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What the hell happened to Les Stroud? Survivorman used to give me romantic feels, now he just whines about greenpeace stuff, what to frick??? Old age dementia? I guess one should never trust a canadian, "the first country to embrace multiculturalism". Pretty dissapointing I have to say, seeing my teenage idol turn red.
i lost track of him sometime around all his skwautch nonsense a couple years ago
He's still doing new episodes of survivor man.
Has anyone here run into illegal drug farms or labs? Or had the police search your camp or farm because they thought it was one?
How did it go down, and how can I avoid either situation?
>these are actual concerns in USA, along with bumping into ghetto thugs or trigger happy autists
>>654693
So you're here to tell me that no one in the world outside of the US illegally produces drugs?
>>654727
Nope, just you and Columbia
Is it still possible to backpack through America? I'm becoming increasingly... depressed about my life and I would like to see many things that I have not. I get motion sick in cars, and I do not have a license, so I am left with either my feet or a bike.
I planned on working and saving up in order to buy the supplies I need, and I am curious if it would be better to simply walk or ride. I figure walking would be cheaper but not as effective. I am also a little worried about being hit by a car whilst biking and also not being able to take in as much, if that makes...
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>>660616
America is pretty big so if you don't want to hitchhike, the bike is a better bet than feet, though people have walked it. Our very own Tourfat biked it with no preperation, and so can you.
>What do?
Go for a weekend trip, then a week, get a feel for what it's like, and it won't be as scary.
I say bike or motor bike.
>>660616
>motion sick in cars
You may find you don't if you are in control of it.
>>660620
>Tourfat
Yep and there was also bamboo bike bro and postie bro in Aus.
>>660644
No, I get motion sickness whether I am driving or not. Had a learner's permit thinking the same thing and no, still sick.
So guys, I live in Boise, ID and I had a sudden realization. There is an insanely large chunk of land of just nothing Between Eastern Oregon, Southwest Idaho, and Northern Nevada.
No seriously, aside from an Indian Reservation, and a few towns of ten people. there's absolutely nothing there!
It's because there's no water. And since there's no one for miles around, how would one go about surviving and dicking around out there?
tl;dr - How would one go about surviving in the Owyhee Canyonlands?
Have fun getting murdered by a cult and/or the military.
>>657158
https://rootsrated.com/stories/5-ways-to-explore-the-owyhee-canyonlands-wilderness
>little to no trees
Nope.
Bring lots of water, OP.
Could this be fertile ground for a MGTOW mancamp?
So, gardening questions...
>back story time
>be me
>living in the hell hole called south africa with what qualifies as a stable job these days
>tried to emigrate, no luck
>fall into a lucky pot and acquire the title deed to an old warehouse, but manufacturing here is shot
>nobody wants to rent tiny warehouse
>feels bad man.jpg
>nig nogs killing farmers left and right here
>soon there will be a food shortage in SA
>get idea to start aquaponics farm, get started before shit hits the fan
>do some research
>figure I'll do it in the warehouse
>limited lighting, why not create artificial light?
>research.exe
>red and blue are optimal, green shows potential too
>visit Mongolia goat breeding forum called 4 chins
> asks advice on the matter
Anyone have advice?
Tl;dr: asking for advice on growing plants indoors using aquaponics and LED lighting
Pic related: advice our president should follow before he fucks us all even more
Aquaponics creates excellent plant growth in a limited amount of space. But you live in a sunny, warm country with plenty of farmland. So whatever you grow will probably cost more than your competition so what's your angle? You need to figure that out first before you start delving into what grow-lights or aquaponics system you should buy.
What kinds of specialty produce can you grow that isn't being covered by the market already, but yet has enough demand that you can sell everything you produce?
Are there ethnic minorities of substantial population...
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>>665544
dont listen to this idiot
just read up man
if you cant understand the material then find better material
>>665538
Not green. You know how plants look green to us? That's because they reflect green light. Stick with red, warm white, cool white, blue. Do research wavelengths, see what works best for photosynthesis (general ranges as well as individual plant preferences).
>>665544 has some good points.
>>665547 too, except his first sentence.
what does /out/ think of this backpack?
>>659138
What backpack?
>>659139
I think you're supposed to reverse google image his pic or read the name of the pic. The few seconds OP saved not typing it out will add years of happiness to his/her life.
>>659139
Tenzing 2220
I'm planning a 1-2 week road trip to the west/south west in the spring. I live in Wisconsin, and am looking for the best places to do day hikes out there. There's so many spots I'm interested in, I don't know which to pick. Here are some places I'm interested in checking out, let me know which one of these is the best because I can only see a couple of them.
Canyonlands - Utah
Grand Teton - Wyoming
North Cascades - Washington
Santa Fe Nat. Forest - New Mexico
San Juan Mountains - Colorado
Medicine Bow National Forest - Wyoming...
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you are me... that's just weird your trip is almost pretty close ish to mine, I also live in WI but was planning more for the summer
anyroad, here are the things that that im doing :
West Yellowstone and Big Sky mt. Montana
Bob Marshall Wilderness - longer ~ 2 day hike to the top and back of prairie reef I was there it was epic
kayaking in Seattle, Lopez island
Six Rivers National Forest
some trails near Boulder CO and the Arapaho National Forest
and finally the Pawnee National Grassland
I was also at the badlands...
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>>665456
Last year I went to South Dakota Badlands/Black Hills combo. Black Hills was a lot cooler than badlands.
What's at pawnee national grassland?
One guy tried to start a thread but it went nowhere
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds8zoKyaRvY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSB74LZDNr0
>>665268
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkl0uByXPDU
>>665268
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHJjSSrR6x4
I love listening to bands like Agalloch when /out/, really gives you that lonely forest feel and makes you appreciate the woods, really changes the experience for me. Also Empyrium.
Awww shit is it time? Love me some music threads.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW1jxJ6ISks
What are your thoughts on foregoing a long term partner and having kids, in order to have the freedom to be outside?
>>650795
> thoughts
I like pussy, never kept me from doing what I wanted.
Why forego, why not both?
>>650795
Hike the AT, there's pussy in every town along the way that knows you're just passing through and they love the idea of the strong, self-sufficient man.
Like most of you have a choice.
Go ahead and pretend you are "foregoing" women so you can spend more time squatting in the neighborhood park, or being fat under a tarp.
>You have been rated qualified and referred for the position of Wildland Firefighter (Range/Forestry Aid/Technician), GS-03
So by just knowing math I got rated at level 3.
What am I getting myself into?
Did I apply to a /out/ job?
It's more out than most jobs, but it's not at all being close to nature.
Prepare to have your world turned upside down with the politics of the fire service. It's the most disheartening experience of my life. The system is so broken, and inefficient it's a literal waste of tax payer money.
Did 3 seasons, one as a captain, and had to report a guy for swimming while we were on the clock. He got fired on the spot.
It's boring as shit, and the work is pretty demanding in waves. Also you don't get to choose your company, and that...
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>>664201
Damn son you sound bitter as coffee.
Really bummed me out.
I just wanted to chop trees and throw flares into the woods
>>664201
damn, what agency/park/forest did you work for? All the fire guys I know love their job. Also...wouldn't swimming on the clock, you know, be highly discouraged?
Most of fire seems not to mind doing PT and tool maintenance when they're not on actually on a fire.
Is there any reason I shouldn't buy a 4 season tent as my first tent purchase? I want to be able to buy something that can be used anywhere through the year.
Anyway yeah is there a reason not to use a single wall 4 season tent in the summer? If so why don't they just call them winter tents?
>>658482
If you live anywhere with true 4 seasons you will find out pretty quickly why you dont want a "four season" tent
4 season tents are heavy and bulky
Where are you going op? Extreme alpine adventures or Limeyand?
>>658482
4 season tents are designed for "all four seasons," so you would be able to use it in the summer too. It's a nylon cave that protects you from the elements, not much can go wrong. The main disadvantage would be the weight. Winter tents need to deal with snow-loading on the side walls and potentially the roof, so they are built extra strong, which results in extra weight and bulk.
Another, not so obvious, disadvantage is that winter tents are often made to minimize ventilation - if there's...
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Does anyone else feel it's nearly impossible to catch fish when the water is cold? I only catch fish in summer, when the water is warm like bath water. If I leave my rod out for 2 hours, I may get ONE bite from a catfish. Maybe. As far as panfish and everything else? Not a chance.
Anyone else feel this way, or have similar frustrations you wanna share? It pisses me off to no end that I live in Louisiana, sports mans paradise, and can barely catch any fish while other guy are catching 50+ a day.
Feel free to bitch as well, get all those frustrations out anons
Bitching general
>>650849
Maybe you should be less of a bitch and learn how to change tactics.
Fishing isn't just sitting in the same spot with the same bait hoping to get the same fish.
It takes skill and understanding that's why its called fishing not catching.
On a side note got skunked today but it happens so no worry.
>>650857
So are you saying that fish bite the same in cold water as they do in warm?
Also how is throwing smelly bait that I know they love a tactic that needs changing?
dear /out/
im thinking of starting a hobby as a amateur astronomer. I have always enjoyed space and want to start this up.
anyone on this board an astronomer or do this as a hobby already?
any tips or gear that is cheap/helpful.
I currently live outside Philadelphia so light pollution in my backyard is an issue, but Lancaster has always shown good promise.
>>665141
You should start with a decent pair of binoculars (I have 7x50s) and a star chart app for your phone, to learn your way around the sky. Then think about getting a telescope.
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-equipment/binoculars-for-astronomy/
I have this cheap pup tent thats served me well for 2 years now, super light, compact and easy to put up. Looking for a higher quality version of this pup tent that doesn't weight a shit ton but can only find surplus stuff on ebay.
Wiggy?
The highest quality tent you can get is a used coleman off craigslist. These fucking idiots think you should buy an expensive tent are idiots man! Most of the time I just use this tarp I got from harbor freight and since I never needed anything else these faggots who are sitting iside on facebook sure as hell dont/
A nice black label Hilliberg is advised.
Anybody kayak fishing on the reg?
>>663869
http://youtu.be/d_fhNXxqTVM
I do in the summer time, what do you want to know?
>>663872
this video is private????
OP, what type of water are you looking at?
