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Do you guys bring any instruments with you when you go /out/? Im considering picking up a naf, harmonica, or small travel guitar to maybe jam a bit when im camping overnight.
>>2727524>most traditional instrumentsViolin? Guitar? Banjo? Bullshit. You mean -larp- instruments like the hurdy gurdy or the bagpipe.
>>2727551Accordion
>>2727461GusliYou can keep your rations inside itTypical thing for an /out/ist to bring along
>>2715709>Do you guys bring any instruments with youNo, and you can fuck right off with yours too.
>>2727524I bought a decent violin for 100
Alright wtf are these zoomer talking about
>>2727240>>2727234>>2727047>>2727094>would you rather find yourself alone with a bear or a man in the woods?logically, the answer is a man, even with weapons you are not guaranteed to win a fight with a bear, even a young bear can kill you without much effort, and anything less than rifle caliber will not kill a bear. But that is not what the question is.The question is about making men ask themselves earnestly why a woman would rather be with a bear? consider also that the women making this hypo aren't genuinely saying they would rather 1v1 a bear, "bear" could be subsituted with anything else that might kill them.Man vs Bear = A bear might kill you, might now, it's a toss up, but you know when you see a bear that you are in danger, a man is more scary to any woman who has never seen a bear up close, but not just because they "could hurt" you, but because if they *decide* to hurt you, a man will not just hurt you, a man could rape you and then come up with insane ways of getting away with it, dissolving your body or digging you under animal carcasses or throwing your body in the sea, because this shows what men are capable of doing to women willingly and not just because they have a feeding instinct, but because they are capable of executing evil plans for mortal pleasures like sex and the only thing that stops them is other people finding out.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^pay attention to the last line of this paragraph because that's the important part of the question, if you were ALONE with a man, you might find out what he is willing to do to YOU because he can get away with it.I think it's a dumb question and most people talking about it are internet morons and attention whores, but I can sympathize with women's sentiment when posting this question because i have more than 3 braincells that allow me to understand the emotional reasoning behind it. If you can't you are dumb, if you can but unwilling, you're just a dick.
Whenever you think women are silly for being scared of random men, go on >>>/gif/ rekt threads and look at how many men will randomly cleave a guy's head open with an axe just because he felt like it>>2727505You're thinking about the question and not about why they are asking it in the first place, low emotional intelligence, >>2727647 your reaction exemplifies this condition.>>2727609pearls before swine, these guys just want to hate women and feel validated so they come whre they know other men hate women and will back them up.>>2727782its not because men rape women, that would be too obvious>>2727834>They know they wouldn't actually pick a bearbut you dont know why, you think it's about your reaction, it's about your ability to understand why women ask seemingly illogical questions "would you love me if i was a worm?">I want to emphasize that very few of them are actually naive enough to think they are better off with the bear. Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>2729004A bear can definitely rape you too. It will also eat you while you're still alive.
>>2729009Lol. Fag. This is why you should've never gotten the right to vote.
>>2729004>why a woman would rather be with a bearBecause they are incapable of thinking logically and instead push responsbility for their own terrible decision-making on men who they will treat like shit regardless of circumstances
> catch a flat tire> get a repair kit> get the inner tube out> find the hole> seal it> use a mini hand pump to inflate the tube> pump for like 10 minutes> still flatmini pumps are a meme and presta valves are a work of satan
>>2727806>get a flat>contemplate changing to your spare wheel but fuck no>take out pic related, fix it in 5min and throw the useless co2 cartridges away>fill it with 12v compressor>drive away
>>2727806>I can't inflate a tire bloo bloo blooSkill issue. Any 4chins poster worth his salt should be extremely capable when it comes to short-stroke pumping action
>>2727865i fixed it already. the issue was the presta valve being a dogshit piece of construction and i had to use an adapter for italso kill yourself
>>2727886>retard used the wrong end on the pump and blames the valveonly on 4chan dot org slash out
>>2727886>i had to use an adapter for itfucksake.https://youtu.be/I6J8D0RLmFo?si=48J4TPnYl-iFCle6Switch to tubeless too.
What are some of your biggest accomplishments and happiest moments in life?
>>2728973Work capacity testBottom line basic bitch physical fitness test all wildland fire guys have to do annually. 3 mile trek in 45min or less with 45lbs of gearSome more specialized crews have their own set of standards they require personnel to meet, just depends on where you are and who you sign on with
>>2728986How'd you get started running your own shop? I always played around with the idea of starting my own small business hoping it would give me some more flexibility to do /out/ stuff, being my own boss and all.
>>2728862Climbing all 282 of these mountains https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munro
>>2728993I worked for another shop for a while and learned under an old master machinist. Took every opportunity I could to talk with customers and get my name out there. When another local machine shop closed down due to the dude dying, I spent every last penny I had buying up his tools and rented shop space. Had enough preliminary customers from connections at the first shop to keep me afloat until I started making a name for myself and could bring new people in. My situation was definitely a right place at the right time kind of thing, but I've been busting my ass to make it happen. Owning the place is so much more work and a hell of a lot more stressful than just working for someone else, but the satisfaction of being your own boss is like nothing else. When work slows down in the winter, I spend nearly all of my time /out/, it's awesome.
>>2728987>3 mile trek in 45min or less with 45lbs of gearI fail lolat least there's no drug test
I've never used one of theseAre they really that useful? Are they a real game changer?I see everyone using these but dunno... never felt the need
>>2723749Shitpost bumpin
You use them to push yourself forward while you walk. The work of moving forward is normally 100% on your legs, but poles let you transfer some of that load to your arms instead. This enables you to hike longer distances before exhaustion or injury occur.So I suggest to use them for full day and multi day hikes.
>>2719093Retard The average age of a gamer in 2010 was 30. You know shit about shit if you think you children who dominate Reddit represent the rest of the Internet population. 4cgan went live in 2003 and you were probably still in diapers while I was shit posting here.
>buying walking sticksyikes>finding a good sized stick on the trailbased and stickpilled
>>2719043I thought they were gay af until I thought fuck it, I'll try them and took a couple from work. Really good for river crossings, you can't go anywhere here without a few here. I just carry one and only use it on rivers. Still feel kinda gay carrying one though.
Hey /out/, I'm planning to go on a bike trip with this girl I like. It'll be about 70km, so we'll be out for a while. I bought >pic rel last year for my trips so I don't have to carry all the water I need with me from the start. Would it be too autistic to bring the water filter on this bike trip date? I'm worried she'll think I'm weird.
>>2726374>No automatic enema apparatus for biking NGMI
>>2725479>the ick >because of a water filter Lmao wtf dude I know the sexual market is fucked up nowadays but jésus...
Update: I showed her my water filter and she loved it. Then I pulled out my little camping stove and brewed us some coffee after we had been biking for two hours and she loved that too. I think she's head over heels for me. We even went swimming later in the trip and that was the first time I saw her in underwear. Yeah boys, I think I'm gonna make it.
>>2726746Happy for you, anon!
>>2722759Where do you live that you can't just drink from a creek?
#503- “Not A ManAss” EditionPrevious Thread:>>2721788janny pls…Thinking about picking up a new hobby? Want to get a memecaster? Haven't mastered the Palomar knot? Click here! http://www.pastebin.com/u/fishingandtacklehttps://imgur.com/a/1Xw3NNew Bong Fishin Guidehttps://pastebin.com/sDB5SQTqFirst for best telescopic rod is the one you exchanged for a 3pc.Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
do bass see braid color
>>27256651911I think I want to move up to a .45, I want to put 'em down in one round
>>2728920>I want to put 'em down in one roundRead up on FBI gunfight statistics, all the way up to 12 gauge the statistics are that one round doesnt stop a fight so even if you found a way to EDC a shockwave with slugs youd still want to train double taps. I like m yh glock 17 because I can bill drill 3 guys before I have to reload, or i can Mozambique 6 guys >>2728887Yes but unless the fish are super high pressure in super clear water it really doesnt matter, and even then it doesnt matter as much as you think it does. >>2728327How'd it go?>>2728259Muskie catch rates go up o 5% on a full moon and fish absolutely respond to barometric pressure. >>2728239Hella>>2727748Carp are easy. Go to walmart, buy a can of great value corn, go to the fishing section, find split shot and a pack of #4 or #6 bait holder hooks, then go to the river. Grab a fist full of corn and throw it in the water (assuming it's legal in your area, some places prohibit chumming) and while that's soaking tie on your bait holder hook and affix a split shot 18 inches up from there. Thread corn on kernel by kernel until you've covered the entire hook, I like to put so many it's starting to get on the line too. Gently lob it in to the corn field and wait.
>>2728952>Carp are easy.this is the general method I've seen and I already have all the supplies for it. any duration of time you'd say is good to give a spot before trying somewhere else? 20 minutes?
>>272897020 or 30 minutes yeah
What's the longest you've been /out/ ? I was away solo 3 weeks last summer wild camping, planning a 6 week trip this summer.How do you cope with the fatigue and loneliness, I enjoy it but at the same time I find myself going a bit crazy, talking to myself etc.Thinking of food and showers usually keeps me going.What do you do to keep yourself sane?
>>2724071Put em on clutch
Spent about 8 months bouncing around New England in a tent and, very occasionally, a lean-to. Doing conservation work. Team would live out of a base camp and hike into worksites. We went into town to buy food but lived out of tents in primitive sites the rest of the time. I miss the woods but I don't miss those fucking black flies.
i don't go out for more than 3 days because i start missing my cat
>>2724112Underrated.
>>272406345 days aka 6 weeks was the longest, that was a 500 mile long trailbut the longest ive been away home for was a 3 month long hitchiking trip
Anyone got any experience with bivvy bags? I'm looking into buying one on the cheaper end. There's tyvek ultralight bags, there's heavier ones, weight isn't a huge concern for me personally but I like light stuff if it's reasonably durable. Rain and mosquitoes are my primary concerns, I'd like a face cover of some kind
>>2727738Keeping the Tropen outside is like wearing your baselayer outside of your hardshell.The Tropen is a warm weather bag. It's less concerned with keeping out drafts and allows water vapor to easily travel through it. Keeping it inside the bag allows the Tropen to more effectively add to the insulation of the Defense 4.The Defense 4 should be sized to fit the Tropen inside of it, so if it's too tight, then you ordered too small of a size or you're trying to bring too much stuff into the bag with you.
>>2727740You have a choice between eating in the rain and not eating in the rain, and anyone who’s done both knows what the right choice is. And how would you get from your bivy into your poncho if it’s raining in the morning?
>>2727740They won’t keep you dry.Or maybe they’re not waterproof. It’s a little confusing.
>>2728969>thinking that ponchos keep people dry in 2020+4>thinking that umbrellas stop rain in 2030-6>thinking that the roof of your car will keep precipitation away in 1900+124ngmingmi
>>2726630>You didn’t think this through.Nobody ever does, they're a fucking nightmare to sleep in, especially in the rain.Can keep you less damp in a snowcave or tent in the rain, and keep you alive but uncomfortable if you're caught out in a storm. But I'm sure that everyone that gets one thinking "this is my new home" only ever does it once.I got mine for emergencies, and could count on one hand the number of trips it's been used on, none of them comfy.
/out/ music
Any Salmonella Dub goes good on a mountain top. https://youtu.be/A5f4d28-cxA?si=rRV0IyQIdbZCB2Ql
>>2718838Shady Grovehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-kaG1NuLZM&pp=ygUWc2hhZHkgZ3JvdmUgZG9jIHdhdHNvbg%3D%3D
>>2726170this is like the opposite of mountain topsthis is like the theme song of a japanese anime about riding an elevator
G O R D I Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9uN64ff73Uhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8SK0V74Fokhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGq8S5LEs8Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4FnoFxPiyshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuzTkGyxkYIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyCOnFvdTz8
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3eunpI2ENLX44Go5K92J0K?si=3mRqJ-HAQ965qiu8Q8WjlwBreath of the Wild ambience makes me feel like I’m a hero on a long journey through the woods. Will be listening to this in my next hike.
How do you handle feelings of loneliness and vulnerability when alone and /out/?
>>2728678I feel the opposite. Also, Lord Jesus Christ is with me, always.
>>2728934Jesus Christ won't save you from a bear, hypothermia, getting lost, etc.
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>>2728964also being afraid and alone is part of the fun
>>2728959How poignant thank you for that. Now I'm an atheist.
>be dumb girl (pic related)>get lost in the woods for 28 days>somehow live>lose 40 pounds and get more attractiveIs /out/ ketomaxing a valid weight loss strategy? I want to lose 20-30 lbs.
>>2718639she looked exactly right in the b4 picture
>>2726935>A two-day fast knocks out a lot of junk-food cravings for some reasonone theory is that you're killing off the bacteria in your microbiome that eat junk foodbacteria can influence food cravings to get what they want through the gut-brain axispeople who eat mostly real food also report this
>>2718667The fridge is so close
>>2718712>>2718734>>2726537>1 month in some forestshe looks like she was stuck on Robinson Crusoe island for 30 years
>>2718712Holy shit lmao getting lost in the woods turns you into a Neolithic hunter-gatherer cave wife. Genetic memory is real. The White man and woman long for the deep woods.
pastebin:https://pastebin.com/Mvfh8b87New USDA zone map has been released: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/Koppen Climate Map: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fb/K%C3%B6ppen_World_Map_High_Resolution.pngSearch terms:Agrarian, Agriculture, Agrology, Agronomy, Aquaculture, Aquaponics, Berkeley Method Hot Composting, Cold Frames, Companion Planting, Composting, Container Gardening, Core Gardening Method, Cultivation, Deep Water Culture (DWC), Dry Farming, Espalier, Farmer's Market, Forest Gardening, Forestry, Fungiculture, Geoponics, Greenhouses, Homesteading, Horticulture, Hot Boxes, Hügelkultur, Humanure, Hydroponic Dutch Bucket System, Hydroponics, Keyhole Garden, Korean Natural Farming, Kratky Method, Landscaping, Lasagna Gardening, Ley Farming, Market Garden, Mulching, No-till Method, Ollas Irrigation, Orchard, Permaculture, Polyculture, Polytunnels, Propagation, Rain Gutter Garden, Raised Beds, Ranch, Rooftop Gardening, Ruth Stout Garden, Sharecropping, City Slicker Composting, Shifting Cultivation, Soil-bag Gardening, Square Foot Gardening, Stale Seed Bed, Sugar Bush, Truck Farming, Vermiculture, Vertical Gardening, Window Frame Garden, Windrow Composting, Alpaca, Snail, Toad, Trumpeter, Turkey, Wormprevious: >>2718306Fruit thinning allows your plant to allocate its resources more efficiently. Each leaf is a source, and each fruit is a sink. If you have too many sinks, the sources will not be able to provide.
Best method to heat a greenhouse to tropical temperature the whole winter?
>>2728943Depends how much effort and cash you are willing to put into it.The simplest would be an electric heater but that comes with really high electric bill.For high upfront cost of good insulation like double pane glass paired with cheapest form of heat generation in your area you get smaller but still substantial heating cost.Alternatively you could forgo the greenhouse entirely and just set up a room indoors with strong grow lights, if you live somewhere really far North with less than 6 hours of sunlight you'll likely need grow lights anyways.You could lower your cost somewhat by using heat of decomposing manure/compost to heat your greenhouse.
>>2728966This, but also use solar to heat water and run the water through pipes in the ground of the greenhouse. You want them to be deep enough that the ground retains heat all night, but that's hard to calculate. Maybe bury the pipes vertically so they heat the ground deeper.
i love hairy plants
pumpkins doing great so far
I need some cheap but good hiking shoes for this summer for dry rocky trails on the Mediterranean coast.I was recommended the Colombia Escape Thrives, are they good? Anything else I could consider?
Anything is fine.Salomon, Merrell, Adidas, Aesics etc. The main reason you don't want jogging shoes, is because the fabric usually tears badly, and the durability of the outsole is bad. Alongside less grip. And that goretex usually means that you can walk trough wet bush without getting your socks wet.
>>2728418i have the columbia hatana max and theyre pretty good, theyre not gore tex but outdry is pretty good to, and is more breathable than the goretex in my experience.
>>2728288No, those are even worse. The moulded silver plastic will look like total dogshit. And they look like something designed to be used indoors which is hilarious when you think about it.
>>2728947Hell yeah preach brother I'm always getting my /fa/ drip on to impress the hiking ladies out on the trail.
>>2728264It's rocky af where I live, and if you're not on rocks it's tree roots. I've found the Keen Targhee EXP hold up well. Soles aren't as rigid as I'd like, but haven't found more rigid in a shoe. Tracks here are like fist-sized loose rockAlso the soles tend to delaminate between the black sole and grey cushion - Merrell does it too, probably all soles of this style. Which isn't to say they wear out in 10min, just that it's the weak spot. But I'm typically wearing the tread smooth by then anyway, so no biggie really.They're a bit ugly, but no stubbed toes, and it's not a fashion competition.
