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What does /out/ take on a 24 hour snow camping trip? Me and my friend from Florida are camping out this weekend in Central Maine. We will be walking in about 3 miles and setting up camp. This is my first overnight in the snow so any gear lists or advise would be greatly appreciated! P.S. I need to shop for shelter/sleep gear at Walmart today, any suggestions? Thanks /out/.
>>695993
By the way temps will be between 25-35 degrees F
>>695993
good tent, not just some shitty one you happen to own
wool socks
good fire making tools for your skills, if you can make a fire with two sticks, two sticks is fine, if not, bring your own everything, tinder, flame, even wood so you dont have to [not] find it out in the woods
flashlights that are powerful and extra extra [extra] batteries
i always used to have either weed or alcohol or something to bring camping, some dxm to let the ghosts out
protection from ghosts
a big stick...
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>>695993
There may not be snow there depending on exactly where. Super mild winter for the most part this year.
Hi /out/, this is my first time posting here.
To keep it short, I want to basically live out in the woods, in a little small cabin that will only have a small fridge/freezer, radio, antenna T.V., and a couple of lights, maybe an electric heater. I plan on building this cabin myself and pay for water and electricity with a check from the government.
Now this isn't me completely being self sufficient but its going to be pretty close.
I understand that in the winter i'm going to have to buy food from the store, however i want to mostly hunt, forage and farm the food I eat.
I would just like some pointers on some books i should read about foraging and surviving in the woods, because most of the stuff that came up on google was just stuff about how to farm organically. I'll need to know more than this, I need to know what kinds of fruit and vegetables are safe to eat (i understand this is region specific mostly) just things like that.
Does anyone know of a book that could tell me the basics of living on your own in the woods?
I've been thinking of supplies I'll need, like an axe,gun and skinning knife for starters. Any tips or suggestions on what all I should have with me when I do it would be nice.
Pic related, its one of the things i don't want to
happen to me.
Are you going MGTOW?
>>692122
No I'd like a wife or something like that but i'm certain most woman would not be able to live the kind of life i want to.
I'm doing it because, honestly, videos games have gotten boring, work sucks, all the new movies suck, fast food sucks....i just don't really enjoy modern society. I'm also a pretty introverted person to begin with, i can cope with not talking to people a lot.
>>692138
Dont get married anon, just get a tugger now and again at the asian massage place.
Thats what I do.
If all of humanity disappeared off the face of the earth, where would you go? What would you do to keep busy? What's the first thing you'd loot?
>>675425
>if all of humanity disappeared off the face of the earth, where would you go
Nowhere on earth, apparently
i'd go to comcast hq and piss in all their coffee machines, water dispensers, etc, on the off chance they're coming back
then find food and water or whatever
I suppose I'd be very confused and wary of what happened. Likely making me bug out to the wilderness. I live in western massachusetts, I'd probably head west to the AT and take it to canada. Make some kind of permanent home
I can't go /out/ because of an injury.
Are there any good /out/ games to play?
What do you guys think of the long dark
Liked it, good atmosphere, still only explored about 2 regions in the game.
Mostly it makes me want to buy an SMLE, though
Pic of my comfy cabin in game
>>690593
Very comfy game. Wildlife is highly aggro on the highest difficulty but it's not horribly balanced
Not too much bushcrafty stuff yet. If you're looking to make hatchets and knifes out of rocks and sticks you're out of luck for now
But the game is gorgeous and I can't wait to see what the future holds for it
9/10 /out/ game
Firewatch is pretty and has an okay story if you're into walking simulators. The music is amazing
Best cheap backpacking meals?
Sick of paying $7 a meal for mountain house style meals.
I want meals that you can just add water to a bag. Easy to make. Easy to clean up.
What are the best cheap options. The Knorr pasta sides are good, but most seem to need butter and milk in cooking... can you cook them with just adding water in the bag?
pack your entire bag with snickers.
>>684674
Pack your entire bag with beef jerky
>>684674
sodium overload
Who here /hikealone/?
I get into this topic a lot with people, and I often get off-looks and disapproving statements on the danger and such. But there is something peaceful about taking to the trails for miles and days by yourself. What's your Favorite experience you've had hiking alone?
Where is pic from?
>>677320
I almost exclusively hike/backpack alone. Nature doesn't feel quite as sublime if I' not completely alone in it.
Sometimes I hike alone, sometimes I hike with friends. Depends on my mood and the hike.
If I hike alone I make it a point to tell someone where I'm going and when I expect to be back.
> carve a spoon anon
>>691589
Hook knife are the worst, I hope you dont catch mrsi and die anon.
>>691592
This. I don't mean to make you nervous, OP, but it's like a 90% chance it'll get infected and kill you. I'd chop off my whole hand if I were you. The infection is probably already spreading. Act fast!
>>691589
looks like you have a decent start, just need it a bit bigger
Tips to stay alive?
Camping in a few days in southern Ontario, supposed to be -12 C.
We have a 3 season tent, bags rated to -17 and one rated to -10. Have thick(ish) sleeping mats
Probably going to feel more like -17
Ty
If it gets real cold it will be tempting to cover your head inside your sleeping bag. Your breath will make water vapor inside bag and you will get damp.
>>687323
Yeah I heard about that, will do, thanks man
>>687320
Fellow Ontario resident here. Your equipment isn't really ideal, I'd bring some extra wool blankets and make sure to drink lots of hot liquids.
Post pics, vids, stories, etc.
What species have you seen lately?
>pic related
>>686447
buffleheads and ducks
Where are you located?
am in south florida, only now starting to pay more attention to different species and songs while out.
Any beginner recommendations for equipment or what have you?
>>686806
I'm also a beginner.
Started getting into birds after spending more and more time outdoors; My only equipment is a confortable foldable chair, guide to local birds, camera & some good binoculars.
Where does /out/ work? Did you apply for an outside summer job yet?
I work at a ski lodge for the winter, I haven't found a summer gig yet but I've started sending out applications.
At a university
>summer job
Summer's not for working
in gardens like that for the most part.
they apply to me, not visa versa.
#8- Made In France Edition
Old thread hit the bump limit. Trying not to be like the knoife threads and make two new threads when the old one hits 230 replies.
Anybody know of any good youtube videos on fishing jigs for bass?
>>692708
Old Thread:
>>689292
>>692708
Just gonna lift my leg and mark my spot over here.
Actually made it in and out of West Marine today with nada $ spent.
>>692795
They don't sell fishing stuff, do they? What were you lookin at?
I'm thinking very seriously about leaving home with $400 and walking to Oregon from Connecticut. I have had no luck securing a job and want to leave home asap before I become a NEET cellar dweller. What would you do?
Do it right now.
connecticunt here, dress warm, last night hit -8f and down to -40 f with windchill supposedly, if you come to central ct you may just have yoursef an /out/ buddy
>I'm thinking very seriously about becoming homeless
I've decided to start getting serious about all this.
I'm starting to garden, I started to learn how to fire rifles, planning on renovating some old house of us, etc.
What are some of the essential guide you'll recommend?
* general
* military guides
* surgery, medicine
* bushcraft
My first advice would be:
Survive the economic collapse, by Piero San Giorgio
Synthetical, didactic, complete, explain the causes and their consequences and what you should do about all of this.
Is pic related a good starter for bushcraft?
Watch Ray Mears and Les Hiddens on youtube.
shameless self-bump
Memorize now, use later.
Hey /out/ how come black people don't camp?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajGoM5W_JuY
> again?
Why not an original thread topic like shitting in rivers, about to be homeless, knives, axes, hatchets or a fucking hammock thread?
> oh, my kingdom for a ghillie suit and plague mask...
>>691643
I'm not sure I understand why you're being so sassy anon, are you black? Do you go camping often?
>>691646
Yes. Shove your meme.
I've spent the past several months researching boots in preparation for several weekend backpacking trips I have planned for this Spring. I finally decided on a pair of Vasque St. Elias and the damn things didn't last 10min until one of the metal eyelets came loose. So /out/, has anyone else experienced this with Vasque and what is a similar boot in the sub $200 range that I should try next?
I don't know if another boot is what I would recommend, perhaps it would be possible to simply use a rivet gun and fix it. It would be cheaper than getting another pair of boots.
>>690002
Have you contacted the seller? I bought a pair on Amazon. I liked the fit but I didn't particularly love the style/look. Sent them back and got a pair of Vasque Erikkson GTX. I don't think they are being made any longer but they are still available on Amazon. Same price as the St. Elias.
As for quality. The reviews I've read all seemed to indicate that quality has improved over the past few years.
>>690002
Basque are crap. Get a heavy duty trail runner. Whatever fits you best unless you need boots which you don't
