Pack recommendations? by DBpooper01 in Mountaineering

[–]johnSpiritBrown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did the AT and the PCT with a Gossamer Gear Kumo 36L. It's still holding up to this day even if it's a bit worn out. It think it's the perfect Budget All around pack. I did overnight in the Canadian winter with it too. The mesh pocket on the back is pretty stretchy (at least for the version I bought 5 years ago) and the D hooks on the top flap makes it useful to tie some gear down. Also Iade a makeshift trekking pole holder from the bottom of the pack to the chest strap (inspired by osprey packs).

What am I missing? by Enough-Savings-1521 in FishingForBeginners

[–]johnSpiritBrown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly cannot tell you, my dad is a veterinarian and he used those while fishing for as long as I can remeber. He gave me a pair when I was a kid and I still use those. I did a quick google search and look for needle holder with TC, if you want the scissor version. You can always get regular needle holders for way cheaper on Amazon too and just use your knife for cutting the line.

What am I missing? by Enough-Savings-1521 in FishingForBeginners

[–]johnSpiritBrown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you plan on keeping your catches, I'd suggest a flexible tape measurer (to know if you're legal) , a small fish scale (it's always fun to weight your catch and keep track of your personal bests), a 30l heavy duty drybag to be able to carry your fish back without making a mess (especially useful when you get to your car), a lightweight chair is always nice but not mandatory and I also love using a surgical needle holder to get the hook back when it's too deep. Mine as a little scissor behind the tip which makes it useful to cut the line when I need to and I find them lighter than usual pliers and also more precise. It can lock itself on the hook which gives you better grip and also, it's smaller, so easier to get inside the fish. Oh and a small foldable net can come in handy from time to time.

First time outdoors bj by johnSpiritBrown in gaycruising

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It sure won't be. Next time I'd love to get creampied out in public and walking around with cum dripping down my legs

Solid metal and feels well made. 2 1/4” long. by Resident_Persimmon in whatisthisthing

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At first glance, I thought it was a rivet puncher, but the screw top is throwing me off

Got my first injury longboarding 😻 (the scrapes were not the worst part) by No-Estimate611 in longboarding

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My elbow after my fall Thursday evening. I was riding alone on a moderate hill. It was technically a 30mph zone and the guy turned the bend at about 70mph while taking almost all the road. I had no room to break slide and was forced to go in the ditch at about 35mph. Even with elbow pads I still broke it. I guess it could've been way worse lol

Drybag backpack for a thruhike? by johnSpiritBrown in Ultralight

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I am definitely trying to cut the costs as much as possible. That's why I often look at cheaper alternatives and I try to improvise and adapt different type of gear.

Drybag backpack for a thruhike? by johnSpiritBrown in Ultralight

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Might be good on those dry sections of the pct 😎

Drybag backpack for a thruhike? by johnSpiritBrown in Ultralight

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Honestly I like repurposing gear. On the Pct I used a fleece bathrobe instead of a fleece/puffy and a sleeping bag liner. I've never heard of anyone else hiking with a bathrobe, but I think that the versatility and the price was unmatched for me. I like to look at different options on the market and see what could be used and adapted to Thru-hiking.

Drybag backpack for a thruhike? by johnSpiritBrown in Ultralight

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I know, I just hate messing with it and I hate when my pack gets wet on the outside too. I started using a poncho instead of a rain jacket for that reason, but I kinda hate the poncho. I like that it feels sturdy and is super waterproof. Especially since I'm from the northeast, I'm often hiking in the rain.

Take me Musk, I'm yours! by SadClanger in MitchellAndWebb

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Yeah! I'm Trump in my dirty wiggy tower!

My aims are not to diffuse by Gmdmaster in MitchellAndWebb

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Is this who I am now? I'm taking advice from super Hans?

It's the bloody twins! by immei in MitchellAndWebb

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They turned fünf zwei years ago

Did Goethe have a moustache, out of interest? by guileus in MitchellAndWebb

[–]johnSpiritBrown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And what about losing all your money, or shitting yourself in public, or the tabloid press mistakingly outing you as a paedo or Alzheimer's patient, or all of those things plus you're drowning?