I thought the tariffs would bring manufacturing jobs to America. Are there no competent advisors in this administration?
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This. The tariffs will be damaging but long term loss of confidence in the US will be worse.
When we still had kids at home I had a 2-week meal plan. Just rotated thru it every 2 weeks. So much easier. After they grew up and moved out I got into more 'gourmet' cooking but now that we are retired I'm seriously thinking of going back to the 2-week meal plan. We just need to eat simpler & less.
I just saw the Resource for How to ask for a shakedown, sooooo.
Where are you going and when: Canyonlands National Park, 3 days kayaking thru Stillwater Canyon, 3 days hiking in the Maze.
What temp range and weather do you expect: temp can run from a low in the 30's to highs in the 70's
Goal Baseweight (BPW): it's currently around 15 according to Lighterpack but I'm not sure what it should include.
Budget: up to $500
Non-negotiable Items: insulated thick air mattress (I'm a side sleeper), my high back chair, knee brace
Solo or with another person?: with a group of 6 people
Additional Information: I need to address my first aid kits. I'm mainly concerned about bone breaks & bleeding out.
Lighterpack Link: https://lighterpack.com/r/w827c5
I've been working on my kit lately due to what I learned in a Wilderness First Aid course I took. Of course I have the usual Ibuprofen, Tylenol, bandaids, & blister bandages, etc. But one of my big fears is falling and getting a big gash/cut that's bleeding out so I also added a splint, tourniquet, sling,& elastic bandage. I want to create enough time for SAR to get to me or a companion.
lol, I'm somewhere in the middle. Yes, I have hills I will die on.
I bought a Naturhike UL tent on Temu, set it up but haven't camped in it yet. Just bought a similar Big Agnus tent (3/4 lb lighter) on clearance for $299 and am curious to set them up side by side. Anyway, the Naturehike tent looked fine and for $100 bucks & easier on the budget than most local options. And if it fails in a few years (which I think all UL tents do) then I can see what the latest tech is. Also bought a 30liter backpack on Temu, totally unbranded for $50 and am pleasantly surprised at its features. I could go do half a pound but loose the internal frame which is a no-go for me.
FYI, if your searching Temu, click on the 'Filter' drop down, scroll to the bottom to select 'Local' for items that will ship from a local warehouse if your concerned with tariffs kicking in.
lol, how long before the prison Nazis get tired of his shit.