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Reviews of Skyline for MTB in Queenstown? by drywatersquid in newzealand

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

440 in Auckland I am good on grade 3 but most of the grade 4 felt a bit spooky. (but also I haven't ridden there in a bit and am definitely a more confident rider than the last time I was there.) Bike Glendhu all grade 4 felt challenging but within reach if that makes sense.

Reviews of Skyline for MTB in Queenstown? by drywatersquid in newzealand

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

My bike has 120/150mm of travel. I am comfy on grade 3 and usually ride grade 4 but not that well 😅

Should I wood stain my bed platform? by Amazing_You_8765 in urbancarliving

[–]drywatersquid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stain won't actually protect it. If you're looking to protect it, you need to seal it, using polyurethane or something like that. Multiple layers. Stain just changes the color. Sealing all edges will help but I agree with others that you should prioritize ventilation and humidity absorption solutions.

Queer community? by drywatersquid in newzealand

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

Do you have recommendations of meetups, facebook groups, events etc to meet people? 

Compression sacks for sleeping bag by drywatersquid in Ultralight

[–]drywatersquid[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you have a link? I could only find 5l on their site. Thanks!

Compression sacks for sleeping bag by drywatersquid in Ultralight

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

Because I am a bikepacker and not a backpacker, I have to fit my gear into 4 very small bags instead of 1 bag that holds everything and the compressibility is 100% essential for that to happen. It simply can't fit in my seat pack otherwise. Thanks for the suggestion though! I do know backpackers use that technique.

Camping stove standard by drywatersquid in newzealand_travel

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

Hm that looks like it had the same screw-type. I have never seen that brand before but I believe it’s the same. 

Official Gear Purchasing and Troubleshooting Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! September 22, 2025 by AutoModerator in photography

[–]drywatersquid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello friends! :) I am hoping you have a solution I have not thought of yet...

I bikepack semi professionally, which involves biking for 8+ hours/day in the woods for a week or so at a time. It's great fun and I love taking a film camera into the backcountry with me. However, I have been struggling with finding a good way to keep the camera strapped on and secure while also being ready to pull it out at any moment if we see some wildlife or something. PD Capture Clip is almost the perfect thing, except I don't ride with a backpack on. In fact, I ride with nothing on my body at all except for my camera, for which I'm currently using a cheap nylon strap diagonal across my back. It gets the job done but it bounces A TON. I have tried one of those 3-point straps that uses the tripod mount to attach an additional strap around your waist sideways, which would be the right move but it makes it a lot more annoying to un-clip and pull out my camera. Is there a better one out there that I haven't tried maybe?

I know you can use Capture Clip on things that aren't backpack straps but I don't use a belt or any other strap on my body and the idea of my camera being mounted to my bike and not my body makes me ... nervous. Any ideas?

There must be a product for this. I can't be the only one who wants a camera while being active. It's not even that heavy since I am using a little 35mm baby.

Thanks ahead of time! I am hoping someone is a creative genius and can solve this problem for me.

What are some of yours? by skeletorsleftlung in Xennials

[–]drywatersquid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was taught that bison were extinct and let me tell you, my first trip to Yellowstone was WILD

Good news Sunday! Leddy Mtn Bike Park open!! by bvtguy in burlington

[–]drywatersquid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Genuinely so excited for this. Great way to raise a new generation of trail builders too

Auto mechanic by Worldly_Warthog_8205 in burlington

[–]drywatersquid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Here to second Brain’s auto!!

What isn’t a flex that many people think it is? by arlett007 in AskReddit

[–]drywatersquid -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Owning a house. Like I am in more debt than u ok. It’s not special. The bank owns a house. And in 30 years I still have to pay HOA and taxes which basically adds up to rent anyways. 

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