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Cake day: June 21st, 2023

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  • I’ve read the book and have a copy on my shelf. It’s wildly different from the movie.

    Might I recommend Armor by John Steakley if you enjoyed Starship Troopers? Fantastic novel with a similar premise (powered armor, bugs, war on a foreign planet) but focuses much more on the PTSD and psychological aspect of warfare where Starship Troopers focuses more on doing your duty.








  • It’s actually all work stuff.

    I carry a Milwaukee hard bottom tool backpack. This is just going off memory.

    Contents: Laptop Logitech Anywhere 3 Pro mouse iPad (never use, but it fits in the fishtape pocket) Klein Scout Pro Jr 3 Klein RJ45/RJ11 crimps Klein RJ45 pass through crimps Klein punch down tool with 110-block and 66-block cut, and 66-block no cut blade Milwaukee 5 in 1 long shaft screwdriver Milwaukee #1 Phillips Milwaukee 3/16 flat head Milwaukee 5/32 flat head Klein 5-in one socket screwdriver Klein Gravity Snips Klein 24 to 16 gauge strippers (rarely used since I’ve got my snips, but they have a crimped on the back) Klein crimper Klein lineman’s pliers Klein digital clamp multimeter with spare set of alligator clip leads Fluke tone and probe set with voltage filter, and a busted ass wand, plus RJ45 network filter Fluke banjo for RJ45/RJ11 Small box with dividers with beanies, bell caps, and waterproof b-caps

    3-4 3’ patch cables 7’ Patch cable 25’ Patch cable Serial cable with a couple brand specific connectors HDMI cable HDMI to DP adapter VGA cable AUX cable USB A to B cable USB C cable USB micro cable USB mini cable Various USB drives Pens Milwaukee Markzall markers

    Not even all my tools. Just what I keep on me at all times. The rest stays in my truck.

    I’ve got a separate tool bag with my less used hand tools, small drills, tape measure, bits, security screwdrivers, etc. plus Packouts with the bigger tools I use even less frequently like band saw, sawzall, hammer drill, plus hardware I might need like screws or connectors. A ladder, 100’ fishtape, push rods, flex bit, various crap I “might” need… a dolly, etc.

    Ironically I’m not even in the field much anymore, but every time I ditch stuff I end up regretting not having it on me cause I’ll go check on a shit or have to go fix something and I just prefer to be over prepared than under prepared. Hell I’ve even got a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit (has been useful), tow cables, straps, a travel pillow, travel blanket, hand warmers, a small with waters… Shit my middle console is a medicine cabinet with aspirin, bandaids, floss, a travel toothbrush, various charging cables. Probably a bunch in forgetting. Coozies in my glove compartment cause bottles rattle in my cup holders… lol