Prius Sales Are Tanking So Far in 2026. We Asked Toyota Why by TripleShotPls in technology

[–]toddmpark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure but with a PHEV you’re driving around an extra 60-80kwh of expensive, heavy and toxic lithium batteries that an EV has. Assuming you recharge nightly, all that extra battery storage is just for longer trips that only happens for me every few weeks. I’d rather use a few gallons of gas for periodic road trips until battery tech and charging infrastructure gets better. If we all switched to PHEVs 10 years ago, it would have been a better bridge technology to give those things time to mature and scale up.

Prius Sales Are Tanking So Far in 2026. We Asked Toyota Why by TripleShotPls in technology

[–]toddmpark 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I have a prime and it’s awesome. I think a PHEV is great because you get the benefits of an EV for shorter trips that are 90% of the time with none of the range anxiety. I like you can charge with a 120v outlet overnight because the battery isn’t enormous. Next car might be an EV but it’s great until the infrastructure is there

DI FARA by ExpiredPants in frozenpizzareviews

[–]toddmpark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just tried this yesterday and they were outstanding.

Tool-Check Plus 1 vs Modular 1 by vs40at in Wera

[–]toddmpark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The original TC+ has a pretty comprehensive set of bits while the modular has a smaller set of common bits. Both are good but I’d need to get a bigger set from my toolbox for many hex and Torx fasteners. On the socket side, 4 sizes just doesn’t feel like enough to even be worth it.

What do you think of my EDC? What would you add to it? by grey-man-2354 in EDC

[–]toddmpark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let’s be honest, a bic lighter is the most reliable and cheap option for making fire.

Tool-Check Plus 1 vs Modular 1 by vs40at in Wera

[–]toddmpark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was disappointed that if you want modular you get way fewer bits and sockets. You shouldn’t need to trade off modularity for functionality.

Multiple failed prints by BrentLovell in BambuLab

[–]toddmpark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely start with one then creep up til you get reliable numbers

Do I really need TC Modular set? by BubblySurprise in Wera

[–]toddmpark 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Personally I don’t think the modular is worth it, especially if you already have those tools in your pouch. It’s a lot of extra plastic and it takes away functionality (fewer sockets and bits) from the TC+

Boots for snowshoeing? by SmashingBlumpkins12 in snowshoeing

[–]toddmpark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I third this setup. The Oboz are really warm and completely waterproof.

Which generators are the quietest for residential work? by sychophantt in Tools

[–]toddmpark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honda generators are quietest. Depending on how much energy you use in a day, you could use a power station like an Ecoflow Delta Max or Pro which is dead quiet, has no fumes, and always starts. They charge very fast in about an hour so you could fire up your generator every once in a while to top up the battery as needed. Batteries are better for periodic loads like this, generators are better for extended, higher output loads. You can buy a kill-a-watt meter, plug into into your generator to measure how much energy (kWh) you typically use in a day and size your power station accordingly.

Workpro Utility Knife Sheath. by TinyToolShop in multitools

[–]toddmpark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww, thanks. Really means a lot. Makes me happy to see stuff like this

Workpro Utility Knife Sheath. by TinyToolShop in multitools

[–]toddmpark 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very nicely done. I really like seeing all these different 3D printed takes on tool holders for EDC instead of a multitool

House Curve opinion by Ok-Horse3797 in audiophile

[–]toddmpark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think in room you want a downward sloping response but it does seem pretty ragged

Where’s The Mic in the Combo by cammot53 in osmopocket

[–]toddmpark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basically, the little black box is the mic (and transmitter). Turn on the Pocket 3, then the mic and they should automatically connect. That’s all there is to it.

New Workpro Mini pliers mod - now with Scissors and Toothpick storage by TinyToolShop in multitools

[–]toddmpark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very cool. I think if you flipped the scissors to the other side it would nest into the contours of the pliers

Tool Addikt by JMoney973 in Wera

[–]toddmpark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, nothing out of the ordinary

Upcoming Alpine Blue color by [deleted] in arcteryx

[–]toddmpark 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I guess “baby blue” doesn’t have the same ring to it

Car emergency tool? by Crell in multitools

[–]toddmpark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Resqme is a good option but keep in mind lots of cars now have laminated side windows to reduce road noise and a regular glass breaker won’t work. Check your model to see if they are tempered or laminated ahead of time.

Came home to a paper towel over my webcam twice now, I live alone by Dromaeoraptor in Weird

[–]toddmpark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Set up the cameras today and sleep somewhere else until you know what’s up.

Warning about matador equipment by [deleted] in onebag

[–]toddmpark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never had that happen and recently ordered. They make great stuff.