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Secundus_Scipio OP t1_jdvwp5x wrote

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couldbeyouornot t1_jdvwfl0 wrote

thermarest makes really great sleeping pads.

my mom still has her aerobed, and while it's more cumbersome, it's more of a traditional mattress. you have to fill it every day. it's easy to let the air out. comes with an integrated electric pump.

the benefit of thermarest over an air mattress or something else is it actually keeps your back nice and flat, while providing cushion. other stuff isn't so great for your spine.

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Secundus_Scipio OP t1_jdvvx0p wrote

I don‘t know why, but for me its still relatively sharp. My roommates during university had new ones and there was no big difference. At least not that big that I thought about a replacement.

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cptjeff t1_jdvuq3o wrote

Aluminum fatigues with every stress cycle, getting more brittle until it just snaps. Steel is much more ductile, meaning as long as its max strain loads aren't exceeded that repeated stress won't fatigue the metal at all. You can drive aluminum for a long time, sure, but eventually it will just snap. Steel won't ever just snap from cyclical loading.

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clamo5 t1_jdvukbg wrote

I love Briggs and Reilly. I’ve had the same briefcase since 2005. It looks almost brand new. Certainly, doesn’t look like it’s been all over the world and used daily for 18 years. I’ve since switched all my luggage to Riggs and Reilly. Not only is the product stellar but the warranty and customer service are great. I’ve only had to use the warranty once for a manufacturer defect (missing screw). Prior to that I had Travel Pro aircrew luggage. It was also really good but not quite the same. In between, I bought regular tourist quality stuff and it sucked. Saving money upfront is always the best way to actually save money.

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cptjeff t1_jdvu7og wrote

No, carbon frames and aluminum frames wear out with use and eventually break. Steel doesn't. You have to make sure to keep it painted so that surface rust doesn't go through the frame, but in terms of long term durability no other bike is close. I mean, I'm riding my mother's old college bike from the 70s several times a week, and it's still in perfect shape. Try that shit with carbon.

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