Board: /out/
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We encourage you to have a look around the catalog first to see what we’re all about before posting your first thread. Topics typically posted here include:
>Outdoor recreational activities (Hiking, trail running, bushwhacking, camping, spelunking, geocaching, orienteering, expeditions, urban exploration, backpacking, etc.)
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>Water-related activities (boats, diving, etc.)
>Outdoor philosophy (conservation, Leave No Trace, protectionism, etc.)
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Most topics related to the outdoors are fine. Write properly, behave politely, encourage a respectful community, and most importantly, GO OUTSIDE!! #521- “Jewfish & Jewess” Edition
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>>2809251
janny pls…
Thinking about picking up a new hobby? Want to get a memecaster? Haven't mastered the Palomar knot? Click here!
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New Bong Fishin Guide
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First for best telescopic rod is the one you exchanged for a 3pc.
Talk about fishin Why did he give up on the outdoors? This thread is a place to talk about outdoor climbing in any aspect (trad, sport, bouldering, aid, alpine, etc). Help out by sharing trip reports, photos, advice, etc.
Climbing is inherently dangerous but so are lots of things. Climb at your own risk.
Off-belay: >>2812365 (fuck mods)
/xs/ thread:
>>>/xs/224473
There is no such thing as A5: https://youtu.be/boQHYBhlOcs?si=y66caNWQeZoVn4Tv Did you fuckboys, larpers, and losers do anything productive by going outside while /out/ was down?
Or did you just sit around and play with anime dolls? did you go /out/doors during the great 4chan blackout? I am realizing that you could live like this in many places in the mountains in the US and Canada without anyone ever finding you.
Will this become something people do as actually buying a house gets harder and harder?
Right now I am looking at spots in the rocky mountains that would take two days to hike to Last one died. Post axes. Here's a Plumb Boy Scouts hatchet I rehung. 
The purpose of this general is to encourage people to go /out/ and find cool fossils and artifacts. This thread is also a place to share our own collections and things we find when we are /out/ hunting.
Rules are as follows,
>To just post and discuss fossils and other related geological subjects.
>When you post about a fossil in your collection, please label it with what formation it is from, what it is, and where in the world it is from.
>If you don't know where it originated or the species that is ok, just label it as so
>You can post rocks and minerals as long a they are ones that you have found while /out/
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https://zoom.earth/
Geologic maps of US states (usgs.gov)
A Beginner's Guide To Fossil Hunting - Fossil Hunting Trips - The Fossil Forum
Listing of Historic Resources (alberta.ca)
USGS | Pocket Texas Geology
Sorry for the lack of a post/new thread, Life has been far too hectic to keep up with this thread on the past few months and my last trip fossil hunting was last November. Pic related is a segment of fish spines that have feeding traces on them. I should hopefully be making another trip up to the Dallas area to do some more hunting soon.
Fish spine with feeding traces, Britton Formation, Eagle Ford Grupe, Denton Co. Texas I keep worrying about the grey aliens, bears, ghosts, and serial killers.
Should I just get a gun? What kind? you went outside while 4chan was down right anon? /qtddtot/ - Questions that don’t deserve their own thread 
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previous >>2807648
spring has sprung edition 
buy 5 to 10 acre lots, drop a single-wide on it, 25 feet from the road. proceed to occupy front 3000 sqft of property with multiple dog houses, trash-mix pigs in some walmart dog kennels, chickens, and 5 pibulls on chains, and now, a breeding trio? of weiner dogs and Jack russells??
once a day, at 5:00pm send the one non-fat child out to pour a few pints of water into the pit bull bowls, and dump some kibble on the ground while they stand full-taught at the end of chain, attempting to have contact with another living being. then turn and run away because the dog is trying to jump on them. which they trained it to do, since it was a puppy by visiting it once daily, shrieking, screaming, chasing and running away from it while it's on a chain.
9/10th of the rectangular 5 acre lot (or 19/20th of 10 acre) never gets used, never even gets walked on.
mawmaw must be around 5'10" and 450lbs. sweaty, hangry and out of breath from yelling orders at her 3 children, and husband.
meanwhile, they see us, about 2000-4000 feet away, in plain sight, doing shit. building barns, raising livestock, gardening, planting orchards, training our livestock dog & actively working our flock.
I cannot imagine. what is the feed bill on something like that? what do they do? he works in HVAC. it sounds like they ha e a Conure or Cockatoo. and they do a shite fucking job of keeping their trash animals on their land. that is as much as I know. My girlfriend is going to a timber framing convention over the weekend. She wants me to come with her and we will be camping with a van. I used to be local but damn that city really blew up fast. I know a few places off the back of my hand but I’m looking for nice places to camp and have a fire in between the 3 day convention.
I realize there is nowhere to camp in the city, but I’m thinking of the surrounding foothills to the north, and somewhere along the Boise river to the east. I never really explored much of the plains to the south. The less cop and warden interactions the better. Is this the best lighter?
I used to use Clipper, and even though they are refillable, they have worse construction than pic related.
These Bics are pretty damn nice, except you cannot refill them.
Is there a better electric lighter out there? I need something that can withstand temperature fluctuations.
All disposable lighters I've ever used turn into a crack torch in a hot car or barely work when they are cold.
Either way I have to palm it for a few minutes, or put it in my pocket to get a normal flame. 
Old thread: >>2774508
This is a thread for enjoying a pipe while doing outdoor activities. If you ask why this belongs on /out/, you've never spent an evening by the campfire with a pipe silently enjoying the nature around you, and you're missing out.
>how to get started
Purchase a Missouri Meerschaum Legend and a pouch of Half and Half or Captain Black tobacco, available at most smoke shops. You will need a lighter or match, and something to tamp it with--a large nail works well if you don't have a pipe tool. Fill the pipe with tobacco, pack it down halfway, top it off, pack it down to 3/4, top it off again, pack gently and enjoy. Smoke slower than you think you need to, the tobacco tastes best when it is burning cool. Tamp and re-light as needed. If you still have trouble, try different methods on YouTube until you find one that works for you.
>smoking a pipe will give you cancer
While any tobacco consumption comes with some risk, the cancer risks from occasional pipe use are pretty minimal. Educate yourself and make your own informed health decisions. Some info here https://aacrjournals.org/cancerpreventionresearch/article/10/12/704/46541/Association-between-Cigar-or-Pipe-Smoking-and
>muh weed
Not the time or place. Start your own thread
>I DON’T LIKE WHAT YOU LIKE REEEEEE
Then leave the thread. Pipes have been a part of outdoors culture for centuries. If you don’t like it, leave. /Out/ in the holy land
Looking for snakes in the Judean desert edition General thread for freediving and/or spearfishing, since I don't see one mentioning either.
My personal questions:
I've been thinking about taking a certification course so I can learn to do these things correctly and safely. I'm probably happy just doing the diving, but spearfishing seems like an easy and practical extension. I only casually skindive and rod-and-reel fish at the moment. Does anyone have experience taking such a course?
I know I'll need my own gear early on, but each instructor I can find seems to have their own equipment shops, so I imagine they wouldn't be impartial about the quality of other gear on the market. I live on the Pacific coast of the US, so I see that a 7 mm open cell wetsuit is strongly recommended. What good/bad features should I look out for on wetsuits and other equipment? For non-competitive diving, carbon fiber fins are almost certainly not worth the price, right? Time to ride, boys! Trail is now available to everyone, no more permits needed!!
>Arches National Park announced that Fiery Furnace Trail is now closed indefinitely and they do not have the rangers to staff it
>trail was previously ranger-led hike or permit ONLY
>trail is now available to everyone, no permit needed
https://www.sfgate.com/national-parks/article/america-coveted-national-park-hike-closed-20240185.php Have you been to nude beach or been casually naked outdoor in other way? I have been a couple time on nude beach. It wasn't eventful to talk much about it but it felt very nice to walk around and lie down in completely natural, unobstructed by anything state. >imagine paying $189 for a ticket to experience vid related winter is behind us and its time to get back /out/, sea, lakes, rivers, even canals, sailing is fun too
fotm vacationer paddleboardfags go to >>>/trv/ Walked on Saint James way
Saint Mickael way
Saint Martin way
All cathedrals in Rome (autostop and train)
Luuc pilgrimage
Saint Wendelinus way
And I plan to go to Rome and then Medjugorje this summer (bicycle).
Also I need advices : I only have ten days maximum between Rome and Bari and I want to take some time to visit so I'm thinking about skipping a part by train.
Which part is the least interesting ? How is Wyoming in late May? particularly Grand Teton and the NFs around there in the SW. Will it be good to hike up the slopes or is there going to be an issue with melting snow around that time of year? Thinking about going out there for a week but don't want to waste the time if trails will be shit or closed. >decide to go out hiking since snow likely will only be good for another month at best
>hit or miss on roads being open
>place i wanted to go to has you walk to the trailhead a good 5-6 mi since road is closed still
>okay, that's fine, get out my snowshoes and gear
>it's not terribly bad on the road with snow, just walking it with my boots for now
>see some old guy skiing towards me
>"ummm hello you can't be walking on this road like that this is groomed for skiing"
>tell him I want to get to the trailhead to hike
>"waaaah you're ruining our skiing path by doing this"
>whatever, keep going while he continues to mop about it
>ends up being a good 9h hike
>walking back to my car
>notice a big suv parked nearby idling
>it's a forest service ranger
>he jumps out as I near my car
>questions if I was walking up their road earlier
>tell him what happened
>gives me a warning never to do it again and just to wait until skiing season is over
i fucking hate skiers >not all those wonder are lost ;)
I'm so fucking tired of instagram and tiktok women in the traveler scene. I'm tired of the faggy "spiritual" men who orbit them too. Tried to summit Mount Washington today. A group of, older men, completely cock blocked me while I was pretty far up. They told me I had no business being there alone with the gear I had. I'm so fucking fed up man. I ran into this same fucking issue earlier this year when trying to do Mount Katahdin via the Knife Edge and a fucking park ranger refused to let me continue up to it. I'm so fucking over hiking. This sport has been nothing but pain with all the fucking rich boomers gatekeeping everything cool. My girlfriend is trying to make me sign up for one of these things but this feels like a complete scam. $300 for a backpacking trip at some park. I've been thinking about signing up for a mountaineering course with AAI and it's like 1.8k for a week and you're actually climbing real mountains miles into the backcountry. Denali is a taller mountain than Everest and I'm tired of pretending it's not. >free and delicious food everywhere
I love going /out/ in the spring I am a bit of a Hippie with camping experience all over the world.
i am interested in survival knowledge and self-sufficency.
if anyone knows how i could educate myself on these topics to become an expert, i am all-ears. Is there any good hiking (ie: 10mi+ trails) worth doing in Iowa, Kansas or Nebraska? Post photos you have taken that are outside, but not in a forest or undeveloped environment.
Interesting architecture, farms, power plants, dams, etc. Yesterday I saw a bunch of birds circling around. They were doing this completely aimlessly, just going back and forth. After about 15 minutes they landed exactly below the spot they had been circling above.
Why? This seems like a huge waste of energy. Some properties of wool have been replicated by cheaper synthetic materials, but no single synthetic fiber can achieve all the things wool can, nor is any synthetic fiber used in clothing as durable as wool. Cotton fibers work in almost the opposite fashion as wool, absorbing vast quantities of water, holding onto it, then exposing the wearer's skin to that moisture. Cotton, for instance, has been blamed for deaths caused by hypothermia in cold weather and feels clammy and gross in hot weather.
That’s why it’s positively insulting to call any material made from cotton or synthetic fibers “flannel.” Flannel should only ever be made from wool. To suggest that other materials can work as well, by giving them that name, is dangerously misleading. My dream is to one day climb el dorado peak. How difficult is it? GIVE ME 25 (TWENTY-FIVE) REASONS RIGHT NOW THAT I SHOULDNT COLLECT SOME RAIN WATER, BOIL IT, AND DRINK IT What is the best hiking pliers? 
What is ICSOS?
ICSOS (International Canadian School of Survival) is a wilderness survival and safety training school based in Canada. Founded by Dave MacDonald, a retired Search and Rescue Tech with 19 years of experience and 6 years as a survival instructor for the Army, ICSOS teaches survival based on RCAF and NATO standards. Courses cover everything from fire starting and shelter building to cold water immersion and first aid.
What ICSOS Teaches:
Wilderness Survival (Levels 1-4) – Learn the skills to survive in the wild.
Cold Water Immersion – What to do if you fall through the ice.
Red Cross Standard, Remote and Wilderness First Aid – First Aid Certifications
Firearm Safety – Canadian Requirement for buying firearms
Land Navigation (Levels 1-3) - Learn Map, Compass, GPS, MGRS and Natural Navigation
You can sign up for the course level 2 : April 29-May 1,2025
You can sign up for the course level 3 : May 3-4,2025
Cover Survival - How to survive while avoiding detection, bypassing suspicions, and eluding unfriendly forces, groups, or other individuals.
You can sign up for the course : May 15-21,2025
Tracking Course - After the course, put your newfound skills to the test by tracking the participants of our Covert Survival course.
You can sign up for the course : May 22-28,2025
Custom Expeditions & Consulting – Get professional guidance for your next adventure or create your own with us.
We have a mobile teaching team that can go anywhere in North America.
Why It’s Relevant to /out/
ICSOS courses focus on real-world survival, not just bushcraft theory. They train search and rescue professionals, military personnel, RCMP, Remote indigenous communities and backcountry adventurers to handle the unexpected. If you like expeditions, self-reliance, or just want to be prepared, this school’s training is worth knowing about. Inb4 go back to /x/ faggot. if i wear zebra stripes, will i avoid the proboscis-menace? JUst found out climbing mount everest cost up to 60K and takes between 1-2 months
Who the fuck gives away their entire life savings to climb a cold mountain for weeks? what's up with this /out/ism ?
why do normalfags love making these? Autist here, do you greet or say hello to people when you meet them on hikes or going on a walk through a forest or whatever? What's the social etiquette here? How do you feel about the federal layoffs and funding cuts for the NPS and USFS departments? I have mixed feeling on the subject. >be me
>no credit
>no roommates
>can't afford apartment
>can't afford RV
>can't afford van life
>ready to walk away from the world
tell me what I'm in for, chat. is biker camping the only road for me? what /out/ essentials do I need to hit the road and never look back? How would you survive a Walking Dead apocalypse? How important do you think a survival knife is?
Do you think it is a rather not needed item thats need can be superseded by a usual every day knife?
It is easier to just snap logs for a fire than to hack them with a survival knife.
This is of course not including raw survival where you are needing bushcraft and hunting skills to actually survive. Just general non normie tier camp holiday woodland camping. Anyone have experience with cooking a steak over open fire.
No tools, pans etc, just raw open fire?
My assumption would be to debark sticks of wood and basically cook it like a shish kebab meat.
Obviously I have never done it before so just thinking how to do it. I'm thinking about getting a rain jacket for fishing. I have been carrying an umbrella in most circumstances, and when I fish in the rain, I get soaked. Simms offers PFAS and non-PFAS rain jackets. I'm curious if they are really necessary for decent performance during a rain event and over time. Why does hiking attract so many trust fund kids? I can't tell you how many people i've met on trails that have told me they have no job and have a trust fund instead. I've never been apart of a hobby that had so many occurrences of this. I don't get it.
>lightweight
>complete meal
>will last you for weeks
>calorie and energy dense
Yet everyone hates people who bring it along for a camping trip. Has anyone hiked this in its entirety? How long did it take and what was it like? What are some highlights and what segments are less enjoyable?
This can also serve as a general wisconsin /out/ thread. any idea of where this might be? Midwestern, has been in a USDA 2007 magazine ( https://web.archive.org/web/20200711171541/https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/CoopMag-nov07.pdf ) Post places that are strange/antithetical for where they are located
Apache National Forest, Arizona last week it was -10C, now its been +4C for three days
god i hate these fuckers Greetings /out/, I need some recommendations for holsters for my 4 inch Ruger Redhawk chambered in 44 Magnum. I want something that's comfortable/compatible to wear for long distances while backpacking and isn't a cheap dogshit holster that'll cause me to shoot myself accidentally. Happened when I wasn’t at home for a couple of hours. Am I being gang stalked? What do I do about it? My wife is scared and I have two kids. I only have neighbors on one side of my house and their neighbors on the other side hate me ‘cause I didn’t grant them a driveway easement (they didn’t even want to pay the tax assessment value on a price per SF basis, they wanted to pay $5k like some other boomer granted back in 1964 or whatever) >look up the question on reddit
>"ERM WELL THE FIRST STEP IS TO GET PERMISSION FROM THE LANDOWNER"
>doesn't actually answer the fucking question
So I'm asking here. How do you build a trail through shitty overgrown woodland? This is my local fishing hole and it's been neglected for a few years so it's been overgrown with all sorts of shit like rose bushes and honeysuckle. Looks like pic related. Power or gas tools aren't an option unfortunately.
Do I really just have to brute force my way with hedgeclippers and loppers? (millions of) peaches, apricots, apples, keffir pear, sour cherry, granny Smith, crabapples, and an unnecessary number of "Methly" plums.
they have all been planted over the last 2 years. ranging from 1m to 2m tall.
new land we bought it in 2022.
~1,000m, 50cm rain, 35°+ in summer, -27° winter. 2,700hrs sunshine annually. we have drip irrigation set up. we have a beehive. we planted with, and will continue to mulch with rabbit manure (mostly) and separately, some compost from kitchen and sheep pen combined.
what should I expect here, and on what sort of timeline? Do you wear any cloak, poncho or any fashionable coat when inna woods? I go on long hikes with friends, however sometimes I would like to sit down and admire the views and make myself some coffee or tea withound making a big campfire, I saw some bushcraft videos and everyone uses that IKEA kitchen stand to make small fires to cook something easy, put it out and move on.
I don't have much experience in making fires in the forest, the few times I did this I went with extreme caution but cops going after me are a pain in the ass. I know some people who do stealth camping that gave me tips in the past but I would like to know your general experiences and what is the best way to do it to not cause a forest fire and that the cops don't fuck me over it. >people in winter
>bundled up
>cold as fuck
>mountaineers climbing up places like Mount Rainier
>light clothing
>somehow perfectly fine
>surrounded by glaciers and feet of snow below them
How the fuck does this make sense? We havnt had an /edc/ thread in a while.
What are you carrying every day?
>pics
>questions
>suggestions
>r8 h8 apreci8 Now that ski season is ending how do I get into mountaineering? 
Planning on going backpacking and just making it a lifestyle. I'm 30 and have nothing to show for it. I have no future in society, my family hates me but I have to live in their house, can't find a job, no friends, and I have no interest in living the rest of my life like this. This is no life at all.
I want to know everything I need to know and have to start off since this the first time I would do this.
I barely have any money but I probably have enough to buy what I need. This is not a vacation though, i'm not going to spend on hotels and restaurants.
The idea is to keep moving north and sleeping in a tent.
I'm planning to take a bus to get out of the city and then just walk. If I "find" a bike to move faster, i'm taking it.
The area i'm going to has a hot climate so no need for winter equipment I would say.
If anyone could recommend a book or good yt channel about this it would be appreciated. I still have time to learn all this before I go.
I was wondering if to start off it would a good idea to buy a bunch of MRE's? I really don't know how I could acquire food without hunting and I don't have anything to hunt with.
Am I naive for thinking I can do this? Is it even possible? I am getting a new vehicle. I currently have a Honda CR-V, which I like, and so far, my /out/ings have been limited to my home state and sleeping indoors. I want to get into car / truck camping so that I can fish and hike in some remote places. A CR-V is not big enough. The obvious path is to buy a truck, put a topper on, add a mattress, a fridge, and some drawers. Due to the price of trucks, I would have no choice but to buy used. Also, the topper means that the sleeping space is not heated and I have to get in and out to access the two halves of the vehicle. With one of the more truck-like SUVs, I should be able to have the off-roading capability with the single cabin.
The other thought that has crossed my mind is a small trailer, which I could get away with on a CR-V. I could tow it in most situations, but there are probably a lot of places that it wouldn't hold up.
I've been doing a lot of research, but I'm still lost. Please share your thoughts and experiences. Post photos with flowers, greenery, or other spring-indicators present! >go camping with friends
>instead of just collecting deadwood they chop down live trees then wonder why they won't burn
Yuppies were a mistake what do you use to keep all your outdoors gear organized while at home? chuck it all in a plastic bin? separate your ""bug out bag""/emergency bag from the rest? keep some gear in your car? ofc guns and ammo go in separate storage but what about all the rest. What hiking/travel/outdoors gear do you use in your everyday, non-/out/ life?
Even when I'm in a city, I wear my hiking jacket on a rainy day as it's 100% waterproof. Same with my hiking cap and thermal underpants. I even consider using the scrubba wash bag as the only washing device since my new apartment doesn't have a washing machine yet. I might even switch to a silk Cocoon TravelSheet as my primary bedsheet to maximize my retarded minimalizm.
Tell me about your gear. Gear rec thread plox
Are kelty internal frames any good? I love my trekker pro external frame I'm going to Everest basecamp in less than 4 days. I met my expedition partners and there are a lot of English people in the group. The advised me Mint cakes are necessity when hiking Everest. Is this true? Will I be able to do it without Mint Cakes or does anyone know if they sell them at Base Camp or any huts along the way? Why are hikers so fucking chill compared to other outdoor hobbyists? They’re so nice and always greet you on the trail hello /out/.
I'm moving from Tijuana (México) to Maine in week, best /out/ spots? and how do I deal with cold? I no going to be used to it How do I find abandoned buildings near me My favourite thing about a rainy day is people can’t see you crying So i want to go on a longer hiking trip to Mt Olympus this summer.
Ive done longer multi day hiking trips but none where you have to bring a tent and food for multiple days.
So whats your favourite stuff to bring along?
Whats some secret board knowledge?
Also what do you do for drinks? Who is going? Wya
Locs you want it held at / locs you wanna avoid
Stories from past rainbow gatherings Found a Stone Age tool while I was /out/ at the local beach this weekend but I'm having trouble trying to work out what it could be besides knowing it appears to be some sort of hand tool.
Post cool shit you've found while you've been out thread to discuss the state of WA and how it's the best state despite our commie libshit politics and cucked gun laws. Internet goes out, possibly the power.
What literature are you saving?
What items other then guns do you have?
Medication knowledge?
Herb and plant life?
Most important things to have in your area?
You know the saying "hope for the best, prepare for the worst"
help your fellow anons out, leave some good suggestions please. Is merino wool really this great or is it just a marketing meme for retards like me? It's FEBRUARY!
Probably the best month we get for winter conditions
You have been out playing in the snow... right anon? I am currently backpacking, doing lots of hiking and camping a I am absolutely sick of carrying a backpack. I plan on sending it back with almost all of my stuff and just keeping my tent, sleeping bag and mat. I was wondering, what is the best way that I could pack this items in a way that is light and comfortable?
I am envisioning something like pic related but much smaller with good strap but I'm not sure how the best way to do it wood be. Please offer your suggestions/out/ "You sweat, you die."
What is the best wilderness/survival advice you've gotten /out/? Have you ever taken a gril /out/? Made this camp, imma get my hunting license soon and save up for a gun. Would look dope with some sheds hanging round what strange / spooky stuff have you seen?
once when i was in the desert, there was a telephone pole, on it looked exactly like a 10ft tall bird of prey, just eyeing me down
it was about a good 5min of walking, which felt like forever, just to see that it was a transformer that looked weird, none of the other poles had it either
sounds dumb, but it really did look exactly like a gigantic human sized hawk, and the "head" even seemed to follow you too, really interesting illusion, since it also hit all the primal parts of the brain that gone "you're about to be fucking eaten by a bird!!!!!!"
a year or two later, when i was gonna take a picture, it was gone, which adds a strange air to "it was right there, i tell you!"
>inb4 go to /x/ for this shit
i want real stories, not >i smelled the rotten shit fart gas, and my best friend was turned into a skinwalker, and then i pulled out that gun from videogame and blasted it, dude trust me >you have to buy trekking poles!
>you need something lightweight!
>if it's not collapsible it's garbage!
counterpoint: just pick up a stick I refuse to share the trail with bikers. They actively ruin it with their giant fucking mountain bikes zipping around at 20-30mph like it's some roller coaster ride >I'm done with college
>after this semester I'm doing a Chris Mccandless
>if I die I don't really care, if I survive maybe I'll find the will to live
what should I bring with me? what advice should I know? https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/04/05/trump-administration-orders-half-national-forests-open-logging/
We're coming for you hippies. Are artificial water soluble fertilizers like miracle gro really that bad. Thinking of getting picrel for my garden. Any opinions >the east coast has no real mounta---
why do /in/tards say this again? I have a crippling fear of dogs. The idea that I walk alone in the forest or somewhere in the countryside paralyzes me when I get to think about the idea that there >might< be a stray or even a domesticated dog running free that wants to bite me to death. Yes I know I'm a pussy but it's a part of a childhood trauma where a dog severely bit me. The older I get, the more frustrating it gets. It literally makes all of my outdoor plans impossible. I'm desperate to have a nice, relaxing walk in the forest, but I avoid it with the feeling of paranoia about how many dogs there are inside ready to fucking maul me. Any ideas how to cope with aggressive stray dogs? Bear spray? Knife? Tear gas? How to survive an attack? I've never been on a thru-hike. I want to start off with one I can be done with in 3-4 days max and ideally I want a loop to reduce travel logistics. Or if it is a straight line, for it to be out and back in the 3-4 day timeframe.
I was looking at the Eagle Rock Loop in Arkansas;
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ouachita/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=10732&actid=51
Anyone done it? Are there better loop trails for me to look at? what's the c/out/nsensus on missing 411? Sasquatch ? bigfoot? jews? I'm not paying $12 for those brand-name meals, but I'd also like to stop eating nothing but ramen and peanut butter. Is titanium a meme or is it really superior to steel in /out/ scenarios? What's the best state /area to build or buy a cabin? What is it actually like living there? I know that it has downsides like food prices and the short days and nights, but I can't help but feel like some things are a little overstated like crime and earthquakes. as for me, it's the north face recon Topics include:
>sleep systems
>tips for reading specifications
>virgin vs. new vs. recycled
>blends
>modifications and repairs
>wool outerwear
>cleaning and airing out
>washing and drying
>smoking, storage, and mothballing
>heirlooms
>waterproof Irish sweaters
>recent scores
>thrift stores, army surplus, garage sales
>whip stitching and ribbon trims
>discounts and deals
>meaning of tartans, patterns, and knits
>RIP HBC Prune single stem, prune double stem, or dont prune at all. What should I do to my indeterminate tomatoes to make the most out of my 5 plants National Parks should be sold to the highest bidder. we got into beekeeping April 2023. harsh climate with amateur newbies, didn't go well. they absconded in August. we identified our mistakes & we got second queen March 2024. hive made it through winter & all is going well. we just added a honey super on top of the brood hive.
we won't collect any honey until 2026. hive health first.
top right is the new situation, as of two weeks ago.
all other three (TL, BL, BR) are our original single-tier super. we bought a new two-tier hive last month, so we can start collecting honey next year. hive is 14 months old on our farm. Italian queen. now we have a second hive box, if they swarm/split, but our primary focus is hive health. quality over quantity. we live in a harsh climate and our orchard is in its infancy.
entirely new house & farm setup, on entirely untamed, vacant land when we bought it in 2022. Lets say I would like to climb the East Butte in Idaho. Is there a feasible way to do this that doesn't involve police trying to murder me for trespassing on INL land? Is underwater exploration the ultimate /out/ sport? Imagine what treasures sit below the ocean surface in areas like Doggerland where ancient civilizations used to roam for thousands of years Could I get some recommendations on some semi-budget binoculars? More and more when I'm out and about I find myself just stopping and watching the various animal life. Problem is, they catch wind relatively quick and before I know it they are just blurs our in the distance. Is camping in abandoned structures still /out/? Hello /out/. It has been a while, maybe it is time for an AMA Name a more crowd pleasing packed in food. No fireside preparation necessary just warm and bang You guys do bring medical kits when hiking right? My med kit is one of the heaviest items in my pack. I can't even imagine going out beyond 3mi risking large open wounds without a way to handle it. I currently own a FWD ecobox with 6in clearance. With the right tires do I have a chance at hitting trailheads deep into the backcountry off pavement or do I need to invest in a truck/jeep? Is the tick hysteria justified? Please tell me I haven't been sleeping next to an incredibly poisonous radioactive rock [Xenotime] for months.
I love rockhounding and picked this fucker up by an old mine. I got fucking arsenic poisoning. Currently on strong ass. What do I do, Anons? Is this truly Xenotime and if yes, should I get a lead box for it asap? All signs point to this rock being the cause of my problems and it would be irresponsible to just huck it back outside where another dumbass like me might go 'ooh, weird rock what the hell is that?' Any paddlers here? It’s getting to be that time of year. I got a job as a raft guide this summer and my experience is somewhat limited, so I’ll have to fake it till I make it through guide school. Tips, tricks, and advice are appreciated. It’s just a short class II river and I’d be in the middle with the big oars. Also just whitewater general Anyone else out boiling tree blood this year? It’s been a slow run this year, and tonight is my first boil of the season. >/a/ + /out/
Name a better combo Looking for good fishing, camping or interesting roads/locations within the AR portion of the forest. Anything off the beaten path is good. <I went outside, and I saw my typical hornet plus two more and later a baby
>When back inside and decided to protect my land.
>Killed two mating I've lost my mind living on the streets for the past two years. If I meet someone, I have a schizophrenic breakdown. I can come across deer and foxes. So it works, luckily I live very close to the forest, I can enjoy my hike because at night no one goes out, but during the day it's full of people, if I go out during the day every person I meet adds to the suffering. #520- “Spring Is In The Air” Edition
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First for best telescopic rod is the one you exchanged for a 3pc.
Talk about fishin 
So in our country we have happening called EDK ("extreme stations of cross"). Its basically walking 40km from one church to another from 21:00 to 6 in the morning this April - mostly forrest flat terrain. My friend is planning to do it and i plan on tagging along - just to try myself and i think it may be extraordinary experience. It could be something to be proud about. Problem is i am total newfag when it comes to hiking. I dont even have good shoes for which i can say they are both very comfortable and wont get ruined very quickly. I have Vans shoes that are comfortable but they can easily get soaked during cold april night. What about nike air force? I am 30 years old newfag and i dont remember ever hiking so far, i was just doing 6km regularly recently. Thats why i want to try myself - and it is ocassion and i have some company this time so i won't get lost.
Anyway - is this idea doable for me and how i can prepare?
I think tomorrow i will buy trekking shoes, good pair socks, maybe some antiwind jacket and balaclava? And will just test it on 5,10km walking distance.
I have a week to prepare. Do you guys take your pets with you when you go hiking? What are you favorite /out/ video games? For me, Lost in Blue 3. Homesteading and prepping
With the way everything's going this is looking inevitable. What are you doing to prepare? Have you started a self reliant homestead? Why do f*shers feel so entitled to litter?
I always see lines, bobbers, lures and hooks hanging from trees near water access. It sucks to always see such beautiful areas tainted by abandoned fishing gear.
>i gotta larp muh heritage
Your ancestors weren't afraid of getting their feet wet when their hook got stuck on a branch over the water. DON'T BE A BABY. CLEAN UP YOUR MESS
Also now I need to worry about stepping on a hook whenever swimming near where people fish. thanks!
How do we find a solution to the fisher problem? Visited these two old bunkers & trenches, going to go visit 2 bunkers + a cave bunker with trenches tomorow. I really old war stuff What is the dumbest take that you've ever read on /out/? >winter almost over
>mud season soon upon us
>local parks already putting up trail closed signs to "protect" the trails from mud damage
god i hate spring What format do you guys shoot in? I just do JPEG because I am too lazy to process my pics. Am I missing out on superior quality?
My camera is a D5100 Nikon, haven't been out with it yet, but I'd like to know the opinions of other /out/-ists. What ultralight gear do you use? 
The other motocamping thread is megaretarded so I'm starting a slightly less retarded one.
I haven't been camping since I was a kid. Basically starting from scratch and looking for advice. Things to consider:
>Gear can be heavy but not too bulky
>I will not be hiking with it
>Late spring thru early fall
>east coast/Appalachia
>I am frugal
My storage setup is:
27L (each side) soft saddlebags
Tank bag
65L Flecktarn rucksack on passenger seat/sissy bar
I need to get:
>Tent
3 (maybe 2) man tent with room for my gear and/or gf. Easy to setup/pack away. Good rain protection preferred but I might just hit a motel in bad weather.
>Hammock?
Open to the hammockpill but leaning toward tent for the dry gear storage
>Ground sheet/footprint
Is this necessary?
>Sleeping mat
Foam seems best but leaning toward inflatable to maximize storage
>Sleeping bag
>Hydration system
Considering bladder or nalgene w/ hose adapter in my tank bag. Need a slick way to secure the hose so that I can easily grab it one handed while riding (magnets?). Probably need a pretty long hose too.
>Mess kit/stove?
I will have daily access to gas station slop and I don't mind cold food. I might skip this but will consider suggestions.
I'm good on riding gear and I have odds and ends (flashlights, knives, tool kit, navigation, etc.), just need the big stuff. Amazon garbage and used gear/milsurp is more my budget but I will consider dropping moderate cash on something if the convenience/durability/QOL is there. Also is this possible with a passenger?? I can't imagine packing all this shit without the sissy bar bag, especially with a second sleeping bag/mat and more clothes.
picrel my baiku when I bought it Tell me about the weather, plants, animals, locals, etc.
Do you hated there, do you love it there?
I'm genuinely curious. 
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