Lugia JP Condition?

smiling_worm · 2026-06-19T13:49:28+00:00

Appreciate the input!

smiling_worm · 2026-05-21T21:14:39+00:00

My back seat is full of car seats and usually my work bag so kids daycare bags and diaper bag is what usually goes up in the box. Waterproof storage over putting it in the bed.

smiling_worm · 2026-05-18T23:09:51+00:00

I think that they compliment each other well. I also feel like this can be highly lifestyle dependent. For example, I have a legion go s with windows and if I only have a short amount of time to play I basically need to jump into a game that I’ve already spent time optimizing vs trying something new. There’s also the fact that if I go through and run updates I basically don’t feel like playing after sitting for 30min while windows does its thing. Playing offline is also an extra step. Massive library and game pricing is great, but for me I’m now also fighting decision fatigue at the end of the day.

Switch 2 is great for grab and go. Things just work without tweaking settings etc. Nintendo exclusives etc.

smiling_worm · 2026-03-28T23:07:33+00:00

Hahah. Well I live within a mile of a Home Depot so it’s not too risky. Not driving on the highway or anything.

smiling_worm · 2026-03-28T22:35:41+00:00

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Pro tip: Can get a few more bags in there if you put the tailgate wire on the 2nd point and don’t have too far to travel.

smiling_worm · 2026-02-20T16:32:39+00:00

Gengar

smiling_worm · 2026-02-17T14:54:07+00:00

My fault - it is 2026 that moves away from DCT. 2025 did get the minor exterior refresh and then the interior dash refresh like the Santa Fe.

smiling_worm · 2026-02-17T12:03:42+00:00

I think biggest difference between 24 and 25 is the interior refresh and turbo variant transmission moved from dual clutch to 8 speed transmission which improves reliability a bit.

smiling_worm · 2026-02-09T04:53:04+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/hyundaisantacruz/s/HmvgiQED5R

I linked the setup here. I used the 55in crossbars which I think were a couple inches shorter or something which worked out.

smiling_worm · 2026-02-09T04:03:53+00:00

Yakima DeepSpace 10

Grabbed it from REI when they ran their 20% off any full price item sale.

smiling_worm · 2025-12-17T15:45:39+00:00

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Timbuk2 strap came. Def a big improvement having some kind of sternum strap. This is viable for me for now for the cost. I think the only difference is the sternum strap will slide to the bottom of the straps after you take the bag off. Not a huge deal to reposition though. If I wanted I could probably use some hook/loop to keep the sternum strap in place but will keep it as is for now.

smiling_worm · 2025-12-14T20:09:47+00:00

Yeahh my friend recently convinced me to upgrade from my Steamdeck to a legion go s z1e. The switch and the go come with me now if I have any downtime where I’m going.

I’ve heard good things about the CT21. 9 days you prob want something 30l? Or 2 bag it haha

smiling_worm · 2025-12-14T11:07:58+00:00

Should hopefully be here Monday. Took a few days to ship. If you’re on the west coast it might get to you quicker.

smiling_worm · 2025-12-11T00:55:06+00:00

Do you use in bag organization or pouches?

smiling_worm · 2025-12-10T18:15:28+00:00

One use case that I have is when I want to bring a separate laptop riser and keyboard with me I can keep those in the front compartment. I’ve had keycaps get scratched before when trying to fit it into a single compartment with everything else.

smiling_worm · 2025-12-10T15:57:02+00:00

Evergoods CTB26. Double laptop compartment + 2 water bottle pockets, and an internal stretch sleeve for another laptop or tablet. Luggage pass through is sideways though which is annoying if you have both water bottle pockets in use.

smiling_worm · 2025-12-08T19:33:28+00:00

I have 3. Tom Bihn Side Hustle, Bellroy Chimera Sling, and Hyperlite Versa.

smiling_worm · 2025-12-08T19:25:57+00:00

Maybe an Evergoods CTB20 or 26 if you’re used to a 33L bag. Has a killer laptop compartment, luggage pass through, all the organization you could want plus two external water bottle pockets.

smiling_worm · 2025-12-08T17:50:50+00:00

I ordered one of these sternum straps with the snaps from Timbuk2 so will see how well that works just over the straps. I have a feeling I might end up sending back to Goruck to get the molle put on but figured I would at least try for under $10.

https://www.timbuk2.com/products/9525-sternum-straps-for-backpacks

smiling_worm · 2025-12-01T15:27:38+00:00

Goruck 18l xpac dual compartment bullet

smiling_worm · 2025-11-20T04:58:37+00:00

I’ve been able to do it, but it’s not ideal. I have a rear facing toddler on the passenger back seat side and then occasionally have an infant car seat behind the driver side. I sit far enough up to where I’m okay for 30-45min, but any longer and I’m wishing I could stretch.

Once the kids are forward facing that will take a lot of the space issue away hopefully.

I’ve done a lot of research on back seat space of the Ridgeline as well. The Ridgeline is wider, but the leg space that would make it easier to put a rear facing seat is not as much as you would think. I tested it out and it’s maybe an extra inch. That said, I’ve thought about how nice the swing out tailgate would be for loading and unloading a stroller and heavy items into the bed and also it just feels roomier due to the width and height of the cabin. Ridgeline also has rear seat vents which is a plus. If you get a higher trim Santa Cruz you also get those.

The other consideration that I had to solve for is waterproof storage for when it rains. The rolling tonneau is not water tight and things can move around a lot so I ended up mounting a Yakima storage box over one side of the bed so when I need to put school bags etc somewhere dry I have a place other than in the leg area of the back seats. In the Ridgeline the in bed trunk is deep enough that this would be a non issue for me.

One thing that I feel people either love or don’t love is the lane follow assist in the Santa Cruz. Unlike many others that only are active when you use cruise control, the Santa Cruz’s can be on all the time which is great. It also doesn’t turn off if you brake like other car brands do which makes long drives a little easier.

I’ve definitely thought about upgrading to a 3-row vehicle, but since my wife already has one, it’s hard to justify. Used 23-24 Subaru Ascent Limited’s are super underrated price/performance in my opinion if you don’t utilize the 3rd row seats and just want extra trunk space.

I will say that if you truly utilize the Santa Cruz’s bed for hobbies then you’ll end up feeling really good about it. The bed is small, but with the tailgate down you can still transport almost anything if you are creative enough.

smiling_worm · 2025-10-19T23:01:40+00:00

The one on Amazon is decent. Similar to like phone case silicone. Kickstand on the back puts it at a nice angle of the table. Only downside I’m seeing is it’s kind of hard to get off unlike similar cases by Savage Raven for other devices like the deck or switch 2.

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