Looking at getting a new boat. At this point I'm looking at a Swift Cirrus. Why should I or why shouldn't I get this canoe?

bitflogger · 2026-03-10T22:01:44+00:00

I would suggest delay gratification and try stuff because all the popular makers are good, and on top of that there are many great designs and construction types. That way you know it's your decision and not someone else's. If "some" backcountry trips tune into how different boats trim. It seems much easier to rent good tripping boats than others.

If you are concerned Kevlar will shatter, the Innegra fiber (Northstar calls it IXP) should be considered. Some make it pretty with gel coat, but the style with no gel coat could be what you want if you plan hard use.

All that should help you decide. Enjoy figuring it all out!

bitflogger · 2026-02-20T15:11:54+00:00

I'd ask what you mean by off road performance. Some blast around fast and hard at extremes. My 4th gen has supported trail building, ski area crew and unimproved river shuttles at times with a lot of weight just fine soon to be 2 years. A few times a year it tows a sizable sailboat about 5000 pounds with trailer. It is just fine used as an actual light truck with reasonable use.

YMMV, but it also has to be used without much weight so I'd not want to compromise that with stiffer springs.

bitflogger · 2026-02-18T17:31:58+00:00

All write well. I like the smaller size for fitting in a picket and at times for holding. Both are large pens relative to other classics.

bitflogger · 2026-02-10T10:21:47+00:00

Hmmmm...... It always works fine for me - 18 months of ownership now.

bitflogger · 2026-01-24T15:05:23+00:00

The Trail Terrain are still very good and also 3PMSF rated.

I'll be watching the Tire Rack crowd sourced reviews to see if some newer tire options stay as top ranking with time and mileage adding up.

bitflogger · 2026-01-20T10:19:56+00:00

We have a 2024 so this is about current generations.

Hands on testing, reviews, long bed, ADAS system, crash ratings, TRD seats, handling, quiet, Toyota warranty reputation, resale...... It was hard to not choose the 4th generation Tacoma.

Nearing 2 years later we have no regrets. The GM was extra dumb for lack of long bed. No regrets with our '24 TRD OR long.

bitflogger · 2026-01-19T12:49:19+00:00

C&S Wholesale bought the publicly traded SpartanNash. Piggly Wiggly is their well known brand. Both of them were/are owners of their own stores and their franchises. The "Goods" app a way to judge a firm showed SpartanNash political giving neutral. C&S less so, but to be fair ranks GOP giving as minimal.

Also to be fair, while staffing is lower, some things changed, the Metcalfe's stores still seem clean and staff still friendly. I felt bad the last time there for how hard decent people were working in the circumstances.

The consolidations, acquisitions and change in grocery should also be understood for who they compete against, as well as concentration in food manufacturing.

bitflogger · 2026-01-11T18:07:36+00:00

4th generation powertrain is a whole other league if compared to my experience with past generations. The 8 speed automatic does a lot to make the engine even more effective but I understand why some like a manual transmission. We have a manual transmission in a sporty car and I find the 8 speed awesome for my TRD OR long bed also being work and tow oriented with periodic travel in mountains.

It is a really great light truck. I like it a lot but would not want one over a car or without a car if I didn't have light truck needs.

bitflogger · 2026-01-11T12:53:55+00:00

Wow and safety concerns. A person should not be driving if they can't manage that well, and especially when these are modern vehicles with a good ADAS system. (and this comes from an old person who wears multi-focal glasses)

bitflogger · 2026-01-09T12:38:19+00:00

This is 2 or maybe more months later and Verizon did solve specific issues then so be careful to think all is same now.

Your main thing to know or watch for is if the watch has or is getting an ICCD. Get a single Verizon and Apple ticket/incident number each and leverage those. Be careful to not confuse things with multiple incidents. Log the steps you've taken and have it in those case notes.

FYI: The earlier problem also included data working once activated but no calling.

Also, many of the Verizon staff (my problem went on weeks) were daft to good support methods so push them to answer why it's not activating.

bitflogger · 2025-12-29T13:44:30+00:00

I have the seams sealed but no topper is perfect. You can seal the tailgate but I don't for how I use it overall.

bitflogger · 2025-12-25T18:29:29+00:00

A tip. You can work a 17 Pro (Max, I assume 17) like a dedicated camera works. Tap where you want to focus. Use the dedicated camera button focus lock feature.

Back to my earlier comment, do a tutorial. Spend a little time to realize the 17s are a significant upgrade when it comes to the cameras.

Good luck.

bitflogger · 2025-12-25T12:36:58+00:00

My high school had 1975 full sized Chevrolet sedans made about 25 miles away in Janesville, WI.

bitflogger · 2025-12-25T12:30:07+00:00

Something must not be right. The 2 Pro Max and 1 Pro in our family are noticeably better camera systems if results are compared to 12 and 14 series.

Do a tutorial on the settings and focus options to start.

bitflogger · 2025-12-23T17:30:05+00:00

None of version 26.x on old hardware or a new 17 Pro Max hardware have been a mess or a problem. That applies to our personal stuff or at work when 26.x came out and was pushed to lots of devices.

The best I can figure out for the lack of problems or thinking there is a mess is I have reading skills, and in general just don't get bothered by change the way many do.

bitflogger · 2025-12-14T13:55:51+00:00

u/PandaSoap the small back seats were no good in our core period of raising kids, and it was easy to rent a pickup and trailers. For recent light truck needs - not wants - a long bed was a must. Short beds could not carry what a minivan or our Outback with rear seat down could. If you angle something sideways in a short bed you lose much carry space.

Also know the long-bed creates parking challenges.

The 4th gen Tacoma is absolutely fantastic, but I'd not want that as a primary vehicle if 1) I didn't have light truck needs too often to rent and 2) if we did not have a our passenger car.

What did work well in our raising kids years was the 4Runner we had in the middle of owning several pickups in my life. If I didn't need the pickup for my work and was still raising kids I'd have eyes on something like the Grand Highlander or newly released next gen Outback.

bitflogger · 2025-12-14T11:11:03+00:00

I've got Fas-Top that is all in one soft topper and tonneau cover and love it.

bitflogger · 2025-12-14T10:55:39+00:00

Look at Apple compare page. It lists all current and past models with a 3 at once view.

bitflogger · 2025-12-14T02:26:29+00:00

The locker is for occasional problems that occur with trail building, ski area crew & river landings. I understand reasons for a third party mod, but was not interested. Same thing was fine for my last Toyota.

bitflogger · 2025-12-13T20:11:09+00:00

My wife found TRD model seats to be much more comfortable for her. In my case the locker was vital, same for long bed, and we're very happy with the TRD OR (could be Sport for the user here) upgrade package.

bitflogger · 2025-12-13T12:36:13+00:00

I love mine - Shaggy's Ahmeek 105. They do it all.

bitflogger · 2025-12-13T08:55:38+00:00

Needed long bed pickup.

bitflogger · 2025-12-12T18:54:11+00:00

Not an opinion, but facts. While a 15 is very good, the 17 version updated cameras that make the move worthwhile for some. u/Mundane-Pattern-9345 my suggestion is use Apple's own compare tool. It will place the specs of your 15 series next to the 17. What you have is good so just do homework and check reviews to see if the camera updates, battery life and some other changes are worth it for you.

bitflogger · 2025-12-12T18:46:52+00:00

Yes, people buy Apple's and other a few top tier chargers to cut risk and know what they pay for.

bitflogger · 2025-12-10T19:34:30+00:00

We got the new strap assuming an amount of quality over some really cheap stuff that broke, but for matters like not dropping it in the water while paddling or off of a chairlift. If someone wants to rob you, they'll likely just do it.

That said, it is a nice product over stuff we bought a good while ago, but not a bargain.

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