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Hey /out/,
I didn't see a general for this so I'll start my own thread. Let me know if I should post elsewhere.
I have never backpacked in my life and my hiking experience maxes out at short day hikes. I am going to buy a pair of hiking boots soon and I have a hiking stick, but 0 other equipment.
I have been thinking about renting some backpacking gear and then going on an overnight camping trip (two days of hiking total - maybe one night out, one night back, an easy trail because I'm extremely out of shape) with my girlfriend this summer...
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eh, for $250 with careful craiglist/internet deals/consignment store shopping you could put together that whole kit except for the tent by summer, and then it's yours to keep. then if you're worried about bugs or rain just rent the tent for $30.
if at all possible make friends with a real person who's backpacked at least a few times before, and have them take you on an overnighter. it'll be way less miserable, but no less memorable.
>>666894
I probably only have 1 friend who has ever even been on a day hike, I don't think I know anybody who has been backpacking. Such is the life of a city slicker.
Tips to avoid being miserable? How bad could it be besides bugbites or getting wet?
>>666886
>Is this a good way to get into backpacking?
Sounds all right if you're tolerant of mild discomfort. Unless it's winter or otherwise horrible weather it's hard to completely fuck up an overnight. Even the cooking gear isn't strictly necessary, I've done impulsive 2 day trips on a jar of peanut butter, a loaf of bread and a bag of apples. Though bacon and coffee in the morning is quite nice.
Car camping is another way to ease into it, you can bring more...
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>>666818
Does this count?
>>666822
Me likey!
Theoretically if someone was to go out and hunt dolphins, where would the most effective shot placement be?
would .50 beowulf be enough to go through water and still be lethal, or should they just use a spear?
>>665942
For dolphin shooting you'll want to use a subsonic round as high speed rounds tend to break up on impact with the water or at least are seriously deflected, gas powered harpoon is the best dolpin hunting weapon I'd say but you know shooting dolphins would be more satisfying I feel, please post pictures of the result. As an offshore sailor I fucking hate dolphins.
>>665942
Bow/spear/harpoon for hunting dolphins would probably be more effective than bullets. Unless you're shooting perpendicular to the water's surface your rounds are likely to disintegrate upon impact. Mybusters tested this. No comment on the subsonic rounds and their abilities to break the surface of the water at an angle. Also ricochets are entirely probably and likely shooting water at an angle.
hey /out/ this is my first time on this board (yes I'm a newfag don't waste my time with silly shit comments) anyway I'm not exactly what board this would fall under so I was wondering what info you can give me to properly equip myself with gear to survive a nuclear fallout and tips on surviving radiation. I believe in the next year or so Americas probably going to get hit and I plan on making a run for a safe country after world war 3. How should I plan to stay alive in the environment because I may have to walk to South America or some shit
>>665436
>comes to /out/doors
>wants advice for staying indoors
>yes I'm a newfag
>don't waste my time with silly shit comments
Why would any one on this board feel compelled to share research with you when you haven't contributed a thing? Google it, we are not here to be your personal secretaries. Good luck surviving the nuclear holocaust dumb ass.
>>665441
I've already googled a ton of info on surviving nuclear radiation. Non of it is going to help me survive the outdoors.
>>665436
Power armor is your best bet. Traveling mostly at night helps you sneak past the super-mutants (I'd avoid attacking them directly until you level up a few times and manage to find some decent firepower). Keep to high ground, not only does it give you a tactical advantage and a better view, it also helps you avoid the mirelurks. Those bastards are worse than radscorpions. Taking the "animal friends" perk early will keep you safe from Yao Guai.
Good luck and watch out for deathclaws!
/in/
You know, I actually do wish there were a fitting board for discussing / sharing ideas about decorating and comfy-fying your nest. As much as I love being /out/, it's great to have a neat place to return to.
>>655058
You seriously want interior design recommendations from literal autists, undercover SJWs, cvckolds, and underb&s?
Sup guys, how is it going? So I love /out/doors but most of the time I only hike/camp and do some MTB and even though I'm reasonably fit I would like to improve my arms and back size and strength.
What activities should I start looking for? My first thought was climbing but despite rock climber usually having a nice strong upper they don't seem to get bigger in size.
Tl;dr /out/doors activities to build up strength and muscle in the arms and back
Start splitting wood
You're looking for the /fit/ sticky
I kayak around a small lake in the National Forest near my house. It isn't as ideal as a float trip on a river, but if I push myself it turns into a great back and shoulder workout.
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone here has completed hikes that are from 280 - 330 km (173 - 205 mi) in terrain graded "medium difficulty", ie. no need to mountain climb but expect some steep hills.How many days did you use?
Reason I'm asking is because I'm planning to do either Westweg in Germany or ViaGottardo in Switzerland in the summer/autumn and I'd love some input regarding timing. I am also unfamiliar in the area except from business trips to Basel and Stuttgart, so locals' input are especially welcome.
I've walked Oslo -...
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>>668056
If you're new to through hikes, 15 miles a day is a decent cruising pace. I'd factor in 13 to play it safe, and add one more day to that.
Have fun! I'm jealous you have the time to do this. Best training you can do is to get your feet used to being used a lot more than normal.
>>668060
Thanks for your reply. :) 15 miles seem like a decent goal, it's the distance from my home to my workplace, so an easy distance to check out.
>>668056
Its easiest if you UL (to climb the hills) you dont want all that wight pulling you backwards.
does /out/ believe in skinwalkers? share stories of spookie experiences while /out/
I wouldn't worry about it.
I was abducted by skinwalkers one night. It was spoopy, but damn that quarter of mushrooms was fire.
as a skinwalker i find this thread offensive
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Hey sc/out/s, So I'm looking for a good pistol to take out with me on solo overnight camping trips because I'm a scaredy man. Would a 9mm round be adequate protection to fend off wolves, bears, and skinwalkers?
>>664887
Negative.
.44 mag or die.
>>664887
9mm doesn't have a lot of stopping power for things like bears and moose. I would recommend 357 magnum - 45 ACP, maybe even a shotgun.
Hey /out/
So I do a bit of hiking and hunting fairly regularly, but only really day trips and a little bit of overnight camping here and there.
I really want to start doing more hiking/trekking as in longer/multiple day trips. Looking to start out with overnighters and then go longer as I get more experienced, but I don't have much of an idea where to start, especially as far as gear goes, so if I could get some help with the basics that would be awesome. Just looking for a list of what gear I need, and maybe some decent brands.
I'm a pretty minimalist...
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>>668480
Also I'm in Victoria, Australia if that helps
>>668480
Aren't you worried about abbos? I heard they can keep charging after taking like 5 rounds to the chest, provided there is enough blood in there alcohol stream.
>>668500
Nah that's only in NT and North QLD
Why are there some many of these mgtow dweebs on this board in the last year or so?
What happened to joking about plague doctor masks and gihllie suits? What happened to multiple threads of people just posting pictures of their last trip? Why the fuck do so many people think that showing up on this slow ass board and expecting us to point them towards their own local /out/ nirvana when they're based in Xville, Y, USA? What happened to Mora fanaticism being a kind of friendly joke?
Who fucking cares about how women can't baton with their sebenzas??
What...
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the rest of 4chan discovered us, and brought their laziness, entitlement and misogyny shitposting with them.
looking for something i can get in canada that i can charge up and itll have battery juice when im outside, just looking to charge my laptop off of this... any recommendation? dont know how to google this
bump, was thinking just grabbing a 250$ generator and just running it off that, gas generator doesnt sound efficient for running a laptop off of though.
>>664923
Why the fuck do you need a laptop.
As a fellow Canadian, I suggest killing yourself you little piece of shit.
>>664923
You're welcome.
http://pocketpowerplus.com/
Old thread is reaching bump limit.
>>657979
First for free knoife is best knoife
The pliers on this thing are really tight. Do they normally loosen up over time?
>>657991
are you the guy that just bought that
i had a dream where you couldn't get the package open without a knife and the only knife you had was in the skeletool
eventually figured it out and we inspected the fit and finish.
i'm itt too damn much
Girlfriend got me a stove that came with this bottle... Where do I fill it? How do I use it once filled to refill the smaller canister? Am I way off base?
>>668287
Buy a bottle of liquid fuel and pour it in... Honestly I suggest you read the manual and probably watch a few videos of your new stove being used just in case you do something silly.
>>668287
pretty sure those stoves can run on almost *anything, it just has to be pressurized
> where do I fill it?
There should be a cap on the top that comes off and has a hole to the inside. Fill thru hole.
Go ahead, camper, just bring that bear bell with you. No guns, no sprays, It'll scare me away, promise.
>>667912
But I don't want to keep you away bear-kun, I want to snuggle.
hey bear, are people in hammocks classified as burritos?
