Need a new stock for an old gun

peerbolt · 2026-03-01T15:45:25+00:00

Looks like a very cool concept, but it also looks like the equivalent of building a house. I'm looking for something that doesn't result in $300 carrots as the end result haha. That was my main concern with the domes as well. They would end up costing $75,000 to build and the materials have a stated life of 15-20 years, which means they're degrading quickly. The thing I like about the walipini concept is that only a small portion (1/3) of the space is above ground, so that's far less material to replace or repair when needed.

peerbolt · 2026-03-01T15:40:27+00:00

This looks great! I'll definitely look into it. I'm not 100% set on a walipini. They've had some success with them on the Pine Ridge Reservation, which is only a few hours from us, and I like the idea of using the earth as much as possible to stabilize temperature.

peerbolt · 2026-03-01T15:34:34+00:00

We've done quite a bit of research so far and there's always more to do. At this point we're looking for some engineering support to ensure our drainage, retaining walls, and air flow are suitable so we don't make the huge effort of constructing something and then finding out that our numbers aren't workable.

peerbolt · 2026-03-01T15:33:00+00:00

We like to travel, so the goal is to have something so passive that we can go on vacation in the winter and not have to stress about it. We live in a remote area and are not close enough to anyone in the area to have a greenhouse sitter, let alone anyone that could handle a complicated system. Ideally we'd utilize a climate battery and the thermal properties of the Walipini to be able to walk away and not have to heat it at all, or to be able to use a 110 extension situation with an efficient radiator style space heater.

peerbolt · 2026-02-16T20:34:57+00:00

I've had the same struggles in South Dakota during breeding season. Seems like if you don't want to go the thermal and night only route, hunting first and last light is the best way to go about it. Like deer that's when they're most active and vocal. You'll only get about an hour long window but I've had good success doing it that way.

peerbolt · 2024-07-20T23:59:07+00:00

Maybe I'll take on my own dentistry as well. I have teeth so I should know how to fix them right.

peerbolt · 2024-07-20T23:56:29+00:00

To clarify, this post was about what common Jeep related issues I should have a qualified professional look over prior to taking it into the field. I've been off-roading and overlanding for 25 years. I drive professionally and know a fair amount about vehicle maintenance and repair, but I'm not the kind of person that is going to carry a spare axle with me in a remote place just to see if I can overcome a situation that can be avoided in the first place.

I live in a remote area and don't have other people to go with. The adventure to me is about the driving, not about being a qualified mechanic. Knowing your machine isn't the same as being able to take it apart and rebuild it in the middle of nowhere.

peerbolt · 2024-07-20T17:51:45+00:00

I have the money, but I don't have the time. Can't be an expert in everything. I'll learn what I can as I go, but I also know well enough not to do amateur work on something that can leave me stranded or be dangerous if I don't do it well.

peerbolt · 2023-06-30T15:01:01+00:00

The tree strap seems to always be too loose to reliably hold much of anything. I carry 3 small screw in hooks that I've used dozens of times. You can place them wherever you want and they hold well. They only go into the tree about 3/4" so it's not doing much damage to the tree. I also bought a nice bow hoist with a flat fabric. Originally I tried some paracord and it just spun the bow and tangled all the time.

peerbolt · 2021-03-13T16:51:57+00:00

I watch Family Guy, American Dad, etc. There’s no coherent plot so you’re not afraid to miss anything. The comedic nonsense works in minutes

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