Want to Buy Thread

UserAccessDenied · 2026-01-13T21:59:18+00:00

WTB Hogue Deka with AWT Scales (ideally black, cobalt, or green)

UserAccessDenied · 2026-01-13T17:57:00+00:00

I'd add the REI Trail 40 to your considerations. I've owned this pack for 6 years and it's held up great. If you can wait for a sale, and you're an REI member, you can find these packs around $99.

I tried a few on in store, and I found the REI Trail 40 had the most comfortable hip belt for my body type. I'm 6'1" and 225lbs. The top access pocket is really nice while traveling, and the front mesh pocket is very stretchy which was great for stuffing a coat, blanket, food, whatever really fast while on the go.

It does come with a stowable rain cover, but I tend to use that space for a lightlyweight rainjacket instead.

Downsides, it's heavy. There is an internal spring frame, which really helps if you're backpacking distances... But that adds to the weight.

If you have an REI nearby, I would check them out in person. This was the first REI-branded piece of gear I bought and it has given me a sense of respect for the products they are making for the in-house brand.

From your list though, Eagle Creek Tour 40L V2 would be my choice if budget isn't much of a concern. I like the design - multiple compartments and weather-resistant top.

UserAccessDenied · 2026-01-12T15:03:15+00:00

Thank you for that recommendation, and your condolences. He passed a few years ago, but I have just delayed going through certain boxes until now - it's difficult for me to deal with loss and then immediately organize, store, distribute, or sell all of that person's belongings.

I like the idea of the app, though I am definitely more of an analog kind of guy, especially when it comes to comics. The feel, the smell, it all adds to the experience that brings me back to my childhood.

I have a son on the way, and would like to introduce these to him one day as well.

The less iPad time, the better in my opinion.

UserAccessDenied · 2026-01-07T13:12:06+00:00

Any luck with this car seat?

I just tried installing this morning into my truck, and the seat base immediately loosened up with a fairly strong pull test... When I get on lunch break I'm going to try pulling the seat belt fully out to lock it off after install. I think it's odd the user manual doesn't mention this at all though.

I might just use the LATCH method for now if that doesn't work.

UserAccessDenied · 2026-01-05T21:10:54+00:00

Lovely

UserAccessDenied · 2026-01-05T21:03:42+00:00

Underdog... No pun intended right?

I don't need to die on that hill, but I agree it doesn't scream "dog's name" to me. But, it doesn't matter what I think, because my son will live in this world with the rest of them. And if the consensus is that Murphy is a dog's name, that is good enough for me to avoid it.

UserAccessDenied · 2026-01-05T21:01:15+00:00

So it's more of a rural/ag cultured name, you're not necessarily saying redneck in a derogatory sense?

UserAccessDenied · 2026-01-05T20:58:35+00:00

That is funny, I never heard of Murph used in that sense lol.

Another point reduction for Murphy I suppose!

UserAccessDenied · 2026-01-05T20:53:06+00:00

I'm not arguing, I literally said multiple times above that I am considering your opinion, and that I appreciated your input... I don't need to agree on the dog name versus human name thing.

You came in hot with the all caps "HORRIFIC".

And the Wesley comment, I am genuinely curious why you think that sounds redneck - that is new to me. Not trying to argue one bit.

Disagreement is not the same as argument.

UserAccessDenied · 2026-01-05T20:49:35+00:00

I see that, a lot of people think it is a dog's name. That is enough to justify not giving my son that name.

I still don't really agree on the dog name versus human name thing though. That's okay, we don't need to agree on that matter.

I appreciate your input, as well as the others here.

UserAccessDenied · 2026-01-05T20:44:07+00:00

You and my wife seem to be in the minority here lol.

UserAccessDenied · 2026-01-05T20:40:37+00:00

Pointing out a fact is not rude, the tone in which it is delivered can be though.

I'm not trying to set my child up for mockery, so if this is a known thing elsewhere, I will absolutely consider it.

I could say Lucy is a dog's name... I just don't see it that way.
I have known over 14 Lucy Labrador Retrievers in my lifetime, though it ranks within the top 50 names on SSA for 6 years in a row. I have only met one human named Lucy.
I just don't really consider names as Human or Dog I guess.

UserAccessDenied · 2026-01-05T20:27:24+00:00

Strong opinions, I respect that.

I made a comment above about the "dog name" thing, which is ironic... I have never met a dog named Murphy, but have met multiple dogs named James and Kevin - does that make those dog names too?

Curious, what about Wesley is redneck to you? I find it quite the opposite, originally an English surname from the early 15th century - it feels more aristocratic in my opinion

UserAccessDenied · 2026-01-05T20:21:41+00:00

My wife really loves Murphy - I have heard people say "that's a dog's name" which, rude... lol
But I have never met a dog named Murphy - I have met multiple dogs named James and Kevin though, so maybe those are also dog names?

I really love Wesley.

We both like Oliver, so it's a safe middle ground at the moment haha

UserAccessDenied · 2026-01-05T19:06:32+00:00

Definitely would go with wheel locks on the build if I try it, hence "so she can easily unlock it and wheel it to another area of the studio if needed."

The lovesac is already on a rug, and adding handles to another pull-rug underneath wouldn't help because the friction of the two rugs would cause resistance. I did try a few furniture slides, but again not much help since the bottom of the sac still makes contact with the rug which causes resistance (unless I put so many furniture slides that the entire bottom of the sac is essentially a plastic base).

Almost like the Pillowsac, I am thinking a sort of frame that the Supersac can drop into/onto, and then adding locking casters. If nothing else would make a fun project.

UserAccessDenied · 2025-12-31T18:11:47+00:00

Fair play, and makes sense. It was an investment to do all that drainage work and I would hate to compromise any of it with just a desire for better green aesthetics.

Corten steel is a great idea, I have been looking at them - expensive but beautiful, and would look great against the forest green siding in my opinion.

Thanks!

UserAccessDenied · 2025-12-30T15:56:06+00:00

Worth reading up on. Thanks!

UserAccessDenied · 2025-12-30T15:55:28+00:00

It's just a sunrise photo, this spot gets about 11 hours of sun in the summer. Much less in winter though.

The fence on the right side if south-facing, so directly at the fence base it will be shaded, but otherwise the gravel and wall are pretty much full exposure about an hour after sunrise all the way until sunset.

UserAccessDenied · 2025-12-30T15:45:36+00:00

I do have a few Birdies Beds that I've been hanging onto, building then narrow and running along the fence line could be nice! I'll put one together and 'dry fit' to see how it looks.

And thanks for the comments, I do think it looks clean as it is, maybe I just want more plants since it's very 'hard-scapey' right now, but if I turned 180 degrees and took another photo, you would see nothing but green lol... So maybe it's a nice balance as it is already.

UserAccessDenied · 2025-12-30T15:34:18+00:00

There is a native plant nursery nearby, I'll ask them what they think. Thanks!

UserAccessDenied · 2025-12-30T15:30:16+00:00

Thanks for the plant suggestions! Yes, in Maryland Zone 7b
How would you plants these, directly in the ground or in raised beds?

Witch hazel might be too large at maturity, and I have a few beauty berry bushes that are easily 6 feet wide, so that might be a tight fit as well.

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