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Srs_Bizz t1_j1ws9p2 wrote
Reply to comment by waymonster in Grip6 - The best socks and belt I've ever had. by Happyhaha2000
watch out, this company is calling 40% nylon "wool socks"
Srs_Bizz t1_j1ws2wk wrote
Reply to comment by bigthink in Grip6 - The best socks and belt I've ever had. by Happyhaha2000
I disagree. This company is calling 40% nylon "wool socks"
Srs_Bizz t1_j1ws06p wrote
Reply to comment by b1gd4ta in Grip6 - The best socks and belt I've ever had. by Happyhaha2000
watch out, this company is calling 40% nylon "wool socks"
Srs_Bizz t1_j1wrep0 wrote
Reply to comment by Smoothlarryy in Backpack that can carry 100 pounds by Smoothlarryy
More trips, fewer rocks.
Srs_Bizz t1_j1wrb39 wrote
Reply to comment by subtle-sam in Backpack that can carry 100 pounds by Smoothlarryy
You hit the mark at the end of your comment... reduce the load!
Backpackers should only carry 25% of their body weight for a short period of time... 20% is the recommended regular maximum to avoid excess risk of injury.
For those wondering... yes, these civilian recommendations contradict some common practice by the military. There is a reason soldiers are more prone to lifelong injuries, and it's not all because of being downrange from hostiles.
When backpacking near max recommended weight, hiking poles are highly recommended. These can take up to about 15% of the load force off your leg muscles and place it onto your upper body muscles, which are otherwise not really engaged while hiking.
NOTE: This comment assumes OP does not weigh 400lbs+
Srs_Bizz t1_j1uid93 wrote
Reply to comment by RecognitionOne395 in Looking for winter boots by [deleted]
Of the brands mentioned, I think you can be choosey and find something that will meet the need. Single-piece leather construction boots... or as close as you can get to that... will be darn close to BIFL if not truly BIFL when maintained correctly. Choose good boot maintenance products with nontoxic qualities, keep your boots cleaned and well oiled to prevent water intrusion, and you should have a great pair for a very long time.
I personally sprung for Asolo boots a while back, and those look nearly as good as they did when purchased nearly 15 years ago. I use these to traverse hard ice, snow, mud, and everything in between. Manage the woodlot on my property. Scuff them against rocks on occasion when hiking too. They just keep going! They are thick leather, and with a thick pair of winter socks I've been comfortable down to -20F.
But you don't have to buy Asolo to get that, other companies also produce single-piece leather boots with minimal stitching. Remember, stitching = increased weakness in the material. Good luck!
Srs_Bizz t1_j1uhtdc wrote
Reply to comment by ol-gormsby in BIFL Kitchen Essentials by frannybones
We avoid all plastic by using silicone and wooden tools. There is rarely a need for plastic to be in touch with food.
Our household's coffee grinder and blender are exceptions, but we haven't gotten around to upgrading those yet...
Srs_Bizz t1_j1fwfrn wrote
Reply to comment by Dadjokes38 in Sunbeam Mixmaster served my parents dutifully for 51 years but tonight it succumbed to mashed potatoes. by mwknight
My parents still use this or a similar model. I can still smell the scent of the warming plastic... but man, it did its job!
Srs_Bizz t1_j09le25 wrote
Reply to comment by kastabortettkonto in High Vis Winter Jacket by cbr090808
OP, you're looking for two different things. Find the jacket you like, then layer the lightest-weight large-size hi-vis vest you can find. Trying to do both will severely limit your options. Good luck!
Srs_Bizz t1_j04314i wrote
Reply to comment by LifeofSMILEY in In praise of Smartwool's base layers by LifeofSMILEY
After some digging, it appears to be a mixed bag. You are correct, SW has 100% wool "base layers". However, they do not offer 100% natural fiber jackets, underwear, or socks. This is confusing terminology to me, since underwear and socks fall under the "base layer" definition when you consider how to layer clothing on in cold weather (oversocks are a thing).
So, I guess we were both correct in a way.
Srs_Bizz t1_izz2ct5 wrote
Reply to comment by Otherwise-Fly-331 in Klhip nail clipper - over a decade old, repaired twice by Klhip by Puppywanton
When I was in college, I had really cheap ones. They started to show rust spots after a couple years. Stainless solved that problem, and cost no more than $10. Still using those second-round purchases many years later.
I'm willing to spring for a really solid product that outcompetes the rest, but $80 for clippers? Nah.
Srs_Bizz t1_izz1hnv wrote
Reply to comment by LifeofSMILEY in In praise of Smartwool's base layers by LifeofSMILEY
Smartwool is alright, much like Darn Tough lasts a good long while.
I don't like that both companies blend non-natural fibers in.
Well-made 100% wool will last just as long if you care for it, and doesn't come with the microplastics issue. You do need to choose the finest merino wool, or alpaca, or cashmere, to get similar comfort against skin, but the prices are comparable at many vendors.
Good luck!
Srs_Bizz t1_izbr06y wrote
Reply to comment by Mammoth-Mud-9609 in with new emerging strains of the corona virus, are the original vaccines i took no longer beneficial for my immune system? by pewpewhadouken
Generally speaking, masks can reduce certain-sized particulate matter, but have no effect on fumes until you get a serious one like a PAPR w/ chem cartridge, gas mask, SCBA, etc. Even an N-95 would not stop fumes.
Srs_Bizz t1_iz50i63 wrote
Reply to Not quite BIFL - Air Conditioners? by CleanJebboy
Heat pumps are ideal for your location, as your temperatures are generally within ideal operational ranges 99%+ of the time. Do check to see which credits and subsidies you might be able to take advantage of too - many utility companies offer rebates, and your state may offer tax benefits. There are federal tax benefits as well, see if you may qualify. Good luck and stay cool!
Srs_Bizz t1_iyx0w77 wrote
[Answering the original question, but not the specific scenario]
One way you can inherit a recessive trait that only one parent has is via the "sex chromosomes", particularly for individuals with only one copy of X. This is why XY individuals (traditionally, gendered male) are much more prone to certain genetic birth defects than XX individuals.
For genes carried on the X chromosome, if some of these genes are missing or damaged, a detrimental mutation (such as color blindness) will be expressed in XY individuals with a higher probability than in XX individuals because XY individuals only have one X chromosome. Basically, they don't have a counterpart gene on the Y that the body can rely on in place of the corrupted code on the X.
(second paragraph adapted from Wiki entry for clarity of explanation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_chromosome#Medical_applications )
Srs_Bizz t1_ixvfv2z wrote
Reply to comment by pamdathebear in A trip to lodge headquarters and the world largest cast iron pan by crosstalk22
brontosaurus was my guess
Srs_Bizz t1_ixszh4h wrote
Reply to Bifl minimalistic flatware? by mdoto
I like being original, but I see that Oneida has already been mentioned a couple times. It's working great in my household for 3-4 years now! Picked it up at a discount store locally, wasn't more than $10 per 4 person place setting.
Srs_Bizz t1_ixque0m wrote
Enameled cast iron. Our dutch oven is enameled cast iron, and it's fantastic nonstick properties make it our go-to for baking, roasting, and simmering/boiling. I really like that we can move from the range right into the oven, so you can carmelize those onions then continue cooking, etc.
When cleaning, most everything comes off easily with a quick boil in water - baking soda in with the water takes care of pretty much everything else. Just a simple wipe-out afterward. The enameling really cuts down the standard cast iron maintenance routine to essentially nothing.
Once you are well practiced with immediately wiping out and re-oiling non-coated cast iron (right after cooking and brief cooldown), it also develops nonstick properties... but I understand this is a foreign concept for a lot of folks who didn't grow up with it.
The ONLY real drawback is the weight, depending completely on user strength and comfort. My partner is smaller and does not have major challenges with this, but I could see the weight being a nonstarter for seniors.
Srs_Bizz t1_ixooc8a wrote
Reply to BIFL Dutch oven: Le Creuset vs Lodge by DesignerAccount
I've had a Lodge dutch oven for 8 years, given to me as a gift. It came with a chip (gap?) in the enamel. It still cooks wonderfully, though the enamel is stained after a lot of use. But we use it a lot in my household because it does so well. If you are cost-sensitive, I'd recommend Lodge based on my experience.
For those that mentioned Staub, thank you, I was not aware of that brand until now! Will be researching if I ever need cast iron cookware again.
Srs_Bizz t1_j21mozv wrote
Reply to comment by agentwolf44 in Grip6 - The best socks and belt I've ever had. by Happyhaha2000
Not at all, going on 3yrs with my current pair. And not putting plastic into the environment is a big win.