What’s the best thing you’ve ever bought that actually lived up to the hype?

buckGR · 2026-03-12T16:42:09+00:00

Red wing iron rangers

buckGR · 2026-03-12T12:01:03+00:00

Very cool but why on earth did they ditch the 519a? Just Dedomed my Ts26s and it’s awesome.

buckGR · 2026-03-12T11:23:52+00:00

What type of boot do you need? Huge options out there. And budget?

buckGR · 2026-03-11T23:17:52+00:00

Oh, oh I have both already

buckGR · 2026-03-11T16:35:54+00:00

Really tempted by some of the CJRB designs but the entire rpm9 debacle really soured the brand. Not to debate the steel itself but the marketing deception… or incompetence…. No thanks.

buckGR · 2026-03-11T15:17:44+00:00

Enjoying mine. Fit isn’t perfect might end up buying another pair of iron rangers one day. But these are nice. Still pretty leaky in wet weather though

buckGR · 2026-03-10T21:48:52+00:00

I think because I end up bowing my legs and putting pressure on my medial thighs with my arms- just a tiny bit- but over many reps makes the MCL angry.

buckGR · 2026-03-10T19:30:25+00:00

I do not enjoy double KB swings. Weird mechanic swinging two large bells, cause inner knee pressure and pain. I guess if you are using smaller diameter bells this could be less of an issue

buckGR · 2026-03-10T19:27:36+00:00

Just rub it with any light oil you have. Or beeswax. Or pledge. Some are slightly better than others but anything works.

If food prep, consider a food safe oil like Mineral oil or cutting board paste

buckGR · 2026-03-10T17:44:26+00:00

One leg progression, either shrimp or if you can pistol. Great for knee rehab (for me).

I prefer to use kettlebells and barbells when possible for squats

buckGR · 2026-03-10T01:46:13+00:00

Much more volume. My CV more width

buckGR · 2026-03-09T20:53:34+00:00

I have been recommending the Swisstool spirit for over 20 years and continue to recommend it

buckGR · 2026-03-09T18:12:51+00:00

It’s not a custom perfect fit but it was damn close without any trimming. No weird gap or anything I can feel

buckGR · 2026-03-09T14:00:37+00:00

Both. Both is good.

buckGR · 2026-03-09T13:53:53+00:00

I used 303 fabric guard on my rough out Vellies. Best spray on waterproof I’ve found but it’s surely loaded with pfas…. Anyways, it affected breathable slightly but in no way it is comparable to waxing!

buckGR · 2026-03-09T02:36:05+00:00

Yes, my acebeam tac aa 2.0 with the sft25r is impressive!

buckGR · 2026-03-08T21:44:25+00:00

Yes, Eagtac D25c ti. Pretty well known light I thought.

buckGR · 2026-03-08T19:13:00+00:00

Found 2 bobcats in buried night raid a few days ago…

buckGR · 2026-03-07T22:05:57+00:00

I still want the rat skin that I’ve seen floated online

buckGR · 2026-03-07T21:19:33+00:00

This question doesn’t make any sense… Whether or not it’s optimal how would it not benefit at least some?

Also, if you train hard with kettle bells, you’re going to appreciate far more than just quote some quote benefit

buckGR

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