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Grow up.

>>1003192
>seems useless

yeah they're not.

>>1003192
They're a good tool, maybe not for battoning or replacing a large ax for choppin or splitting, but it's a great knife assuming you know how to use one.

You should delete this after reading btw.

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>>1003185
Yes please! Make this happen mods!

>>1003184
There's rules?

Fuck rules.

>>1003114
>see that pic
>nostalgia activated
I'm going to be staying at Fort Wilderness soon
I will take a look
Thanks

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>>1003114
>>1003475
Don't do it. River Country has become such a coveted UE destination the last few years that they've got cameras and sensors everywhere. also ever since that kid got ate by an alligator they've got a no-bullshit attitude with enforcing park rules. you won't be successful and they might kick your ass out for being a shitcunt.

that said i used to go to River Country as a kid and it was awesome! looks creepy as fuck now.

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OP here, I've done some research and it's so close to Ft. Wilderness it's not even funny, just take a look at Google Earth. I was thinking that the best approach would be the little beach since it's less populated. But the BBQ place is practically right on top of River Country.

>>1003657 #
Do you have any evidence of sensors and cameras? I feel like if they are going to care enough to do that they might as well tear it down since they would have to hire people to monitor it. You think it would be more cost effective since the park is so small.

If you're staying on a private campground or in a state park you can have whatever fire you want in the designated area. If you are hiking on a trail and trying to camp out, just keep the fire low and don't be a dick and you will be fine.

I live in PA and camped a ton of times, although mostly on the AT section near my house. But I have only seen a few rangers and game wardens ever and they've all been bros if you correct whatever problem they have.

The only other thing to be weary of is the gamelands and no trespassing signs. Just have something bright orange you can wear or tie around you. Don't wear a lot of red and blue. Spring Gobbler starts this weekend.

>>1002954
Thanks for the info. I figured it wouldn't be that big of a deal to have a small, controlled fire, and the chances of encountering a ranger seem slim.

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Where are you going to OP? Some counties have county wide burn bans, depending on where you are in the state. I'm all the way North in PA on the NY border, so our burn ban starts late, farther south burn bans start earlier.

If there is a fire ring at a campsite, you're probably fine no matter what. A ranger at most would prob ask you to put it out. If you're dispersed camping your probably be good as well, but if found your most likely get a fine.

Be careful though, some areas are really dry and it's surprising easy to start a small brush fire this time of year.

If the fire danger level is high or very high any fire is prohibited, and you'd likely get a steep fine during these times.

The local forestry office will have that info, any time ive called a forestry office they've been super nice. Every ranger I've come across has been really great too.

Other than one bitch at lves Run in Tioga County. Man she was strict. She was also like weirdly smoking hot. Like seriously could have been a working model.

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No

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>>1002860
My father did SERE in Brunswick if that's what you mean. Apparently it's very difficult and demanding

i had a friend go through it. i'm not too proud to admit i'm way too much of a fucking pussy for that shit.

>>1002799
yes

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>>1002799
What of it?

>>1002799
I pretty much just use polaris for navigation and ursa major for telling the time.

Where in colorado are you going to be heading? Mount Evans is a pretty sweet hike. I'm from tejas too, amigo

>>1000839

Yeah should have mentioned that. I'll be flying into Denver international, but I am willing to drive as far west as glenwood springs or as far South as pueblo.

>>1000853
You've mentioned that you knocked out a 14'er before, besides that how comfortable are you with exposure?

>I'm not too afraid of heights or pushing myself

how is your athletic ability? How fit are you? How much CAN you push yourself?

If you want a fun, spicy adventure and you're a very competent and fit hiker I'd recommend doing the keyhole route on Long's Peak. Long's Peak itself is majestic in its own right. That would be the most bang for your buck. It is an extremely popular hike so I'd advise starting as early as possible to avoid the people and mainly to avoid getting caught up in any turbulent weather.

Its a 16 mile round trip hike making it a full day of adventure.

DISCLAIMER: this hike is definitely not for novices. You must be comfortable with exposure and capable of scrambling competently through rough terrain. You must be able to use your mind and be smart enough to know when to turn around. This is a serious mountain and it is long and physical. Many have died from it, especially because of dangerous weather. Make sure to check the weather on the days you expect to be going.

Thats my recommendation if you are up to it.

Here are some links:

14ers.com/route.php?route=long1&peak=Longs+Peak

rockymountainhikingtrails.com/longs-peak-keyhole.htm

http://www.summitpost.org/longs-peak/150310

If this might be too much for you, I'll recommend once again doing Mount Evans because it is a nice mellow hike.

sounds good brah, check out your states law and see what's available on the market. Any chance you know someone with property that can sponsor you for a rifle license? What state you in (besides pretty drunk)?

>>1000475
>sponsor you for a rifle license
whatintarnation.png

>>1000486
as in get a land owner to write a letter expressing permission for you to operate your firearm on said property. In civilised countries like Australia you need a reason to own a firearm. We don't consider them to be toys or a thing everyone should have six of...

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To the guy who knew about growing morels outdoors, could you post some of your insights into what it takes to consistently get yields of morels (and chanterelles if possible)?

>>999058
>Do chillies always grow slowly in there first 2-3 months of life?

I've had pepper plants start blooming at the 1-1.5 month stage. could be the cultivar. Hungarian Wax Peppers are pretty fast.

>>999086
Hopefully, he returns. He seems like an amiable chap.

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>>999089
Weaboo degeneracy, in my plant growing thread?

>>996110
You not afraid of gators and watersnakes and shit?

>>996671
>Floridian
>Afraid of gators or snakes

>>996671
springs are too cold for reptiles anon-kun

t. florida man

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four 3-4 day backpacking trips in the sierra, plus some random climbing trips and overnight camping trips.

Gonna be driving a UNIMOG in SE Alaska. It'll be a busy summer but I'm gonna get /out/ when I can. Will do more in the fall after the job is over.

Spend almost everyday at the beach enjoying muh sun and muh ocean swimming. A couple weekend hiking and camping trips if lucky.
Wild camping isn't allowed and isn't there any wilderness so it's hard to do better if I don't go abroad.

Give it a whirl, it isn't what you expect at all. Everyone will say you won't make it. Before you get down about it, just go. That's all there is to it. Get up and go.
Going out in the bush in a few weeks here for work.
What do you mean by southern islands?

>>1003231
Like the Prince of Wales islands. I'm from MA and it's not north enough for me.

Dunno but the two people from Kodiak I've met have been insane (in a good way).

non-dehydrated becomes a question of calories and nutrition. like you could theoretically bring peanut butter, starches/sugars, and multivitamins. i was packing a non-perishable kit just now and was putting in a protein powder of powdered lentil/oatmeal/quinoa, deciding on either a brown rice or teff flour, peanut butter, then other accoutrements.

otherwise, the staple options are de-constituted rice like uncle bens, cheeses, meats, and other nutritional considerations

>>1003188
So you want easy to cook/no cook, light to carry, not technically dehydrated $12/meals?

Ramen, dried fruits, nuts, oatmeal, powdered soups and chocolate all have right around 3.6 cal/g. Sugar has 4cal/g, so tea is pretty efficient on calories as well. Adding a splash of safflower or avacado oil to your meals (9cal/g) will allow you carry a little less or get a little more energy out of your carry weight. But in my experience, what you carry isn't nearly as important as gorging yourself on cake, donuts, burgers, beer, sodas, and loads and loads of fresh fruit when you get the chance to make up for the severe calorie losses that you'll suffer if you're planning on walking 20+ miles/day.

Also, get yourself some disposable cups if you're doing oatmeal; the calories you'll burn carrying them is nothing compared to the calories you'll save by not having to scrub out your only cookpot.

>>1003246
Add summer sausage/cheese tortilla wraps to that.

>>1003100
Is that picture taken in socal?

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>>1003100
>tfw you hardcore MTB dudes get passed up by kid on a BMX on double black diamon trails

>>1003105
Naw kamloops, b.c pretty similar terrain though

>>1002789
Bump for interest.

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>>1002789
Bikes are fucking gay. Horses can fuel up anywhere and are all terrain

>>1002845
this fucking board