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Regarding diapers... that's exactly my intent, essentials only. I have another backpack that holds all the baby stuff. We learned with the first one that while do you need to have all that stuff handy, lugging it in and out of the car at every stop really isn't necessary. If you have a big mess to deal with, the car isn't that far away. I'd also thought of splitting the load... I'll carry the murse and she can carry the sling bag. Should be plenty of capacity between them. Really I'm just trying hard to justify buying one as an alternative carry method, but that requires utility beyond simply a holster. As I said before, the backpack + IWB at 4:00 just doesn't work. I guess I could switch to appendix or pocket carry... but then I'd have to buy another gun and holster. hmmmm.... edit... I looked at the pics of the holster again and I agree, it does cover the trigger. As Erik said, I guess retention is my concern. Maybe a nylon or kydex pocket holster in there would make me feel better about it. I'm sure I could figure out some way to stabilize it. I'm far too anal to deal with the "try and return" method of deciding which one is best. I'm glad others can do that for me.

I get the vibe from the pics and description that the KISS is made of thinner material and might be considered "floppy". But then the regular Jumbo is double the cost.... I sure wish there was somewhere that stocked these so I could get all touchy feely with one. I'm checking ebay periodically for a used one. You highlighted a good point about the universal holster... it doesn't cover the trigger guard. There wouldn't be anything else in the pocket with it that might hit the trigger (and my gun has a thumb safety), but it depends on how thick that material is. If it's somewhat soft, I wouldn't have a warm fuzzy about putting an uncovered gun in there.

Good info here, thanks folks! I'm on the fence between the UTG bag and the Jumbo KISS. ...edit... Ok, so how about the holster options? Stuff I read says get the $10 Maxped velcro loop holster with it. It looks like something I could make in 5 minutes from $2 worth of velcro. Or is it more than that? Would the gun in an Uncle Mike's holster fit/function in the pocket reasonably?

Maybe for the first week or so until you realize it doesn't have to be tight to hold your pants up. Most comfortable belt I've ever had. And most durable by a mile.

Maryville 411 store put a long gun case back in a week or two ago. It's got all the usual lower end stuff (Savage Edge, Rem 770's, etc.) but their prices are quite friendly.

The M&P45C and XD45C are both excellent. I have a PT145 which I'm very happy with.

What didn't you like about the Jumbo?

Yes, I sit mine out in the sun for a few hours after re-oiling before installation. Interesting.... thanky.

Fat Man and Little Boy... hmmm... Yes, that's good info. Thanky.

I hadn't thought of the pinch test, but it seems like a good one so I tried it on the Beltman belt I'm wearing. I squeezed as hard as I could with thumb and two fingers of both hands. It barely moved at all. My fingers compressed more than the belt (and now they hurt a little). Oh, and I've worn this belt daily for 4 years. Understand the difference now? The stiffness means your belt doesn't have to be tight to keep a gun from flopping around.

So the Fatboy was too small... care to elaborate? What did you want to carry that it wouldn't hold? I also specifically don't want a black one, the "dark earth" is a little more expensive. Black is far too "tacti-cool" looking for me and I'm quite sure my wife won't carry it.

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So I'm thinking about picking up one of these... but which one? I think it would be handy for being out and about with my boys. Parents know that kids require lots of stuff. It'll need to contain diaper stuff, snacks, plus the usual cell phone, small first aid kit, flashlight, etc. Oh, and my gun too. I've used a regular diaper bag, backpack, and, a sling pack. I prefer the "hands free" nature of the backpack or sling pack, but access to my gun in it's IWB holster is a problem. Drawing while wearing a pack is a PITA. I'm hoping that I can "man it up" a little bit so it won't look too much like a murse while I'm pushing the stroller around... I'm primarily looking at the Fatboy, or the Jumbo. I like the water bottle holder on the Jumbo but have some concern it'll be too big/heavy when full. I've done a fair bit of googling and most of what I read says they're not as big as they appear in the photos. I'd like to get one that both my wife and I could use. I'm 5' 7" and my wife is 5' 3" both of average build. I've also seen that UTG offers one that looks about right, gets good reviews, and costs about half as much as the Maxpedition stuff. We're not real hard on stuff like this so paying double for the indestructible Maxpedition doesn't hold great value for me. However, if the UTG one is junk... Another option is a pocket gun, and I've been keeping my eyes open for an LCP. But a bag is a whole lot cheaper. So... what should I get? Thoughts, comments, suggestions?

A quick update... the Elidel combined with Cetaphil cream is working quite well. 2 days and the eczema is mostly gone. It's quite obvious he feels much better too. The label on the Elidel has some fairly scary warnings, so we intend to use it no longer than necessary. Hopefully this will "break the cycle" and allow it to clear up permanently. Time will tell.

I've used stock replacements for years and noticed no significant improvement, but I've never done a rigorous A-to-B comparison either. As you said, I use them for the "never buy another one" part. I do believe they help a little when used in combination with a cold air intake. Dry washable filter? Do tell....

They list the Falcon II at 1500 cu in., which is really quite small for pack. About the size of a small-ish kid's school backpack. It also looks like it has lots of small pockets instead of one real big pocket. For reference, a typical hiking daypack is at 2000-2500 cu in. A multi-day pack is 3500-6000 cu in. I also have no idea how you'd draw a gun from a backpack.

I know what you meant, but this still struck me as funny. I have nothing useful to add here...

If you can hit your intended target and afford the ammo, use it.

Does it group well with irons? If not, you have an ammo/twist/barrel/headspace problem. Bases and rings tightened properly? Do they stay tight? Are you sure that scope is intended for high-powered rifles? Centerpoint makes good rimfire scopes, but I can imagine a rimfire scope to be all over the map on an AR.

Thanks for the responses. We'll give the Amlactin a try. We have used the Eucerin Aquaphor essentially as a lotion on some of the worst spots. Mainly when they've cracked open or he's scratched them open because it doesn't seem to burn/sting like the other lotions do. It heals up the cracks quickly but doesn't seem to do much for the general skin irritation. That and it's really greasy and rubs off on everything. It worked very well on his big brother's nasty diaper rash. Regarding food allergies... we thought about that early on with all the spit-up problems. We've no history of anyone in the family with food allergies. The dr.'s seem to think lactose intolerance is very unlikely since he's gaining weight normally and otherwise perfectly healthy. We've thought about trying the soy based formulas, however it seems that lots of people with cow's milk allergies are also allergic to soy. I dunno. I've also read about the bleach water baths and asked the dr. about it. He basically said we could try it if we wanted but it's usually used for more severe cases where there's issues with open sores and infections. And bleach tends to dry the skin out even further too... Again, I dunno. Me being the nerdy engineer type really doesn't like this seemingly ad hoc treatment method. Just trying 50 different things until you find something that works doesn't seem very scientific to me. And my boy continues to suffer while we try this for 2 weeks, then that for 2 weeks, then... I guess there's no definitive tests for such things. I'm the Dad, it's my job to have all the answers. Not having them pisses me off.

Anyone else dealt with baby eczema? Got a miracle cure? Our 5 month old son has got a stubborn case of it. He's rashy on his forehead, back of his neck, crooks of elbows and knees, and his entire chest/tummy. We've run the gamut of over-the-counter moisturizers (Lubriderm, Cetaphil, Eucerin, etc.). All of those provided some measure of temporary relief, though some cause a burning sensation immediately after application. Great fun with a baby. We moved on to the $30/8oz bottle prescription Elidil yesterday. As his motor skills are developing, he's beginning to be able to scratch where it itches, which makes the problem worse. He's also not sleeping through night yet either. 5 months of this is wearing us down. What I've read indicates that eczema is basically an allergic reaction, and good luck figuring out what the allergy is... We wash with Dreft, tried Tide Free-n-Clear with no effect. He's also been a "happy spitter" with mild acid reflux, which adds to the fun. We've cycled through several types of formula and found Similac to work the best. We've recently started on rice cereal which has helped with his sleeping.... only up once per night instead of twice. Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions?

I've found this to be a good resource when shopping for things like packs. Backpacker Magazine - Gear Finder

Ouch. I like to think that, should the need arise, I could stitch myself up like that. Thankfully, I've never needed to. Given the option, I'll gladly defer to a professional. My biggest fear is not getting the wound clean enough. An infected wound can be far worse than the wound itself. Hope it heals up quickly. My wife ended up with a staph infection resulting from an encounter with the business end of our dog (her fault, not the dog's). Her howling (again, my wife, not the dog) led me to not do as thorough a job cleaning it as I should have, so it got infected. I guess I'll have to be less caring next time.

Nice bike. Lots of good advice here. The MSF class is an excellent place to start. My meager additions... Remember that not only everyone, everything is trying to kill you. Got a $2 head? Wear a $2 helmet. You'll really like the Scorpion. I'll get one when my Shoei needs replaced. Don't mind hobbling for the rest of your life? Then you don't need boots. Real, reinforced riding boots with ankle protection, not the crap they sell at the harley store. Don't mind having to ask someone else to wipe your arse for your for the rest of your life? Then you don't need gloves. Again, real armored, gauntlet closure riding gloves. June bugs at 70 mph hurt more than you think.

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