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My vote for a single blade of any kind is a morakniv, every time, it's easy AF to sharpen, stays sharp, can be stropped in the field, it's just so darn nice in the hand for such a darn cheap knife. I think fixed blades are safer than folders too, but that's an opinion and everyone has opinions and they all...blah blah....
I'd stay skip anything smaller than a mini swiss army knife, other than a mini swiss army knife. They are great and see a ton of daily use on keychains every single workday around the country....a tiny edge is very useful when your fingernails don't cut it...literally.
It's a tool, and the questions of "will I need to pry something I can't pry with my fingernails?" or cut or whatever...Idk it's worth it. I carry a Gerber 2.2oz "dime" and it's amazing. I use it literally every few days at work. More often than that outside of work. It lives on my keychain or in my hand. Seriously a solid tool for $18 and 2.2oz. I highly recommend them and I have an ancient Leatherman PST-II from when I was in middle school (I'm 30 now) that's hugemongous and I don't bring backpacking. It's always in my toolbox and has literally helped me save lives before. The gerber dime has a small chip in it and I'm a therapist now and not an EMT anymore. I carry my Dime everywhere and never want for much more except more screwdrivers or more comfortable handles in the real world, it'd do me fine on a longer backpacking trip.
https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Dime-Multi-Tool-Black-30-000469/dp/B006M9NIDO
don't forget this
This is popular, got it for my wife who had a similar open on the RW seat
Sunlite Cloud-9 Bicycle Suspension Cruiser Saddle, Cruiser Gel, Tri-color Black https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000H87PUI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_WRF3MPGREJAVAXTYTFQV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Sorry to hear. I wear these.
It's difficult to say, because I think it may be a bit subjective to what is preferable. I'm 5'7" (female) and I still had to buy a door step to secure my kayak before I got the Hullavator. (By the way, https://www.amazon.com/Rightline-Gear-100660-Original-Shark/dp/B07JMTVP9N/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=metal+door+step&qid=1623876800&sr=8-17 is a life-saver, and much easier to pack than a step-stool!
The Hullavators are definitely not cheap, and they still require a fair amount of manual power to lift, but they do make loading/unloading a lot easier and faster for me. One thing to mention though, is that it can be actually a little heavier lifting them onto the lift at first, because with J-hooks, I had one end resting on the ground until I lifted it and hoisted it onto the hooks. With the Hullavator, I have to lift the entire kayak at once to lift it into the rack. I don't have to lift it up as high, but I have to lift the whole kayak instead of just one end. I don't have any issues doing this with my Pungo, but I really struggle with the Tarpon, which is about12 lbs heavier. I'd watch a few YouTube videos of it to see if you think it's worthwhile, and then see if you can find a used set rather than paying for a new one. I don't think I would have paid full price, but for me, the used set was definitely worthwhile!
Take a look at Astrolux S41. It is $30 on Amazon. XTAR MC1 charger is good quality and $8 on Amazon. I would not buy batteries from Amazon though, get a couple IMR 18350 cells from Mtn Electronics for about $12 shipped making this light well under your budget.
Things you might not like are that it is longer (3.2") than you want and it has a normal reverse clicky tail switch. The light does come with deep carry clip and lanyard. The real draw of this one is the output, 1400+ lumen quad emitter which at this price is hard or impossible to find elsewhere. With a little practice turbo and strobe are readily accessible or the light can be configured to turn on directly into these modes using mode memory.
Regarding using it as an impact tool no light in this price range will be designed to withstand heavy abuse but it does come in a stainless steel variety which would hold up better than aluminum. The steel version is S41S and is often available at Banggood for $35 but currently is $42, still barely within budget if you skip the spare battery. As far as best you can get in this price range, I think this is it.
I linked this in another comment. This is the seat that I use and it's extremely comfortable. It's also the top seller on Amazon with 4.3 stars.
https://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-Cloud-9-Bicycle-Suspension-Tri-color/dp/B000H87PUI
I actually rock armored boxers and then seperate kneepads/shinguards as well, my regular jeans fit great over all of that just fine. I even wear elbowpads under my jacket because the armor that is in the jacket is shit and moves all over the place. I did just get a newer jacket that fist better, is adjustable and has better armor, so i may not need the elbowpads now, but still gonna rock the kneepad/ armored boxers to work everyday.
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thats what i wear for hip protection, several different models to choose from, same with the kneepads.
Partly joking, but have you seen these on amazon? (for reaching up top obviously, opposed to a fixed ladder) Supposedly they work and the specified forces required by some safety requirement blah blah blah but I'm curious.
ive heard very good things about the comfort of this seat https://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-Cloud-9-Bicycle-Suspension-Tri-color/dp/B000H87PUI/ref=sr_1_20?dchild=1&keywords=bike+seat&qid=1622359609&sr=8-20
add that to a bike seat post suspension and you might prefer riding your bike to sitting on a comfy chair
They sell padded shorts on Amazon that are meant for that sort of thing. Like these.
Not sure what kind of hip injury you have, but I wear these padded shorts underneath my pants every ride, they've taken a couple hip strikes on concrete. It didn't feel GOOD, but it didn't even bruise. Well worth 30 bucks to prevent re-injury.
Glad to help! I’m like you I always want to push it and know I’ll pay the price sooner or later. I wear my shorts over them so no one knows haha. Good luck looking forward to more posts!
Bodyprox Protective Padded Shorts for Snowboard,Skate and Ski,3D Protection for Hip,Butt and Tailbone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KJJ3YF3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a7nGFbC496YFZ
Water, high calorie food, full tang survival knife, fire starting materials (I have flint/steel, lighter, and waterproof matches), basic first aid kit plus anti-diarrheal tablets, gauze, medical tape.
That was how I started my kit and looking back I think I'd start with those same basics again.
I'm sure you'll get a million opinions on a starter knife, but this was super cheap and the first knife I got in my kit. It's a beast for the price: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009NZVZ3E/
You may want to check out a Cloud9 with stubby nose. It’s often recommended here and I have so say it’s really comfy for my 6’1 240# butt 😂
Sunlite Cloud-9 Bicycle... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H87PUI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Fuck. It's like an accident ward in here today.
If/when you get back on, maybe some padded undershorts to protect that hip? I use these; they're pricey but they have D30, which is just about the gold standard for impact absorption pads (they are soft but immediately become rigid on impact, dispersing/absorbing the energy that way). Also pretty slim/visually-unnoticeable and comfy, though they do add heat.
If that's too expensive, I used to use these. I don't think they are quite as protective but they worked fine when I fell on them and they were also visually-unnoticeable under pants/shorts.
I think for the money the Morakniv Companion Heavy Duty is one of the best you can get.
Appreciate it! I picked up a comparable product but may return it and go with triple eight instead. Hopefully you heal up too! Injuries are no fun.
So I find this post very interesting. For years I’ve been dealing with similar pain. It’s not actually the tailbone but it’s ischial bursitis. I can’t sit on a non padded chair for longer than a few min or the pain starts. Sit too long and it lasts for days. Anyway if you decide to try cycling this seat is the best, I can ride for hours at a time with no pain at all.
Sunlite Cloud-9 Bicycle... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H87PUI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I've had those T8's and they're good. If you're looking for something similar but much cheaper, I found these do the job just as well.
And recently I upgraded to these - while they are pricey (but note that site gives you a 15% off coupon for first-time purchases you can use) and I haven't yet fallen on them (and hope not to), they are less bulky than either, but should be more protective, due to the D30.
The Box Opener on this multi-tool is great for such tasks. It small so it doesn't go very deep, just enough to cut box tape, especially that heavy-duty stuff with string through it.
Different strokes for different folks, I guess. I got what I've seen most people do, which is the Cloud-Nine seat and Suntour seat post.
Hey everybody.
What hip pads do y’all use for downhill? I got these “BodyProx” off Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KJJ3YF3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2SP4EYAY58RMHDV7KN4E?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) and twice I have gotten big, nasty, elongated bruises in the spaces in between the pads. Are there better ones out there?
Thanks!
I would get a sleeping pad like this one they’re really easy to inflate and travel with it can easily fit inside a backpack
Mora Companion HD is a great starting point. Most survival instructors use Moras for their students and many have mora as their primary knife.
Best bang for your buck, period. Great size and shape, comfy handle, good steel.
How about something like this?
Rightline Gear Moki Door Step, Extra Long - Supports Both Feet, As Seen on Shark Tank https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JMTVP9N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_C37FGX3V12KW3BE48Q1G
OP, when i don't wear hockey pants, i wear these padded pants , great purchase, use it for stick and puck, roller blading, and ice skating.
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I found a nice set of Eagle Creeks at a garage sale for a steal. Im glad that I found them at a bargain, as I find them kind of heavy if you are concerned about weight.
Best bang for your buck/weight imo are the 3 pack of ultimate "dry bags"(coated nylon) by Outdoor Products. They're not fully waterproof, but better than nothing by far and the color coded sizes come in handy as far as organization. At $10 for 3, I consider them relatively disposable for how long I get out of a set.
Outdoor Products Ultimate Dry Sack 3-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AZNATC/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_EKEXRXZH8JR7WQ61TXFE
For what's it's worth I keep this in my door pocket for access to the roof. It works well and saves space.
Rightline Gear Moki Door Step,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JMTVP9N?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Thanks for posting, love seeing different setups.