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Ok /out/, I think I have it figured out. Rate my gear. This is everything I think I need aside from a tarp and compass. Is there anything else I need?
>cutting board and babby spoons
>OP is clearly the easter bunny due to basket grass
>mom's yoga pad
>I think I had that backpack in highschool
>crooked patch
>literally no way to attach all gear to pack
>>797141
plus
>bear grylls flashlight
>wood shavings AND cotton balls for tinder
>no fire source
>no water bottle
2/10 troll. learn from your mistakes and try again later
>>797134
I've also been to the camping section at Wal-Mart
What are some essential navigation tools for the novice hiker? I was thinking about buying one of those Garmin GPS's along with an analog compass, but the price was a tad steep. Would a simple compass and map be enough? What kind of compass is cheap and recommended?
>what kind of compass?
One that points north
>I literally cannot think of how to do something so basic as to follow trails or own a map and have a basic knowledge of the area.
sage
I'm interested in going on night hikes but I'm scared as shit of the dark and don't think I would be well prepared.
Any advice for someone who has never been on a night hike or night hike stories would be greatly appreciated.
Go out on a full moon, make sure there's not a lot of tree cover so you can see. It's good to hike in the snow because the moonlight will reflect off of it.
>>797108
Did lots and lots of dismounted night ops in Kandahar province. Night hiking is not something I would recommend to someone without NVGs. Sure on a clear moonlit night everything is great once your eyes have adjusted to the darkness, but a little bit of cloud cover rolls in a few hours into your march and then it's stumbling around in the pitch black kilometers from anything with only a depth-perception free green-tinted bumwad tube to protect you from tripping and breaking your ass. And that's without roots...
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Went for a night hike in a swamp in Jersey, around 4 AM the bugs and animals started becoming really active. Heard a blood curdling scream, too, probably something getting killed
Starting over my collection. I have 1 brown widow spider in here from last time who murdered everyone and turned them into Egyptian cocoons. She's a bitch but needs to eat
>>797077
Just got a wolf spider they are already fighting. The walls are a bit wet from me washing it because the amount of death and venom in there was crazy
>>797077
Here's the mummy cocoon
>>797077
She snaps your shit up if you go by her food
Which breed of dog would you suggest for long hiking trips along the Appalachian trail?
>>797027
Something big for protection, high energy so he doesn't tire easily, and smart so he'll obey commands.
German Shepherd, Boxer, Pitbull, or similar mutt.
>>797027
I would suggest an alarm. I have been bugged heavily by bears there in PA. It's bad, be careful.
Use your nose. You will smell tons of piss markings.
If you smell death in the middle of the night, that's bear breath. Alarm + run.
Watch out for deer too, they are extra aggressive in PA.
Big, strong , smart, good companion, doesn't tire easily, loves exercise.
Hey guys I want to build a teardrop trailer for 2 people , under 1k (broke college students). Any advice or tips ?
>>796723
Heads up. I have never done this, but here it goes.
First off, do you have any metal working skills?
Also, /diy/ probably has people that have probably done this.
>>796723
you better have mad skills and access to a junkyard.
Also tools including a welder and cutting torch.
Start with an old mobile home and use the chassis.
Cut down the axle to narrow the width. remove the siding to reuse later.
Good luck getting it water tight , use house wrap and bituthane under the siding.
Honestly I never have seen the point of a tear drop trailer.
The only advantage they have is that a motorcycle can tow them.
Other than that, they're smaller than a pop up, more expensive than a pop up, and less versatile than a pop up.
I get there is less set up time with them, but pop ups go up quick.
A teardrop is literally just a bed with some storage in the back. A pickup bed with an air mattress has more room. Sleeping in the back of an SUV with a sleeping pad is more roomoney.
If you're broke, just get a tent. It works just as well.
Bear with me /out/, lets talk trespassing.
What are your opinions on walking across land that is posted? What if said land is owned by a large corporation who leases out the land to farmers and hunt clubs that charge insane membership dues? If you aren't hunting, fishing, or anything that disturbed the land, merely taking in its beauty?
It seems like you are trying to justify trespassing. I don't like it when people trespass on my property so I do t do it to someone else's
>>796720
*so I don't.
You'd be absolutely right, I am trying to justify trespassing if you want to make it so black and white.
What food to you make to take innawoods?
I've been baking beer bread and wrapping it in a bandanna when I go out, but I'm looking to mix it up.
>>796517
I make pic related (they have many varieties - all d'licious) and wrap it up flat in foil so i can heat it up on a rick by the farr. It's really nice on a cool night innabush.
french toast.
bread + egg + milk = god tier /out/ food.
fry it up in extra butter for bonus goodness.
I bring a thermos full of soup, usually cream of mushroom, French onion soup, cheddar broccoli, and cream of turkey. it's maximum cozy.
>>796517
you throw any seeds or nuts in the bread?
what kind of beer do you use?
This little fella had a stream of dried blood and what looks like a gash down his back.
He's shivering and very frightened, yet I was still able to get very close to him before he weakly hopped about 3 feet away.
Pic is him with carrot bits around him
Pic of the gash
He's not shaking anymore but breathing very lightly...
I don't think bunner is going to make it.
Kill it and eat it.
Found it, anyone know it's name?
>>796344
Take a bite.
Hi guys,
So I've been working on a new light weight configuration for hiking trips. My plan was to stop using my big 60L Gregory Scout backpack and instead try to use my 20L Lowe Alpine Z20.
I know 20 liters is rather minimalist for extended trips but I decided I want to give it a try. I added an image for reference on my initial setup for the essentials. One note:
- I might replace the 1l water bottle on the right for the tent currently strapped on the bottom. I will use a 1,5L camel bag with water instead.
I would really appreciate some feedback...
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>>795864
How long do you go /out/ for?
>>795864
Where do you plan on hiking? Obviously you're going to have an easier time with ultralight hiking if you live in warm, dry climates and have easy access to water.
Also, I'm not sure what "Exped UL 7 LW" is. Is that a sleeping pad? If so, there are lighter options. I've got a thermarest ridgerest that's 335g. Only about $35 too.
>>795916
My intention is to take on the Scottish Highlands somewhere over the next year. Norway might also be an option but I'd go nowhere near the arctic. Probably I'd travel for no longer than a few days without resupply opportunities.
>>795916
The UL 7 LW is an air inflatable sleeping mat yes, the reason I prefer it over other solutions is that it folds down to about the size of a 1 L water bottle. It's insulating properties are also the shit.
#57-"SaltyWater" Edition
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>>794406
>tfw the weekend!!!
Gonna go try and get me sumn fish. I need another peacock now.
>OJ was not guilty
Let's talk fishin'
Best fish
>>795845
First for Skid being a fat, poor, mentally-ill furfag.
>>795851
True
>>795854
No Skrillex pic?
What is this. It's the size of a black bee
>>795061
OP is dead
>>795061
make lawn mower sounds and see if it attacks you.
>>795061
queen bee?
So, /out/, question!
I've got two trips coming up, and the second, while being the less /out/ one of the two, is the one I need some advice for. The plan is to drive from Senegal along the coastal highway of West Africa, with time determining where the ride ends. Given the current season, things may be quite wet there, and I still need
>footwear
>a hammock with mosquito net and tarp
Not sure if I should get shoes with a goretex membrane, shoes that dry really quickly, or just a pair of plain...
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If its very wet you're feet will get wet regardless of whether you have waterproof shoes or not. What I recommend is enough spare socks, talcum powder, and good discipline with foot hygiene.
Personally I'd go for a pair of cotton hot weather boots and change socks regularly.
But as you're riding a motorcycle.. why not just go for a pair of moto boots and a packable pair of trail shoes.
>>794929
I don't expect my feet to get soaked every single day, but I expect a good deal of wetness nonetheless. Socks and talcum powder are indeed on my pack list.
The thing is, however, that - given the heat - I'm definitely bringing sandals, and I don't feel like carrying both moto boots and trail shoes. So I'm torn as to what kind of second pair to bring.
Depends how you feel on using non Moto boots on the Moto, some riders are paranoid about laces and potential problems if you take a tumble.
If you're on your bike a lot I'd defo go for Moto boots. As to sandals or trail shoes, how much hiking away from your bike will you be doing and do you like hiking in sandals?
what does /out/ like to do when they are inside besides getting ready to go outside?
>>790768
I stare out the window
I browse /out/, /p/, /diy/, /mu/. I read book about stuff (non-fiction only). I'm constantly either making plans or organizing my thoughts for to make plans. I fap. I think about how sad I am that things have worked-out the way they have, and make plans to fix things. I miss people that I don't see or know anymore. I yearn. I watch M*A*S*H.
>>790768
Study
