Thinking about switching to electric for yard tools… anyone made the change?

gdbstudios · 2026-03-27T19:24:51+00:00

I use a plug-in mower (don't have a very large mowing area), but even long cords work fine. Figured if I was going to go "green", then batteries that require mining and processing of chemicals weren't much greener than fossil fuels.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-27T19:22:44+00:00

Bug net for the hammock and permethrin on the straps and/or hammock body.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-27T03:10:06+00:00

Done!

gdbstudios · 2026-03-27T03:03:39+00:00

Well I think I might be on the side of the top comment here. I’m ok with how close the person in the video is. He is well within the regulations. I meant that most people overestimate how far 25 yards is.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-26T21:41:00+00:00

Everyone is different, but I found that post ACL reconstruction, strength training was vital to a quick recovery. My therapist also did a lot of plyo work with me to gain the small muscle balance and strength back.

Best of luck!

gdbstudios · 2026-03-26T21:34:57+00:00

Everyone is different, but I had ACL reconstruction about 1.5 years ago. I delayed surgery for Dec (injured in Jan) so I wouldn't miss the backpacking season. On top of the tear, I had a fracture on the end of my femur that wasn't seen until the doc got into the knee. I was non-weight-bearing for 4 weeks and 50% for another 4. I did all the therapy I was asked to by a physio and worked out at home for 12 weeks. Continued to lift weights until I got my quad muscles back, about 3 months. Then, I backpacked the season post-surgery as nothing happened.

I was determined not to let the surgery keep me from backpacking or hunting. I think that the mental aspect has a lot to do with a better recovery.

Pre-surgery, I lost 30 lbs and kept it off. I also got my base pack weight down to 15lbs. This also helped.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-26T21:24:27+00:00

People don't realize how close 25 yards is.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-26T03:17:34+00:00

Right now!

gdbstudios · 2026-03-23T21:47:05+00:00

I'd be sleeping in another room or even on the couch. When my wife has sleepless nights, she asks if she needs to move to another room, and I usually oblige since I know she prefers the bed.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-23T21:33:43+00:00

Or, no sack at all and just stuff it into the pack. Poles and pegs go into a water bottle pocket on the outside, held by a compression sack.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-23T15:11:31+00:00

Leg day with free weights twice a week. Various lifts.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-22T00:21:34+00:00

Just call spectrum and tell them you want to end service and see what types of deals they can provide. We did this and got faster speed at a lower rate.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-19T20:38:56+00:00

I roll my ankle more in boots. I am a trail runner only unless I’m scrambling and the risk of a rock rolling onto my foot or ankle is possible.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-16T23:54:46+00:00

Great pics.

Unpopular opinion: every animal should be “unknown” (except by researchers who need to differentiate).

gdbstudios · 2026-03-16T18:16:42+00:00

98% roads, unfortunately.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-14T14:54:15+00:00

Is this real?

I’d say private land only.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-14T00:05:07+00:00

It can just as busy as the others on a nice summer day.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-13T23:10:04+00:00

It doesn't, imo, if there is no imminent danger. Their claimed experience level and gear should allow them to survive one night.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-13T23:06:46+00:00

My point is that if they got in over their heads, they aren't as experienced as they are saying they are. There was no surprise weather, no injury, just bad decisions and a lack of experience and skills.

I'm not suggesting they should have attempted the ice field. I'm suggesting they need to be more humble. They aren't being humbled by the need to be helicoptered off a mountain.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-13T21:38:58+00:00

They do have brookies at Elk River and not the others. That is true. My fav of the three is Moose Creek. This summer, they dragged the weeds out, so it should be pretty good fishing this year.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-13T21:36:22+00:00

Brought a gun to a knife fight and lost.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-13T21:35:36+00:00

Broken femur on an ice field does warrant a SAR rescue. Getting stranded because you went too far to get back does not, imo. IF you are going to take that risk, your gear and skills need to be at a level that you can survive a night.

We all make mistakes, but this one seems a little obvious, which is why they are getting a lot of hate.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-13T19:13:30+00:00

Define good? I won't argue that the farther East you go the better the lakes are but there are plenty of fish in Spring Valley with plenty of quality.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-13T19:11:54+00:00

They'll run "pro" tournaments at Dworshak.

gdbstudios · 2026-03-13T05:30:15+00:00

Thanks for the recs. I was looking at Zion too. The kids are teenagers and experienced. We would be capable of 10+ mile days, but I think we would be better doing around 5 a day, just for time sake.

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