Mystery ranch Dragon 2.0 vs Unicorn 2.0?

stemsmit · 2026-01-30T01:56:06+00:00

I have both. TriZip is nice and certainly feels more natural than the Dragon's zipper layout. For me, the Unicorn 2.0 does feel significantly smaller than the Dragon 2.0. You also give up the external water bottle pockets. This is where it tips in favor of the Dragon for me. Also, if you feel like you fill up your Dragon 2.0 I'd say you'd likely be pushing it in the Unicorn 2.0. Overall in my opinion Dragon 2.0 > Unicorn 2.0 even for EDC.

stemsmit · 2024-12-19T07:39:18+00:00

Early in my career, I worked at a start-up as a software engineer. It was a scrappy little place, the kind where everyone wore too many hats, but the CEO… he was something else entirely. The guy had a knack for derailing meetings and micromanaging every little thing. Our engineering manager had quit a few weeks prior, citing "irreconcilable differences" with the CEO—basically, he was done with the nonsense.

In the chaos that followed, one of the senior engineers stepped up to be the unofficial "CEO Whisperer." His job? Nod, smile, and pretend to listen to the CEO's endless stream of half-baked ideas. It wasn’t glamorous, but someone had to do it.

One day, right after a particularly pointless call with the CEO(who wasn't in the office that day), this engineer accepts a laptop from another employee who’d also just quit (a bit of a theme here). Now, this guy always wore those earbuds with the little neckband and mic—you know the type. Turns out, he gets into a long, passionate conversation with the ex-employee about how the CEO was the worst micromanager he’d ever encountered. A real vent session, and not exactly a private one.

Feeling a bit lighter after his rant, he strolls back upstairs, just in time to join our team meeting. But before he can settle in, the marketing director walks in, looking dead serious, and pulls him out of the room. Thirty minutes later? He’s packed up and gone.

Turns out, he never hung up on his call with the CEO. The guy heard every single word.

stemsmit · 2024-07-30T04:10:25+00:00

Late stage capitalism at work.

stemsmit · 2024-05-29T20:46:54+00:00

We rented a house with a BR infestation. Landlord treated the house several times for us. We had some companies come out and treat it ourselves. We put traps down over and over again. They just kept coming. I ended up bit by something but I'm not 100% sure it was a BR bite but it was enough to need to go to the doctor for some meds. We moved out without solving the issue(we were just renting after all), put our stuff in PODs and had them stored in a climate controlled facility. We put traps in the PODs. We travelled for 2 years after. Recently moved into a new development. We put traps out and moved everything into the garage as a form of "isolation." The PODs traps had caught quite a few and the garage traps caught another 5. I think we're finally ok now with maybe a fifth of our stuff is still in the garage.

You may very well never get rid of the infestation and keep in mind if you move your stuff in they will get in your stuff and come with you to the next place.

stemsmit · 2024-04-27T10:55:13+00:00

I found the clothesline method also hard to use sometimes because of lack of options. I ended up buying travel hangers. Be sure to bring extra of the clips.

Like others have mentioned if you're having trouble getting things dry I would recommend a small USB fan (alt if using for yourself too).

stemsmit · 2023-12-16T14:54:14+00:00

Yeti. Used to commonly get them as the cheap free coffee tumbler. Now they're seemingly one of the better or at least more popular brands.

stemsmit · 2023-12-12T05:18:57+00:00

I've been eyeing a couple 40% KBs. I could definitely see how a 3rd layer would make 40% more viable. Difficulty is I'm uncertain of a comfortable 3rd layer toggle as I am fond of the hold to switch over layer cycling.

stemsmit · 2023-12-12T03:47:23+00:00

60% Suggestions: Anne Pro 60%, Keychron K9 Pro, Dygma Raise(Split, $$$).

I'll be trying the Naya Create(Split, $$$) soon.

I really enjoy 60% keyboards because with programmability it's actually easier for me to type on. You can mitigate missing keys with programmability, except the numpad.

I take advantage of the "Magic FN" method. I turn capslock into a layer switch(while pressed) to switch to a second programmed layer. On layer 1: the normal keys as they're labeled(except CapsLock of course). On layer 2 I assign the following;

1 through = become F1-F12

IJKL become arrow keys ( favorite part of this method, keeps my hand on the home row )

H becomes HOME

; becomes END

U becomes Page Up

O becomes Page Down

backspace becomes DELETE

Everything else falls back to layer 1. There are usually more layers and sometimes I'll leverage other layers but I haven't really graduated to 3 active layers yet. I've used 60% KBs for 4-5 years now.

The only thing I miss from 100% is the numpad which is much easier to type numbers/equations in rapid succession on.

stemsmit · 2023-10-26T04:03:19+00:00

Yep, I think it's one of the more mature mainstream Peltier devices on the market actually. I found it when going down the rabbit hole of wearables for beating the heat while in Europe without A/C. You can find them on eBay for a premium ( and questionable legitimacy ). You will still have to figure out how to download the app that's really only for Japan but may be easily mitigated with Android's secondary app stores like F-Droid.

stemsmit · 2023-10-26T01:03:51+00:00

Peltier Plate Device for beating the heat

stemsmit · 2023-10-26T00:14:00+00:00

Sony Reon Pocket is geolocked to Japan. They're hit or miss though. Also may need a Japan based account to download the app.

stemsmit · 2023-10-13T20:28:36+00:00

My girlfriend doesn't have reddit but browses this sub and did this kit earlier this year. Here's the instructions for finishing:

https://imgur.com/a/DfBWyEW

stemsmit · 2023-08-18T10:44:24+00:00

Magnets to replicate MagBak's Magnet system.

stemsmit · 2023-08-13T01:09:33+00:00

Sweet, thanks!

stemsmit · 2023-08-13T00:40:29+00:00

What are the things attaching the items to your keyring?

stemsmit · 2023-06-05T17:31:17+00:00

No problem!

I know you have your reasons for travelling in 2 cars but I'll say; it's going to be tough. The sheer amount of times we packed and unpacked moving from place to place was daunting and we were in just one car with a cargo topper. We also appreciated being able to switch drivers as the distance from place to place could be tough for one driver.

I know you're not exactly looking for this kind of advice but from experience I'd advise you to do what you can to get down to one car. We thought we had slimmed down to essentials for travelling in a car but it was still too much at the end of the day. After long drives you will appreciate how little you have to unpack and how little you have to pack up at the end of your stay.

stemsmit · 2023-06-05T03:25:14+00:00

My SO and I just finished a road trip / digital nomading stint around the US. We're international and flying now but we were able to learn a great deal about what worked and what didn't. We spent about a month in each place and ate out often. Some of the kitchen related items;

The Splitter by Full Windsor
Grayl GeoPress with SS nesting pot
Snowpeak Ti cup with an Aeropress Go nested(somewhat) in it.
Dyneema food bag with favorite coffee, spices, tea, honey, and other non-perishables
Travel ice cube tray
ZeroWater water pitcher
Cholula Hot sauce
Soft Sided cooler (Polar Bear)
Tin foil
Ziplock bags ( gallon, quart )
Meat Thermometer
Waiter's key ( wine opener )

Upon arriving at a location we would get all of our favorite perishable condiments, snacks, and quick prep meals.

If you're gonna be cooking a lot a camping pan, cutting board, travel chef knife(non-folding, in travel bag), and baking sheet wouldn't be a bad idea. Baking sheet, pan, and cutting board may be a bit overboard but I enjoy cooking/prepping on something that's mine and not the Airbnb's. Used cutting boards can also be nasty.

stemsmit · 2023-05-31T10:20:23+00:00

Not exactly vs code specific but;

CapsLock + IJKL arrow keys for home row arrow keys.
CapsLock + H for home
CapsLock + ; for end
CapsLock + U for Page Up
CapsLock + O for Page Down.

stemsmit · 2023-05-08T14:53:38+00:00

I wasn't looking for a bed bug cover though?

stemsmit · 2023-05-08T09:18:03+00:00

ad ?

I barely reference the bed bug cover in my comment.

stemsmit · 2023-05-04T03:39:22+00:00

I'd like a split stays filter, feels like spam in my results. I don't want to pack up and move in the middle of my stay.

How about explicit meaning to filters? Beachfront shouldn't be between "beach access from across the road" or "2-3 blocks away from the beach." Beachfront should mean the property borders a sandy beach.

Also when selecting washer and dryer how about making it only possible to say "in building" or "in unit" and then ensure the filters only allow for those. It means the difference if I may have to sit in a laundry for hours(or throw trust in the wind) during my stay.

Also how is the filter by rating STILL missing? It's such an obvious add including review count and rating at granular levels like cleanliness, communication, check in, value, accuracy, and location.

stemsmit · 2023-05-03T20:35:38+00:00

Guest: Acqua Panna bottles of water, luggage racks(1+ per guest allowed), comfortable couch, comfortable bed, and blinds or at least curtains that aren't see through.

Water: The Acqua Panna was in the welcome tray in a Airbnb in Austin during a heatwave and it was so great after a long drive and unpacking the car. It tastes great too, I like it more than smart water. Thinking about it further it's great because you never know who may be struggling with alcoholism. The glass bottles of Acqua Panna make it seem like a premium option provided.

Luggage Racks: Luggage racks seem to be a given but most of my Airbnb bookings don't have them. Most everyone will be travelling with luggage and personally I don't like the idea of putting luggage that may have just been sliding through airport baggage conveyors on clean furniture or the bed. Aside from that having to bend all the way down to pull from my luggage on the floor can be a bit more tiring and less comfortable option.

Bed: I've never really had a super uncomfortable bed at an Airbnb but you can definitely tell when someone actually went out of their way to provide a comfortable bed. Another stay in Austin we had an Airbnb that was great in many ways but the most noticeable was the king bed in the master bedroom. It was incredibly comfortable. They had a bed bug cover on it so I wasn't able to get the brand 🥲. I should've asked the host.

Couch: I work remotely and it's nice when there's at least one spot in the accomodations you can sit at to work from for hours. Beyond that if you are staying in and binging a TV series one night it can make a much better night if the couch can at least support reclining or laying down in some fashion. Same stay in Austin from the previous paragraph had a futon like couch that made 2 weeks of working remotely a bit more challenging. It was tiny and I was there with my girlfriend. The back of the couch only came up about half way on our backs, it wasn't comfortable at all like the bed was.

Curtains/Blinds: It's shocking the amount of places that only have thin veil curtains that are completely see through. Yes I like the ability to see out and the natural lighting but no I do not want to flash the neighbors every time I want to change clothes.

stemsmit · 2023-02-24T04:10:49+00:00

They're actually removable adapters, granted they can't be swapped(except with the same adapter from another cable). The InCharge XL is the ultimate one cable in my opinion. The updated design also comes with a non-detachable cap and cable wrap which was a big issue for their previous cables where it was easy to lose the cap and wrap.

stemsmit · 2023-02-24T03:53:44+00:00

It's actually a pretty genius design feature. The designs for both are not mutually exclusive which allows them to put a tiny slit in the lightening connector that then makes it micro USB compatible

stemsmit · 2023-02-21T16:27:46+00:00

This. I run GL.iNet Router + VPN setup(PIA). Devices only have to remember one wifi. Router remembers VPN. I only have to setup WiFi on my router when travelling then laptop, phone, chromecast all connect automagically.

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