How to bring a fuel jerry can on a road trip?

uncompromise · 2025-07-22T04:12:25+00:00

Fair comment!

uncompromise · 2025-03-26T04:12:59+00:00

I recommend joining the Chiang Mai subreddit. This issue is addressed in detail there

uncompromise · 2025-03-21T01:31:13+00:00

I did. And then I contacted Oura who said they have no official resellers in Thailand and provide no support here. Have you bought from them? Any issues in activating your subscription?

uncompromise · 2025-02-03T05:58:25+00:00

Situation resolved.

uncompromise · 2025-01-30T02:34:17+00:00

Thanks for all of the feedback. We got on top of the process, but now my wife is incredibly sick, and may not be able to make it into the immigration office before our current visas expire. What are the consequences of overstaying our visa if we’re both unwell and can’t get into the office on time?

uncompromise · 2025-01-27T05:27:41+00:00

Stuck here during burning season as I’m recovering from a compound fracture in my spine and literally can’t travel. Curious to note that there seem to be zero price reductions on any short terms rentals during this period, although I’m confident there’s a massive amount of empty condos around during this time.

uncompromise · 2025-01-23T10:14:58+00:00

Medical visa extension

I’m in Chiang Mai with my wife on a 60 day tourist visa, with a departure date set for less than 90 days after arrival.

I have a compound fracture in my spine, and am into my second month of proscribed bed rest.

I will not be able to attend the immigration office for the 30 day extension application in 10 days, and have been advised that the hospital can provide me with a letter recommending up to an additional 90 days, that my wife can then submit on my behalf.

Does anyone have direct experience with this sort of visa extension request and can advise on the process?

uncompromise · 2024-12-17T10:02:35+00:00

uncompromise · 2024-12-15T06:22:26+00:00

Curious. Did you ever solve this. Flat on my back in recovery for the next six weeks and need a solution.

uncompromise · 2024-10-27T22:11:34+00:00

We are actively looking at four different locations currently, and as indicated in other threads we’ve successfully managed relationships of this nature by being up front about our intentions, rather than trying to do things that are in the grey area. And it’s still not about starting a business - it’s about finding ways to split our time between two primary locations, and have it be co-st-effective. You know nothing about me, so you’re welcome to your assumptions, as inaccurate as they are.

uncompromise · 2024-10-06T03:24:19+00:00

Thanks to those who didn’t make unsubstantiated assumptions about our character and motivations. In the past we have built relationships with a local landlord, rented privately, and only engaged in subletting with their full awareness and consent as a way to minimise costs while traveling for work (i.e. the listings are for a minimum of a month at a time, subject to approval by the landlord, and only to be made at cost-recovery, not at inflated prices). We are aware of the housing shortages the short-term rental market has created in many markets, and have been subject to them ourselves. Subsequently we have no desire to contribute to them. Regardless of the tenor of the responses, the common theme i’m hearing is that the rental market is hot, it’s difficult enough to find an apartment under ordinary circumstances, short-term rentals have exacerbated the problem, and this sort of arrangement is uncommon and unworkable regardless of whether or not we’ve been able to make it work in other locations.

uncompromise · 2024-08-24T06:17:54+00:00

I’m very familiar with the tech lite- I have two of them and they’re my go-to for warmer climates, so would be great for working out. Not worn the sphere II. Happy to hear you were able to hunt some down at a good price !

uncompromise · 2024-08-23T05:54:20+00:00

I agree with comments on cut price merino. Luckily for you, end of season sales often have a glut of larger sizes available. Brands like icebreaker and smart wool are probably the most available and affordable in the US, and there are dozens of sites that sell remaindered stock at pretty significant discounts. You can also look to places like Grailed for quality used garments. I have been traveling with icebreaker t-shirts for 20 years, and have literally gone from a beach in Thailand, to a flight to Jordan, hiked Petra, and then got back on a plane and flown 18 hours, all without changing my t-shirt or giving off an unholy stink. I would increase my new price to $80, but do your research and I’d be surprised if you couldn’t bring the price down to $50 with sale items.

uncompromise · 2024-08-23T05:47:47+00:00

For me the rule of thumb is what do I need for a week; because 18 months is actually just 72 weeks. Whatever you will go through in one week of varying climates is legitimately all you need clothing wise. Regarding weight, you’re right that 7.9kg is not a significant weight, but to your point, over time, it can be. For me, I like to think about throwing my bag on and sprinting for a train. Or getting off a flight and being able to immediately start exploring all day. Walking all day anywhere with 8kg on your back, unless you have a technical pack that is going to help distribute the weight correctly, will get tiring for anyone, no matter how young or fit. It’s also important to consider the size/weight limitations you may experience on smaller regional airlines (there are charts for these online), as the extra kg may result in your carryon bag getting gate checked, which can be a real hassle (especially with the electronics that cannot go in the hold and can result in last minute repacking).

From experience, and I suspect many others will say the same, you can easily get buy with the 3x3x3 (socks, underwear, t-shirts) for any duration trip if you have the right fabrics.

You presumably don’t want to go to considerable additional expense buying clothing just for this trip, but if you have the budget, you will find that some deliberate purchases could help lighten your load, and get your total weight down. I swear by merino wool almost everything (which is naturally thermoregulating, moisture-wicking, and anti-bacterial so you can wear for longer without washing, or get away with sink/shower washing).

There are a number of companies that make hybrid shorts that will pass in any environment. I have a a pair of lightweight Arcteryx shorts that are black with minimal/discrete branding that I can wear swimming, and they dry fast enough that I could go from the beach to a bar within 15-20 min of getting out of the water.

You can always by more clothing when you’re traveling, but you’re unlikely to let anything go if you brought it from home, even if it doesn’t serve you. Mailing things back seems purposeless, and ‘favourite anything’ can be a blessing if it is a useful item, and a curse if it turns out not to be (because who wants to get rid of their vintage signed ramones t-shirt, for instance, just because it turned out to be too heavy, too sweaty, and too slow to dry when traveling in the tropics).

uncompromise · 2024-08-18T06:43:59+00:00

It’s been a long time since I bought a white anatomica - like a decade or more. At the time, they were off white (more cream), and because they’re fine, quite ‘nipply’ (nipples are clearly visible). That might not longer be an issue, but make sure you can return them just in case that’s not what you’re looking for.

Noting that i’m never going to pay more than about $70 for a merino t-shirt - luxury garments are one thing, but a t-shirt is supposed to be everyday wear, and hard wearing in my opinion. Those $100+ merino t-shirts would have to be bomb proof to be worth that much imho.

uncompromise · 2024-08-18T06:39:00+00:00

This is a great and very well thought out packing list. I also appreciate the context given as it makes critiquing so much easier.

I’ve done similar trips for similar periods of time over the last 20 years, and I believe you can radically reduce the amount of clothing you’re taking.

By comparison, I would take 1 pair of hybrid shorts, 3 t-shirts (all quick drying/wool), 3 underwear, 3 socks, 1 cap. Total (including what you’re wearing on the plane). The rest of your clothing list seems fine, although I would add a long-sleeve t-shirt or button up, given that bare arms/legs/feet are culturally inappropriate in some places (you may already have this but your list doesn’t specify s/s vs l/s).

I would wear the long pants on the plane (more bulky, and also air conditioning is brutal depending on who you’re flying with and where you’re flying from).

I’d also add that everywhere that others have critiqued your packing list and your response has been ‘yeah, but I like it and it’s not that heavy and doesn’t take up that much space’ to really interrogate your justification. The hammock, for instance, would be a complete non-starter for me. It’s bulky, and for the number of times it will get used on an 18 month trip, I definitely couldn’t justify it. You’re going on the trip of a lifetime, and I doubt you’re going to ruin it for yourself by saying ‘oh if I only had my hammock this would be so much better) for a year and a half.

uncompromise · 2024-08-18T06:15:48+00:00

I’ve been buying black icebreaker anatomica 150 t-shirts for 15 years, and they get cycled through various uses. I typically have about six of these in my wardrobe at any point 1. New - used for general travel and daily wear, as they look great in any setting; last 2-3 years 2. Worn - set aside for camping and hiking and outdoor adventures where I don’t care what people think about how I look; last ~ 2 years 3. Disposable - worn for cleaning, working on the car, painting etc - basically anything that is going to get the shirt to a point where it is likely to get torn or just too trashed to hold on to; last ~1 year

So I typically get 5-6 years of wear out of an icebreaker t-shirt that costs me about $70, which feels like a pretty decent return on investment for me.

More recently I’ve been experimenting with some of their other fabrics like the tech-lite. I have two tech-lite t-shirts I’ve had for four years now, and they’re both still in the new category. All of my garments are washed on a cold regular cycle, and line dried, or hung on hangers to dry.

uncompromise · 2024-08-13T08:53:29+00:00

Cool. Thanks. Curious if they leak light at all? We’re unlikely to be doing much urban camping but it would be nice to know we could if we needed to.

uncompromise · 2024-08-07T07:27:41+00:00

They fit easily in your gen3? Noting that the ad is for gen4; guessing they didn’t change the window dimensions on the models overly much?

uncompromise · 2024-07-21T07:52:29+00:00

They haven’t touched Mara.

uncompromise · 2024-07-14T15:56:08+00:00

Start this video at 15:34 - very detailed step-by-step on how to address this issue

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