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Does anyone on /out/ do historical camping?
Me and a friend are trying to get into with using the kit of an american woodsman / longhunter from around 1760-1800. Was wondering if out could give any tips, especially as we'll be using basic kit by todays standards.
Any tips on woolen blanket sleeping would be great.
>>813846
Please post the date and location of your next /out/ing so I can be sure I'm on the opposite side of the planet from you.
>>813846
Sounds pretty cool. I wouldn't do it on a regular basis, but it's fun to try shit out. why don't you test these things out yourself and report. Some OC pics would be nice.
What do you do for a tent/tarp?
Any good places to camp in Ohio? Pretty boring geographically wise...
>>812517
Wayne national forest has several backpacking trails that can be decent.
Other than that, it's state parks and forests, both of which prohibit open fires and harvesting fire wood.
Heading out to vesuvius lake myself on the weekend of the 29th...hopefully its not shit.
>>812517
If you're willing to drive to KY, Red River Gorge is beautiful.
New 40 day season starts tonight. Last one was pretty good. Like it or not there's some interesting /out/ aspects to these shows. Also, bare asses.
THICK
>>812376
HIGH TEST
>sorry, I really don't have anything of relevance to contribute
>>812379
What's going on with that water and what was swimming around? Were those lampreys?
Planning on buying an Orvis Clearwater outfit.
I've heard that you can't beat Private support, and that's what sold me. I'm rough on my gear.
Would my money be spent better elsewhere?
>>811525
TFO is the most cost efficient choice and of course comes with lifetime warranty.
Once you want to upgrade, Sage would be another good pick but overly expensive yet has proper support/warranty compared to Orvis.
If those are not what you are looking for, check out Allen Fly Fishing; I have never had an issue with orders of hooks, materials, fly line/leaders, and more. I would imagine their advertised rod/reel combinations when on sale could match TFO on cost efficiency and they offer lifetime warranty with all but their cheapest rod. There are always 5%-10% discount codes available for Allen Fly Fishing as well, if not currently then just wait within the month at worst.
http://www.allenflyfishing.com/compass-rod-series/
Orvis is meme and extremely overpriced with shit warranty when others offer lifetime warranty.
It is essentially the Surly equivalent for fly fishing.
Amateurs, Sponsored fishermen, Reddit spergs, Dentists, and others whom never reach a true enthusiast's level of said hobby.
If you say where you will be fishing and what bodies of water I am sure /out/ can offer advice on what weight/height rod as well as fly line/leader/tippet/flies if you are new to fly fishing.
For most people learning, fly fishing is not much more difficult than using a spin rod. The hardest thing for anyone that I have taught has been to remember that the casting weight is in the fly line instead of the hook.
>>811564
Thanks for the info. Looking at it now.
I live in central NC. I'm a lifelong brim fisherman, and bass when my buddy with aboat is off work. I also go up to the mountains a lot and would love to try trout.
My main goal is to take my fishing to a new level. I'll always love sitting on bucket on a lake bank somewhere in the woods, but lately I've been wanting something more.
>>811585
I would suggest to not go higher than 6weight rod/reel for those fish and waters.
You would possibly want to select Coldwater fly line but depending on your budget, most outfits have slim options if any for backing and fly line. Weight Forward is usually good for a starting fly line as it helps with casting; another option which comes with most starter kits is balanced fly line which is not tapered. You would see it labeled as WF6 or similar (weight forward for 6 weight).
As much as I dislike Orvis products, I would definitely recommend their Fly Fishing video lessons:
http://howtoflyfish.orvis.com/video-lessons
For the fish mentioned I would recommend 5x-7x leader and tippet.
If you were to make your own fancy outfit in the future, I would strongly suggest Waterworks-Lamson reels or Sage reels. Lifetime warranty and quality:
http://www.waterworks-lamson.com/fly-reels/
Pretty much I'm a indoor neck beard fag, I need your help what are the basics that I should bring, my brother is making me go camping with him what are the basic necessities that I need to bring for 3 days
Tell us where you're going. Things are going to be different if you're in the southern or northern hemisphere, desert or temperate rainforest, etc.
Shops you can buy gear from:
Secondhand stores (americans call them thrift stores)
Military surplus
things you need:
backpack, big enough to fit all you need
sleeping bag. doesn't have to be good since I assume it's summer where you are
Maybe a hoodie or waterproof jacket if it gets cold or rains.
A good knife. Moras are a meme but they're cheap as fuck, or get a scondhand one.
Tarp.
Groundsheet.
Food. I like noodles (americans call them ramen), canned foods, granola bars, etc.
Sandals or go barefoot if you don't want to get city shoes dirty.
Some spare string.
Water with a bottle.
A pan for cooking food.
you'll be fine mate
>>810520
More info on where, when, and how would give you better answers.
That said here's a few general things I can think of for being /out/ in general:
-water, bring a little more than you think and drink more than you want.
-snacks. In addition to eating meals, snack a lot. Being outside burns a ton of calories, and often times you might not even realize it. If you find yourself tired or angry, take a break and eat something.
-wool or polar-fleece jacket/sweater (if possible, don't sweat it if all you have is cotton). Even in the middle of summer, it gets cold at night. The wool/polar fleece is because it keeps you warm even if it's wet, unlike cotton. This leads me to my next point...
-a cotton bandanna. lots of uses. in the summer heat it's really nice to soak and then tie around the head, or have on the neck.
-duct tape (repairs, good for blisters if hiking)
-bug spray (bring a ton of it if youre going somewhere low and buggy)
-entertainment (deck of cards, book, instrument, small portable game)
-a hat. yes your fedora could work, or just a cap or anything to keep the sun off. Maybe sunglasses, maybe both, whatever makes you comfy.
If you are hiking, there are a few more things to consider.
-talc powder (gold bond) or vaseline or anti-chaffe stuff. This is a godsend when you need it, and life sucks without it. Your nuts will thank me.
-extra socks
-find two sticks for walking with
-do away with extravagances, try to pack lightly. It really matters for comfort and it's easier to realize you could've carried more than to realize you can't carry what you brought anymore. Don't pack your fears.
Above all else, trust your brother and coordinate with him on what you bring. Have fun, take pictures and tell us how it goes.
backpacking or car camping?
and why isn't your brother helping you figure out what you need?
Welcome to /VBT/
>aka overlanding general
>aka 5 course meals for dinner while /out/ general
>aka ultralight is for faggots general
What is your ride? How is it set up? What is your kitchen arrangement?
>>809668
i have a '95 land cruiser that ive had for about 2 years now. fully stock except has a set of 33"s on it.
thinking of finally jumping into some actual upgrades so i can tackle some more serious terrain and get further /out/
probably going to go with
35" bfg ko2s
3 inch ome suspension lift
roof rack + mounts for hi lift jack/shovel/jerry cans/axe/etc.
might consider front bull bar as well but that will probably be further into the future
thoughts?
>>809668
So this is a car camping thread?
>ultralight is for faggots
So sitting on your fat ass while driving a car is less manly than carrying gear into the mountains on your back?
What have you been smoking?
Car exhaust?
And there is already a thread about this
>>798515
But I guess checking the catalog is for faggots too
>>809681
who said this was about being manly faggot
and i actually think ultralight is cool this is just the total opposite of it
and this is a thread about vehicle based travel i.e. what your set up is, what your gear is and where you have driven.
the 'officially /out' car covers none of that
red pill me on bonsais
You will quickly end up with 15 of them. Seriously, just having one is boring. It dosen't take that much of your time so if you wanna be like mr.Miyagi you'll end up growing quite a few. Also consider that most species require a decent amount of light. I never had outdoors ones so I can't help you with that. I'm kind of a newfag to bonsais anyways, but after 1 year I think it's fun.
>>804854
what are the best guides?
best place to buy?
>>804864
>best place to buy?
I wish I knew an answer to this as well, I saw some bonsai at the local gardenstore and they all looked shit and malnourished, a bit overpriced too.
/AUS/tralia thread
ITT: post:
>the /out/back,
>aus/out/, general
>banter
>stories
>trips youre planning on doing soon
>postcode (maybe some outbros want to head out together
>shitpost
>jobs and growth
2065 here, heading out katoomba ranges this weekend or the next
>>794682
4068 here going /out/ in queensland is pretty cool but I've been busy with uni lately. Hopefully I get to go for more walks on my holidays.
>>794686
OP here, never been to qld - just moved up from tasmania. whats the highlight of qld apart from muh beaches/whitsundays?
>>794700
Can't talk for all of Queensland but some cool stuff in south east Queensland is the glass house mountains.
Need some hiking buddies? Just post your area code and meet other /out/doorsmen in your area!
859 reporting for duty!
>>791498
440/216 Reporting in. West-side suburbs of Cleveland. Cuyahoga Valley National Park frequenter. Tripper at the Ledges. Canoeing at Mohican. Dip down to God's Country (West Virginia High Country, Hawks Nest area, for those not in the know, pic related) on the reg. Good innawoods up here if you search.
>>791498
406 need hiking, camping, and fly-fishing buddies that aren't going to murder me.
210
Would love some outdoors friends. I know nobody who likes to go outdoors
I want a new backpack for day-hiking and taking to work.
Requirements:
able to hold:
>14" laptop & charger
>2 meal prep containers
>500ml water bottle
>jacket
>1 change of clothes
>tablet, phone etc.
Is pic related any good? Or what's my best option?
Or is something like this good?
https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/borealis
Osprey Comet or Nebula.
>>814375
North face bags are /fa/ tier. They are not made so well as their price suggests. Get an osprey or a deuter.
Recently got this as my everyday bag and so far its great. Side pockets each hold either a 1L drink bottle or thermos. 3 different pouches inside so laptop, tablet, paperwoek/books. Also has a hole up top to use a hydration bladder. Has heaps of pockets and pouches to keep lottle things safe and secure. Repels light rain pretty well too.
Which state has the best environment for activities such as hiking and camping? Unfortunately, I'm not that wealthy and I'm stuck in Nebraska which completely lacks forests, natural lakes, and mountains.
>>814188
I would say New York. The Adirondack Mts. are beautiful there and it isn't that hot in the summer time. It's filled with lakes and big creeks. Pic related is when I drove through Lake Placid. Nice little town. It has some hiking shops if you need anything like that.
>>814190
Please stay out west. That's a great containment unit.
Why do people in SoCal surf with wetsuits? I don't get it. I've never surfed before and I want to get gear but why the wetsuit? The water isn't that cold to me. Originally from Massachusetts.
>>813707
>I've never surfed before
>Originally from Massachusetts
Please tell me this is some bait.
>>813707
I'm from Miami. Been to the beaches on the west coast. ITS FUCKING COLD. IT"S COLD AS FUCK. IT"S FREEZING FUCKING COLD.
>>813720
Not bait anon, although I have gone fishing. I've paddled a few times but I don't get why anyone would need a wet suit. Mass water is cold as a witches titty compared to so cal water. If that the only reason that surfers wear wetsuits here then they're a bunch of pussies.
Went on vacation for a month, sprinkler system failed.
How do i revive all this shit
>>813450
>wasting water on lawncare
Put a garden in it's place
>>813450
Are you californian?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUBCur8JLn0
Heres a video that I took last summer with my GoPro Hero 4 silver. It shows a friend and I train hopping across Canada, for over 4000 KM (2600 Miles). We went from Toronto to Vancouver.
Let me know what you think and check out my website for more info on train hopping. www.hoptrains.com
How did you get your hair so long? Did it grow like that naturally?
Did you ever get caught?
Did you get injured?
Did you fuck?
>>813297
Fuck off shill
sage
>>813307
This.
We have a contaiment thread anyways you fuckin oogle
Kayaks: Have always rented kayaks but have started to consider buying my own. I want something that's wide enough I don't have to constantly balance my core to avoid tipping. Storage would also be a plus. Any recommendations?
>Any recommendations?
yeah. post this in the kayak thread >>804267
disregard, i see you did.
What length
What type of waterbody are you using it for
Whats your price range
Sit in or sit on
Is it recreational, fishing, or otherwise
In the end the answer is find a cheap one that you can add your own hatches and whatnot to. Stock hatches are good but if you custom your shit you get exactly what you want
