Welcome to /out/!We encourage you to have a look around the catalog first to see what we’re all about before posting your first thread. Topics typically posted here include: >Outdoor recreational activities (Hiking, trail running, bushwhacking, camping, spelunking, geocaching, orienteering, expeditions, urban exploration, backpacking, etc.) >Gardening, farming and related activities >Hunting and fishing, and other activities involving the stalking or taking of game (including bird-watching) >Outdoor survival, bushcraft, foraging, self-sustenance in nature, train-hopping, hoboism, etc. >Outdoor destinations and exploration (specific trails, parks, regions, etc.) >Water-related activities (boats, diving, etc.) >Outdoor philosophy (conservation, Leave No Trace, protectionism, etc.) >Outdoor building and living (cabins, huts, treehouses, etc.) >Outdoor social activities and organizations (meet-ups, Scouts, NOLS, etc.) >Gear related to any of the above topics
Most topics related to the outdoors are fine. Write properly, behave politely, encourage a respectful community, and most importantly, GO OUTSIDE!!No title>people in winter >bundled up >cold as fuck >mountaineers climbing up places like Mount Rainier >light clothing >somehow perfectly fine >surrounded by glaciers and feet of snow below them How the fuck does this make sense?Backpacking foreverPlanning on going backpacking and just making it a lifestyle. I'm 30 and have nothing to show for it. I have no future in society, my family hates me but I have to live in their house, can't find a job, no friends, and I have no interest in living the rest of my life like this. This is no life at all. I want to know everything I need to know and have to start off since this the first time I would do this. I barely have any money but I probably have enough to buy what I need. This is not a vacation though, i'm not going to spend on hotels and restaurants. The idea is to keep moving north and sleeping in a tent. I'm planning to take a bus to get out of the city and then just walk. If I "find" a bike to move faster, i'm taking it. The area i'm going to has a hot climate so no need for winter equipment I would say. If anyone could recommend a book or good yt channel about this it would be appreciated. I still have time to learn all this before I go. I was wondering if to start off it would a good idea to buy a bunch of MRE's? I really don't know how I could acquire food without hunting and I don't have anything to hunt with. Am I naive for thinking I can do this? Is it even possible?Was he rightWhy did he give up on the outdoors?No titleI currently own a FWD ecobox with 6in clearance. With the right tires do I have a chance at hitting trailheads deep into the backcountry off pavement or do I need to invest in a truck/jeep?No titleIs underwater exploration the ultimate /out/ sport? Imagine what treasures sit below the ocean surface in areas like Doggerland where ancient civilizations used to roam for thousands of yearsEDCWe havnt had an /edc/ thread in a while. What are you carrying every day? >pics >questions >suggestions >r8 h8 apreci8Boise Idaho places to campMy girlfriend is going to a timber framing convention over the weekend. She wants me to come with her and we will be camping with a van. I used to be local but damn that city really blew up fast. I know a few places off the back of my hand but I’m looking for nice places to camp and have a fire in between the 3 day convention.
spring has sprung editionMotocamping threadThe other motocamping thread is megaretarded so I'm starting a slightly less retarded one.
I haven't been camping since I was a kid. Basically starting from scratch and looking for advice. Things to consider: >Gear can be heavy but not too bulky >I will not be hiking with it >Late spring thru early fall >east coast/Appalachia >I am frugal
My storage setup is: 27L (each side) soft saddlebags Tank bag 65L Flecktarn rucksack on passenger seat/sissy bar
I need to get: >Tent 3 (maybe 2) man tent with room for my gear and/or gf. Easy to setup/pack away. Good rain protection preferred but I might just hit a motel in bad weather. >Hammock? Open to the hammockpill but leaning toward tent for the dry gear storage >Ground sheet/footprint Is this necessary? >Sleeping mat Foam seems best but leaning toward inflatable to maximize storage >Sleeping bag >Hydration system Considering bladder or nalgene w/ hose adapter in my tank bag. Need a slick way to secure the hose so that I can easily grab it one handed while riding (magnets?). Probably need a pretty long hose too. >Mess kit/stove? I will have daily access to gas station slop and I don't mind cold food. I might skip this but will consider suggestions.
I'm good on riding gear and I have odds and ends (flashlights, knives, tool kit, navigation, etc.), just need the big stuff. Amazon garbage and used gear/milsurp is more my budget but I will consider dropping moderate cash on something if the convenience/durability/QOL is there. Also is this possible with a passenger?? I can't imagine packing all this shit without the sissy bar bag, especially with a second sleeping bag/mat and more clothes. picrel my baiku when I bought iti found one of these little faggots on my dog todaylast week it was -10C, now its been +4C for three days god i hate these fuckersFiery Furnace Trail in Arches National Park now closed "indefinitely"Time to ride, boys! Trail is now available to everyone, no more permits needed!!
>Arches National Park announced that Fiery Furnace Trail is now closed indefinitely and they do not have the rangers to staff it
>trail was previously ranger-led hike or permit ONLY >trail is now available to everyone, no permit needed
First for best telescopic rod is the one you exchanged for a 3pc.
Talk about fishinNo title>go camping with friends >instead of just collecting deadwood they chop down live trees then wonder why they won't burn Yuppies were a mistakeNo titleHow do you feel about the federal layoffs and funding cuts for the NPS and USFS departments? I have mixed feeling on the subject.No title>the east coast has no real mounta--- why do /in/tards say this again?Favourite thing about rainy days?My favourite thing about a rainy day is people can’t see you cryingNo titleWhat knife is thisWhat's your best DIY backpacking meals?I'm not paying $12 for those brand-name meals, but I'd also like to stop eating nothing but ramen and peanut butter./out/ings with a pipeOld thread: >>2774508
This is a thread for enjoying a pipe while doing outdoor activities. If you ask why this belongs on /out/, you've never spent an evening by the campfire with a pipe silently enjoying the nature around you, and you're missing out.
>how to get started Purchase a Missouri Meerschaum Legend and a pouch of Half and Half or Captain Black tobacco, available at most smoke shops. You will need a lighter or match, and something to tamp it with--a large nail works well if you don't have a pipe tool. Fill the pipe with tobacco, pack it down halfway, top it off, pack it down to 3/4, top it off again, pack gently and enjoy. Smoke slower than you think you need to, the tobacco tastes best when it is burning cool. Tamp and re-light as needed. If you still have trouble, try different methods on YouTube until you find one that works for you.
>muh weed Not the time or place. Start your own thread
>I DON’T LIKE WHAT YOU LIKE REEEEEE Then leave the thread. Pipes have been a part of outdoors culture for centuries. If you don’t like it, leave.No titleWhat hiking/travel/outdoors gear do you use in your everyday, non-/out/ life?
Even when I'm in a city, I wear my hiking jacket on a rainy day as it's 100% waterproof. Same with my hiking cap and thermal underpants. I even consider using the scrubba wash bag as the only washing device since my new apartment doesn't have a washing machine yet. I might even switch to a silk Cocoon TravelSheet as my primary bedsheet to maximize my retarded minimalizm. Tell me about your gear.No titleI have a crippling fear of dogs. The idea that I walk alone in the forest or somewhere in the countryside paralyzes me when I get to think about the idea that there >might< be a stray or even a domesticated dog running free that wants to bite me to death. Yes I know I'm a pussy but it's a part of a childhood trauma where a dog severely bit me. The older I get, the more frustrating it gets. It literally makes all of my outdoor plans impossible. I'm desperate to have a nice, relaxing walk in the forest, but I avoid it with the feeling of paranoia about how many dogs there are inside ready to fucking maul me. Any ideas how to cope with aggressive stray dogs? Bear spray? Knife? Tear gas? How to survive an attack?urban/suburban sprawl threadPost photos you have taken that are outside, but not in a forest or undeveloped environment.
Interesting architecture, farms, power plants, dams, etc.Made this campMade this camp, imma get my hunting license soon and save up for a gun. Would look dope with some sheds hanging roundNo title>imagine paying $189 for a ticket to experience vid relatedNo titleAutist here, do you greet or say hello to people when you meet them on hikes or going on a walk through a forest or whatever? What's the social etiquette here?Axe ThreadLast one died. Post axes. Here's a Plumb Boy Scouts hatchet I rehung.No titleI feel like this isn't the best place to ask, but I'm in the market for a chair. But the thing is, I am looking for it to be compact as possible, weight doesn't matter, it could be 12lbs and made of lead. It's not for glamping but rather for motocamping. I'm also 189cm 110kg
Does anyone here use backpacking chair?Car / Truck CampingI am getting a new vehicle. I currently have a Honda CR-V, which I like, and so far, my /out/ings have been limited to my home state and sleeping indoors. I want to get into car / truck camping so that I can fish and hike in some remote places. A CR-V is not big enough. The obvious path is to buy a truck, put a topper on, add a mattress, a fridge, and some drawers. Due to the price of trucks, I would have no choice but to buy used. Also, the topper means that the sleeping space is not heated and I have to get in and out to access the two halves of the vehicle. With one of the more truck-like SUVs, I should be able to have the off-roading capability with the single cabin. The other thought that has crossed my mind is a small trailer, which I could get away with on a CR-V. I could tow it in most situations, but there are probably a lot of places that it wouldn't hold up. I've been doing a lot of research, but I'm still lost. Please share your thoughts and experiences.No titleIs titanium a meme or is it really superior to steel in /out/ scenarios?recent /out/>>2780007Brit/out/ - It's finally winter nowIt's FEBRUARY! Probably the best month we get for winter conditions
You have been out playing in the snow... right anon?ClimbingIt's been almost a year since the last thread was started. The thread on /xs/ is overwhelmingly focused on gym climbing and there are still a couple people who go /out/ to climb so what the hell. Help out by sharing trip reports, photos, advice, etc.
A place to talk about outdoor climbing in any aspect (trad, sport, bouldering, aid, alpine, etc).
Climbing is inherently dangerous but so are lots of things. Climb at your own risk.
Pete Whitiker of the Wide Boyz rope solos El Cap in a day: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CikzYN0z4zUNo titleLets say I would like to climb the East Butte in Idaho. Is there a feasible way to do this that doesn't involve police trying to murder me for trespassing on INL land?No titleDo you guys take your pets with you when you go hiking?No titleNational Parks should be sold to the highest bidder.No titleBREAKING: Due to an avalanche at the top of Everest the mountain is now 28874 ft at summit. More to come but experts are already saying that the amount of humans piling up on it every hear has create weakpoints in the ice which caused the collapse of the snowdrift at the top.No titleYou can't name a better /out/ country than Japan.No titleI am a bit of a Hippie with camping experience all over the world. i am interested in survival knowledge and self-sufficency. if anyone knows how i could educate myself on these topics to become an expert, i am all-ears.No titleWhat ultralight gear do you use?No title/Out/ in the holy land Looking for snakes in the Judean desert editionNo title>not all those wonder are lost ;) I'm so fucking tired of instagram and tiktok women in the traveler scene. I'm tired of the faggy "spiritual" men who orbit them too.No titlewhat's up with this /out/ism ? why do normalfags love making these?No titleMy girlfriend is trying to make me sign up for one of these things but this feels like a complete scam. $300 for a backpacking trip at some park. I've been thinking about signing up for a mountaineering course with AAI and it's like 1.8k for a week and you're actually climbing real mountains miles into the backcountry.How we doing wanons?thread to discuss the state of WA and how it's the best state despite our commie libshit politics and cucked gun laws.No titleHave you ever taken a gril /out/?COTTON KILLS buy woolSome properties of wool have been replicated by cheaper synthetic materials, but no single synthetic fiber can achieve all the things wool can, nor is any synthetic fiber used in clothing as durable as wool. Cotton fibers work in almost the opposite fashion as wool, absorbing vast quantities of water, holding onto it, then exposing the wearer's skin to that moisture. Cotton, for instance, has been blamed for deaths caused by hypothermia in cold weather and feels clammy and gross in hot weather.
That’s why it’s positively insulting to call any material made from cotton or synthetic fibers “flannel.” Flannel should only ever be made from wool. To suggest that other materials can work as well, by giving them that name, is dangerously misleading.mgtow dickI am realizing that you could live like this in many places in the mountains in the US and Canada without anyone ever finding you.
Will this become something people do as actually buying a house gets harder and harder? Right now I am looking at spots in the rocky mountains that would take two days to hike tosigns of spring!Post photos with flowers, greenery, or other spring-indicators present!/afg/ Artifacts and Fossils General #7 Op didnt forget to make a new thread editionThe purpose of this general is to encourage people to go /out/ and find cool fossils and artifacts. This thread is also a place to share our own collections and things we find when we are /out/ hunting.
Rules are as follows, >To just post and discuss fossils and other related geological subjects. >When you post about a fossil in your collection, please label it with what formation it is from, what it is, and where in the world it is from. >If you don't know where it originated or the species that is ok, just label it as so >You can post rocks and minerals as long a they are ones that you have found while /out/ Helpful Links https://paleobiodb.org/navigator/ https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/ https://zoom.earth/ Geologic maps of US states (usgs.gov) A Beginner's Guide To Fossil Hunting - Fossil Hunting Trips - The Fossil Forum Listing of Historic Resources (alberta.ca) USGS | Pocket Texas Geology
Sorry for the lack of a post/new thread, Life has been far too hectic to keep up with this thread on the past few months and my last trip fossil hunting was last November. Pic related is a segment of fish spines that have feeding traces on them. I should hopefully be making another trip up to the Dallas area to do some more hunting soon. Fish spine with feeding traces, Britton Formation, Eagle Ford Grupe, Denton Co. TexasHere's your "free country," broAnti-hunting, anti-gathering, and anti-fishing laws—like hunting seasons, fishing licenses, or foraging bans—raise constitutional questions. The U.S. Constitution doesn’t protect these activities explicitly, so we assess if restrictions violate implied rights or exceed state power. States wield "police power" under the 10th Amendment, managing resources via the "public trust doctrine." Geer v. Connecticut (1896) upheld state game control; Hughes v. Oklahoma (1979) limited interstate commerce overreach but affirmed conservation authority. Data like fish stock declines (NOAA) supports these rules. Hunting lacks a federal right. The 2nd Amendment isn’t about hunting (Heller v. DC, 2008); states regulate public land, and private owners can ban it. Baldwin v. Fish and Game (1978) rejected hunting as a 14th Amendment privilege. Total bans might face due process tests, but conservation holds. Gathering—foraging or firewood—has no constitutional basis. Public land bans are routine; the 9th Amendment offers no "deeply rooted" right (Glucksberg, 1997). Subsistence bans could spark liberty claims, but typical rules stand. Fishing aligns similarly. McCready v. Virginia (1876) backed state aquatic control; licenses survive challenges (State v. Blanchard, 1992) with overfishing evidence. No fundamental right exists—extreme bans might hit subsistence fishers, yet courts uphold most laws. Due process demands rationality—conservation passes. The 5th Amendment’s Takings Clause doesn’t apply (wildlife isn’t property pre-capture, Pierson v. Post, 1805). Commerce Clause issues need interstate impact, rare here. Libertarian natural rights arguments falter against public interest. By March 25, 2025, all states regulate these activities; challenges fail. Tribal treaties carve exceptions, not rules. Anti-hunting, anti-gathering, and anti-fishing laws aren’t unconstitutional—state power and precedent sustain them. Only a major legal shift could change that.No titleI wanna go camping alone in the norwegian innawoods bros. Just get away from the city life for a week maybe. I dont have a car, what supplies should I get?YLYL/out/ humor threadHow do I avoid freaking myself out while solo camping in the woods?I keep worrying about the grey aliens, bears, ghosts, and serial killers.
Should I just get a gun? What kind?Thoughts on PFASI'm thinking about getting a rain jacket for fishing. I have been carrying an umbrella in most circumstances, and when I fish in the rain, I get soaked. Simms offers PFAS and non-PFAS rain jackets. I'm curious if they are really necessary for decent performance during a rain event and over time.No titleWhat is the best hiking pliers?Serious Time Thread: 3/12/2025 #1 IF SHTFInternet goes out, possibly the power.
What literature are you saving?
What items other then guns do you have?
Medication knowledge?
Herb and plant life?
Most important things to have in your area?
You know the saying "hope for the best, prepare for the worst"
help your fellow anons out, leave some good suggestions please.No titleI don't get it. >lightweight >complete meal >will last you for weeks >calorie and energy dense Yet everyone hates people who bring it along for a camping trip.No titleBritbong backpacking in USA dumb question: If I'm walking with a 60l pack, will a forest janny ask where I'm camping / for a campsite reciept or just for the trail permit?
I want to dispersed camp when I'm hiking but there's literally nowhere near where I'm heading (sanfran bay area, Point Reyes probably) that permits dispersed camping.Exploring abandoned minesHello /out/. It has been a while, maybe it is time for an AMAyes another lighter threadIs this the best lighter? I used to use Clipper, and even though they are refillable, they have worse construction than pic related. These Bics are pretty damn nice, except you cannot refill them. Is there a better electric lighter out there? I need something that can withstand temperature fluctuations. All disposable lighters I've ever used turn into a crack torch in a hot car or barely work when they are cold. Either way I have to palm it for a few minutes, or put it in my pocket to get a normal flame.No titleSo many people take their dogs out to hike with yet nobody ever takes their cat with them. What gives? Cats are natural outdoor predators. It makes sense for people to take them with them.Kendall Mint CakesI'm going to Everest basecamp in less than 4 days. I met my expedition partners and there are a lot of English people in the group. The advised me Mint cakes are necessity when hiking Everest. Is this true? Will I be able to do it without Mint Cakes or does anyone know if they sell them at Base Camp or any huts along the way?Freediving / SpearfishingGeneral thread for freediving and/or spearfishing, since I don't see one mentioning either.
My personal questions: I've been thinking about taking a certification course so I can learn to do these things correctly and safely. I'm probably happy just doing the diving, but spearfishing seems like an easy and practical extension. I only casually skindive and rod-and-reel fish at the moment. Does anyone have experience taking such a course? I know I'll need my own gear early on, but each instructor I can find seems to have their own equipment shops, so I imagine they wouldn't be impartial about the quality of other gear on the market. I live on the Pacific coast of the US, so I see that a 7 mm open cell wetsuit is strongly recommended. What good/bad features should I look out for on wetsuits and other equipment? For non-competitive diving, carbon fiber fins are almost certainly not worth the price, right?dog for yard workmy dad is aging and i want to get him a dog that would be able to help him clean up the yard and forest. specifically picking up sticks and putting them in a pile. does anyone know a good breed for this?No titleTried to summit Mount Washington today. A group of, older men, completely cock blocked me while I was pretty far up. They told me I had no business being there alone with the gear I had. I'm so fucking fed up man. I ran into this same fucking issue earlier this year when trying to do Mount Katahdin via the Knife Edge and a fucking park ranger refused to let me continue up to it. I'm so fucking over hiking. This sport has been nothing but pain with all the fucking rich boomers gatekeeping everything cool.Boy Scout Stories?Been feeling nostalgic for boy scouts lately. Was recently called in my Church to help with the youth and found out we rotated away from BSA towards just "General life survival skills" which had gotten me nostalgic. ITT, Stupid things at Boy Scout camp. I'll go first:
>Be like 13 at the time, at a YUGE Scout meet in the summer, SA2 had just come out >Because I'm autistic I look up to Shadow >Decide the coolest way to be like Shadow is to tie Nooses around my wrists like shoelaces and walk around talking in a raspy monotone >Went about 3 days before An Eagle Scout had enough of me >Gets the local troop tard to jump me and sit on me >Eagle Scout Ties the shoelace nooses around my wrists into Necklace knots as tight as he can >Cantundotheseknots >Spend the rest of the day wandering the woods until I have to check in at night >Around the fire telling ghost stories >One of the counselors notice I'm just sitting there with my hands in my lap >"Whats wrong anon?" >Show him my wrists >Guy stands up, mumbles "Gotta get a knife" and makes it about 4 steps to his tent before he bursts out laughing >Whole troop joins him
Good timesRockhounding MishapsPlease tell me I haven't been sleeping next to an incredibly poisonous radioactive rock [Xenotime] for months.
I love rockhounding and picked this fucker up by an old mine. I got fucking arsenic poisoning. Currently on strong ass. What do I do, Anons? Is this truly Xenotime and if yes, should I get a lead box for it asap? All signs point to this rock being the cause of my problems and it would be irresponsible to just huck it back outside where another dumbass like me might go 'ooh, weird rock what the hell is that?'take the bike camping pill>be me >no credit >no roommates >can't afford apartment >can't afford RV >can't afford van life >ready to walk away from the world tell me what I'm in for, chat. is biker camping the only road for me? what /out/ essentials do I need to hit the road and never look back?Map fightMap fightIs GIFGAS /ourguy/No titleWhat’s the best cliff or high point in the smoky mountainsNo titleI want to do the Dhalaugiri Circuit Trek in Nepal together with my gf in october. If possible, we want to do it without a guide (this was outlawed in 2023, but we'll try to find a way around it). This is my pack: https://www.packwizard.com/s/n2OnXtM What would you ditch? Are we going to freeze?No titleI went out hiking today for the first time during winter and came across this, what the fuck?No title>you have to buy trekking poles! >you need something lightweight! >if it's not collapsible it's garbage! counterpoint: just pick up a stickNo titleWhat's the best state /area to build or buy a cabin?No titleIs merino wool really this great or is it just a marketing meme for retards like me?No titleWhy in the world do fish & game wardens have more authority than normal cops even?/WFR/?Has anyone ever done one of these?outdoor boys winningyou will never get to this levelNo titleUaaaaaaaaaaha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaahahhaaaaaaaFavourite /out/ smell.What is your favourite smell that you associate with /out/ experience?No titleLooking for some advice on updating my gear. I have used a Kelty 65 external frame for the last 10 years. It's still in great shape and has always served me well.
I have minimal experience with internal frames but I know they have come a long way in the last 10 years. I am considering pic related(Deuter aircontact core 65+10). However, I was shocked to see it only weighs about 2.5 Oz less than the trekker. (5 lb 5 Oz vs. 5 lb 2.5 oz).
What advantages am I looking at with the internal if not weight? I know it looks a little more modern and sleek. I feel like the kelty sits really good on my hips and it's easy to strap all my shit on the outside. What other changes might I need to make to my gear to get everything in the pack?
Any advice appreciated.No titleHello, I wanted to ask your advice about the old Korean War down sleeping bags. I am considering one and use my existing bag as a liner. Do they tend to hold up well?No titleHow would you survive a Walking Dead apocalypse?The hornets<I went outside, and I saw my typical hornet plus two more and later a baby >When back inside and decided to protect my land. >Killed two matingITT: NudismHave you been to nude beach or been casually naked outdoor in other way? I have been a couple time on nude beach. It wasn't eventful to talk much about it but it felt very nice to walk around and lie down in completely natural, unobstructed by anything state.UrbanExHow do I find abandoned buildings near meNo titleMt. McLaughlin as seen from the foothills of the CascadesNo titleDo you prefer backpacking quilts or sleeping bags?
What's your current favorite sleeping setup?SugaringAnyone else out boiling tree blood this year? It’s been a slow run this year, and tonight is my first boil of the season.No titlewhat strange / spooky stuff have you seen?
once when i was in the desert, there was a telephone pole, on it looked exactly like a 10ft tall bird of prey, just eyeing me down it was about a good 5min of walking, which felt like forever, just to see that it was a transformer that looked weird, none of the other poles had it either sounds dumb, but it really did look exactly like a gigantic human sized hawk, and the "head" even seemed to follow you too, really interesting illusion, since it also hit all the primal parts of the brain that gone "you're about to be fucking eaten by a bird!!!!!!" a year or two later, when i was gonna take a picture, it was gone, which adds a strange air to "it was right there, i tell you!"
>inb4 go to /x/ for this shit i want real stories, not >i smelled the rotten shit fart gas, and my best friend was turned into a skinwalker, and then i pulled out that gun from videogame and blasted it, dude trust meUntrackable GPSsmartphones are botnet. which gps devices does garmin offer that have no connections to satellite bluetooth phone apps or internet.
just want plain gps maps with downloaded osm shit. i don't want glowies watching meNo titleIs camping in abandoned structures still /out/?No snow in the CarpathiansAnons.... It is the middle of winter and there's been barely any snowfall here in the southern Carpathians. Are you also experiencing global warming? Barely any rain too.
Obviously this is just the low land but still the elevation is 700m, there aught to be some snow here at this time of year.Would you walk along such a road?No titleWhy does hiking attract so many trust fund kids? I can't tell you how many people i've met on trails that have told me they have no job and have a trust fund instead. I've never been apart of a hobby that had so many occurrences of this.Verm/out/I'll be spending a week in Vermont this September or October. Give me the best spots and trails to hit up, I will not be paying for a hotel. Thinking about hitting Green Mountain National Forest and Lake Willoughby at least, thinking about Smuggler's Notch and Mount Mansfield as well. t. am a leafcuckNo titleWhat's your opinion on dual wielding hiking sticks? Useful strategy or just a meme for tryhards?No titleI'm interested in designing a gadget that lets you gauge the environment easily, and it would also have some other nice tools ontop. >thermometer >hygrometer >compass >aquitaine sundial >fire-starting magnifying glass
The thermometer would have a copper heat-sink to quickly equalize to air temp. The compass could go a few ways, but any basic magnetic compass would do well enough. The sundial would have a set of replaceable rings depending on your latitude. I think for the magnifying glass, it would be about 4 inches in diameter, I'd have to see about the levels though.
The device isn't made to be super slim, but it is suppose to still be easily portable. What other things would be great for a device like this?Desert Hell>be me >25, newly commissioned officer, just got two-year orders to 29 Palms >Never left New England before >Grew up hunting whitetail and camping in thick woods >Bow hunted coyotes before, but never hunted a godforsaken desert >MFW moving to the actual surface of Mars
Alright /out/, what the hell do I need to know about surviving and hunting in the Mojave? I want to try coyote hunting, but my only experience is with ones that don’t look like they have a fentanyl addiction. Do I just sit in the sand and cry until they show up?
Also, I’m used to forests where the trees provide cover and the ground isn’t made of broken glass. Do I need snake armor? Am I going to get heatstroke and die the second I step outside?
What’s the essential gear for desert hunting/camping? Anything weird I wouldn’t think of coming from New England? What’s the deal with overnighting—do I need to worry about waking up with a scorpion in my boot and a pack of tweakers dismantling my car by the road for scrap metal?
>no trees, no shade, no hope >water is a conspiracy theory >yotes probably wear cartel patches and have rabies >everything either stabs, bites, or injects venom into you >if the wildlife doesn’t get me, the strippers will
Redpills, advice, and coping strategies appreciated. Going to be a long two years. This will be the biggest change of my life and i'm hoping I can find some solace while /out/No titleHomesteading and prepping
With the way everything's going this is looking inevitable. What are you doing to prepare? Have you started a self reliant homestead?Winter camping threadHave you gone /out/ yet this year? There's only 2 weeks left of /comfy season/No titleEmergency radio reccomendations? I've read that the Eton Odyssey is good, although it seems to be almost unavailable in Europe, and it goes for x3 the price as in the US. Any good alternatives?
I care about: >Compact and lightweight >Resistant and waterproof >Rechargeable battery + AAAs + Solar + Crank >USB for charging phone >3.5mm jack for headphones >Flashlight with SOS morse, and SOS siren tooBest Technique Bleeding Trout and SalmonIs there a specific way /out/ prefers to bleed Salmon and Trout species of fish? I cut the gills like crazy, fish bled out, but there was still a bunch of blood when I did the filets. Is it better to just cut them lightly so the fish slowly bleeds out? Only thing I can figure is the blood loss happened to quick and the heart stopped. Is there some technique to this? It seems like it works sometimes and then doesn't.
Also, I left the fish out until it wasn't moving and then put it on a stringer in the water. Did this cause the blood to coagulate and then stop the remaining blood from draining?
spring soon™ editionNo titleVisited these two old bunkers & trenches, going to go visit 2 bunkers + a cave bunker with trenches tomorow. I really old war stuffNo titleHayfever bros where you at?No titleHow can i get into sailing as a beginner? I've dreamed about it for a while and want to start studying. I have some questions: 1: Is long term sailing a thing? For example staying out on the sea for a couple months, or is that a thing of the past? 2: Is there a dedicated community to sailing where i can find other people to sail with me? I'm not sure if this is a pipe dream i will have to do alone or not since i've only thought about it. 3: What are good books/resources i can use to help me get into this? 4: Is it possible to get an internet connection out on the sea? (Sorry if this is a stupid question) Thanks to everyone who replies.No titlemesh cap or field cap?What is life like living (or traveling) in the Mississippi or Alabama Gulf Coast?Tell me about the weather, plants, animals, locals, cuisine, etc.
Do you hated there, do you love it there?
I'm genuinely curiousOuachita National Forest - Looking for Fishing and Cool LocationsLooking for good fishing, camping or interesting roads/locations within the AR portion of the forest. Anything off the beaten path is good.No titlewhat's the c/out/nsensus on missing 411? Sasquatch ? bigfoot? jews?No titleDo you wear any cloak, poncho or any fashionable coat when inna woods?No titleMy company gave me a 3k/month card to spend on anything. Lost most my gear to mold & havent been /out/ since about a year now beside small trips. Any suggestions on how to spend like a true gear fag?
Mostly looking for suggestions for summer & short backpacking trip stuff. How would you spend it?Rainbow Gathering 2025Who is going? Wya
Locs you want it held at / locs you wanna avoid
Stories from past rainbow gatheringsNo titleWhy are hikers so fucking chill compared to other outdoor hobbyists? They’re so nice and always greet you on the trailNo titleRealistically speaking what are you supposed to do if a moose walks out in front of you on the trail and turns and stares you down? Can you just walk past them if it's not mating season?No titleSPEARFISHING GENERAL
Where do you usually go? Favourite catch? Scariest experience?No titleIs it true that the Appalachian mountains have weird creatures that roam at night?Historic/LARP /out/Primitive hunting season edition.
Just got back from packing the freezer this winter, with my .60 cal fusil de chase.
I'm genuinely curious.Guys check out my fortIt's not done yet imma add some more logs and raise the wall, and I'll improve the roof cuz rn it's just a tarp (that collapsed on me halfway thru the night). I would have finished it then but I was drunk and didn't wanna fuck around with an ax when I could barely stand. Once it's finished I might try and build an actual decent cabin in the areaNo title>free and delicious food everywhere I love going /out/ in the springNo titleDenali is a taller mountain than Everest and I'm tired of pretending it's not.Inside /out/What are you favorite /out/ video games? For me, Lost in Blue 3.No titleI'm trying to get into rockhounding - literally just collecting cool looking rocks. But I live in new England and there are very few cool rocks here in New England. I'm gonna try a riverbed next weekend but I am just looking for tips on what to look for. I know I'm not going to find many agates here, definitely no geodes... anybody else find rocks and use their old tile saw to cut them in half and see what they look like inside?No title>winter almost over >mud season soon upon us >local parks already putting up trail closed signs to "protect" the trails from mud damage god i hate springHow do yall feel about campers/rvs?Low Maintenance GardeningThoughts on self-wicking buckets for gardening?What drives white men to do this?and why dont they have a cyanide emergency suicide kit with them? I just heard about a guy who was trapped 3 weeks in a cave and died from starvation. Three weeks of total darkness and hunger sounds pretty scary.No titleHow big of a hinderance is veganism when it comes to consistently living out in the wilderness? I've been a vegan for over a decade. Get all of my macros. Pretty fit / in great shape. Etc. But say I were to go camping a couple of months at a time and I wanted to supplement the food I bring with foraging, etc. Is veganism really going to hamper my ability to remain healthy out in the great outdoors? Or, is this just something I can plan for and still have a meaningful experience outdoors without the hunting and fishing aspect too?bonsai tree dyingI'm not sure what to do about my bonsai. it started dying randomly and I'm not sure what's wrong with it. please help.No titleRan into a mountain lion today in the Monongahela National Forest around the Bartow area of WV. Pretty freaky encounter. I could see it stalking me off in the distance, immediately started backtracking slowly while facing it. Probably kept sight of it on and off for a good 20-30min. Apparently these things aren't supposed to be on the east coast but some manage to wonder this far over according to the forest ranger I talked to once I got back to my truck. Might see on the news about them capturing it in the next week or so here as he said they will have to post the area and start to try to trap it.No titleWhat's a good parka to get? Any ol reliables? I'm mostly /out/ in the U.S northeastNo titleI don't know if this is the right place to ask this, but... How do I -legally- make an atomic garden?No titleIs there good /out/ in the soon to be 51st state?No titleSummer will be here soon. I wish to sit outside more. And maybe read a book. I am a single adult man. Can i sit here without it being creepy? I don't want people looking at me. Or calling the police.recent /out/>>2767272
Did you get to hike/see any of the effects of the flooding recently?No titleI recently won a fair sum of money and I'm looking to spend some of it on an Mount Everest expedition. That's where my problem starts. Every expedition company i've reached out to so far have basically denied me because of "lack of experience". Like what the fuck am I supposed to do? There's only one way to get experience and it's to climb mountains over there, yet they refuse to let you.Just spent the weekend in Blue Ridge, GAThere is something going on in those hills…something inexplicable in human terms
I was hiking in the woods past sunset and suddenly felt like I was being watched…I have been stalked by mountain lions, I have encountered bears on hikes before, this wasn’t like that.
It felt like I was in the presence of something very old and ancient, and very sinister. Has anyone else had this occurrence while visiting?No titleHow do I quit my wageslave warehouse job and become a guide? I want to sell all my stuff and move to a /out/ spot and live in the mountains but still make enough money to buy duct tape for my tent Has anyone accomplished it?how do i start urban exploringi want to start urban exploring dont know where to start.what should i bring,should go alone or bring a friend.also i live in istanbul so high chance of getting stabbed if go somewhere i should i not.handicapped man tour the mountainI'm from Chile; the Republic. I have a relative , a good cousin, who has a set of chronic diseases, producing a rather severe form of immobility..His life-long (or honestly "bucket list") wish is to be able to go all the way from bottom to top, of the Aconcagua mountain (located in neighbor Republic, Argentina), and\or do the mule track tour across the Andes. IS this possible? Do some sort of "human carrying porter" services exist? Or more realistically, any equipment he can buy and learn to use, to -even with assistance- do climbing himself? Some sort of rope-pulley-wheelchair thing? He already does bouldering with great effort and help, but also great joy.No titleDo any of you anons know any good urban exploring (including mines) near or in Knoxville, TN? I want to explore some place, but it seems like this area of the US is very lacking.
