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Anybody ever go walking through forests at night and see spooky shit?
A while ago I saw a white light moving through the forest. It seemed to be glowing and was moving steadily, not swinging around or moving like a torch. It came towards me then turned and went away and dissapeared.
I've also seen weird red lights in the sky over the forest that were not airplanes since they were moving in slow circles. I dont go out at night anymore though.
>>650819
That would be the moon. You need to /out/ more.
>>650822
It was moving around at tree level.
I'm wondering, might it have been somebody with Nv goggles? Do those things have lights on them?
>>650823
Unless you can IR, no. May have been some other type of headlamp, but my guess is that it was just a subconscious manifestation of your fear of the unknown. The brain is a powerful thing, and can do strange things when stressed.
>Going /out/ to a place without trees
It's like you want it to be shit. Smh tbqh family
I don't usually come to this board, but I need my stupid question answered.
Aunt was giving away shit and I saw this knife. Is it okay to use for outdoors? The blade doesn't seem too sharp.
t. knows nothing about knives
As long as it's sharp and comfortable to hold, it should be fine. You don't have to worry about rust that much, since it's stainless, but don't let it stay wet. Make sure to always keep the blade clean and sharp.
knife/10
>>647083
Just sharpen it and don't push the blade too hard, it's not a hatchet
Cabin life
Post pictures
Plans
Blueprints
Experience
Etc
Also requesting that one anon who made his own tiny cabin and posted pics a year aho
Assuming I wanted to make a cabin that had wooden beams in every corner, would I need foundations? Did cabins or other historic wooden buildings have foundations? Wouldn't the posts just rot out in 100 years?
maybe the iron age farm guy who posts on here can answer.
>>647094
Planning on a dirt floor?
If not I would pour cement posts. Then do wood. From 18 inches above the ground up to help with rotting
My new project...Tiny camper home...
Hello /out/, I am currently walking the Palmetto trail it is 3 o'clock p.m. and I would like your help to not let me die throughout the night. Will post pics
Sad but hopeful selfbump
Make dying animal sounds, it will scare off anything thinking there's a predator in the area
>>646338
Or a Bob Ross marathon
Do I need a 4 season tent if it's just cold as balls but not much snow where I plan to camp? Most things I see about them mention that they're good for shit tons of snow, but if I have a good -20 bag or similar, are they that important?
>>649940
4 season tents serve a few purposes, but they don't necessarily keep you "warmer. these tents typically have sturdy poles, thicker material, less open venting (less mesh net material to let in blowing snow) and stronger tie down points. They're designed for winter, this usually means heavy winds, heavy snow loads. Sometimes 4 season can be known as mountain or mountaineering tents.
However, the kind of tent you use in winter depends on the location and weather where you are playing. Below tree line...
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>>649978
Average snowfall for where I plan to camp is less than half an inch a day in the winter, like I said it just gets stupid cold because lol mountains. Thanks for the info, so if I'm smart about where I pitch the tent for wind and have a good rainfly I should be good?
>>649983
No. You will be miserable because its fucking cold outside and you will be cold. Report back on your suffering dumbass
Ok winter is here and I am hating it.
xmas is my most hated time of year and I have a week off.
I am south of Denver and want to get somewhere warm and awesome to camp.
Do have a very small RV.
Where would you go /out/?
>>645958
Monument Valley.
Not too far, warmer and amazing!
>>645958
death valley
>>645958
I live in Denver too, learn to keep warm in the snow and camping becomes more enjoyable, at least for me.
These douchenozzles from Michigan Gone Wild
Posted a video of a guy clearly illegally snagging salmon while fly fishing.
Fact: when youre making a video about fishing you don't put your body between the fish and the camera to hide the fact that you're removing a hook from the dorsal fin or back of salmon
Fact: salmon rarely take a lire or fly when they have been spawning several days
these fat fucks are trying to profit from illegally snagging and/or flossing salmon
https://youtu.be/MzeNcp-qn3c
>>649811
>fishermen
>catching fish
No shits given.
Youll get over it.
>>649811
We must save all the fish for the native americans. Palefaces and darkskins must not starve us just for sport
Ausfag here, I've been into urban exploration for awhile and I'm looking for more places to explore, any suggestions or stories you're willing to share?
>>645048
If you're in Melbourne you should check out the Nylex building before it's demolished. I've been meaning to do it but none of my other friends are keen.
>>645048
If you're in Adelaide you should check out bunch of underground tunnels around the CBD
Belgianfag here. Same desire, same problem. Any chance a fellow urbexer can help an aspiring one out?
Taking my fist trip to padre island national seashore to camp and fish.
Any suggestions from those that have been?
Pic unrelated
Used to work there.
Do you have 4 wheel drive? The best spots are down island past at least the 20 mile marker. The channel at the 60 is really pretty too.
>>649615
2000 jeep Cherokee 4x4 with goodyear mt/r tires and a 7 inch lift
>>649615
Also:
Don't drive in the surf or on seaweed mats. You could get stuck and the tide changes rapidly, before someone could get there to tow you out (which costs thousands of dollars) your car could get flooded by sea water and ruined. The salt water will also completely eat your undercarriage.
Don't drive in the dunes or on the salt flats. It takes centuries for them to go back to normal and kills the organisms that call those places home.
If you've got a dog, keep an eye on him. We have...
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Ever run around in the woods naked?
Yes
>>649421
For some reason whenever I see a waterfall I have an urge to stand under it naked. I have done this on more than one occasion when I was either alone or just with my wife. Tried to get the misses to join me once but she was to scared some other hikers might come by and catch us fucking under the waterfall. One day I will convince her.
>>649421
It's a pretty great experience. Supposedly makes your testosterone increase.
Hello /out/, I'm sorry that this is going to be a very newbie question that you are probably tired of answering over and over, but I'm not sure where else to go to ask. I have never actually been /out/ (except at sea) before, and would like to try doing something as I will have a chunk of free time in the coming weeks.
However having never been out I really don't know where to start, I tried the sticky, but the links under camping were fairly vague and seemed to mostly apply to the UK for instance they said wild camping was illegal, but I don't think...
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Buy at REI and return, or buy cheapo at big 5 and keep until it breaks.
Yes, one does simply walk innawoods. Near which city do yiu live? If we're talking Norcal, I always recommend point reyes for first timers. It isn't free though.
>>649084
>Buy at REI and reture or buy cheapo
Sorry but buy what specifically? A good sleeping bag and a roll or the whole shebang, tent and everything associated with it?
>Which city do you live near
Near Palo alto.
>Point reyes
I will check it out, thanks anon.
$5 to $40 for a tent at Walmart or yard sale
$20 sleeping bag at Walmart, or bring blankets
Sawyer mini filter $20 unless you are camping near your car
Whatever backpack you already have
For less than $100 you have everything you need to go sit in the woods.
A proper setup to hike 7 days on the Appalachian trail or PCT can be had for about $1000 with topnotch equipment and would probably weigh the same as the $100 setup but have 5 times as much stuff of very high quality and utility
Hey /out/ how yall doing?
Ive been starting to get into hiking lately and have a trip planned to backpack in Europe in Feb. I was wondering what you all would recommend for a decent pair hiking/snow boots? Ill be in Kiruna, Sweden for 2 days to see the northern lights and will be going from Sweden down to Berlin, London and finally Spain for around a month. I'm looking some for shoes that will keep my feet dry, warm comfortable and that would look okay when im in the city as well. Any suggestions?
I've had several pairs of Salewas now and they've treated me well.
Really it 's all about fit though. Check out some in person and try them on. Lowa, Asolo, Keen, Vasque, Scarpa and La Sportiva all make quality boots for hiking. There's a lot of other options that may also work for you though.
If you're doing a lot of snow travel you may consider mountaineering boots which generally have some insulation and are crampon compatible.
Don't be a faux stylish hipster insufferable cunt in uncomfortable boots you faggot. Just wear your normal footwear
>>648482
Lol I would but I'm from California and last time I checked Vans are not snow/water proof. Figured if I could find shoes that can multitask it would save me money and space in my pack.
ITT: We post bait.
Pic related, seems like pretty good bait to me.
>>647038
Fishing is a boring sport, prove me wrong.
>My shitty bait
Those are lures not bait...
Unless thats the bait... the fact that you posted something incorrect on purpose... who would do that?
Very nice lure lot
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This is a general Scuba thread. Post dive stories, experiences, tips, advice. How many dives do you have? What certifications do you have and what ones do you want most?
>>643099
Is scuba /out/ or /asp/?
I have never seen a scuba thread
>>643099
Would love too but can't afford the travel.
