I'm your stereotypical guy who doesn't leave his room and is chronically online but I suck at anything outdoor related.
You can do literally whatever you want retard
>>31686079Sure you can, do you have any trails near you?
>>31686079yeah, learn survivalism. there are different styles. What kinda of outdoorsy intrigues you?
>>31686091>>31686094I did a few lately, I did one today for instance and I did fine but you could tell it's not my element let's say. I want to focus on hiking and camping honestly, those are the only activities that I feel drawn towards
>>31686105sound fun. learn to start a fire in different ways and maybe fish. maybe build rudimentary quick shelters. doesn't take long. or you could buy cool gear.
>>31686105Yup, that’s how it starts. Are you wanting to do solo hikes, or hike with other people too?
>>31686105>but you could tell it's not my element let's sayCan you elaborate
>>31686122he died
>>31686119Oh yeah, I thought I could be into fishing too so that's definitely on the list, but I'm definitely going to buy some camping gear before, never done it before but it seems interesting>>31686120I hike with other people but I'm going to start going alone so I can practice more because I kinda suck atm>>31686122There was a moment where we had to climb and I struggled more than my peers so that was kinda embarrassing for me
>>31686138>struggledSkill issue or fitness issue?
>>31686144Both but I'd lean more into the skill side which concerned me because what if I'm just not meant for it?
>>31686148Would you expect to be naturally good at tennis?
>>31686152Nope, you got a point there. I guess I'm terrified of the ''okay, this is it, I have no other choice but coming back to my shithole because nothing else works'' it's a terrifying though I have to fight against
>>31686163you got this, long-term
>>31686176Thanks Anon, my plan is to hike at least once a week, let's see how it goes
>>31686182What kind of terrain are you hiking, is this in the states?
>>31686079You don't have to be "outdoorsy." You just have to be out of your room. Step out your front door and read a book or listen to music or do what you want.
>>31686079Whatever you do, do it for the thing itself and not as an excuse to find some friends (that you don't have) to do it with, like so many of these insufferable frog posters.
>>31686079Orienteering is outdoorsy and also nerdish.
>>31686079>>31686079For starters, there an idea that should spend 1000 hours a year outside. Doesn't matter what you're doing. Walk around your block 500 times if nothing else, just be outside a building with the open sky above your head.I think this would be a good start- just physically get outside. Walk to the grocery store, whatever. Try this or that. And you'll discover what you like. 100% go for it. Whatever you're doing, keep going
>>31688612Utmost.
>>31686138i have some basic fishing stuff, learn about knots and paracord and other ropes, can start fires in multiple ways but not with sticks yet, and practice stupid shit like military rolling mt clothes up and optimizing my packs.
>>31690678Sounds like you're kind of jumping the gun a little bit if you're worried about your skills during hikes that don't require any special equipment.Have you figured out whether you're team hiking boots or team trail runners yet?Leave no trace principles?Basic first aid?The list of "don't do this because it's dangerous and stupid" tips like stepping over logs instead of up on to them because of snakes?
>>31686079If your dad didn't teach you how to build a fire you have no hope
