Ugh, I get that logic but it feels risky... What if the sketch just makes them dig in harder? I've had clients take that as a challenge and double down on the cheap option. Then you're stuck fixing their mess later for free.

Seriously, a possum in the grill is one thing, but calling animal control for a noise in the chimney feels like overkill. Most of the time it's just leaves or a branch that fell down there making a weird sound. Tapping it is fine, but I'd wait to see any actual proof before making that call. They charge a fee for nothing half the time.

Sounds like a normal Tuesday, not a horror story.

Honestly wyatt513, I get what you mean about the fabric feeling thin. Tbh that's actually why I stopped using them. I had a basic Eagle Creek cube for a while and the fabric started to tear at the seams after one really packed trip. The zipper was fine, but the material gave out. Ngl I switched to something with a tougher outer layer because I overpack every time.

Disagree completely. That extra 15 hours is an investment, not a waste. Most clients can't read a 2D plan to save their life. Seeing a simple 3D model makes the whole thing click for them and avoids costly change orders later. For a two acre site, modeling the key features is totally worth it. I've found it actually speeds up the approval process because the reviewers get it faster too. Your lead was right on this one.