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Captains Log: Supplemental
Since we are unsure if we have gone through time or not, I will rarely give a stardate. At least, not until we know for sure if we have or havent. So, all log entries will have a time recorded by the computer, but I will only put them as supplemental.
Ive looked through literally hundreds of ideas, none of which are useful with current technology. I am, how ever, keeping these ideas in the event that we find a way to use this technology.
As we find a
way home, we have already begun exploring. One week here already,
and I find myself missing home. Crew moral is down, but I hope
exploring may take their minds off of the pain. We have finished
our survey of this nebula
or rather, what we can survey, for
now. We have found a possible way to enter the nebula but
itll take two weeks for the technology to be replicated and
implemented into the shields. So, we have set a course for a
system not far from here to see if there might be any signs of
Captain, we are receiving hundreds of distress calls from our target system, Ada reported. They are reporting that they are under attack!
Chris looked up in alarm, and said, Red alert, all hands to battle stations. Helm, increase speed to warp nine point nine!
It only took about twenty-five minutes to reach the system after the increase in speed.
Report, Chris ordered. He looked at the main view screen to see nothing but the planets and the star.
Nothing, Tom reported in an astonished voice. Signs of minor debris are every where, but thats it. If there was a civilization here, its not here any more.
Chris equally became astonished, and asked, Any thing unusual on the sensors?
Well, aside from what I think is the norm for this section of this galaxy, Im reading strong magnetic, electric, and polaric residue, along with readings Ive seen no where else, not even in the section of this galaxy that weve explored.
Sir, a ship is decloaking directly ahead, Ada reported.
An odd shaped ship appeared on the main view screen. It had a round center that looked like it had the emitter of a type 2 phaser stuck on the front. Around this were three very long and tall stabilizers. In actuality it looked somewhat like a fancy type of wick lamp, only instead of being clear was a dark greenish color.
Scan them, tell me every thing you can, Chris ordered.
After a few moments, Tom began to report. The life forms are humanoid, but like every thing else in this galaxy, is like nothing Ive seen before. Those three stabilizers are actually huge generators for weapons, and actually are not only the creators of whatever weapon they might be, but are also emitters. It can only fire fore and aft, but that ship also has great maneuverability. Im also detecting another number of humanoid, but are completely different from the first, and are all being held in some form of holding cell near the aft of the ship. The ship has nearly the same mass as we do, if not less.
Sir, they are hailing us, Ada reported.
On screen, Chris ordered.
A green humanoid with ridges down the nose bridge appeared on the main view screen. This humanoid had golden eyes as well as golden teeth. State your designation and your purpose in this system.
Im Captain Chris Harriman of the Federation starship Dragon. Not going into too much detail, a week ago we came to this galaxy in an accident. Our warp field was disrupted and we found our selves not far from here. Now we are just exploring while we try to find a way home.
The green skinned humanoid looked over the Dragons bridge for a second, and then said, We are the Vorkalai, a race of conquerors. Though your weapons are insignificant, we do see some unknown technology on your ship. Prepare for destruction.
With that, the channel was cut. The view screen showed the green ship with its stabilizers slightly glowing a brighter green.
They are transferring immense power to their weapons, Ada reported.
Evasive maneuvers, Chris yelled. The ship shook violently as a console and a light fixture exploded. Chris barely remained in his seat.
Fire all weapons!
Phaser have no effect what so ever on their shields, Ada reported.
The ship shook again as another light fixture went out. Try photon torpedoes!
After a second, Ada reported, Still no effect!
The ship shook again as another blast hit. How are they penetrating our shields??
Ask them! Tom replied. I havent the slightest clue!
Hull breach on decks twenty through twenty eight, Ada reported.
Our last hope is Quantum torpedoes, Chris said as another volley hit. Fire!
As Chris watched the torpedoes streak away on the viewscreen, he saw them go right through the enemy shields and completely destroy the enemy ship.
Report, Chris ordered as peace suddenly found the Dragon again.
Several parts of the ship is still intact including a computer core, Tom said.
Chris was
surprised, and ordered, beam it into cargo bay one.
Lets see what we can learn about our new friends.
The Vorkalai are, as our friend said, conquerors, Tom began. They take an immense fleet and take entire systems in a matter of hours. Their border has expanded out of this galaxy, but stopped not long after since they saw no systems were out side of the galaxy. Now they continue on further along the border as well as further into the galaxy.
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By enough time, the old style home decoration will soon be boring. It leads people to get something new for his or her home. As the end result, you will try to enhance your home. You will see the new concept to adopt into the home. The old living place can also be the same. But before starting the decoration, you need to know about everything you really want. You'll need to know it. After getting the style, you are able to go further by selecting the paint color. In here, you will see the attractive Solar Powered Outdoor Light Strings to try.
When it covers paint color for family area, there's something to note. Family room features a specific position. Its role as a place of the guest should be considered well. This is why the thought of family area decoration should be more general. In term of the wall color, the consideration continues to be the same. It will always be easier to take the neutral color. The white color is the nice example for this. This is why this color become one of a must adopted colors to consider. However the white color itself can be boring. Adding the other colors can be a good plan for this. For example, the white color and the black color. The white color with the brown color or the white color with the green color may also beneficial to living room.
Finding the nice paint color for the wall is challenging. This is a reality. But no matter what, you'll need to begin it from the concept. You need a good concept and references for this. If you are buying a good plan, home design websites will always be the nice sources. You can see the various home designs from the actual projects. As the end result, you will see how the Solar Powered Outdoor Light Strings following the application.

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I recall being a casual laborer for some older boys back in school when it comes to setting up target buds, an easel and putting signs to warn other people that an archery practise is going on at the school field.
In the years that I was in secondary school, I managed to shoot at least five times.
This was "on the behest" of the archery club's head honchos, who in turn, were actually entertaining their peers with some choice recurve bows.
Best of all, the arrows were short of landing on the target bud and went straight into the ground.
School days was fun, but the kids were taught the wrong techniques and used outdated equipment.
"Glamping", where it all begins again..
Ugh! I hated the word: "Glamping". But when the shit hits the fan, that'll do.
I was tasked to run a teambuilding event, but the company has no budget and made it really difficult to get things started.
So, the other alternative was an outing with an outdoor products distributor who invited my team to attend their "Glamping" event.
And it happened.
I didn't give two fucks about sleeping in a tent with an air mattress and my role in this particular event, is to make sure that everything goes as planned.
Part of the activity set for the second-day of the event was archery.
The company's archery division had set up a short range with two sets of bows and arrows.
And while the crowd was away on their tour of the Putrajaya Wetlands where the Glamping event was held, the guy in charge of archery had allowed me to give their 10-meter outdoor range a try.
|Posing at a standee at the camping ground
|The tents
The organizers supplied two sets of 30lb bows.
It was really hard to draw, but, with a little bit of experience, releasing the arrow onto the target bud was a matter of correcting the path of the arrow's flight.
So, that said, while the others were away, I managed to shoot three rounds and found that it was not that hard to put the arrows into the target area.
|Trying out the bow
|Not bad for an old man..
I must say that I was hooked on putting the arrows on the target bud and went for a few rounds at the archery range till late in the evening.
That inspired me to do more research on getting a set of bow and arrows to learn and improve on archery.


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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- When new receivers enter the league, their success or failure usually comes down to two things.
Can they handle the contact from defensive backs and can they consistently run routes?
The Denver Broncos exited their offseason program with a healthy dose of optimism about what rookie wide receivers Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton might be able to do in the team's offense in the months to come.
"[Sutton] -- he's a friendly target and I like throwing him the football," Broncos quarterback Case Keenum said. "He's done really, really well. I think he's come a long way, and I'm excited to throw him the football. DaeSean is just in the right place at the right time. He doesn't act like a rookie and he's not playing like a rookie. To have a receiver that you can count on to be in the right place at the right time, that's always a huge plus."
Sutton is a 6-foot-3, 218-pound target who made leaping, one-handed catches in a crowd a regular event during the team's spring workouts – "It seemed like he had one every day," Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. said -- and Hamilton showed himself to be the same precise route runner who could close the deal that the Broncos saw at the Senior Bowl.
Sutton is athletic enough to have played a season on SMU's basketball team. And Hamilton, who the Broncos selected with their second fourth-round pick in April, finished his career as Penn State's all-time leading receiver, and his attention to detail on the field at the Senior Bowl in January put him squarely on the Broncos' draft radar.
"Those two guys are going to help us in the fall," said Broncos coach Vance Joseph. " ... They've both been very mature to go with all of the other things. For [Sutton], it's that catch radius -- he wins with his body even if he doesn't win the route. And DaeSean he is a physical guy who is where the quarterbacks want him to be."
The Broncos are certainly hoping Sutton and Hamilton can break what has been a decidedly unpredictable run at the position for the Broncos. Since 1990, the Broncos have taken 33 receiver, including Sutton and Hamilton, in the draft, including four in the past two years, with Isaiah McKenzie and Carlos Henderson in the 2017 draft.
Among those previous 31 receivers, just five finished their rookie seasons with more than 20 receptions. Only one -- Eddie Royal with 91 receptions and five touchdowns in 2008 -- finished with more than 35 receptions. And 13 finished their rookie seasons without a reception, whether because they were injured, cut or simply didn't play much.
Last season, Henderson (thumb) spent the year on injured reserve and McKenzie was benched multiple times on the way to four receptions.
Some of the difficulty in recent seasons has been the Broncos' defensive strength. Denver's secondary has helped lift a defense that has finished in the top five in scoring defense in the five of the past six seasons; and that doesn't make it easy for a young receiver trying to make a practice-field impression, all while dealing with defensive backs who are far more aggressive than what they are accustomed to and with a far greater variety of routes that they are expected to run.
"You have to kind of practice against Chris [Harris Jr.] and Bradley [Roby] and those guys," said Denver wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. "They make you better, every day.
"But in college, you're used to having a lot more room to run when you get to the ball; here, being open is what you would have said was covered in college."
Which is why Sutton and Hamilton closed out the Broncos' offseason work with the team's decision-makers looking for them to contribute in the offense when the regular season begins, should they keep that momentum through training camp and the preseason. That's because they appear to already understand what it will take to get the ball.
"I just feel like no matter what's going on around me, I'm supposed to make plays," Sutton said. " ... No matter what happens, I'm supposed to make a play after that. That's how I'm going to come back for camp."
Hamilton offered his take.
"I look at it like I want to embrace the competition," Hamilton said. "[The Broncos' defensive backs] know the tricks of the trade. They don't really want you to catch a ball in practice; you have to raise your level, every day, or you won't get much done. I know they're going to bring the best out of me."


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Any seasoned hiker will tell you that a good pair of hiking socks is a must-have on the trail. But despite their simple appearance, hiking socks can be a complicated purchase. That's why we spent 25 hours researching 65 sock options. Then we took to the trails of Vancouver, British Columbia, hiking for more than 75 hours, 160 miles, and 350,000 steps in 18 pairs of socks. Eventually we determined that the women's and men's Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew Light Cushion socks are the best hiking socks for most people. Backed by a lifetime guarantee, these wool socks offer the ideal mix of comfort, durability, and cushioning.
Our pick
Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew Light Cushion (women's)
The best hiking socks for most women
The best mix of comfort, durability, and cushioning in a versatile height.
Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew Light Cushion Socks (Men's)
The best hiking socks for most men
The same great versatile sock as the women's model, but in different color options and more sizes.
The Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew Light Cushion sock comes in both women's and men's models and is the most versatile hiking sock we tested. Its micro-crew height is taller than an ankle sock but a few inches shorter than the average crew sock, rising just above the top of a standard pair of hiking boots. The Darn Tough Light Hiker is constructed with highly breathable merino wool, which means your feet won't feel sweaty during summer hikes. The sock's form-fitted toe, added arch support, and underfoot padding make it especially comfortable too. And while these socks are among the most durable we tested, Darn Tough's unparalleled lifetime warranty will save you in a pinch: You can send back any item, at any time—even if it's just a worn-out sock—and the company will replace it for free.
Farm to Feet Damascus Lightweight Technical Crew (women's)
A good backup if our top pick isn't available
Taller than most crew-length socks, this light, tight-knit sock has cushioning where it's needed.
Farm to Feet Damascus Lightweight Technical Crew (men's)
A good backup if our top pick isn't available
The same taller sock as the women's model, but in different sizes and colors.
The Farm to Feet Damascus Lightweight Technical Crew sock, which comes in women's and men's versions, is a great second-best option if our top pick is out of stock. The Damascus is also a great option if you plan to hike off-trail often and need extra shin protection, as this sock comes up higher on the shin than most of the other models we tested. The Damascus is extremely lightweight, highly breathable, and loaded with padding around the toe, along the heel, and across the top of the foot. The tight knit keeps microgrit from getting to your foot. Plus, these socks are also guaranteed for life should the fabric ever wear thin.
Also great
Darn Tough Coolmax Micro Crew Cushion (women's)
The best non-wool women's hiking sock
This midlevel cushioned sock for women is the best synthetic option for most climates and terrains.
Darn Tough Coolmax Micro Crew Cushion (men's)
The best non-wool men's hiking sock
This synthetic men's sock is perfect for day hiking in most weather.
If you're looking for a non-wool hiking sock, we think the Darn Tough Coolmax Micro Crew Cushion, which comes in women's and men's options, is the best choice. This synthetic sock has midlevel cushioning, which means it's more padded around the heel and toes than the other lightweight non-wool socks we tried. It's also breathable: While wearing the Coolmax Micro Crew in hot summer weather, our feet stayed dry and sweat-free. The shorter micro-crew height makes the Coolmax Micro Crew suitable for both boots and shoes, too. And like all Darn Tough socks, this model comes with a lifetime warranty.
Also great
Icebreaker Women's Hike+ Light Crew
The best women's hiking sock for sweaty feet
This sock has breathable mesh vents that will keep your hot feet dry in summer weather.
Icebreaker Men's Hike+ Light Crew
The best men's hiking sock for sweaty feet
Just as breathable as the women's version, but in different colors and sizes.
The Icebreaker Hike+ Light Crew sock (which comes in both women's and men's models) contains light cushioning and has ventilated areas along the foot, making it a good sock for hikers with sweaty feet. These socks were among the softest we tested, and they were also the only pair that fit anatomically. Why does that matter? An anatomical fit means better breathability, with more space around your foot in the boot. Note that these socks showed signs of wear more quickly than the other models we tested—but like the rest of our picks, Icebreaker's socks come with a lifetime guarantee.
Everything we recommend
Our pick
Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew Light Cushion (women's)
The best hiking socks for most women
The best mix of comfort, durability, and cushioning in a versatile height.
Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew Light Cushion Socks (Men's)
The best hiking socks for most men
The same great versatile sock as the women's model, but in different color options and more sizes.
Farm to Feet Damascus Lightweight Technical Crew (women's)
A good backup if our top pick isn't available
Taller than most crew-length socks, this light, tight-knit sock has cushioning where it's needed.
Farm to Feet Damascus Lightweight Technical Crew (men's)
A good backup if our top pick isn't available
The same taller sock as the women's model, but in different sizes and colors.
Also great
Darn Tough Coolmax Micro Crew Cushion (women's)
The best non-wool women's hiking sock
This midlevel cushioned sock for women is the best synthetic option for most climates and terrains.
Darn Tough Coolmax Micro Crew Cushion (men's)
The best non-wool men's hiking sock
This synthetic men's sock is perfect for day hiking in most weather.
Also great
Icebreaker Women's Hike+ Light Crew
The best women's hiking sock for sweaty feet
This sock has breathable mesh vents that will keep your hot feet dry in summer weather.
Icebreaker Men's Hike+ Light Crew
The best men's hiking sock for sweaty feet
Just as breathable as the women's version, but in different colors and sizes.
The research
Why you should trust us
For this guide, to get a sense of the hiking-sock scene, I spent 25 hours combing through outdoor-gear sites—both editorial and retail—such as Outside, OutdoorGearLab, and REI. I read dozens of owner reviews for dozens of pairs of socks. I visited outdoor retailers and spoke with multiple salespeople about how to choose the right sock for different types of hiking.
I also spoke with dozens of hikers, backpackers, and outdoor enthusiasts. These experts included:
Liz Thomas: A staff writer on the outdoors team at Wirecutter, Liz Thomas is a long-distance hiker who has logged more than 25,000 miles on the trail to date. Liz hiked 1,200 miles this summer to complete the Pacific Northwest Trail in 53 days (while also writing our guides to the best backpacking food and the best instant coffee). She is the author of Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-Hike.
Jim McDannald: Currently the head coach of track and cross country at the Université du Québec à Montréal and the media coordinator at Athletics Canada, Jim McDannald was previously a surgical podiatrist at a large orthopedic surgical clinic. He has also written for Wirecutter on GPS running watches and running gear.
Mike Armstrong: At the time of our correspondence, Mike Armstrong was working with the outdoor-education program Outward Bound, where he'd been for some 23 years, logging more than 2,500 days in the field in California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, and Indonesia. He helped to outfit hundreds of students with the appropriate hiking and backpacking gear for multiday treks. Now Armstrong runs his own outdoor guiding and consulting business.
Beth Henkes: As the sales lead for footwear at REI in Alderwood, Washington, Beth Henkes heads up a Hiking Boot Fit Camp.
Mark San Buenaventura: An alumnus of Pensole Footwear Design Academy in Portland, Oregon, Mark San Buenaventura has taught footwear design at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, too. Currently he works as a footwear designer at The North Face.
Shane Standing: I got a crash course in merino wool from Shane Standing, Icebreaker's key accounts manager for British Columbia. I met with Standing after I'd tested all the socks and chosen our winners, so my opinion wasn't skewed toward the Icebreaker pairs we were testing.
As for me, I'm a Vancouver-based staff writer on Wirecutter's outdoors team. For the past six months, I've been working on guides to hiking boots (coming in December 2017), hiking shoes (spring 2018), and hiking socks. I now know more than I ever expected about what goes into designing, fitting, and choosing good hiking footwear, socks included.
Who this is for
When it comes to outdoor gear, the clothing layers that rest next to your skin are the most important, as they decide whether your body will remain at a comfortable temperature for your time in the wilderness. Synthetic or wool hiking socks are absolutely essential for anyone who plans to hike or backpack, on or off the trail. Campers, travelers, and outdoor sportspeople will also find durable hiking socks to be extremely useful because of their cushioning and the way they keep feet free from sweat. Many people wear hiking socks on a day-to-day basis, too.
The best hiking socks are made of wool or synthetic fibers with ample cushioning, arch support, snug legs, and seamless toes.
This guide offers sock options for both male and female feet. Our experts told us that there are slight anatomical differences between male and female feet—and that these differences matter when it comes to fitting boots or shoes. However, these differences don't matter very much when it comes to socks. A good hiking sock should be stitched in such a way that it fits a variety of foot shapes, regardless of gender. When feet get longer, they also get wider—and we found that most quality hiking socks reflected that dimensional increase for both genders. In the end, the women's hiking socks we tested were simply smaller versions of the men's socks, usually offered in different colors.
This guide does not include liner socks. Some hikers swear by the two-sock system, which consists of a very thin liner sock underneath a wool or synthetic hiking sock. This arrangement can be particularly helpful if you are experiencing a lot of rubbing in your boots, because the liner sock stays tight to the skin and acts as a barrier for the outer sock to rub against as you hike, protecting your foot from blisters. After talking to our experts, though, we determined that most people should try hiking with a single pair of socks first.
Fit guide
For this review, we focused primarily on light and midweight crew-length hiking socks, because they're the best socks for people who plan to hike in moderate temperatures along groomed trails. However, each of our picks comes in other height and weight configurations, too. How do you know if you need a thicker, thinner, taller, or shorter sock than the ones we've featured here? Choosing the best sock for you depends on many factors, including foot shape, footwear, terrain, temperature, and weather patterns. Here are some things you should consider.
Sock height: Hiking socks generally range in length from below the ankle up to the knee.
You should choose a sock length that's best for you, but make sure your socks rise at least as high as the footwear you're wearing. If they don't, the top of your boot or shoe will probably rub against your bare skin and cause blisters. You should also consider the type of hiking you plan to do in these socks: A lower sock will do just fine on a trail that's nicely groomed, but if you plan to head off-trail, you'll want higher socks to protect your legs.
Sock weight: Socks usually come in a few different weight options.
If you have a lot of extra space in your boots, the extra fabric of a midweight sock might help your boots fit a little better. Lightweight socks, on the other hand, are the best option for breathability. The heavier the sock, the more cushioning you get—but we generally don't recommend heavy socks because they take up extra room in boots. Without that needed wiggle room, your feet can't breathe; instead they'll soak with sweat, ultimately making you colder, not warmer.
Sock fit: We asked all of our experts the same question: How should a good sock fit? The advice in a nutshell was that good hiking socks should be tight but not too tight, with no slippage and no bulky seams.
REI's Beth Henkes said, "Generally you're going to want no slipping, and you want good seam placement: snug but not too snug. The seam placement [will] depend on how the sock is built, but usually a seam on a heel should be mid-heel or maybe a little further up. No bunching is a good idea, but you don't want it to be too tight on your toe. You want a little bit of toe room without too much shift."
Sock size: Selecting the right sock size is pretty straightforward—choose the size that corresponds to your shoe size. Every brand has its own size guide, but there's very little variation, and it's generally a standard S, M, L, XL lineup. Unlike boots or shoes, all the socks we tried fit true to size, but if you're on the cusp, consider the knit of the socks: You might want to go with the smaller size for loosely knit socks and the larger size for more tightly knit socks.
Boot or shoe fit: Socks are only part of the equation when it comes to a comfy hiking setup; you'll also need shoes that fit well if you want to reduce your risk of blisters. Our hiking boots and hiking shoes guides are scheduled for December 2017 and next spring, respectively, and those guides will contain tips for making sure you're buying the right-size shoes for your feet. However, it's important to remember that hiking socks can change the fit of a boot, too. When you're trying on new pairs of hiking shoes or boots, be sure to bring your hiking socks to the store with you. Make certain that your footwear and socks work well together and that you don't have too much friction in the boot.
As Jim McDannald put it, "You want to limit the unknowns. A little bit of testing beforehand can save some headaches during the longer trip." Plus, most companies won't take back used boots—so wearing them around the house with your socks on will help you save money.
How we picked
Socks may be inexpensive, but you can find many, many options to choose from—so deciding which socks to buy can be overwhelming. We used the following criteria to shrink our list from 65 sock models to the 18 we'd eventually test:
Materials: To start, we considered sock fabrics. Mike Armstrong told me via email: "The most important thing for socks is that they have zero cotton." Why the warning against cotton? That material soaks up water and doesn't dry well. If you're sweating in a cotton sock, that sock will hold on to the water and bring your core body temperature down fast, sometimes to the point of danger. REI's Henkes said, "[Cotton] can be really detrimental in changeable weather. In our mountains [in the Pacific Northwest], you can be hypothermic in 50 degrees in a cotton sock."
Nor do everyday cotton socks provide the cushioning or compression that your feet need while you're hiking. Based on this advice, we cut any options containing cotton from our list.
Next we looked to wool models. We discovered that it's nearly impossible to tell the quality of a sock from its label: Three pairs of socks made with 40 percent, 50 percent, and 60 percent wool, respectively, might feel practically the same on your feet, while two pairs of socks made with the same percentage of wool might feel completely different. What really matters is the quality of the wool, not the percentage. A sock with a lower percentage of high-quality wool might feel a lot better on your skin than one that has a high percentage of low-quality wool. The way the wool is spun and the strength of the knit will also affect the quality of the final product.In general, wool is a good option for hiking socks because it's naturally able to respond to your body temperature, cooling and warming as needed. Wool is also odor resistant, so it'll keep your feet stink-free if they do sweat. Henkes said, "[Wool] does take a little bit longer to dry than synthetic, actually. But with synthetic you have to start sweating before the sock wicks your moisture out. With wool, the heat comes out before you start sweating." Many of our sock picks are made with merino wool, specifically, which is considered the gold standard of wool for outdoor gear. Merino wool is impressively soft and unlikely to cause any skin irritations, but for anyone looking to avoid wool altogether, we included a few synthetic models in our lineup as well (if you're vegan, we've got you covered).
Wickability and breathability: A good hiking sock should regulate your foot temperature and keep your feet dry on hot days by drawing the moisture out of the foot through the sock and releasing it into the air. Any sock that traps your heat is a no-go. Liz Thomas said, "Better breathing reduces moisture on your feet, which can contribute to blisters." We looked for brands that promised breathable socks and tested only those socks that online reviews rated as highly breathable.
Durability: A good hiking sock should hold up over time, despite many, many miles of hiking. There's no set mileage for how long your socks should last, as it depends on how heavy your foot strike is, how often you wear them, how you walk, and how much you weigh. Still, a good hiking sock should be able to withstand many washes and dries with minimal pilling or loose threads. Since these socks are designed for the outdoors, we thought they should be able to handle a small amount of direct exposure to dirt and grass, too, without looking worse for wear. Based on this criteria, we tested only those socks with high ratings for durability on Amazon and brand websites.
Drying time: A good hiking sock should dry out quickly, whether it's full of sweat or creek water. If you hang your sock out overnight, does it dry in time for you to hike in it the next morning? During our research, if a company didn't claim that a sock dried quickly, that sock didn't make our list.
Odor control: A good hiking sock controls odor. As Liz Thomas put it: "None of these are going to smell like roses, but some will fare far worse than others." Every sock we tested promised to have some kind of odor-removing technology.
Price: Most good hiking socks cost around $20 a pair. We tested a few that were less expensive and a few that were more expensive, hoping to see if price made a difference in performance. In the end, we found that $20 will buy you a great pair of socks backed by an even better warranty—there's no need to get pricier than that. Most socks under $20 didn't fit right and didn't offer warranty options.
Warranty: Many of these socks come with guarantees. Some brands even offer a lifetime warranty. We did test a few socks without great warranties, but most of the socks on our list could be easily replaced at little to no cost to us when they got worn out or damaged.
How we tested
My partner Steve and I tested these socks by hiking. And hiking. And hiking some more. We took these socks out on the trail for 160 miles of hiking, logging more than 350,000 steps over the course of 75 hours during the past summer. We're also testing more than 50 pairs of hiking boots and hiking shoes for two forthcoming Wirecutter guides, so we tested these socks in conjunction with those footwear models. This process allowed us to see how each sock responded to different types of boots and shoes. We made sure to test multiple pairs of socks on each trail, too.
We tested these socks during the midsummer months, when temperatures were at their highest, so we wore only the lightweight models on the trails. However, we also had medium-weight versions of the socks for comparison.
We wandered trails close to Vancouver, British Columbia, where we live, during the peak of summer. We wore the socks day-to-day, too, using them as anyone normally would wear socks, to see which models could stand up to everything we put them through. On top of that, I tested the cushioning of the socks while hiking during my fifth, sixth, and seventh months of pregnancy. Any sock that met with my praise was crazy-cushioned indeed. I got kudos from my fellow hikers on most of our trips out into the woods—although there was, of course, the occasional side-eye and questioning look from people who I could tell wanted to ask me, "Are you sure you should really be out here in your condition?" (For the record, my doctor signed off on, and even encouraged, all this hiking!)
As we hiked these trails, we rated the socks on a number of criteria, including:
- Comfort
- Fit
- Breathability
- Durability
- Odor control
We took notes on every hike to document each sock's performance. If we found something we really liked, we wrote it down. If something really annoyed us or left us feeling uncomfortable, we wrote that down too. After wearing each pair a few times to test for odor control, we washed them all together to test durability. Then we hung them to dry on a line and recorded the drying times. Eventually, the socks ended up in a bracket-like chart in my office and we narrowed the list down to our favorite models.
Where we tested
We tested the socks on these Vancouver trails, hitting most of them multiple times:
- Buntzen Lake Trail in Indian Arm Provincial Park: This hike was approximately 8 miles and took us around Buntzen Lake with some steeper hills, rocky patches, and two beaches on each end of the trail.
- Lynn Canyon in North Vancouver: This area includes the Suspension Bridge, Twin Falls, the 30 Foot Pool, Rice Lake, and part of Baden Powell Trail (named after Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the modern Scouting movement, aka the Girl Guides and the Boy Scouts). A relatively easy hike with some stairs, minor hills, and the beautiful Lynn Creek. Each hike here was between 7 and 8 miles.
- Quarry Rock Trail in Deep Cove, North Vancouver, is a moderately steep hike up but worth the gorgeous views of Deep Cove and the Indian Arm when you reach the lookout. We also continued along Baden Powell Trail to reach a round-trip distance of about 8.5 miles.
- Mount Seymour was the most difficult hike, taking about five hours to go about 8 miles, rewarded with an awesome view of Vancouver Island off in the distance. At seven months pregnant, I was able to make it only to First Peak, but that was still a feat at close to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in direct sun. Also not a good day to forget the bug spray.
- Pacific Spirit Regional Park in Vancouver is an easy-to-roam park made up of interconnected, well-groomed trails for everyone from hikers to runners to dog walkers. Covering a large portion of land, it's a nice city escape enclosed by tall forest trees and bordering on an ecological reserve. We typically hiked around 3 miles on an average day.
Our pick
Our pick
Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew Light Cushion (women's)
The best hiking socks for most women
The best mix of comfort, durability, and cushioning in a versatile height.
Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew Light Cushion Socks (Men's)
The best hiking socks for most men
The same great versatile sock as the women's model, but in different color options and more sizes.
After we tested dozens of socks, the Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew Light Cushion, which comes in both women's and men's models, rose to the top of our list as the best sock for most people who want to hike on groomed trails in moderate weather. The Light Hiker offers an ideal mix of fit, comfort, and breathability. It also ranked among the most durable socks we tested.
The Light Hiker fits comfortably—in fact, we thought it had the most versatile fit of all the socks we tested. The micro-crew length of the sock falls between an ankle sock and a standard crew sock, sitting just above the top of a standard hiking boot but not so high that it looks ridiculous when paired with a shoe. These socks were snug around our feet without being too tight, and they offer added arch support that stretches across the foot. There are no bulky toe seams to be found, either, so the sock lies flat against your foot in the toe box and doesn't press against your footwear.
We also preferred the cushioning of this sock over that of many of the other models we tested. The Light Hiker offers a lot of cushion around the toe, heel, and bottom of the foot but doesn't feel too thick. The ribbing around the ankle and shin gives you a nice buffer between a pair of stiff boots and your skin. As far as the fabric, this sock is knit with fine-gauge, 100 percent merino wool, and it's tightly woven, which helps to guard against the microgrit from the trail that can make its way to your foot through a more loosely woven sock. The Light Hiker was also one of the most breathable socks we tested.
After 30 miles of wear and one hearty wash, our Light Hiker socks still looked practically brand-new—something we couldn't say for many of the models we tested. At pit stops on our many hikes, we took our boots off to let our feet breathe and found no issues with wearing these Darn Tough socks alone in the dirt. While the fabric on other socks in our test pool pilled and even tore when we wore them alone on the ground, the Light Hiker looked almost untouched. If you do find a problem with your socks eventually, Darn Tough's unconditional lifetime guarantee means that you can just send them back for a replacement pair, no strings attached. In fact, even if you simply wear the socks out after a few years, Darn Tough will still replace them, no questions asked. (The company doesn't cover the cost of shipping if you need to replace used socks, but it does offer free shipping on returns of unworn socks.)
Darn Tough's sock is also available in a few other height and weight versions:
- The Hiker Micro Crew Cushion comes in women's and men's models and offers a medium cushion with twice the yarn weight as the Light Cushion version, at the same crew length as our top pick. The extra padding on the bottom of the foot might be worthwhile if you have stiffer soles on your boots. However, if you're hiking on a hot day, the Light Hiker is still preferable.
- If you're going out in cooler temperatures or looking for maximum cushioning, the Hiker Boot Sock Full Cushion (in women's and men's) is another solid option. It's a taller sock, coming up higher than the Micro Crew and offering much more padding underfoot for longer treks. We found that these socks were really comfortable to put on but much too heavy for our summer hikes.
- If you're wearing trail runners or hiking shoes and you're exclusively trekking over groomed trails in a warmer climate, you probably don't need socks that come up any higher than the ankle. In this case, the Hiker 1/4 Sock Cushion (in women's and men's) might be the best option for you. This sock is available only in medium cushioning.
Farm to Feet Damascus Lightweight Technical Crew (women's)
A good backup if our top pick isn't available
Taller than most crew-length socks, this light, tight-knit sock has cushioning where it's needed.
Farm to Feet Damascus Lightweight Technical Crew (men's)
A good backup if our top pick isn't available
The same taller sock as the women's model, but in different sizes and colors.
If you can't find our top pick, Farm to Feet's Damascus Lightweight Technical Crew sock (in women's and men's models) is a great backup option. It's light and tightly knit, with padding only where you need it. Beyond that, the Damascus is built to last.
On hikes where we found ourselves off-trail, we preferred the length of these socks: They gave us the breathability we needed but also offered extra shin protection. In fact, they were the tallest of the lightweight crew-length socks we tested.
The Farm to Feet Damascus is made from US-sourced merino wool that's tightly knit, so no debris or grit will get through. In our tests, the seamless toe formed around the foot very well and easily fit into boots with smaller toe boxes. This sock also had the best built-in compression of any of the lightweight hiking crew socks we tested. But our favorite feature is the ribbed padding on the top of the foot, which is great if you have a boot or shoe with a stiffer upper that may press down on your foot.
The tight knit and fit of this Farm to Feet model also makes for a durable sock, as you don't have any unnecessary rubbing happening between the boot and the sock. Like the Darn Tough Light Hiker socks, the Damascus socks appeared pretty much new after we took them on multiple wears on grass and rocks. After we washed them, dried them, and wore them again, they maintained their shape and had no visible snags or signs of fabric damage. However, if you do find problems with your Damascus socks, Farm to Feet has a generous warranty program. If you're not satisfied with the performance or durability, return your worn socks to the company, and it will send you a new pair, no questions asked. If you don't want a new pair, save your receipt and the company will refund your money—even if you've been wearing the socks for months.
We chose the Farm to Feet Damascus as the runner-up only because our top pick was slightly more cushy overall. We also preferred the length of our top pick and found it to be more versatile, as the Darn Tough micro-crew height works well with either a hiking boot or a hiking shoe. The Damascus isn't as versatile.
Farm to Feet's sock comes in several different height and weight configurations in addition to the one we've shared above.
- The Damascus Lightweight Technical 1/4 Crew (in women's and men's) is good for people who hike only in shoes—it's the same light sock as our pick, only shorter.
- The Damascus Medium Weight Technical Crew (in women's and men's) has more cushion than the lightweight model we feature above but is still on the thinner side for a medium-weight sock. Because the padding is only where it needs to be, we found that this model was one of the few pairs of medium-weight socks we could wear comfortably during warmer hikes. If you're hiking for longer periods of time or through the fall, this is a great option that offers the same leg protection, compression, and padding as the light model.
The best non-wool option
Also great
Darn Tough Coolmax Micro Crew Cushion (women's)
The best non-wool women's hiking sock
This midlevel cushioned sock for women is the best synthetic option for most climates and terrains.
Darn Tough Coolmax Micro Crew Cushion (men's)
The best non-wool men's hiking sock
This synthetic men's sock is perfect for day hiking in most weather.
If you don't want wool, Darn Tough's Coolmax Micro Crew Cushion (women's and men's) is your best bet. Our feet didn't get sweaty while wearing these socks, and they were the most formfitting and durable of all the synthetic options we tested. They also dried out more quickly than the wool socks in our lineup.
Despite the midlevel cushion of these socks, we didn't notice that our feet were any hotter in them than in other models we tested. The extra cushioning around the toe, heel, and sole actually kept us comfortable for longer in some of the stiffer-soled boots we were testing, too. Darn Tough makes this Coolmax sock from a blend of Coolmax polyester, nylon, acrylic, polyester, and Lycra spandex. It fit better than the other synthetic-fiber models we tested, most of which seemed bulky in comparison. The snug fit of the Coolmax Micro Crew meant that the socks didn't take up any extra space in our boots, translating to better breathability. Plus, the arch support was comfortable without being too tight.
Of all the synthetic hiking socks we tested, the Coolmax Micro Crew emerged as the most durable. As we did on all our hikes, we took our boots off when we stopped for lunch and let our feet breathe, exposing all our synthetic sock models to the grass and rocks as we wandered around our picnic area. Most of the models immediately suffered small snags in the fabric and pilling on the heel and sole. Our Coolmax Micro Crew socks, however, came out unscathed. The knit is tight, and after we wore these socks during multiple hikes, walked around in them without footwear, and washed them, they looked close to new.
Our Coolmax Micro Crew socks dried more quickly than our wool models after we washed them, which we expected. In contrast to wool, the Coolmax fabric didn't regulate our feet's temperature quite as well (wool often prevents sweating before it starts). However, the socks did keep our feet dry in the long term by wicking the sweat away and dispersing it throughout the sock's material, where it dried quickly.
Like all of Darn Tough's items, these socks come with an unbeatable warranty: "Guaranteed For Life: No strings. No conditions. For life." If you're unsatisfied with the socks for any reason, fill out the form and send your old socks back, and the company will send you a gift code for a new pair.
The Darn Tough Coolmax socks are available in two additional height options, both of which are boot length. Unfortunately, only one comes in a women's model:
A great sock for sweaty feet
Also great
Icebreaker Women's Hike+ Light Crew
The best women's hiking sock for sweaty feet
This sock has breathable mesh vents that will keep your hot feet dry in summer weather.
Icebreaker Men's Hike+ Light Crew
The best men's hiking sock for sweaty feet
Just as breathable as the women's version, but in different colors and sizes.
The Icebreaker Hike+ Light Crew (in women's and men's versions) was the most breathable sock we tested. On the hottest days, we found ourselves reaching for this pair when others became too hot. It's made from fine wool that's soft against the skin. Unlike our other picks, it also offers an anatomical fit.
Compared with the other 17 sock models we tested, the Icebreaker Hike+ Light Crew kept our feet the coolest, bar none. When the sock stretches across your foot, you can see a fine mesh window above your toes and along the top of your foot—this is part of what makes the Hike+ Light Crew so breathable. The design has slightly less cushioning on the bottom of the foot compared with our top pick and runner-up, but it also takes up less space in a boot, which means your toes will have more wiggle room and are less likely to get hot.
This was also the only sock we tested with an anatomical fit (other than the Injinji toe socks, which are a different breed altogether). This Icebreaker design offers specific left- and right-footed socks, so you have slightly less fabric around the outermost toes, gaining a few extra millimeters of wiggle room in your footwear. If the toe box in your boots or shoes is a little snug, this extra space can make all the difference in comfort. Speaking of comfort, these were also the softest socks we tried.
We stopped multiple times during our longer hikes, taking off our boots to assess our foot temperature—but we found that when we stepped on the grass without a boot on, these socks attracted bits of grass and debris like a magnet, much more so than the other models we tested. We also noticed that after a handful of hikes, these socks started to get fuzzy and showed signs of wear.
Like our other picks, the Hike+ Light Crew is backed by a lifetime guarantee: If your pair ever wears out or falls short for any reason, Icebreaker will replace the old socks with a new pair, no questions asked. If you really don't like them, you can return used socks for a full refund with proof of purchase.
The Icebreaker Hike+ lineup comes in a number of other options, all of which offer an anatomical fit and ventilation:
- For trail runners or hiking shoes, the Hike+ Light Mini (in women's and men's) is the same sock as the crew-length version only shorter, coming up high enough to cover the ankle bone.
- If you're looking for more cushion, the Hike+ Medium Crew (in women's and men's) might be a good option. It has the same ventilated breathe zone and features as the Light Crew option.
- The company also sells a heavyweight option (which we didn't test), the Hike+ Heavy Crew (in women's and men's).
- The Hike+ Compression Over the Calf (in women's and men's) is meant to improve circulation and hasten recovery. I didn't hike in these socks, but I did wear them during my pregnancy to help with post-hike recovery. I didn't try any other hike compression socks, so I can't say whether this pair worked better than others, but we do have a guide to the best compression socks for most people.
The competition
Patagonia Lightweight Merino Hiking Crew Socks: This sock was comfortable, breathable, and nicely cushioned, coming in both light and medium weights. In our tests, it was a little more cushioned than the Icebreaker Hike+ Light Crew and a little softer than the Darn Tough Light Hiker, but it wasn't as formfitting as either of those two picks. This sock just missed out on being a top pick because it comes only in crew lengths, rather than in a wide range of heights. Plus, Patagonia's Ironclad Guarantee doesn't extend as far as the coverage from some other brands: Patagonia will replace any item that doesn't perform to your satisfaction, but the company will only repair, at a reasonable charge, damage due to wear and tear.
Smartwool PhD Outdoor Light Crew Socks (in women's and men's): For light socks, we found these to be some of the heaviest in the category, and we also thought they were scratchier than the other models we tested. These socks left our feet sweaty after a few hours on the trail, which wasn't true for any of our top picks.
REI Co-op Lightweight Merino Wool Hiking Crew Socks: This sock ranked low in fit and was too bulky to be comfortable in many of our boots. It didn't fit snugly around the toes, either, and the knitting was loose, which suggested to us that the sock may have long-term durability issues.
REI Co-op Coolmax Ultralight Hiking Crew Socks: One of the three pairs of synthetic socks we tried, this REI Coolmax sock, like REI's wool version, doesn't conform to the foot well and doesn't have the extra features—such as precisely placed cushioning, added arch support, and a tight-to-the-leg cuff—that are present in our top picks. Up against the Darn Tough Coolmax Micro Crew Cushion and the Wigwam CL2 Hiker Pro Crew, this loose-fitting design just didn't cut it.
Injinji Outdoor Original Weight Crew NuWool: This was the only toe sock we tested; we did so because it popped up in reviews on OutdoorGearLab and Switchback Travel. But we found that toe socks were just too unusual for most people. The five-toe design is meant to allow your toes to splay naturally, promoting better posture (a bit like Vibram shoes). And because it covers each individual toe with fabric, the sock is meant to help guard against blisters, too. During our testing, though, we found that in boots that were already tight, this sock took up too much extra space. The design also left our feet feeling hot, which may be because of the extra material around the toes.
Wigwam CL2 Hiker Pro Crew: We liked how soft these synthetic Cool-Lite socks were (they're made of a blend of X2O Acrylic, Drirelease Tencel, stretch nylon, and spandex), and we appreciated the carefully placed elastic pattern that ran on the top of the foot, the arch, and the leg, which contributed to a nice fit overall. However, because the fabric was so cushy, we found that these socks snagged easily on the ground when we took off our boots; after walking around in these socks without shoes for just a few minutes, we could already see blemishes in the fabric. This is a small downside, though. In the end, this Wigwam pair missed being our synthetic pick because the company's guarantee just doesn't match up to Darn Tough's. Wigwam offers a lifetime guarantee that assures items will be free of defects in materials and workmanship, but the warranty does not extend to damage due to normal wear and tear or improper cleaning or use.
Sealskinz Walking Thin Mid Socks: This unisex waterproof sock is in a category all its own, but we found that it was too specialized for most people. The design is 100 percent waterproof, and wearing these socks feels like slipping your foot into neoprene booties covered by a standard sock. For the most part, the shoes and boots we tested with these socks were all waterproof already. The combination of waterproof on waterproof overwhelmed the sock system, trapping the vapor that came off our feet. It was a sweaty experience. These socks did keep our feet dry when we stood in a pool of water, though—so if you're in a wet climate and you don't have waterproof footwear, you may want to consider them. In the end, this sock just wasn't right for the specifications of this guide.
Care and maintenance
How long should hiking socks last? It depends on your weight, height, and gait, and on the terrain you're traversing. However, when your socks start to thin noticeably in either the heel or the ball of the foot, it's time to ditch them in favor of a new pair.
You can do a few things, however, to care for your socks and extend their life:
- Don't ball them up to store them. This stretches them out, and they'll lose their shape more quickly.
- When you wash your socks, flip them inside out and wash them in warm or cold water on a gentle cycle.
- Skip the fabric softener during washing, as it will coat the wool fibers and inhibit their ability to perform. And as a general rule, don't use bleach on any wool garment.
- Avoid the dryer—let your socks air dry, if possible. As Icebreaker's Shane Standing told us, "[Heat] starts to break the moisture down in the fabric. Like hair in general, it will make it brittle and weak." If you do need to dry your socks in a machine, tumble dry on low.
- Mike Armstrong, formerly of Outward Bound, suggested turning socks inside out after hiking in them to let them dry: "I take off my socks every night as soon as I get to camp, turn them inside out to dry and then sleep with them inside my sleeping bag to dry them completely and keep them warm."
Guarding against insects
Some hiking socks come pretreated to guard against insects, but since those options are limited and most have poor reviews on Amazon and elsewhere, we chose not to test them. Instead, we suggest a few other deterrence methods:
1. Dress appropriately: Start by tucking your pants into your socks. Ticks crawl up from the ground, and you want to ensure they have no skin showing for them to attach to. Also, loose-fitting clothing will help protect you from mosquito bites better than tight-fitting clothing will.
2. Use bug spray: We've done some insect repellent testing, and according to the research we cite in that guide: "If you treat just your shoes and socks, you're 76 times less likely to be bitten by a tick than if you're wearing untreated footwear." So if you're going to treat anything with an insect repellent, make it your feet. DEET generally works best: Our previous research busted a number of myths, concluding that "DEET is the safest bug repellent out there, according to both the CDC and the EPA." We recommend Cutter's Backwoods Dry insect repellent spray.
3. Treat your gear yourself: If you're in an area with ticks, DEET won't be 100 percent effective, and you may want to consider an additional treatment like permethrin (which is an insecticide and not a repellent, even though it's usually sold as a repellent). You do need to be careful when using wet permethrin around your pets, as it can be fatal to cats and toxic to fish.
4. Have your gear treated professionally: A home treatment will last for six or seven washes, whereas a professional treatment will last for up to 70 washes.
Mike Armstrong, former safety director and program director, Northwest Outward Bound School, email interviews, July 1, 2017
Beth Henkes, sales lead in footwear, REI, Alderwood, Washington, phone interview, September 11, 2017
Shane Standing, key accounts manager, Icebreaker, in-person interview, September 12, 2017
Jim McDannald, head coach of track and cross country at Université du Québec à Montréal and media coordinator at Athletics Canada, phone interview, August 31, 2017


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Area fire districts are concerned about the above 100 degree temperatures that are forecast just as fireworks sales begin.
They the recent rains soaked the ground but didn't do much to the already dry vegetation in the area.
They are urging people to be extra careful when using legal fireworks this year, keeping them well away from dry grass or vegetation.
Another concern is the Friday and Saturday following Independence day, which falls on Thursday. Those are usually party nights or family barbecue nights when many will be temped to use fireworks, legal or illegal.
Oddly, different communities have different firework sales rules. Sacramento stops sales at midnight on the Fourth of July. In the county sales are actually allowed until noon on the 5th of July, although most groups won't sell on that day. In Yuba City, sales can continue into July 6.
Still, fire officials are warning that many jurisdictions don't allow firework use after the Fourth of July and violators will be cited or taken to jail.


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Anyways here goes the Honest Scrap Award she gave me and the ten truths about me
1. I measure five feet tall and two inches and weighs 99 pounds.
2. I'm unreasonably afraid of new born animals.
3. My name is not really my original name. (Thank God my dad loved me so much he replaced the first one registered by my mom in the hospital. T'was a name of a famous porn star at the time :-))
4. I played a stupid prank on my professor that I caught one time sleeping in the university. I drew and connected her eyebrows with a marker and getaway with it.
5. I was once assaulted by a holduper with a knife from the back but I blew him with a "flying kick" and a punch. The truth was, I mistook him for a friend whom I thought was pulling a gag on me. Definitely not advisable to do :-)
6. I love watching cooking shows in TV.
7. My hubby proposed to me under the moonlight on the beach.
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9. All the politicians that I voted for have won. And I really regret it for I don't wanna be an accessory to their "crimes".
10. If I will be re-born again I want to be a man.
This is my entry to this week's Weekend Herb Blogging hosted by Astrid of Paulchen's Foodblog. Weekend Herb Blogging is a delicious weekly food adventure created by Kalyn and now under the caring wings of Haalo of Cook Almost Anything.
Chocolate Upside-down Pear Cake
- 4 eggs
- 150 grams of sugar
- 120 grams of flour (I run out of flour so I used almond powder)
- 125 grams of butter
- 200 grams of Dark Chocolate (70%)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 pieces of pear, peeled and quartered
- 4 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 10 grams of butter


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St Anns
|© Rotherham Family History Society 1970
|© Old Rotherham 2012
|The bridge to the left went to St Anns flats before they where demolished. St Anns flats only stood for 20 years being built in 1967 and demolished in 1987.
Current plans are that the flyover will be removed as part of the plan to create a new Tesco store at Walker Place. UPDATE: December 2013. The flyover has now been demolished.
|St Anns Road.
|© Rotherham Family History Society
|© Old Rotherham 2012
|Taken from Clifton Park looking down St Anns Road
|St Anns Boys School
|© Rotherham Family History Society 1970
|© Old Rotherham 2012
Looking across St Anns Road towards the old St Anns Boys School. The wall to the left is for what was previously St Stephen's Church which is now called St Antony's Church.
"A shocking event, awful in the consequences, occurred in St Anns Road Rotherham on Wednesday afternoon. Five children crushed against a wall by a run away motor lorry. Two were killed almost right out and two died in the Rotherham Hospital late in the afternoon of Thursday." Read more about the tragedy at www.moorgatecemetery.org.uk
|Google Earth:
|Flyover St Anns Road St Anns Boys School


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when I was trying to fix some bugs regarding defensive stats for coriolis I needed to understand how resistance stacking in Elite: Dangerous works. I got my knowledge from some posts in the forums, from edshipyard and verified them against some ingame stats. As I wasn't able to find a complete guide on how resistance stacking works in 3.1.3, I thought I might as well write on myself. So here is how resistance stacking works.
The Basics
Damage Multipliers
Throughout this post I won't refer to resistances as resistances but as damage multipliers because that's how you can most easily do calculations with them. A resistance of 30% means, that you will receive 30% less damage of said damage source thus applying damage multiplier of 0.7 to any incoming damage.
Damage Multiplier Stacking
Damage multipliers in Elite: Dangerous are stacked multiplicatively. That means, that if you have three modules that give 10% resistance (damage multiplier of 0.9) you will end up with a resistance 0.9*0.9*0.9=0.729.
Diminishing Returns
There are two ways regarding diminishing returns on resistances. The first has simply to do with how mathematics work. Let's say you have a base resistance thermal resistance of 0% on your shields (damage multiplier of 1) and 3 shield boosters that give you 10% thermal resistance (damage multiplier of 0.9) each. Without any further diminishing returns taking effect this would result in an overall damage multiplier of 0.9*0.9*0.9=0.729. In the end, this means that stacking damage multipliers will get ineffective over time because you will only lower an already low value by a fraction of it which will get smaller and smaller.
In the image below, you can see how stacking 0.8 damage multiplier modules will have diminishing returns, as the overall resistance (y-axis) will shrink slower and slower the more modules are in effect (x-axis).
However, Frontier have further diminishing returns implemented. Whenever a certain damage multiplier threshold is reached, any resistance below this threshold will be halfed. More formally, this that damage multipliers in the intervall [0, cap] are mapped to [0.5*cap, cap]. This results in the following graph.
Here the resistance cap is set at 0.7. The x-axis displays the "real" damage multiplier which you get by subsequently multiplying all of your damage multipliers and the y-axis is the effective damage multiplier after diminishing returns have been applied.
Applying the Knowledge
So the question remains, how does one determine the diminishing thresholds? This is rather simple.
Diminishing returns for armour start at a damage multiplier of 0.7, which means that one can never get a higher resistance rating than 65% which in itself is unobtainable.
Diminishing returns for shields start at a 0.7 * shield resistance. This means that if you want to have high resistances, pushing your shield's resistance is more effective than doing the same thing using shield boosters. This also means that shield boosters up to a total damage multiplier of 0.7 won't have diminishing returns.