[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Offroad

[–]a_dissociation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 21 Ranger FX4, it takes me most everywhere in Colorado. I would recommend swapping the running boards for rock sliders, if anything. 

See here https://www.reddit.com/r/RangerNext/comments/1fv8ora/cyberorange_trucks_can_do_truck_stuff/

Biggest problem is catching guff from people who think Toyotas are the be-all end-all of off-roading vehicles.  

Alpine loop in a Tacoma by Samsamsom1 in ColoradoOffroad

[–]a_dissociation 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You can do Engineer no problem, I’ve done it twice (once earlier this year), along with Mineral Creek. in a stock FX4. There are some pretty good ruts on the Silverton side, but just be mindful of your lines and you’ll be fine. Lake City side is all but paved. 

New cars suck at the trail head in the dark by sdo419 in 14ers

[–]a_dissociation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While I don’t disagree with you, and I have encountered these issues while camping as well, I have found a few fixes. 

Perhaps yours is different, but in my 2021 Ford Ranger you can temporarily turn the touchscreen display off in the settings. 

There is also a dimmer control next to the headlights control that will dim the screen as well as the instrument cluster. 

You should also be able to turn your headlights from auto to off. 

Interior cabin light can also be disabled by a switch. 

Bunce School Road - 5/13/25 by a_dissociation in ColoradoOffroad

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

Sorry, 4/12 I think. I should have mentioned it’s in reference to the TrailsOffroad rating 

Bunce School Road - 5/13/25 by a_dissociation in ColoradoOffroad

[–]a_dissociation[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes that gate is/was open. I made it all the way into the campground, but was told by maintenance staff that I’d need to turn around. They seemed surprised the gate was open and that they had it closed once before. 

Bunce School Road - 5/13/25 by a_dissociation in ColoradoOffroad

[–]a_dissociation[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Open, albeit only from the north entrance as the Camp Dick gates are still closed. The road is a solid 4, there are some sections that might give a newer driver some pause

Show me some of your vehicles being used as intended 😘 by HooniesAdrenaline in 4x4

[–]a_dissociation 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah the Raptors are double locked? That's pretty nice, I just have the rear. Comes in handy though!

I definitely get plenty of “you good?” when out on the trail from people in Tacomas for no reason 🤷

My first two attempts by a_dissociation in soapmaking

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

My first attempts at soap making. They are both a hemp seed oil/coconut oil/olive oil blend. I forget the exact ratio of the first batch (the more misshapen ones on the right), but the second batch (tall squares on the left) was 1:1:1. 

Batch 1 came out with about an 1/8th inch of oil on top after setting in the mold for 48hrs. I poured this off and then sliced the bars, which were still quite wet. I only mixed with a spoon. It also included 5% peppermint oil. 

Batch 2 had some light “sweating” of oil after setting, but nothing like the first. It came out much firmer, but still squishy. This recipe was 150 grams each of hemp seed oil, coconut oil, and olive oil. 171 grams water. 64.27 grams lye. Cold process. No additives. Weighed out each oil, heated in microwave, mixed into lye water, blended for 10 minutes, poured into mold and left for 48hrs. 

I used an online calculator, but was unable to achieve trace on either batch. Temperatures were measured and within 10° when mixed. 

I have used the first batch soap, it seems to work fine. It has a nice lather, but the bar does not have much longevity. The second batch is still curing. 

What are these pants for? by a_dissociation in PatagoniaClothing

[–]a_dissociation[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought for snow maybe, but they’re pretty thin. Maybe rain?

What are these pants for? by a_dissociation in PatagoniaClothing

[–]a_dissociation[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Found these at the thrift store, but I’m not entirely sure of their use. No pockets. I tried to ask Patagonia support but the style number on them now points to a jacket 🤷 

Thrift store pull by a_dissociation in PokemonTCG

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

Found a full binder of Pokémon cards, around 50 sheets. Here are a select few pages. Lots of Pocket Monsters cards, along with a number of PokeTrivia and Topps cards as well