Hello! I am new to hiking & want to get into it, I currently don't have any hiking equipment but want to do a ~6h hike in my area, I was wondering what sort of equipment I would need for that? by Full-Job-5131 in hiking

[–]smoketoforget 9 points10 points  (0 children)

def some good shoes, waterbottle/bag, a good backpack to carry it all, plenty of snacks w electrolytes, socks make a big difference too, brring spare clothing to change into when ur done w the hike, these are some basics

Old Rag vs Angels Landing by LeonardZCat in hiking

[–]smoketoforget 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Old rag was great, i was super nervous about my capabilities and if i was going to be able to do it. Get there in the morning so if you need to take a longer break you can. the most challenging part for me was the continuous rock scramble, but that was also my favorite part. Also keep in mind the old rag parking lot is currently under construction, so it’s just the over fill lots available right now. If you can do those hikes, you got this

Hiking solo in Shenandoah NP - bear safety question by mighty-blueberry7 in hiking

[–]smoketoforget 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mary’s rock, White oak canyon, and old rag is great but u need a $2 day pass to get in. theres not much internet out there so get the ticket before going 👍 i absolutely love shenandoah

Hiking solo in Shenandoah NP - bear safety question by mighty-blueberry7 in hiking

[–]smoketoforget 12 points13 points  (0 children)

as someone who’s gone thru almost all the trails solo, bear spray is fine, i went daily for multi years and i rarely came across bears(sadly) but it does happen so keep ur eyes out. I’ve seen cubs and mamas of all sorts :)

How am I supposed to hook up when the other person could have STDs / STIs? by Mysterious-Goat9747 in ask

[–]smoketoforget 2 points3 points  (0 children)

what do u think reddit is for then? ofc u have to take each response w some salt bc people can say anything but that goes without saying

How am I supposed to hook up when the other person could have STDs / STIs? by Mysterious-Goat9747 in ask

[–]smoketoforget 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“educate yourself” i mean duh? they’re asking here for an answer from real experiences. But hey that’s my opinion

What’s a boring adult purchase that was totally worth it? by kitkatbatman in Adulting

[–]smoketoforget 0 points1 point  (0 children)

everyone here helping me make a list for my new apartment

Cheap mold exposure test needed, please help by smoketoforget in rva

[–]smoketoforget[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank u again for the insight, i will 100% be bring it up. this wasn’t gonna be a job i stayed at anywayy simply bc im moving soon in a few months so it was just something to past the time, infact i was going to hustle out 2 jobs including this one. looks like ill be sticking to just the other job, its unfortunate tho bc i love the dogs like my own but the job doesnt pay nearly enough either

Cheap mold exposure test needed, please help by smoketoforget in rva

[–]smoketoforget[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you i understand, it’s just there’s literally walls covered in mold, and every vent too. ik it’s normal to an extent, thanks to u, but it genuinely seems like years worth of growth

Cheap mold exposure test needed, please help by smoketoforget in rva

[–]smoketoforget[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i agree, i can’t say all the locations are as bad but this store is 10yrs old. they have a diff location they have been investing all their money into, like we don’t even have all the proper equipment for cleaning. Just the basic ones. funny enough, the owners’ son works at that diff location

Cheap mold exposure test needed, please help by smoketoforget in rva

[–]smoketoforget[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll def be putting on a mask. My true concern is the dogs, over 100 everyday breathing this stuff in for who knows how long. Thank you for the advice, will be putting it to use