I really want to get more into the outdoor / survival scene?

Beginner here as well, please give me the wisdom

>>808111
just walk. don't overcomplicate shit. just walk

>>808111
>>808115
go outdoor and put yourselves in a position where you have to survive

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They probably want to know what gear to buy before they start going out. A backpack is a good place to start. The best ones are from companies like Triple Aught Design and Mystery Ranch. They are expensive but bomber. What to put in the bag? A compass for starters. Sunnto A-30L is all you need. Flashlight. Or headlamp. Hiking boots. Salomon Quest 4D gtx are the best.

>>808111
and
>>808115

>>808119 has it right.

No one goes and buys a full set of top-tier gear first time around.

Buy some boots, maybe a cheap tent, hike for a day.

Do a couple day trips until you get used to your pack and then spend a night.

Hike some more, spend two nights.

Read some books, do some research.
Try stuff out and see what works well.

Go further and further until you're happy with what you're doing.

the thing about going outside is that anyone can do it, just keep your head about you and don't make it too hard on yourself when you're starting out.

Save yourself time and money and read Backpacker Magazine Best Gear 2016 or even back issues.

The only recommeded piece of gear I've bought from thier Editor's Choice lists was the Snowpeak Mini Hozuki.

Took it back to REI for full refund to spend on better gear.

>>808111
go to goodwill, buy some boots and a backpack. go to walmart buy a 10 dolllar fixed blade knife and a flashlight. pack a few bottles of water and some crackers and veggies/fruit. go for 3 hour or so hike in the local outdoors to see if you like it first

>>808214
Oh man that thing sucks so bad. All the reviews on youtube made it look so good.

>>808211
Pls refrain from giving advice for noobs. You don't even understand what you are talking about.

>>808231
This

>>808234
The "candle mode" sucked and it was awkward to turn on and off. Love the REI return policy.

My new paradigm for camp lamps is LED, USB rechargable LiIon ONLY.

All mine have dual function of USB charging.

Just go do something. My first backing trip was 2200 miles of hiking. Just go do want you want

>>808231
Oath. Small steps before jumping in.

Dude it's all about the gear.

BUY AS MUCH GEAR AS POSSIBLE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3SFqV0hMyo

>>808111
To stop calling it survival would be a good start.
Next you could go for a nice daywalk.

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buy equiqment
>done

>>808404
keked at the segways
>where can I get the cute girl

Go fishing

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>>808486
i need this in mah life

>>808111
>How does one start.
by lurking here more before starting threads

>>808111
I ABOUT FELL OUT OF MY CHAIR YOU FUCKFACE

TAKE THIS PICTURE DOWN RIGHT NOW

>>808389

>2200 miles

What the fuck did you hike?

>>810586
Not him, but probably the AT

>>808389
fuck off

Where can I find like minded people?

I feel like such a loser, but I have no friends. I'm 21 and live in SoCal, if that makes a difference.

Are there clubs or anything I can get into?

>>810708
There will undoubtedly be facebook/reddit groups out the ass in your area, but I'm sure you can imagine that they will mostly be filled with fags

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>>810485
>CAPS LOCK RANT

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>>810751
>2 INCOMPLETE SENTENCES IS A "RANT"

>>808506
This

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>>810759
Why are you so angry, anon?