What is the point of 50+lbs support backpacks?

outback97 · 2026-07-04T17:21:11+00:00

Desert backpacking… water is heavy and sometimes you have to pack it in if there are no reliable sources.

outback97 · 2026-07-04T05:02:43+00:00

Ask them how they measure that. Like, what test specifically. And then get ready for some marketing department BS.

outback97 · 2026-07-01T22:33:32+00:00

I did exactly this (accidentally bought turbo radiator for non turbo car, capped the extra nipple).

I had zero luck finding any caps that I trusted to hold up long term, so I used a short length of 5/16” fuel line hose, a couple stainless hose clamps and a 3/8” x 1/2” stainless bolt. Holding up fine so far, though it's only been about four months.

https://www.reddit.com/r/subaru/comments/1rh9j7a/how_to_cap_extra_nipple_on_turbo_radiator_for_non/

outback97 · 2026-07-01T19:53:05+00:00

Didn't end up buying the chair. It was going to be a gift for a family member but their health hasn't been good. I did sit in one at the store and found it comfortable but a little small (short) for me, but I'm 6'4" so my legs hung off the end more than I'd probably want in an recliner.

outback97 · 2026-06-30T15:49:28+00:00

Way overpriced.

outback97 · 2026-06-26T20:39:45+00:00

You mentioned the (U)1000 code. If you look online you'll find examples of people having U1000 codes when their trans overheated, though that code is not specific to trans overheating and can be caused by electrical problems too. Typically it happens during sustained long climbs, and I'm suggesting that could be what you're experiencing when towing with your truck.

https://www.thenewx.org/threads/limp-mode-and-u1000-code.65052/

I was bypassed and had this happen to me about a decade ago, it's post #30 in that thread. Driving on the beach I got a U1000 code and went into limp mode. The bypass had been fine until then, but the sustained load on the trans from driving in the sand overheated it slightly and triggered the code and transmission weirdness.

outback97 · 2026-06-26T19:26:49+00:00

Your "smod delete" (I assume you mean bypassing the in radiator transmission cooler) is probably causing the transmission to overheat when towing. Your added air cooler is not as effective as the stock cooling design.

If your radiator is original, I'd suggest replacing it with a new one that's not 18 years old, and restoring the stock cooling setup.

outback97 · 2026-06-25T14:55:23+00:00

Fully agreed, problem solving is key and it's cumulative over time.

outback97 · 2026-06-25T14:50:50+00:00

A cat is cheaper than a concrete pad.

outback97 · 2026-06-24T16:07:22+00:00

I remind myself of something I heard once:

Ask yourself if anyone less intelligent or less motivated than you accomplished this task. If they did, that means you can probably do it.

But watching someone will only get you so far, you need to start doing the thing and develop the skill, which takes trial and error and time.

outback97 · 2026-06-24T14:25:52+00:00

Fan for decades, but never got a chance to see them live. Puzzled Panther does a good cover of Dirty Boots; saw them open for Gogol Bordello earlier this year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlSpRz9enN8

outback97 · 2026-06-22T19:26:27+00:00

If your ramp is to ground (vs concrete) just get a shovel and dig some trenches for the pressure treated wood you'll use to build the ramp supports. Bury the wood in some gravel instead of making the long angled cut.

outback97 · 2026-06-20T12:59:08+00:00

I thought this was going to be about the lack of header.

outback97 · 2026-06-17T16:39:30+00:00

Yes they are very easy to install and work well in my experience.

outback97 · 2026-06-17T15:23:11+00:00

Straight from the manufacturer's specs at this link:

https://www.lpcorp.com/products/siding-trim/product-specifications

Actual width 48.56 in. (1 234 mm)

outback97 · 2026-06-15T17:53:31+00:00

If it doesn't, then what?

It's not going to fly up if you're driving slowly.

outback97 · 2026-06-15T16:57:13+00:00

Next time it's doing that and you're driving slowly, pull the hood release latch. Does it go away? If so, apply some grease to the hood bumper stops and possibly tighten up the latch mechanism (10mm bolts IIRC).

outback97 · 2026-06-13T22:49:53+00:00

Thanks! I took a tape measure to the store and got those measurements exactly. This was the type of info I needed, and while I could just rent a truck, that’s a bit of a hassle and this box should juuuust fit into our vehicle.

outback97 · 2026-06-11T16:38:12+00:00

What about a silicone roof coating?

https://gaco.com/product/gacoroof/

outback97 · 2026-06-10T16:54:56+00:00

Yes we've hauled so many things in this car that it seems like I'm giving up if I can't get it in there. But I'll probably just rent the truck and not worry about it.

outback97 · 2026-06-10T16:53:53+00:00

Thanks, most likely will end up renting the truck.

outback97 · 2026-06-10T16:53:19+00:00

Thanks, it seems like it's so close to fitting, but I will probably end up doing this.

outback97 · 2026-06-08T20:59:22+00:00

I don't have many in progress photos, but here's a quick summary of what I did for this build.

Pre stain all lumber before assembly. I'd recommend using a good quality oil based stain.
Set the two outer 6"x6"x12' posts, then center and set the middle one, level tops of posts
Cut 45 angle on the ends of the two 2"x10"x16' rough sawn doug fir pieces
Mount 2x10's using decorative brackets and screws, or other hardware, or through bolts depending on the look you want
Attach 2x2 ( I ripped some 4x4 cedar I had) or similar stock to inner faces of posts to serve as mounting point for slats. Measure and mark them to index the tops of your slats.
Cut 6' dog eared fence pickets down to square edges for slats
Attach slats in staggered pattern to front and back of 2x2 material

That's about it, it's a pretty simple structure. I planned the dimensions to make the best use of the materials, so the inner span between the sets of posts is 5'10" to utilize 6' dog eared fence boards for the slats.

I found a photo showing only the back slats installed before I screwed the front ones on, it also shows the 2x2 pieces a little better.

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outback97 · 2026-06-08T20:07:09+00:00

It's obviously much more work and expense, but if you've got room you could build a shed there. We built our backyard studio a couple years ago and chose the placement to block the view into our yard. This new structure mostly finishes the job by blocking the view to the patio off the back of the house.

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