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Okay, so I'm new to /out/doorsy stuff and I need to buy some better clothes for hiking and camping, but I don't have a ton of money so I need those clothes to double as practical and everyday-wearable. What are some good brands for /out/ fashion?
Columbia, patagonia, TNF, Polerstuff, Fjallraven, some REI stuff. Pretty much everyone who makes outdoor stuff will have some good looking stuff too.
Go to stores like Cabela's, Bass Pro, Gander Mountain, REI, Dick's Sporting Goods, etc you can get either 3rd party or the house brand. If you don't want to spend a lot of money check out the clearance sections and BUY OUT OF SEASON. I can't stress buying out of season enough, when a store stocks seasonal displays they WILL mark it down. You can expect to buy stuff 30-75% off if you don't buy it before or at the start of a season.
I've been looking for this image for ages.
thx anon.
>tfw no rugged bf
Why do these foam abominations still exist?
The cheap ones are literally pointless, you would be better on the floor, unless that floor is jagged rock.
The expensive ones are four times the size of a self-inflating bed, not that much heavier and much more comfortable, as well as being much smaller.
You can't walk in to a shop and buy a computer with 1980s specs, so why do these things still exist?
>>643605
ccf mats are absolutely reliable and will survive the death of the operator with zero maintenance.
they are also adequate insulation, which is the most important use for ground pad
Their main job is to insulate you from the earth, not to provide comfort. It will keep you warmer than those self inflating mats
>>643605
>accidentally put inflatable mat on glass shard/pointy rock/...
>your mat is now a very small groundsheet
Losing insulation while youre /out/ and about is no joke.
What is your idea fixed blade innawoods?
I am a knife maker and I'm curious about what some people would be looking to hold for hours at a time.
Weight, shape (bowie, fighter, tanto), accents (paracord, serrated edge, etc), handle (wood, paracord, leather)
>>646004
> tanto
> serrated
> paracord
> knifemaker
Liar detected.
>>646005
Never said I've made tanto, I've done paracord handles though. I prefer wooden handles though
>>646004
> shape
> hold hours at a time
Can you actually make a knife like a boob?
Any other /out/ists have a hard on for external frame rucksacks? I think these have always had a strong foothold in northern Europe, both as military gear and civvie hiking packs.
I've got a Kelty Trekker. Haven't used it, so not much to report.
That's not for any other reason than I simply haven't been /out/ with it yet.
No, I'd rather have a comfy internal frame backpack.
>>649318
You've never tried a comfy external frame?
They aren't all 60 year old pieces of steel pipes with some cotton strapped to them for carrying.
Discuss
Nah
>>648954
this
>>648952
>1. Collecting your piss is essential to survive.
Anyone have any issues with this knife? Its roughly 11 3/8" and has a full tang blade. Im no knife expert but it sounds like its a quality knife for its price. Im curious if anyone owns this and whether or not they like it; and possible Bowie knife thread
>>647930
I really enjoyed looking at the thumbnail you posted.
>>647944
It is a picture of the related topic.
I borrowed the picture, as I do not own the knife yet
They are a wholesale knife. I don't know who actually makes them, don't think they are from Master Cutlery. Knives like these are typically junk or gems. Up to you if you want to gamble.
Can we talk belts?
I recently found that my GM seat-belt is starting to fall apart at the clip, so I decided it is time to get something good. Since I am always camping, biking, hunting, paint-balling, I figure I should ask what you guys use. I could go ahead and get any old leather belt, but I thought I would see if you guys have anything that you really like, or that you know is really good. I am the kind of person who likes to buy things once, so I will spend a bit. I was looking at the blackhawk belts, they make a really good rigger one so if I don't get feedback...
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>>647713
Right now I'm using a belt from tactical tailor. Got some sturdy nylon, some velcro, nice buckle. Good and stiff.
I carry usually a glock 19, with a AIWB kydex holster. Got a spare mag and a Leatherman wave on my belt too.
Every thing else usually goes into my pockets.
My friend has used a lot of the black hawk belts, he loves them. He kinda like batman with his belt. Keys, phone, pistol, small fixed blade, etc, etc.
/k/ would be a good place for this conversation. We are always having...
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>>647728
I also got one of these coming in, for when I do shooting competition, shit like that.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HF3zjnrPhkw
>>647713
Used to carry a leather belt, the buckle got in the way and the thing was a bit heavy.
I now use a nylon belt very similar to in the picture. So far I love it, only a few bucks on ebay but it's very sturdy.
Only downside to nylon is I cannot use it to strop my knife.
Anybody use a kukri instead of a machete or hatchet? What do you like about it and dislike?
>>645651
They're ok
I like them aesthetically and the history behind them.
I strongly dislike the balance.
Throughout my knife experience I can't help but think of kukris as a cultural thing more than anything. They're no better or worse than any other big knife, again it's just a cultural thing.
I personally prefer my Busse B11, or any big , straight chopper if I want a big knife.
I just cannot stand that terribad (most likely I'm just not used to) balance and find...
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Unpopular opinion but I prefer a sharp kukri over a hatchet any day. But either get an expensive one or invest in some good gloves. I have a SOG kukri. Sweet jesus the blisters
>>645651
No, I stick to the park trails and don't butcher up the woods.
Sup /out/
So I've made up my mind I'm leaving my home and I'm going to go out on the Appalachian trail
and I'm going to start heading North. A really good friend of mine is coming with me and he's been planning on doing something like this for a long time. He already has a lot of gear to choose from to take with him and doesn't really have to buy anything else.
As for myself I'm not prepared at all for this I just made this decision and I'm sticking with it. We're not leaving until March so I have about 3 months to...
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>>645503
>I'm 5"10 and around 275lbs
>Will I need a tent or should I just sleep under a tarp?
Buy a rain coat. By the time you get near the end you'll be able to use it as a tent/ tarp.
Would it be an idea to get some hiking poles? Dunno if they help support your weight and put less strain on your ankles.
Good luck though mate.
I'm not sure what you mean by "find a town to shelter us"....
You can't just show up at a town and say "hey shelter me".
You're going to need money to stay in a hotel, or money to rent a place over winter. You're not going to find free shelter, or even cheap shelter. You're going to need a definite plan for winter.
What exactly are you planning for winter?
I made a thread because aint found where to ask sincerely. Its the first time I go trekking, we going to go to a 2.500meters mountain, they said that the lowest temperature will be 0ºc and like high humidity.
My question is, will those tights http://www.thenorthface.co.uk/tnf-uk-en/mallas-termicas-para-hombre-warm/p104240.html?___store=tnf-uk-en&___from_store=tnf-es-es
keep me warm? I want to go with shorts, bcs I feel more comfortable.
Thanks.
When I hike in the winter I usually just use thermals and shorts because I don't mind my legs being cold. As long as you've got warm, dry footwear and keep your core warm you will be fine during your trek. At 0C I honestly think you could walk around bare-assed with boots, hat and jacket. When you aren't active, you might want something with more insulation though.
So if it was me, I'd say those are fine for a day trip, but anything overnight and I'd want at least some polarfleece pants and shell as well.
>>644757
Thank you. I guess boots is a must, right?
Check out the long john silver thread anon.
Lots of good info in there.
I am a lost man /out/. I have struggled with feeling severely depressed and suicidal and other times very anxious for many years now. I have just a hundred bucks and enough camping gear to survive 40 degree weather. I have a job, however I blew my shoulder out yesturday and won't be able to work any more doing manual labor. So with my previously stated mental condition talking to people type jobs is completely out of the question and now apparently physical jobs are out of the question too. But I have camping gear. So I guess, if anyone has any tips they can offer, I'll...
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>>644606
Pic is apparently upside down world
>>644608
It's Australia
>>644606
Your "mental conditions" and victim complex are 100% self inflicted. There are plenty of other entry level jobs you qualify for that you could take and would provide steady income for someone your age. You are not lost. Your are disillusioned by media and social media and whatever other outside sources you are letting effect you. You expect you should have all these great things by now but dont. And as a result you have alienated yourself and become reclusive. This is not the answer. Develop a plan and move...
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Can any Cascadian sc/out/s recommend me some good 2-3 day backpacking trips in the PNW?
Is Cascadia an actual thing?
>>644297
Nobody takes it seriously IRL.
Can you train a dog like a german sheperd or any large dog to hunt deer?
>>642349
Like chase and kill a deer on it's own? I don't think you could reliably train them to do that.
>>642349
Google Deerhound
>>642353
No like bite a deer and then i shoot the deer.
So I've been getting into hiking recently and would like to get further into it, however I experience knee joint pain whilst desending (specifically right knee). Do any of you know how to help alleviate this? Hiking shoes? Excercises? Or is it something that just gets better with experience?
Go see a doctor or physical therapist. There's no way we could possibly know what's causing pain in your specific situation.
>>648219
I used to have this issue a lot but it kinda went away on its own a few years back. I don't recall doing anything specific about it, so I just suggest toughing it out.
Other anons might have a better idea though, don't take my word for it. Cheers.
I see guys with pic related on top of their hunting rifles walking around shooting ranges like they're going to shoot the moon. It's not just ugly. It's unnecessary. A magnification factor of about 6.5 is all that is needed for shooting animals out to 150 yards. If your quarry is further than that, there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to get closer. Trying to shoot further than that will only make your sight picture shaky. The human eye can only use an exit pupil of about 5 mm--7 mm at the most. What that means is that a 6.5 power scope will not benefit...
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>>647617
The larger the scope diameter the more light is let into the aperture an the brighter the image you see through it. This allows you to easily see on darker overcast days and your performance isn't affected.
The difference from a 30mm to a 100mm scope is quite a bit in reference to light.
>>647624
>The larger the scope diameter the more light is let into the aperture
You are correct.
>an the brighter the image you see through it
You are incorrect. When the exit pupil (objective size divided by magnification power) is larger than about 5 to 7 mm, you reach a point of diminishing marginal returns. The pupil in your eye simply cannot grow bigger than that.
>6.5x
>150yds
Nigga u srs?
