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Young guy here, avid hiker, climber, hunter, and fisher, but new to general /out/ activities like survivalism, camping, building. What are some god-tier /out/ books to study for outdoors skills?
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>>894616
Quotations from Chairman Mao. Such big knowledge in such little book.
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http://shop.mountainsafety.org.nz/shop/books-manuals/bushcraft-manual-outdoor-skills-for-the-nz-bush--3
nz based but much of the information is useful outside of nz
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Geo-caching.
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New Boot Thread cuz there isn't one.
>Austrian Military Surplus prebroken in
discuss how awesome this deal is.
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>>894530
>prebroken in
I think you mean "used"
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>>894530
Rouge RB5 Trans Africa, pic related. Water resistant, pretty comfortable, extremely durable, good aesthetics. Not as good as some of the more high end boots, but for $135.00, its an excellent boot.
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Ewww.
Just get some Danner boots with red laces. They look sexy.
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Meme garbage or is this any good? 2016-11-16 00:29:27 Post No.894480
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Meme garbage or is this any good?
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Worth carrying instead of just cooking on coals?
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>>894480
https://gearjunkie.com/swedish-log-stove-grill
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Complete meme garbage. Just make sure the wood is on flat ground. Jesus.
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white people will buy anything
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What shoes are good for running across all kinds of terrain? Planning to run from coast to coast.
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La sportiva
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Trailrunners with Gore Tex I'd say, but Trailrunning shoes normally use softer rubber and will not last you long if you'll be running a lot on asphalt.
>>894181
>La sportiva
La Sportiva has different shoes for different distances, so make sure you don't look at the short distance featherweights.
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>pointless thread for some shit ill never do
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Besides weight, is there any disadvantage to using a windshell + fleece over a synthetic puffy with a wind resistant face? I'm thinking it's worth it because you could vent more flexibly, and because the fleece will last longer than the loose fill insulation.
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>>893639
Having layers you can adjust is better in my opion so I'd say option 1
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>>893639
When it gets really cold, a proper winter jacket adds more warmth with less bulk. Otherwise layering is better because you can adjust for activity level and changing conditions.
I usually use a rain shell as a wind layer in winter because goretex is more windproof than just a windbreaker.
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I would recommend option 1. The arcteryx atom is fantastic anyways.
layering is awesome
arcteryx squamish for windy days
arcteryx delta lt for chilly days
delta lt + squamish for chilly windy days
arcteryx atom lt for cold days
atom lt + squamish for windy cold days
atom lt + squamish + delta lt for fucking freezing conditions
it all works bretty good :)
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Had a doe jump out at me in the mountains while driving this weekend. I was able to slow down to 20mph before I hit it with my truck. Heard the rattling around underneath before I was able to come to a complete stop. Jumped out and ran back up the mountainside. I didn't see any visible damage to the deer, and there was no visible damage to my truck. Looks like it was just a 20mph love tap.
Now I want to hear more stories about deers trying to commit suicide. Post yours.
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>>893268
>be me
>driving to work at 4am from Ocean County NJ to Edison, NJ - still in Ocean Conty about a mile from home
>deer jumps out into the road in front of me
>I'm doing 45mph
>slam on brakes and slow to about 30mph before making contact
>hit deer in the ass
>deer runs off like it was nothing
>drive away
>road is visibly darker
>pull into nearest Wawa and assess the damage
>whole light fixture on passenger side is demolished
>bumper, fender, hood, tires, steering, brakes all check out OK
>buy and replace light fixture for ~$300
Glad I'm not making that commute anymore.
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>be me
>riding my motorcycle
>see oncoming headlights shadow something up the road
>kick down a gear and look around
>roll up on bambi sucking on a tit
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>>893268
>be me, last week
>driving home from a hike at night
>see a deer cross the road
>drive more, see another
>this one has a good rack of antlers
>drive more, see another
>stop for coffee
>get gas
>get home
Don't drive so fast at night
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Hey, im new to /out/.
So after a couple hours of watching people on YouTube doing urban exploration i wanna start doing it. Any guys here that can give me a couple of tips, general advice, where to start, gear i could use, etc?
Thanks beforehand.
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>>892747
No urban explorers on /out/? :(
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>>892747
be very wary of the condition of the floor.
also ITT: post urbex aethstetics
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bamp for interest
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Good Semi /out/ Shoes ? 2016-11-12 15:49:14 Post No.892604
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Sup /out/
I live on a small farmhouse in France. I use rubber boots for the garden and security shoes for the lumber but need something for everything inbetween.
Been using those Clarks Sheppy Dry GTX for 2 years but the glue sole finally came out. These were great for everyday use. Light, resistant enough and waterproof. They still do them but only black and I like my natural leather look.
Any advices ?
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Correction: actually even the black model is discontinued ... f this "new collection" mentality.
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>>892604
a few years ago, I wanted this exact thing. I ended up buying a pair of Keens. They were ok, but the thing is there is no "everything shoe" I think you have the right idea in having rubber boots and steel toe shoes and these. Please let us know what you go for.
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Does anyone have any recommendations for a good moccasin for hiking?
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Hey fellow /out/ers
I am looking for a good /out/ hat. For years I have just worn a baseball cap or a beanie. I've never been a fan of baseball caps look wise and a beanie won't protect you from the sun.
I live in northern Ohio where the weather fluctuates a ton. I would be wearing this hat for every season besides winter.
Any links/suggestions are appreciated.
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>>892246
Boonies are best.
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A Tilley hat of course. Besides the styling, comfort and performance they are guaranteed for life.
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getcherself a proper slouch hat
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Do you guys have any cheaper recommendations for polyester hiking pants with extra durable knee and ass padding like Fajalraven? Amazon and eBay don't list anything that immediately jumps out at me. Cargo pockets preferred.
In any case, what pants do you hike in?
inb4 cotton
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björnkläder
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prAna
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vúllöpupen
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Anyone here familiar with riding bikes in snow? I live in Northern Sweden and I'm considering buying a new bike with 35mm tires, is that enough if I put studded tires on it, or should I opt for something with more width? I also want it to be speedy in the summer, which is why I'm looking at bikes with road shifters instead of MTB.
Right now I'm riding a bike which has I think 42mm tires (not studded, but with pretty decent grip pattern, low pressure) and it's okay, but there will definitely be more snow and ice in a few weeks.
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>>890399
These are the best bikes for snow or ice. Wide tires and low tire pressure gives you lots of grip. The downside is you look retarded
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>>890404
Yea, you look retarded and also they suck dicks in the summer. The reason I'm looking at a bike wtih 35mm tyres is because I also want to put slicks on it when the snow is gone for a few months in high summer. Gotta go fast, you know.
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>>890406
Are you riding on roads or trails?
What does out think about the Nike SFB as a general 3 season boot for backpacking?
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>nike
into the trash it goes
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>>897935
care to elaborate?
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>>897940
>this is the kind of people who uses this shit
Just get a proper boot for travelling.
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Worried about theft when dispersed camping? 2016-11-21 09:25:23 Post No.897665
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Worried about theft when dispersed camping?
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Will be winter camping soon in Colorado and I'm worried about when setting up my camp and going hiking for the day, that I'll come back to my shit stolen, ruining the trip. Will be dispersed camping in Maroon Bells. I just plan on camping by one of the lakes.
Is this a common concern, or am I just worried about nothing? What are the odds I'll even see others camping out there in that weather?
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>>897665
There are ways to keep people out of your campsite.
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Another
>Will be winter camping soon in Colorado
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Dude you are a nervous wreck and obviously not ready to go camping in your backyard much less winter camping in Colorado. Man up you giant pussy
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>>897678
Does this actually work
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What are some clothing brands that say I spend my free time /out/ but don't cost an arm and a leg?
I really love Carhartt jackets. I got this for Christmas 2 years ago and it has held up to many fishing trips and I also wear it to college and it looks halfway normal. It's waterproof cotton/poly blend with nylon lining and 3M insulation.
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>Im a retard who needs attention. Is there jacket that will show everyone how unique I am?
What a cuck. Just where a sign that says 'I Love Cucks'.
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>>897557
>using a term unironically
Try Reddit or /b/
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>>897562
Sans the cuck part, hes right you know. Op is a faggot
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Two person sleeping bags 2016-11-21 00:46:31 Post No.897511
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So, I've had the notion to go on a little trip with a friend. And we need sleeping bags. So instead of us both bringing individual mats and sleeping bags, I thought; 'well surely two sleeping bags takes up far more space, uses far more material and is less insulative than a double sleeping bag!, that way we have the heat of two people sleeping close together, to economise on material and thus weight, seems far more efficient'.
Well anyway, I'm not looking up CHEAP (say 50£) double sleeping bags, and they're like 4kg when a normal bag is like 1kg!!! So why the fuck are double sleeping bags so big and heavy. What is this shit. And why are the only good ones I can get 300£.
And furthermore, if a single bed mattress is 90cm wide, and a double is 138cm wide, then you should be able to get a 'double' roll mat which is wider, but not 2* as wide as a conventional single person roll mat, do these exist? Or will that set me back 200£ as well.
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>>897511
Correction
> I'm not looking up CHEAP (say 50£) double sleeping bags
I AM looking up CHEAP (say 50£) double sleeping bags
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Lower demand means lower production and fewer savings from economy of scale/competition. The people who buy double bags are usually couples who'll shell out the extra money. Plus, some guys will pay any price to bone.
So far as weight goes, a one person bag can be somewhat form fitting, saving weight and increasing insulation. A two person bag needs wiggle room so you're not plastered on top of each other in a sweaty heap, and then results in escaping heat through the wider opening; to have the same rating, better materials need to be used to make up for that.
Just get two straight cut bags with complementary zippers, and zip them together. It's even less subtle than buying a double bag, but at least you won't pay out the ass for it. Plus, you then have two spare bags as replacements, or to lend to normies you drag into the wilderness with you.
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>>897545
this
intelligent answer anon