Epinions Recent Reviews for justinsmith

Yakima 4H Horizontal Mighty Mount: A great mounting system.

Mon, 4 Nov 2002 16:00:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - I bought a Subaru Forester with factory installed roof racks. I already had the Yakima Lockjaw rack for my bike, so I got the mighty mount to use with the Subaru. The Mighty mounts are MUCH easier and better than using the Q-towers on my Honda Civic...

FreeLotto: You actually win money using my tried and true method!

Mon, 4 Nov 2002 15:02:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - Freelotto is different from most internet lotteries in that you get a few bucks every three months in the mail. That is enough to get me to play everyday.

There are 6 different games. Four have cash prizes of various amounts, one has a...

The wife thinks it's cute, I like to drive it through snow drifts.

Mon, 1 Apr 2002 01:42:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - When first looking at cars, my wife and I decided on a small SUV so we could have room for our dogs and for cargo. We looked at Honda's CRV, Toyota's Rav-4, and the Forester. All were similarly priced when equipped like we wanted. Each had their own...

Who should I punch first, the truck or the guy at the store?

Sat, 16 Dec 2000 02:20:57 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - In fall of 2002, I again rented a U-haul after the disaster of a trip in 2000 (see below for that story) This time it wasn't as bad, but still had problems. My biggest problem was the gaps on the doors. Water and wind came rushing in. It was wet and...

A Minneapolis cliff monkey favorite

Sat, 16 Dec 2000 00:23:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - Interstate State Park is the best climbing and bouldering near the Twin Cities. It is about an hour away from the cities, and is an easy drive. Just go up I-35, then go east on U.S. Hwy. 8. At the bottom of the hill (you'll know what hill I'm talking...

A real cookbook, not one of those fancy pants books.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000 21:29:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - This cookbook actually gets used. It gives recipes for real food that real people make and eat. The ingredients are actually at the grocery store and don't cost $80 per pound.

Many cookbooks are too specialized or too fancy. I have a soup...

Burglar swatters

Tue, 12 Dec 2000 23:39:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - I love cast iron cookware. If you read all of the opinions on these pans, you will see "...love cast iron..." often. You'll also see ..."lasts forever..." and comments on how to take care of cast iron. People who say the these...

Damn good food, and you don't have to wash dishes.

Wed, 6 Dec 2000 01:28:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - People learn at an early age that cafeteria food is nasty. Too many sloppy joes with corn and soggy fries in grade school brings up bad memories for most people. High school food usually does not adjust this attitude. It is unfortunate that this...

Truly a wilderness area

Sat, 2 Dec 2000 02:53:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - I love the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. It is really a wilderness. It is such rugged, steep, hard to get to country that no one goes there. Hunters are frequent during the elk season, but other than that it is almost vacant. The many days I've spend...

Walleyes and northerns and bears, OH MY!

Sat, 2 Dec 2000 01:28:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - People who go to the Boundary Waters say one of two things. Some people say it sucked because of the bugs and hard work. These people are the ones who went thinking it would be like car camping or spending the weekend at the cabin. The other people,...

A bad climber knows a good harness

Sat, 18 Nov 2000 03:14:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - Let me start off by saying a good climber won't know much about the benefits of a good harness because they don't fall much. The purpose of a harness is to keep you comfortable when you fall. Try tying a rope around your waist and you'll know what I...

The king of fresh water.

Fri, 17 Nov 2000 00:25:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - If you want to have an awesome fishing trip, go fishing for northerns. They are big, mean, and fight like crazy. They bite on anything that moves. Plus, the are great to eat. Here in Minnesota everyone has walleyes on the brain, but those silly folks...

A great filter

Sun, 29 Oct 2000 21:44:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - I love my Miniworks. It is very easy to use and care for, takes up little space, and pumps water fast. I've never had a case of diarrhea after a hike when I've used it.

The best thing about this filter is how fast it pumps water. In 2...

Buy the store brand and save 50%.

Sun, 29 Oct 2000 20:21:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - Nuprin is a fine product. It always gets rid of my aches and pains, tastes okay, does not upset my stomach. But, Walmart's Equate brand ibuprophen tablets are nearly identical to Nuprin, as well as Motrim and Advil. All have the same exact active...

Save money by buying the store brand

Sun, 29 Oct 2000 20:13:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - Advil is a great product. It always gets rid of my aches and pains. It works well, tastes okay, does not upset my stomach. But, Walmart's Equate brand ibuprophen tablets are nearly identical to Advil, as well as Motrim and Nuprin. All have the same...

A San Fran Highlight

Sat, 28 Oct 2000 01:58:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - When I talk about San Francisco, I always bring up The Hunan. When I find out someone is going to San Fran, I tell them they must go to the Hunan. Coit Tower? No big deal. Fisherman's Warf? No big deal. The Hunan? Oh man! That's one reason I want...

Yakima Lockjaw: Hurricane force winds, and the bike still remains.

Sat, 28 Oct 2000 00:54:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - I got a Yakima rack to get mine and my wife's bikes from Minnesota to Washington State. I had a Honda Civic, so the Q tower was my only option for a roof rack. I used the lockjaw to secure the bikes to the crossbars. The lockjaws and bikes went on...

Yakima Q Tower: 105 mph in Montana and the bikes stayed on.

Sat, 28 Oct 2000 00:47:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - I got a Yakima rack to get mine and my wife's bikes from Minnesota to Washington State. I had a Honda Civic, so the Q tower was my only option for a roof rack. It was the best accessory for that car I ever bought.

At first it was a pain to...

Not worth the time and money.

Sat, 28 Oct 2000 00:07:48 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - I went here in 1993 during a trip to L.A. This was one place I wanted to go ever since I was a kid. From everything I ever saw on TV, this was going to be the coolest place on earth. When me and my friends got there we were more that willing to pay...

Save your money, buy the cheap stuff.

Fri, 27 Oct 2000 23:01:42 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - When I first got contacts 6 years ago, I always used Ciba brand saline. After awhile I decided to try Equate (Walmart's store brand) saline. I found no difference in quality. The only difference was in the bottle. It is a little harder to get a good...

Save your money, get the cheap stuff

Fri, 27 Oct 2000 22:53:33 GMT

A good pack

Thu, 26 Oct 2000 00:39:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - This is a good pack. It is big. Everything you could ever want will fit in it. It is comfortable. I can wear it heavily loaded on a difficult multi-day, fast paced hike. I've done 55 miles in 3 1/2 days over a lot of rock and deep sand, and my back...

I love my Ultura

Wed, 25 Oct 2000 23:04:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - The Ultura is a great Camcorder. The picture quality rivals regular TV cameras that they use on the news. It is amazingly clear. Everyone who watches my movies are amazed by the high quality of the picture. The picture stabilization works...

A wonderful thing this is

Tue, 24 Oct 2000 22:47:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - I bought the mini 5 years ago on advice from a friend. It was one of the best gear purchases I've ever made.

Let me start out by saying a headlamp is a blessed thing to have while cooking, pitching a tent, or doing ANYTHING that requires...

A great stove

Tue, 24 Oct 2000 21:28:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author justinsmith - My Apex II and I have developed quite a friendship. I bought this stove four years ago. I chose it for its price, fuel versatility, and ease of use. I wanted a stove I could bring on long bike trips where finding white gas or gas cylinders might be a...