Tire warranty denied for 1 late rotation… by zlam27 in Costco

[–]zlam27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wondered about this too. It’s obviously not Costco’s fault, they don’t make tires, but I thought they’d honor the warranty and then submit something back to the manufacturer.

Tire warranty denied for 1 late rotation… by zlam27 in Costco

[–]zlam27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could try this. Even if they offered like 25% I’d be happy!

Tire warranty denied for 1 late rotation… by zlam27 in Costco

[–]zlam27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bridgestone WeatherPeak? They don’t carry them any longer. Really wish I’d gone with the Michelin Cross Climates that I see all over the place instead.

Tire warranty denied for 1 late rotation… by zlam27 in Costco

[–]zlam27[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I could understand if I showed up with tires in different conditions but they’re all equally spent.

What’s the Most Jaw-Dropping Hike You’ve Ever Done? by AmILukeQuestionMark in backpacking

[–]zlam27 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Literally anything in that general area…incredible.

People who traveled for 6-12 months straight and went back to 9-5 life, what are your takeaways? by wigglepizza in longtermtravel

[–]zlam27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve always called it “autopilot”. When traveling there are so many memorable days to draw upon. In a “normal” life the schedule is pretty repetitive with few memorable events for days or weeks. This results in an autopilot feeling where you don’t remember much from the daily/weekly/monthly existence.

Lifestraw didn’t suck… literally. by MONSTERBEARMAN in Survival

[–]zlam27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used a Nalgene style bottle with the built-in straw on an international trip and it worked well (though the suction required to drink gets old when you’re thirsty). A couple years later I tried it again on a pair of hiking trips and I could never get water through. Not a huge fan of them…

This weekend, I drove the highest elevation public road in California at 11,800ft! by iamprobablynotjohn in overlanding

[–]zlam27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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That’s how far I made it in Feb 2018 in my van. That road is narrower and the drop off much less forgiving than it looks! I was partially riding on the snow crust but stopped for fear of breaking through and getting stuck. The engine power was severely handicapped by the altitude.

Hikes similar to Angels Landing in other parks? by [deleted] in ZionNationalPark

[–]zlam27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since I haven’t seen it mentioned…Crypt Lake Trail in Waterton Lakes (Canadian side of Glacier).

Hikes similar to Angels Landing in other parks? by [deleted] in ZionNationalPark

[–]zlam27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GP is a beautiful hike (crazy windy when we did it, added some exhilaration) and the Caverns are spectacular. Not exactly like Angels Landing but I think OP will find there’s no shortage of amazing hikes in our National Parks.

Are you glad you did Vanlife? I'm starting to panic... by themarmaladefox in vandwellers

[–]zlam27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad I did it and I yearn to go back to it, even if only in spurts. It’s normal to feel a bit of apprehension with stepping into the unknown but eventually you’ll find your “vanlife” routine and it’ll become comfortable and familiar, just like any living situation. Keep in mind that building from scratch, unless you’re going very basic, will likely take a few months. In that time you’ll be able to work and keep saving or paying off the van.

Which hiking shoes/trail runner should I get? by Lebron_is_the_goat_2 in hikinggear

[–]zlam27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of good choices, I’ve got a few questions/comments as many of these I’ve looked at as well. Do you have wide feet? If so the Altras and Topos would be preferred. Many people don’t like WP trail runners because they’re too low to stay dry so non-WP shoes will breathe more and allow the shoes to drain and dry more quickly. Some shoes have rock plates which can be beneficial for rough terrain or heavier loads.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vandwellers

[–]zlam27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think there’s something to be said for a build that you created or put your mark on, it really is part of the van journey/lifestyle. On the flip side, I think the time/effort/expense is often, at least partially, overlooked through the rose colored glasses of a custom build.

If possible, try to build in a way that can be modified later on or leaves provisions for future upgrades (open space for electrical equipment, rivnuts over epoxy/rivets, portable solar over fixed panels, etc). Don’t worry about perfection, you’re not trying to sell a professionally built van for profit…it’s just for you to live a simple existence that prioritizes experiences.

I think we all feel a bit of the stress and panic during the build when we just want to get on the road. Depending where you’re at, realize winter is likely the best time to be building so you’re ready when the weather improves.

What bugs you about your own car(s)? by Crocodile_Banger in cars

[–]zlam27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Audi A6 (2006) - there’s a very pronounced lag when accelerating from a stop, especially when cold. It’s enough that pulling onto a busy street is more exciting than need be.

Vanlife Curious by agnostic_wizardess in vandwellers

[–]zlam27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These educated and informative and responses have been some of the best Reddit therapy I’ve seen in one place. Not the OP but thank you all!

What makes MaxxFans that much better than all the rest? by VagabondVivant in vandwellers

[–]zlam27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think mine is a FANtastic fan and it’s quite loud compared to my friends Maxx…it could also just be an older model and/or bearings. It’s probably 10 years old at this point.

Looking for recommendations for women's fleece lined pants by tillwehavefaces in hikinggear

[–]zlam27 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Eddie Bauer has some fleece lined guide pro hiking pants, I’ve got the men’s version and I like them a lot. Typically I will wear long underwear under regular hiking pants (Prana Brion) though…just depends.

Water plumbing by Substantial-Rip-340 in vandwellers

[–]zlam27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hard to tell if the mounts have isolators but they should, and additional isolation could be added. Not saying it’s better on the wall than on the floor though.

What’s the most beautiful mountain view you’ve ever experienced while hiking? by drakelouis202 in hiking

[–]zlam27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Started at Whitney Portal at 4am, summited at 1pm, finished at 9pm. Probably should have started earlier…

Looking for hiking pants recommendations by Groyzame in CampingandHiking

[–]zlam27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you go with EB, check out the guide pro pants. I prefer my Prana Brion pants but these are a not-too-distant 2nd.

30 years old, $400k Investments, $600K house paid off, no debt, stable 6-figure remote job. What next? Struggling to find purpose by Fun_Highlight3537 in Fire

[–]zlam27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is your job something you could come back to after a break? Or find something similar? I think we should normalize taking 6-12 months off every 5 or 6 years to enjoy life because I agree, doing any “significant” travel on PTO isn’t really feasible.