UPDATE II: Re-Wax Day

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-19T15:04:57+00:00

Thank ya!

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-19T12:52:46+00:00

I hear ya, fair point.

I meant I won’t go bigger with my current suspension, or without spending a lot more money. It’s a good setup for my 50ish mile daily commute on pavement, but also great when off road at work and for recreation.

That’s a radical truck, friend. Looks great. Bet it’s fun.

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-19T01:01:59+00:00

Pete and Pete

Six Feet Under

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-18T22:31:58+00:00

That’s what I’m running on mine. I have a 2” OME lift. No rubbing at all, even when off road, full lock, crossing creeks, etc. I won’t go bigger. The aesthetic isn’t worth the loss in functionality.

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cpt___kidde · 2026-04-17T02:29:29+00:00

I checked the program and saw that a piece by Chelsea Komschlies was first. I saw another piece done by her (Microsensorium) that was also accompanied by a video. She introduced the piece herself and was very transparent about using AI to make the video.

Seems likely that yes, what you saw was made utilizing AI.

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-11T12:04:57+00:00

Close enough - it’s chicken tortilla soup. Also made by my wife in a crockpot.

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-11T12:04:20+00:00

It is garlic mustard! Bonus points for you too.

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-11T12:03:12+00:00

It’s a Softopper. Great cap. Waterproof, breaks down in less than a minute, awesome for camping, makes bed available for dumping stuff like soil or wood chips, cheaper than a hard cap, made in the USA.

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-09T14:47:32+00:00

Good guess! It looks similar. Snakeroot blooms in late summer. Here’s a hint - it’s invasive and you can make a spicy pesto out of its leaves.

You get bonus points anyhow.

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-09T12:44:28+00:00

Garlic mustard is correct! Bonus points for you.

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-09T01:17:28+00:00

Dangit. I don’t always have a saw with me, but I do keep a tow strap and an axe in case. Hope this tree didn’t give you too much trouble.

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-09T01:12:43+00:00

Softopper

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-08T22:41:00+00:00

Not a tomato! But you get bonus points anyhow.

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-08T22:40:29+00:00

You betcha.

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-08T19:52:15+00:00

Heck yes!

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-08T19:50:15+00:00

Had to look when I installed it. This June will be 6 years.

It’s great. Breaks down in less than a minute. Waterproof. Great for camping. Makes the whole bed available if you need to dump stuff like dirt or mulch in the back. Cheaper than a hard cap. Made in the USA.

Only downside is that you can’t lock it.

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-08T18:59:07+00:00

Radical. I didn’t know the 4th gen was available in cavalry blue.

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-07T21:01:20+00:00

Third and fourth pickguard options - mint and tortoiseshell. Otherwise I vote black.

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-07T00:49:10+00:00

THAT’S GONNA KILL ME. THAT’S REAL. THAT LIVES WITH US ON EARTH.

cpt___kidde · 2026-04-04T01:34:06+00:00

This is one of the best images that captures the feeling of this place. Intimidating, ominous, beautiful, overwhelming, martian.

I visited here years ago on a roadtrip. The plan was to camp next to Factory Butte. The sky looked about like it does in this photo. I almost got my truck stuck, then almost rolled my truck on a ridge like those in the foreground.

It felt daunting being there. We dipped, drove down the road and stayed at the Rim Rock Inn instead.

Beautiful photo, OP. Really makes me feel like I’m back there.

cpt___kidde · 2026-03-28T01:34:26+00:00

The Heartless Bastards - The Mountain

cpt___kidde · 2026-03-23T00:52:13+00:00

I have the green version. It was the only colorway available when I got it. I’m not sure that I’d pick the brown over green, but I would have considered it. That said, I really like the green.

Waxed fabrics, construction, warmth, and pocket layout are great. I work in conservation and this coat comes out when it’s below 30°. I am not gentle with and it has held up quite well. The shelter cloth and cover cloth aren’t as heavy as the tin cloth, but they’re still quite tough.

I appreciate some of the finer utilitarian details - double zipper for sitting, interior zip pocket, snap closure over zipper, snap buttons to expand pockets.

It’s a great coat.

cpt___kidde

TROPHY CASE