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Don't care, I'm new.Looking for some advice on avoiding nasty bugs, animals, and humans.Gonna be walking/biking through woodsy areas outside of a town in Vermont at night.
Always have light sources handy, bug spray is a must (especially on feet/legs because ticks are the most concern). Don't be afraid of buying a bugnet to wear on your head, I did (I bought a whole bugnet jacket in fact) and holy shit when you're hunkering down for a rest or snack it can be an absolute goddamn lifesaver.Consider lashing a can of bear spray to your pack. It's very unlikely you will need it but if you do it needs to be accessible at a moment's notice. Don't skimp on your food or comforts; make sure you can relax and eat well. If you aren't camping overnight a simple net (non-jungle) hammock is a good idea. If you are sleeping overnight just get a jungle hammock. Don't underestimate your water needs, or food. Don't get shot trespassing, don't be mistaken for an animal and get shot. Bring a camera, bring first aid and plenty of Advil. You'll need something that can double as a weapon but doesn't have to be explicitly a weapon; like a hatchet or hammer. Bowie knife if you like. Be prepared to get wet and again DON'T SKIMP, you need to be able to stay comfortable, warm, dry or the entire thing is ruined profoundly. Have a good time.
>>2374671>bugsIt depends on how bad the situation is (sometimes called “bug pressure”). Maybe you can get away with just a bug shirt, which is a long sleeve shirt with a tight weave that mosquitoes can’t bite through. Maybe you’ll need a full head net to keep the bugs from flying into your eyes and up your nose. Generally though, you’ll be good by treating your clothes with permethrin (Google it) and having a spray that does into your skin (DEET works the best). >animalsDepends on what your doing. We can talk about bears, which can be dangerous, sure. But you’re much, much more likely to encounter something like raccoons or mice or squirrels or chipmunks or any other matter of small mammals who frequent popular campsites and absolutely will chew through a thin piece of synthetic fabric to snack on whatever you brought.
>>2374673SHIA LABEOUF
>>2374671Don't forget to bring a towel!
>>2374692https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NjXExDSiMc
Whatcha think of my wooden fort?
>>2374814Needs a tarp on top and it’s 10/10
insider info edition:>double wall X-Mid Pro 2p confirm to have 50" floor
>>2367883>those anklesHow do you stand?
>>2374318This is a funny photoshop, r-right?
>>2364021The difference in weight savings between a tarp and a tent and a alky stove or isobutane are in no way comparable. For the weight savings, they are significantly more annoying.
>>2364193I think I have the Toaks 650 mug. I find that just the right size to make a filling meal up to the top. I can’t imagine using anything smaller and not constantly spilling.
>>2371799Chiappa Little Badger in .17hmr.
Do you like going on road trips?
>>2294205Awesome
>>2373012Road trips are only expensive now because gas is through the roof :(>foodSame as always, except maybe a bit higher to budget for eating out more often>accomodationCamping is free>fuelThis is killing me guys
>>2373571Just do a propane conversion on your car, propane is half the cost there like it is here right?
>>2267740I once drove 1000 miles (15 hrs) over 2 days (875 + 125) to ski and give a 15 minute presentation, then drove back (500 + 500). Don't regret it but it was exhausting
>>2270039Went from NY to CO in ~2 days on I-70 once. Will never do that pace or highway again. 40>80>bumpy backroads>70
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>>2374785oh, right, I was supposed to interpret that $ as a kiwi dollar sign and not an eagle dollar sign. How could I have made such a mistake..Yeah I have cheap and nice blankets, but they are heavier and bulkier than jackets. It's comfy yea but not lightweight like you claimed>no one takes ceramic bowls camping they will be plasticwell now, that's just your stipulation, innitmaybe they are ultra minded about microplastics and so on and demand ceramic only. I wouldnt go so far to say that, the same for stating its definitely plastic
>>2374786japs have no reason to care about microplastics you cant get any more feminized anyway,>weightif only there was some way to efficiently carry loads
>>2374789>luggage rack memeoh okay. anyway, thanks for coming around to understanding they are glamping. Nothing wrong it with; just not something to be confused with a more minimalist hiking method
>>2374790no this is glamping
>>2374792>mosquitos
It’s a very hateful thread
>>2374075the biggest larp items are any of the following:>backpacks>knives>tents>sleeping bags>food>anything for water purification>shoes>clothes>literally anything other than a machete and your cock
>>2374554A packs useful life is measured in miles, not how many years you kept it stuffed in a closet.
>>2374344that’s cyan mongoloid
>>2374803>comes back later to repost the same thingSoory, kid. That's teal, still.
>>2374804i can’t be wrong. you’re samefagging!!!1!fucking pathetic
I can't carry a pointed blade where I am and I have never gone looking for mushrooms before.
>>2374794what, are you a felonkeep it under 2 inches you'll be fineor just do this >>2374791
just pinch them with your fingers they are soft as foam
>>2374795I don't want to become a felon or get a weapons charge. What's a good knife under 2 inches?
>>2374776Victorinox Baker is super light and slim, or they have a Pruner model with beefier handle and deeper hookbill blade.
>>2374794A little Swiss Army Knife works fine and is the ultimate NPC friendly choice. You'd have to be a bong or a Muslim going through airport security for anybody to care about it
recent outdoor photos - previously:>>2356799
>>2372997Sms your email then download from the messaging app and it will reduce file size to under 1mb
>>2373000Yeah the screen shot did similar.
>>2372997just open the photo in an editing software - and resize it from like 50 inches down to 15 or 20your camera takes huge photos
>>2372979cool lighting
>>2371927sounds like a dream come true, happy for you
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Remember. Playing dead won't save you from a bear attack. You either scare it off, kill it, manage to get to hard cover and safety, or die.
Hmm i notice the new wave of newfags seem to ignore the generals
>>2372561Don't black bears and grizzlies both start eating their prey before it's fully dead?
Just updated my initial medical bag (using an old gas mask satchel) about one foot long and half a foot width>mouth and hair cover>apron>gloves and mask>stuffing gauze >wrapping gauze>basic surgical kit>metal tin for holding items/cleaning tools>bandage>triangular bandage>smelling salts>head mirrorIt's nice. Tight little package.Will post on request>pic related
>>2370288Those all sound like skills that could lead to remote work. Any luck there?
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What the fuck can I do with radishes?Somebody told me to plant them because they're easy and fast growing but they taste fucking horrible, it's like you dipped a piece of raw turnip in pepper or something.I have dozens of them.
>>2374787They told you for the sake of increasing soil health. If you don't like them, compost them.
>>2374141very based
>>2374787Pickling them makes them more palitable. Also, this may sound stupid, butter and radish sandwiches are a thing apparently. Think my grandparents ate them
>>2374787>he fucked up radishesAnon.......
What would I find if I went deep into one of these?
>>2362322
>>2362330>>2366038
>>2362322Cody’s Lab on urban precious metal mining
>>2362322>What would I find if I went deep into one of these?Things we do not speak of. Wear safety equipment if exploring large/long ones, as pockets of noxious gasses can exist that can knock you out and kill you rather fast.
>>2362322I once found a huge bloody fishing knife despite. My dad took it to the cops and never heard anything about it.
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>>2374685>>2374724Oh, for the ants, if you have some ash handy, put it around the boat. It's diatomaceous, so it cuts their chitin like glass. If you don't want to hurt them, old coffee grounds or citrus works to help keep them away.
New rod day and I accidentally snagged this little cutie. I'm so sorry little bat ray.
>>2374745cute!! at least its an easy removal and hopefully did not cause much damage.
>>2372129So who's a subscriber to FishingFloridaWater.com ?
>>2374159Yeah, I was using a float but I couldn’t get my hook out far enough, should I be using splitshots?
Hey guys, found this rock on a hike .Can anyone identify it?It's about the size of an egg and is heavy for it's size.Black crystal structure with shiny bits as well
>>2374054thats a way better shot, yes you likely have some form of magnetite or other rich iron ore. would be neat to see what the inside looks like with a slab saw.
>>2374140 I could take a belt sander to a corner of it.Would that tell us anything?
>>2374182no probably not, but if you could split it in half we could get a fresh surface and get a better idea of what the mineral making it magnetic is.
>>2374335>split it in halfBut wont that damage the rock?
>>2374452yes but now you will have two rocks! You might even have a whole bunch of smaller rocks! How big is the sample anyway? If you want more info on it we need a clean fresh surface, your best bet would be to find someone to cut it in half with a diamond saw so we can see the inside nice and polished.
Questions that don't deserve their own thread.This is a general for simple one-shot questions that don't require an entire thread.On that note: What is pic related?I'm doing a bit of suburban homesteading I'm a town without an HOA and sone of these plants have started springing up in my yard.
>>2374758Why would I idolize a terrorist?
>>2374772uh...cuz he's based? lmao
>>2374774He was a fucking moron.
>>2374774based on pic related, he is part of the problemthanks for protesting clean energy, big oil/coal thanks you for your serviceimagine being a pawn and decades later being too stubborn to admit to it
>>2374782>>2374788neither of you niggers read his works
