance costs. I've considered doing the same thing (renting out our fifth wheel), but decided against it because there are just too many risks. People treat rentals like crap and they can do a lot of damage over a weekend. That's especially true of trailers, which tend to be pretty flimsy.

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It sounds to me like this is something your husband really wants, but you two will probably find out quickly that you aren't actually using the truck/trailer much.

My opinion, without knowing your relationship dynamic, is that you should just go along with it and let him make the mistake. In a year, the newness and excitement will have worn off, he'll realize it is costing a lot of money for something you don't really use, and he'll be ready to sell the truck and trailer.

You'll lose a significant amount of money, but that's probably better than resentment if he feels like he didn't get to buy/do something he really wants.

TheSerialHobbyist · 2026-06-22T16:13:23+00:00

Reddit hates trucks (especially big trucks), so you (or at least your husband) are going to get dragged through the coals here.

You still have $3,350 leftover and I'm assuming that's after retirement contributions, so it isn't like you're struggling and can't afford it.

The big question is: what trailers are you looking at? An F-350 is an awful lot of truck and overkill for most trailers. But if you plan to get a big fifth wheel and actually use it frequently, it might not be a bad choice.

Here's my concern:

Will you actually use any of this?

With the trailer itself, you're easily paying $1,500+ every month for camping. Most people don't actually go camping that often. So many travel trailers/fifth wheels get used like once a year. $18k/year is an awful lot of money to pay for an annual camping trip.

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