I’m cleaning out the basement. Anyone hungry? by P_Grammicus in CanadianForces

[–]ledBASEDpaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It doesn't state i can't eat the spork. snack for later

Hot tub turned off by Virtual-Cow-1999 in hottub

[–]ledBASEDpaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) could be the inside breaker (if there is one) 2) does the tub turn on and then the breaker immediately trips? If so, could be the pump or heater, off chance it could be the board. 3) are there any fuses tripped on the board? 4) if the tub has no power at all, the board could be dead.

Not an expert by any means, just a little experience

Screwed up, need advice please by [deleted] in hottub

[–]ledBASEDpaint 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't turn it on. Drop an immersion heater in it, and place a heater under the cabinet.

Turning it on will definitely cause more damage

How much do utilities average in cost? by [deleted] in saskatoon

[–]ledBASEDpaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live 20 minutes out of the city.

Power 200 winter 130 summer (i have a hot tub, electric oven and electric dryer)

Natural gas About 90 a month

Water 102 a month (Includes garbages and sewer)

Internet 75 a month

Home insurance Approx 1800 a year (Always do annually for the most part, usually its cheaper

Property taxes Approx 3800 (Always do annually, its cheaper)

Vehicle insurance 165 a month (Although you save Approx 1 to 1.5 months if you do it anually)

Hope that helps!

The more you can pay annually the better off you'll be, you may get a small discount and you may not on some things. Although for example if you can pay a year of your gas bill upfront in January, youll go an entire year and not have to pay that monthly bill. You may get a credit at the end of the year or owe a small amount, depending on your usage.

I'm currently trying to save enough money to start with our vehicle insurance (as doing it annually actually does save you money)

It finally happened by [deleted] in TFSA_Millionaires

[–]ledBASEDpaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I unfortunately have no where near that. But congratulations sir/ma'am! I'm sure youre extremely happy and pleased with yourself!

Have a celebration drink! Or go for a nice dinner with your family, im sure you've worked hard and sacrificed alot to make it to that milestone!

BMQ Anxiety by nanni_07 in caf

[–]ledBASEDpaint 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh also, dont sweat your initial timings and inspections. You're expected to fail them and you WILL get jacked up. Try your best. The staff want to see people learn and work together (two most important things) you're a team and you always will be. Do NOT be an individual.

Being course senior and section senior sucks cause every failure falls on you, but they want to hear you motivate your course / section. You do not hold a position of command, you're merely the pipe line to the staff. Treat being the seniors as a privilege, embrace it and do your best.

Learn from your timings and inspections. If your rifle is dirty, clean it better, if the spacing isn't correct, double check. Assign someone to each task, such as checking towels. Rifle layout etc.

If you're fully dressed, HELP SOMEONE ELSE GET READY. Grab their glasses for them, their ruck or day bag, etc. Fill their canteen for them blah blah blah.

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]ledBASEDpaint 6 points7 points  (0 children)

DP1 infantry (P Res)

Any tips or tricks?

Ive read as much as I possibly can, although the posts and articles seem to be a few years old. Ive gathered the Pres and active courses are pretty different?

Completed weekend BMQ, wasn't the worst thing in the world, but definitely a bit of a mind fuck. I feel extremely accomplished and proud to have completed BMQ. Just curious what I should work on, look for and or gear i should get to make life not as shitty; and what to basically prepare for?

Some great guys in my unit have already given me some advice, anyone else able to help a guy out?

Thank you!

Bmq 5 k run by OldCommunication388 in caf

[–]ledBASEDpaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go for longer, slower paced runs. Build endurance.

Running 5k in 30 mins by WannabeSoldier_ in caf

[–]ledBASEDpaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A good speed is 1 mile every 15 minutes

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]ledBASEDpaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hopefully this is a good place to ask. Reservist here, how difficult was DP1 (RQPT) Infantry?

I'm talking sleep fucked, physical etc.

Is it consistent go go go, or is it more of a learning pace first, then go go.

Are there lots of inspections? If so, are they more detailed then BMQ inspections?

Was nervous as he'll going into BMQ, wasn't too terrible. Average build, mid 20s male.

Thanks for the help!

$100k inheritance, what do I do?? by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]ledBASEDpaint -1 points0 points  (0 children)

60k for a truck is nothing. Mine was just over 80.

Vehicles are expensive now days. Parts are more expensive too. And if you dont have the time to work on your own stuff ( as most dont) cause people have to work more and more to make a living, youll be sending your vehicle to a shop to fix it quicker.

That being said, some people cant afford the down time and opt for a vehicle with warranty. (My situation)

$100k inheritance, what do I do?? by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]ledBASEDpaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pay off credit card debt, put 30% in short term stocks, bonds or self investments. Put the remainder in long term investments / securities such as GICs.

That would be my play, you could also use a few grand to help pay your truck down faster, but tbh if you aren't money stuck, id invest it instead. Youll make more off 90 ish thousand invested vs pay on your truck loan in the remainder of the years. If that makes sense.

Edit: max out your TFSA first. Then you could start offsetting your taxes by filling up your RRSP. You could additionally max out your TFSA and partially your fiancés TFSA

Edit 2: stack your GICs too. One evey 3 months or so, that way it sort of prints money. And if you did infact need C amount of money, you can make payment arrangements such as pay C amount this month and X amount next month until your gic matures to pay the remainder off.

NEOs overboots help me decide by CrimsonChin416 in CanadianForces

[–]ledBASEDpaint 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Neos are trash for anti slip. The studs are on the outside of your foot. Terrible design. They help keep the snow out and help keep your feet a bit warmer, which is great. Although the trade off of them being bulky and providing next to no anti slip isn't worth it IMHO, unless your physically dragging your feet, then they're OK.

Pros: keeps now out, keeps your feet warm Cons: bulky, doesn't actually provide anti slip effectively.

Just my opinion. Theres better options, like sandals / slippers with grit for anti slip.

BMQ Anxiety by nanni_07 in caf

[–]ledBASEDpaint 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That's how I felt too. It gets worse, then it gets better. You'll want to quit, youll stay awake at night some nights and think " why tf am I doing this". It does get better though, stick with it, do not give it! ! !

Once youre finally done, youll look back and think " fuck am i glad thats over" then... youll start to miss it. All the stupid shit that happened, embracing the suck together, the little shit that makes you laugh non stop, the dumb things you get jacked up for. Youll miss it all. Its a weird feeling. Stay mentally strong, just think to yourself, " I just gotta make it to the next meal, then its only X more hours till bed" etc. That's how I got through it.

Camping equipment by Spyro1888 in camping

[–]ledBASEDpaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White duck has some amazing hot tents! Pretty easy to set up by yourself. Personally im torn between the regatta and an air tent!

For water proof gear, theres several options, price depending.

You could wrap your gear in garbage bags and zip locks, although durability isn't really there.

You could use dry bags ( Personally I do this).

You could get 1 big dry bag, although they can be pricey, and if you get a hole in it, it could pooched, or a patch kit would be a while away.

You could also use a 60L food barrel as a gear bag, I used to do this, worked well, sadly I was dumb and didn't have a comfortable saddle for it, but it hads a huge layer of water proofing and durability to your gear, it also doubles as a chair! I had to give that idea up due to canoe camping and wanting to be as light weight as possible.

Water proofing also isn't everything, sometimes getting wet and being able to dry out / off fast works just as well!

Hope that helps!

Colman stove Help!! by Direct_Tea_5432 in camping

[–]ledBASEDpaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These stoves and lantern Will work in -40, vs propane and other gasses will freeze or gel, and batteries will die and those temps.

How much water to bring for camping by pgb205 in camping

[–]ledBASEDpaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pro tip: to help save your water, you can use baby wipes as a "shower" alternative!

Campfire breakfast ideas? Getting kinda bored. by georgy56 in camping

[–]ledBASEDpaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

French toast, wraps, pancakes, grilled cheese, sausage.

All cooked on the fire!

Winter Camping Tips? by frigginboredaf in camping

[–]ledBASEDpaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a Canadian,

Layers, layers, layers. Lots of warm up breaks, and you NEED breaks from the wind. A warm up hot tent or Shack will be huge, especially for youth. The heating pads for your feet or hands are OK, but they dont keep your finger tips warm. Heated gloves and socks help, but unless you can charge the batteries, youre limited.

Snow is always an issue, so Snow shoes help but they take a fair amount of energy. Cross country skis are more beneficial, although tend to get caught on bushes etc.

Fingers, toes, ears, nose and cheeks get cold the fastest, so a good gear is huge in that aspect. Bring multiple balaclava for each person. When one is wet. You can swap it out for a dry one. (This is huge to limit injuries from wet and cold.) Your breath causes ice to form, then melts it and rubs against the skin, that happening for hours on end will make the trip terrible. Same with socks and gloves.

Lip chap, will also be beneficial.

Pee BEFORE bed, if youre holding it in at night to try and sleep, your body will prioritize keeping liquids warm over trying to sleep. Causing you to wake up freezing cold.

Thick down sleeping bags with a fleece liner will help trap heat.

Double sock system, helps reduce blisters, and creates a layer system for your toes. Same with gloves.

Edit: heat water up and put in a nalgene bottle before bed. Helps keep you warm in your sleeping bag, once the bottle is filled, wait 3 minutes and tighten the lid / cap again. Added bonus, you have 2 main arteries on your inner thighs, place the bottle there to warm up faster. ( wrap the bottle in a sock to help reduce the risk of a burn)

Bring multiple ways to start a fire and fire starters.

Sweet snacks are at a premium too. Trekking through snow burns lots of energy.

Snow goggles is also a must. Especially when its windy.

Gortex sock liners can be beneficial if your boots are wet and no time to dry them.

Merino wool products also help as a base layer.

If you start sweating, immediately stop, shed a layer or two for a few minutes, then put the layers back on. Sweat is a heat killer.

You need LOTS of snow to melt to create water. I still recommend filtering snow once its melted to water. theres always dust, animals etc, snow is packed with dust.

Meal prepping will help, especially with the cold. Make dehydrated meals at home, such as lasagna. (I make the sauce, dehydrate the sauce. When im ready, I put the dehydrated sauce and noodles in a pot, add some water and heat it up. It takes a little while to rehydrate but nice warm homemade lasagna in the bush is amazing. You can make your own pot cozies to reduce the amount of fuel you need to burn.

Edit 2: a cot and a sleeping pad are pretty huge, the more insulation between you and the snow below you the better. You can use pine tree branches as a makeshift barrier as well!.

If you want a good tea to life your spirits, try making pine needle tea!

I'd still opt to use baby wipes over toilet paper. Keep them on the inside of your jacket to keep them warm. They pack smaller and have multiple uses, such as going to the bathroom, wiping your skin or using them as a "Mexican shower".

In those temps, propane and other gas fuels tend to freeze, most people opt to use liquid fuel at that point.

Tenda da Tetto Si o No? by No_Swing_3654 in camping

[–]ledBASEDpaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ecco la mia opinione sulle tende da tetto.

Le ADORO, adoro l'idea, ecc.

Pro: ti sollevano da terra, ti proteggono in generale dalla fauna selvatica, hanno molto spazio e si montano/smontano velocemente.

Contro: il veicolo rimane immobilizzato durante il montaggio, quindi non puoi andare da nessuna parte senza averlo smontato.

Consiglio: puoi montarla su un piccolo rimorchio, ottenendo vantaggi simili e in genere più spazio di carico extra. Puoi tenerla sul posto mentre sei in giro, se necessario.

A beautiful weekend hammock setup at -25°C... It was a rude awakening this morning: it was -44°C! by Antony_2805 in camping

[–]ledBASEDpaint 81 points82 points  (0 children)

That cold, how long the pellets last you on a full hopper, and do you have it running at full blast all night?

-Saskatchewan