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Thanks to you guys, I ordered both the Sena and Cardo systems. The proxy chat on Cardo was just too funny of an idea to pass up, it was also on sale for 25% off.
Thanks again everybody.

Hello everyone, I’m new to riding and picking up my new bike tomorrow! Super stoked. I’ve got all the proper, armoured gear. The only thing I’m stuck on is the comms system.
My brother uses a Shoei helmet with Sena comms system. I’ve looked at the Outrush 2 and am considering it. He’s the main person I’d be riding with.
But I do like the idea of an interchangeable system instead for various helmets.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.

Just signed for this brand new 2025 R3. It will be my 2nd bike after owning a CBR125 when I was 16 (11 years ago).
I feel like a new rider all over again, and wanting some advice.
I am 5’3”, 125lbs and I’m wanting to lower it a smidge just so I’m not on tippy toes. Is it best to get this done through the dealer before I pick it up? (Pickup date later this month).
Also, any accessories I should look into? Phone mounts, theft protection, etc.
I did some reading and this popped up as one of the best for a shorter beginner like myself.
Thanks everyone.

Hello everyone. I appreciate how helpful this sub was for helping me pick out a sleeping mat that I could buy locally.
Looking to lighten our packs where possible and would love some advice or product swaps to do so.

I typically go with my partner, hence why the tent is /2. It was the only one available at the time besides a north face tent that was the same weight but $400 more.

My partner’s base bag is around the same weight but he is more of the food mule. He also hates mummy bags and the bag he has is the lightest square one I could find at the time. (He’s very wide at the shoulders)

I am fine with ordering online as our big trip isn’t until September.

I am F 5’3”, 125lbs. My partner is M 5’11” 220lbs. We are in Alberta, Canada. We have a pretty reasonable budget as we are both oil&gas workers.

Thanks so much again everyone!

I lost my soul cat, Lilith, to pancreatitis at only age 4. I have been struggling in day-to-day life everyday for the past 8 days. I’m so used to her coming to bed and waking up with me, she’s not here anymore to do that. I find myself getting ready to do her insulin in the morning and evening, just to quickly realize she’s gone. I’ve not vacuumed nor wiped anything down since she passed and I’m told that I’m disgusting but I just can’t bring myself to do that yet. I feel like I am cleaning up pieces of her whenever I do have some effort to clean.
I am still full of regret with putting her to sleep and my brain is just full of the “what-if’s” of if I didn’t let her go that day.
She had diabetes, heart arrhythmia, tooth resorption and recurring random pancreatitis.

Does it ever get easier? I am back to work for 2 days today and yesterday and I cried multiple times in the work truck. I am slower at work because I need to take my time because I’ve been so distracted. I’m having so much trouble. I miss her.

Alberta, Canada

Hello everyone, my reliable Klymit sleeping pad gave out after 4 years of use. It is now leaking from the part that you inflate it at.
I bought a brand new Klymit, just to wake up on the ground in the morning. Leaking from the exact spot. Going through warranty with them for the new one for closer-to-home/overnight hikes, but not for my 3-4 cold nights in the mountains hikes as the brand is tarnished to me now.

I’d like to shop local (Sportchek or Canadian Tire Outdoor) and my seemingly best options are in the photos. I have an upcoming overnight hike on the 26th and would need it by then.

I eventually would like something from MEC but I like to shop in-store and the nearest one is 5 hours away.
Recs for a sleeping pad from MEC would also be appreciated for when I do eventually go to one.

I am F 5’3”, 125lb. Thanks so much everyone.

I put my most precious, sweet girl to sleep and I am so broken and numb. I blame myself. I am so numb and I have no one to talk to who understands.

4 day old dominos and red bull

I lost my sweet angel 3 days ago. She came to bed with me every night and I have barely slept since losing her.

Throwing a little bit of a last-minute housewarming for a coworker and his wife, and my partner and I have already had a few drinks, so no driving.

We had one driver call to say he doesn’t have enough room in his car and asked if we could eliminate an item, to which we said no.
Transferred to a new driver, who immediately messaged asking for more of a tip.
Hoping the next driver is a bit more reasonable.

Am I a poorly rated customer? I’m not sure why I get paired with some of the drivers that I get.

Finally extended my Yakima OffGrid Medium. The original was comically small on it. I wish it would go back further but it is what it is.

Next step is wheels and tires.

2026 LE Premium.

Left - 2002 V6 auto, my first car ever. My dad and I built it together from a total of 4 cars.

Right - 9 years later, I bought my dream version. 2004 GT Convertible, manual.

Hope you guys like them as much as I do 🥹