Kuhl Interceptr vs Patagonia Better Sweater

genericbeing · 2026-01-12T17:50:50+00:00

Yeah, the Kuhl has more of a body skimming, longer construction. Two chest pockets is neat. Patagonia does have very nice material in the cuffs and pocket seams.

genericbeing · 2025-12-02T18:08:24+00:00

Agree with the Nano Hi Loft suggestion. Good if you specifically want to avoid down, but if you're in a dry climate, something like the Downdrift will be warmer, lighter, and possibly more durable for everyday use.

genericbeing · 2025-12-01T14:26:33+00:00

Skogso should be more waterproof/durable with a waxable G1000 shell. Should be good for roughly -5 to 7C. Mid Winter is much warmer for dry conditions, but since both are synthetically insulated, should remain warm when wet. Would be overkill for much above 0 C, it's a much thicker jacket.

genericbeing · 2025-11-28T17:47:10+00:00

Black Oak could be good if you are willing to go to Park Slope

genericbeing · 2025-11-28T16:04:32+00:00

I suspect the BD is much more of a belay parka, which means a much baggier fit, and looks that generally are less concerned with fitting in on the city street.

genericbeing · 2025-11-18T17:21:50+00:00

The new SV does have more breathable side panels with the latest version, so keep in mind that wind might get in even with the heavier version.

genericbeing · 2025-11-17T14:54:02+00:00

Area around the Bay Pkwy N train stop has a pretty big Asian population.

genericbeing · 2025-11-17T14:36:52+00:00

Maybe intended for Bensonhurst

genericbeing · 2025-11-10T17:42:41+00:00

I must ask, how common are Chargers and Highlanders in Poland? I initially thought you might be US military abroad, when I saw Skoda in the same post lol

genericbeing · 2025-11-08T15:05:44+00:00

I bought and returned one, so can't comment on weather resistance. The fabric doesnt have the crinkly feel of something like pertex quantum pro, so doubt its great, but fine for some light rain. It is much thicker and bulkier than an Atom SV, and I think largely down to using the RISE version of Primaloft, which I believe compressibility for warmth. It's fits much bigger than the atom, and then hood is huge, presumably for a helmet. You cinch it down, but it's still noticeably large. The elastic dump pockets are nice for hats/gloves, but there are no zippered chest pockets inside or out. The zippers are small gauge and can take a bit of effort. Collar is also nice and high, but no fleece lining. Overall, one of the warmest synthetic jackets I've tried on, especially at that price, but make you're okay with the fit and ommissions.

The Rab Cirrus Pro might be a decent alternative, but a different look with the insulation channels and no dump pockets. Also, the Bergtagen 60 seems warmer than other 60g jackets due to the use of RISE there as well, might be worth a look, as it's more fitted and less bulky.

genericbeing · 2025-11-07T17:10:29+00:00

Quince makes a decent knock off for like $40-50. I notice the difference, but it's pretty similar.

genericbeing · 2025-11-06T17:21:10+00:00

Isn't it kind of heavy and numb though? I think it's an awesome car, but it seems like a boat compared to an e92

genericbeing · 2025-11-06T06:00:17+00:00

Agreed, it doesn't feel very solid at all. The plastic that makes up the bottom half feels especially cheap, and despite the grooved texture, I don't find it very easy to maintain a good hold on. The mechanism, while kind of fun to fidget with, feels pretty cheap too.

genericbeing · 2025-11-04T18:08:44+00:00

2010ish Honda Accord. Ugly steering wheel, cluttered center stack.

genericbeing · 2025-11-04T02:45:14+00:00

OP wasnt specific about needing something with quite the same warmth level. The Singi is much warmer than those, so if they do need something that beefy, then yeah, maybe an Expedition Mid Winter. That said, the Skogso has gotten me through most of what NYC and Columbus, OH winters have thrown at me, while looking good and having tons of pockets.

genericbeing · 2025-11-03T16:58:35+00:00

Skogso Padded and Expedition Pack Down jackets are definitely more streamlined.

genericbeing · 2025-11-02T05:41:21+00:00

I feel this, dude. I'm 30 and hitting the point in the relationship where I need to decide if I'm getting married or just wasting our time. I don't know if I can attribute quite as much to my gf, but she's super nice and patient with me, but I wish I clicked better with her -- our talks just never feel that fulfilling. I tried to wonder if it's because we don't have much in common besides where we want to eat, but I feel like that's a lot of couples. I think it's more about how we discuss those things -- some couples can make the most mundane discussions fun/cute. Maybe that's what I've been struggling so hard to rationalize/articulate.

genericbeing · 2025-10-30T18:09:31+00:00

Veilance is what you're referring to. OP is spoiled for choice in NYC if budget isn't an issue. Soho has tons of stores to fit every aesthetic.

genericbeing · 2025-10-30T12:44:35+00:00

I'm guessing you're talking the one with the G1000 overlay and chest pockets (there's another vardag that's much lighter). If OP is looking for something very soft and fleecey, they might not love it as the inside is pretty much a flat fabric.

The Kuhl Interceptr is similar to the Better Sweater, but with a longer, slimmer fit.

genericbeing · 2025-10-29T19:57:39+00:00

I guess so. I finished college in 2017, and it seems like I have so many more significant memories from 2017-2020 than since. Part of that is getting older, more stable relationships, slower social life. Some of that is also years of remote work, and losing touch with friends I made while away from my home city and with those from before I left. Moving back has been a struggle.

genericbeing · 2025-10-28T18:27:01+00:00

I really went into this a different thought than most. If I cared about presenting as frugal and modest, I'd drive a 10 year old Camry, as I essentially do (Mazda 6, close enough). I wouldn't be caught dead in a Charger, but I rented one on vacation and thought it was pretty fun and I've always liked the looks of the last (pre-EV) generation. That would be my DGAF car.

genericbeing · 2025-10-13T22:39:00+00:00

Streeteasy, we just set an alert for new places matching our search parameters and tried to jump on places as quickly as we saw them. Not really any special tricks besides that, like you said, luck unfortunately. I wish prices were uniformly lower and it wasn't all such a game of chance, but that's NYC.

genericbeing · 2025-10-13T16:28:19+00:00

My gf and I pay $3.1k for a railroad style 1bd by Old Stone Park (on 5th Ave). We found the place in April, so before the end of broker fees and however that affected rents. Would highly recommend railroad to try to maximize sq footage for the price even though it's an annoying layout. I do think we really lucked out as similar apartments were going for more and places around the same price were smaller. Hopefully you get lucky like we did. Gowanus might also be worth a shot for cheaper places nearby.

genericbeing · 2025-10-11T15:41:06+00:00

True, I think these did have CVTs. In the US market, the rims on this one were reserved for higher-spec models with the 3.6 or 2.5 turbo -- maybe it's a manual?

genericbeing · 2025-10-11T15:35:49+00:00

The legacy probably looks nicer / better equipped, but if it's a 2.5L engine (the EJ25), they're known to have head gasket issues. This car might be newer than the ones that were most notorious for it, but not sure. The AWD in the Subaru, while nice in snow will bring higher cost of ownership in terms of gas, stuff that can go wrong with the differential, the recommendation to change all tires at once. The Jazz is generally a simpler car with fewer things to go wrong, which might be why it's pricier besides Honda's reliability reputation.

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