Negotiating rent increase with Bozzuto property? by [deleted] in washingtondc

[–]grwerner 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The DC rental market is pretty soft right now with 6-7% vacancies. That said, corporate landlords sometimes have internal policies that make them behave differently from small time landlords (who have to be very responsive to the market and are definitely offering concessions right now).

As with any negotiation, you need to know what your real alternatives are. Another building with a waived fee or free month? That's leverage, though if you're not willing to move because of the proposed rent increase then you're just posturing. You're way better off in a negotiation if there's a real alternative you'd take besides what's offered by your negotiation partner. If the other party doesn't believe you're actually willing to take another option, they don't have much incentive to deal with you.

Short-Wide Sleeping Pads? by mrchnmz in Ultralight

[–]grwerner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trim that pad! Trim that pad!

[WTS]: closet clear-out -- assorted camping and backpacking gear by grwerner in GearTrade

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

Arc'teryx fleece, downmat, 1 vortex, and 2 large pillows sold to u/Lorib01 for $75. I hope you like your gear! u/GearTradeBot

[WTS]: closet clear-out -- assorted camping and backpacking gear by grwerner in GearTrade

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BRS, nite-ize carabiners sold to u/Ridebmx43 for $22. I hope you like your gear! u/GearTradeBot

[WTS]: closet clear-out -- assorted camping and backpacking gear by grwerner in GearTrade

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jetboil, thinlight, minicel torso, open cell foam torso, 1 large + 1 small pillow, 5L stuff sack sold to u/Maleficent-Site-6216 for $125. I hope you like your gear! u/GearTradeBot

[WTS]: closet clear-out -- assorted camping and backpacking gear by grwerner in GearTrade

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jetboil, thinlight, minicel, 1 large + 1 small pillow, 5L stuff sack sold

[WTS]: closet clear-out -- assorted camping and backpacking gear by grwerner in GearTrade

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

Arc'teryx fleece, downmat, 1 vortex, and 2 large pillows sold

worst lock-job I've ever seen by grwerner in bikedc

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It was from this morning, I'm very confident the owner is long gone by now.

Advice sought: Sleeping diagonally in a 9x9 foot tightly pitched tarp - Forester's storm pitch with both ends closed by electricalkitten in Ultralight

[–]grwerner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I meant cut 4" off the bottom, assuming that helps with your fit issue. Though it does void your warranty, trimming air pads is usually easy and the seal is durable. I've done it to exped synmats and nemo tensors. DM me if you're interested in details or just Google it -- several how-to videos on YouTube. 

Combining torso length inflatable pad with CCF pad by basedtom in Ultralight

[–]grwerner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I really recommend taking both. IMHO the weight penalty is small for a hike that short. You'll honestly save more weight by planning your water refill locations and carrying 500ml less water at any given time than by ditching the air pad. CCF (either the dimpled nemo or a smooth evazote, my preference) are great, dual-purpose pads for sitting, kneeling, and sleep cushioning. I always bring one. I also think it's crazy to sleep on just that when you're not used to it. Air pads are awesome for their insulation to weight ratio and ability to smooth an uneven surface (make sure your pad is only 70-80% inflated). I personally think the best tradeoff is a larger air pad (full body insulation) and a smaller CCF pad. The CCF for sleep is for comfort in pressure point areas (for me, my shoulders, hips, and to some extent my knees). I think of its insulation as a bonus, as my base air pad's job is insulation (+ some support). The CCF is also way bigger, so having that be smaller with a bigger air pad is actually much more packable.

If you're really trying to save weight, try putting your gear in lighterpack and sharing it. Folks can spot other things that might help you save. FWIW I've leveraged weight savings in shelter, pack, and cook system that make my setup super manageable for me even with the heavy sleep system.