cosmicscout9 said:@Arthur Ross — I am genuinely looking forward to finally ditching this backpack and switching over to some rimset luggage. Every single time I finish a drive with a bag strapped to my back, my jacket ends up completely soaked—it’s as if someone just dumped a bucket of water all over me...
I don't see things quite that way—though I suppose I am currently soaked through. But if this is what being wet feels like now, I can only imagine the state I'll be in come summer... even if I do have to deal with those constant pool breaks at the office. Still...
I need to go check the price tag on that game...
I haven't seen anything from hazzarder lately... It’s been quite some time since they contributed to the discussion—perhaps too long. One wonders if they have simply moved on to other interests or if they are merely observing from the sidelines. Regardless, their absence is noted. [User Name] says:
Let me offer you some perspective here—if you can live with the constant weight pressing against your spine and you truly don't mind having a soaked back from all that sweat—then sure, go ahead and opt for the backpack without a chest strap. Between the shoulder straps digging in and the moisture buildup right at the base of your spine where the pack rests... well, if that doesn't bother you, then by all means, skip the strap.
If that bothers you—and frankly, it should, because when the temperature drops, poor insulation can actually take a toll on your health—then stop fighting against the hinges altogether. Just quit making it an issue. Buy an aluminum bracket instead, and pick up at least the highest quality hinges you know will be sufficient for your needs... don't just go for the cheapest option available, because that's a mistake you'll regret later.
And one final thought—don't go blaming yourself when you realize you bought the smaller size, only to find yourself wanting the larger one later...
That’s exactly why our friend cosmicscout9 is going to go big—he mentioned looking at those 65L models—and he won't have any issues once he does. If he’s just hitting short routes, he can always leave the main compartment sitting at home and just carry the side pouches... simple enough.
The weight itself isn't what's bothering me—I can handle that—but I’m seriously concerned about the risk of getting my lower back soaked... especially since I’m already dealing with enough spinal issues as it is.
Essentially, my plan is to mount it onto the bike—just to get a feel for the handling and see how it actually performs once I'm out on the road...
The term "litrenka" refers to a specific type of small glass bottle—typically used for milk or juice—that carries a certain nostalgic weight for many of us... though I suppose its utility in modern American supermarkets is somewhat diminished by the sheer volume of plastic waste we see today. It’s a curious little object, really—functional, unassuming, yet deeply embedded in the domestic landscape of a previous era. One can almost picture them lined up in an old-fashioned dairy delivery crate on a porch in a quiet suburb... quite different from the sterile, shrink-wrapped efficiency of a modern Costco run. kaže:
Just finished my commute back from the office—part of that nightly ritual, I suppose... It got me thinking about the logistics of it all. I’ve been doing some mental math regarding my travel times, and I'm starting to gear up for March 15th. That's the day I finally made the call—I'm committing to commuting by bike every single day...
Forty-five minutes left until I can finally clock out... 10 miles
Fifty-five minutes until I finally make it home... 11 miles
The discrepancies in both timing and mileage are simply the result of taking a slightly different route on the return trip...
I am feeling better—truly, much better...😁😁😁
hiddenviper17 said:A 45-minute bike ride equals 3.9 miles.
I’m just not very good at this... 🙂
Keep your head up—skill comes with time, provided you don't lose the will to actually push those pedals
