Post sexy looking knives, tools, new, old, used, abused, modded, etc. it doesn't matter, as long as wood and metal touch each other, I just want to goon at them.Pic rel is very fresh from my mini collection
The opinel saw number 18 looks great but i already have a silky and i don't mind the rubber, it's plastic i hate.
>>2870661>>2871011I have those as well>>2870576I do
>>2871014random info, do you know that the blades of opinel saws are made in korea?
>>2869866Coffin handle on a Kabar Short.
>>2871340I do!
How do you brew coffee while /out/?
>>2869376this, any other answer is wrongfrench press is also acceptable
>>2869207There's usually no surface water, so I carry all my water, so I might as well carry hydrated food, so I bring canned or bottled coffee.
>>2869207Old school coffee pot, nothing fancy.Doesn't matter what beans I use or anything, coffee made over fire is the best there is.
>>2869207I get up slightly earlier than your mom, I gape out her btfo pussy, fuck her REALLY well, slap her on her fat, wrinkly ass and she gets up and does it for me. It would be a great arrangement, except for that smell. I know you know what I'm talking about. Wtf causes something like that?
i drink coffee every day so i just LARP as a brit when /out/ and drink tea**this this the extent of my LARP, i do not pack an underage white girl and a collection of pakistani migrants; i also bring a knife because they are legal to purchase here
>>2869902He looks thirsty give him some beer
slugs and snails give me some kind of phobia idk why. one time i woke up with my tent covered in them and it was a hassle to get out
>>286990210/10 would let the little fella ravage my cucumbers, if you know what i mean.
>>2869902Does the little friend have a name?
>>2869902eww
Every single axe I have ever used that looks like picrel has the head start coming loose after only a few weeks. Every single time. It's retarded that I can't buy a wood handled axe that is made correctly out of the box. Even with premium brands like Gransfors, while the heads may not come loose, they are hung crooked half the time, and there's no store where you can pick out a straight one in person. I don't have time for these shop projects to fix these issues myself, an axe should just be fucking made right.
>>2868395why do you have dozens of axes?can i buy one from you without you acting like we're trading state secrets?
>>2870940eBay mostly. But going to estate sales and garage sales out in the country has yielded some of the best finds. Most people sell old rusty axe heads for 1 to 5 dollars USD. You need to know what you’re looking for though. Look for names like Kelly Works, Collins, Plumb, Warren, Mann, American Axe and Tool and the different models they produced. And know what you’re using the axe for, so you can choose an appropriate style. If you’re across the pond, best bet is to buy American if you can find them. If not, Hults Bruk, Wetterlings, Grandsfors Bruk (the old ones), Ochsenkopf, Helko and Sater are good brands pre-1940’s. German and Swedish steel was very good, but American axe design was superior.
>>2871022> why do you have dozens of axes?I collect them and restore them. And you can buy one if you’re in Northern California. Being in an area with a long history of logging helps if you’re looking to buy. If not, EBay is still the best bet. I have an appreciation for quality hand tools. Even though I could afford whatever tools I want, the old ones are superior.
>>2867623I mainly only use axes for hewing, but bent handles don't seem to hinder me much. The main complaint is that handles have fat ass profiles that are shocking to the hand as bought, and some seriously uncomfortable "sticky" finish. One thing too is that the heads I have rehandled have eyes that seem to be simply punched out and not drifted or cleaned up in any way, so the hole is basically straight, rather than bellmouthed on either end as it should be. They also terminate in sharp corners, often with the burrs from punching intact. Installing handles without rectifying this problem results in the edge of the eye cutting into the wood rather than compressing it (and letting the wood expand on the other end with the wedge).
>>2871235So you’re using a broad axe for hewing? I wasn’t aware that anyone was still producing broad axes, or any axe that could be used for hewing. In that case, I’d put up the coin to buy a vintage axe that’s in good shape b fore ever trying to buy the junk that’s made today. The quality of steel alone, not to mention the fit and finish is way superior. The only axe company that makes true quality axes today is Hoffman. https://hoffmanblacksmithing.com/But you’re going to pay out the ass for them. Best bet is to buy an old axe head and put a Hoffman handle on it. They’re the best handles on the market as well. The premium grade is split along the grain and not sawn. So they’re is zero runnout. The only company to do so that I know of.
I am new to gardening and am looking for a new plant. A plant that is good for bees, or that bees are naturally attracted too.Preferably a plant that could also be useful in other ways I was considering Rosemary, since I also use that in cooking but I’m asking for other recommendations. Plant will have to be suitable for California conditions. Bees are my favorite insect
>>2871028>native flowers>CaliforniaDude its a desert.Native flowers are cactus and thistle.
>>2871044let me run your state's lack of flowers through AI for youTop California Native FlowersCalifornia Poppy (Eschscholzia californica): The iconic state flower, known for its brilliant orange-gold petals. It thrives in full sun and poor, well-drained soil.Bush Monkey Flower (Mimulus aurantiacus): An evergreen shrub that produces tubular, sticky flowers in colors ranging from bright yellow to deep red. It is highly attractive to hummingbirds.California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum): Blooms in late summer to fall, providing bright red to orange tubular flowers when many other plants have gone dormant.Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila menziesii): A delicate annual featuring sky-blue flowers with white centers. It prefers partial shade and makes an excellent ground cover.Lupines (Lupinus spp.): Spikes of dense, vibrant purple, blue, or yellow flowers that help fix nitrogen in the soil.Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): A tough, herbaceous perennial featuring flat-topped clusters of white or pale pink flowers that attract butterflies.Why Plant Natives?Water Conservation: Deep root systems allow native plants to survive long, dry summers with minimal irrigation.Wildlife Support: They are the primary food and shelter source for native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.Low Maintenance: Because they evolved in California, they are naturally adapted to local pests, soils, and fire cycles.If you are planning a native garden, explore Calscape, a comprehensive database maintained by the California Native Plant Society that helps you find exactly which plants and wildflowers are native to your specific zip code or county.
>>2870839I've got some climbing jasmine (don't know which variety exactly) but I've had dozens of bumblebees. They love it. Not happy with the runners they constantly send out.
>>2870839Sage in all fields but literally
>>2870839My personal recommendation is basil, grow some for yourself, some for the bees. My purple basil tends to flower for ages because the flowers don't all bloom at once. It's suitable temp wise but you'll probably have to rely on watering it.As other anons have pointed out though, natives are beneficial to bees and lots of other pollinators and critters. There's myriad databases online so just research your specific location. The other tip I'd second is to make sure there's something flowering at all possible times. Most gardeners pick plants for the flower and end up with an empty garden come fall. So even if you're just picking out one plant right now, give some thought to how it fits in with everything else wrt flowering period.
Discuss nudism. Is it something you grew up with, or found later in life? Have you ever considered giving it a try?I wanted to try making a thread on a blue board in the hopes that there could be a serious discussion instead of the degenerate gooning the occasional nudism thread devoles into on /b/.
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Got a few way out spots I can hike nude at and do fairly often when I can. company would be cool but most dudes into this are degenerate fags and make it sexual I’ve nude hiked and skinny dipped with a few women but it’s hard enough finding /out/ chicks let alone ones that want to walk around with sweaty tits cooch and asscheeks in the Texas sun. I’ve had a few over the years that will and will skinny dip with me too wish Americans weren’t such prude fags about nudity
>>2864595the sun only burns you if you're an idiot
>>2862554>rules against lewd behavior>its totally not sexualized bro>beach sorted by sexual orientationright
>>2859211I went to a nude beach in SoCal a couple few times. I think I’ve heard it’s a gay thing, but it’s also right next to a university so maybe it’s not like a “gay space” but you just get a lot of homos on account of they can walk around with their junk hanging out even if there isn’t a parade going on? Anyway, I wouldn’t know if the college kids even use it ‘cause I’ve only ever been on “””cold””” days. So it’s like 65 and overcast, but it seems to do a pretty good job of clearing the place out. It’s nice to be pretty much alone and be able to just strip and jump in the water. It feels like a lot less of an ordeal when you don’t have to bring special clothes with you. You can just up and decide on a whim to go swimming in the ocean today, you don’t have to make a big plan out of it. I know that’s silly cause how big a deal is it really to put on trunks, but still. Even took a few beers one time so I could hang out for a bit. Only ever seen a few fat old people, but I’m fat and old too, so whatever. Certainly not gonna see the beauty of the human body on display, but that’s not what I went there for.It’s cool. I like being naked, idk. It’s like I don’t have to wear all these clothes to hide who I am. It’s kinda nice to just let it all hang out sometimes, shed some stress. Never been a social thing for me though. I mean maybe it would be cool, but I don’t live close enough to go there all the time and meet anyone and I never had that type of family, so idk, but it doesn’t really bother me on that level. I’m not like morally outraged by it. I will say though, that I’m not just cool with people walking around naked everywhere. I lived in PA I couldn’t even wear shorts without getting bit up. And let’s say you got your nudist utopia and everyone in naked all the time. You want to sit your bare ass on that splintery wood bench? Not to mention like half the population doesn’t know how to wipe.
/out/ i'm a guy and i'm gonna go camping with a girl.what should I be prepared for?
>>2871297It's not on us to prove whether she's lying. She has to prove she's being genuine.
>>2871304She already has. She’s posting pics and vid’s on Instagram and there are second hand accounts of her adventure. No one has put forth anything to counter it, just “trust me bro” and feelings.
>>2871304you are retarded. she just got rescued off of mount whitney, unless you distrust news articles too
>>2871309She’s back, btw.
>>2871309most likely the truth is in the middle. shes really out there but has a lot more support than she lets on, standard practice for onlywhores to bait simps.as for her recent rescue, the story doesnt quite add up. she says she gave up and called for rescue but they ignored her and neither her nor search and rescue are responding to reporters. theres also>several hikers who summited Mount Whitney to watch the sunrise noticed Renae’s tent on their way up the mountainand theres the support team. you are absolutely correct this is all speculation on the skeptics side but everything in the history of women tells us to be skeptical here. you can believe whatever you want but please dont give her any money.
>put your finger on a random place ANYWHERE on the map>there WILL be at least a couple of high quality trails leading there>there WILL be bus stops everywhere around both the destination and any point throughout the whole route>there WILL be a train station or even multiple of them in any town you might pass through>continuously maintained trail markers, signposts and even resting benches and roofed stops literally everywhere>no dangerous wildlife>no dangerous non-whites>no crazies with guns>dirt cheap and super available yet still comfy public transportHow can the rest of the world even compete?This is almost hilariously embarrasing. WTF are the rest of you retards doing? At least pretend you're trying to keep up, jeez.
>>2871204>Drywall over lumber.nope
>NO NO NOOO! Everybody has to live in a shitty shed made out of trash wood thats shoddily nailed together under tension!You faggots realize we have real buildings in the US too? Like houses built with bricks and concrete. Do you think the White House or the Empire State Building dont have electricity? Real woman moment. Stone/concrete buildings are objectively superior in every single way. Real house owners laugh at you cucks. The only reason you live in a shed, is because this way of building is cheap. Thats it. Everybody knows that and your seething and coping about being a poorfag. Its obvious and embarrassing. t. constructionfag
Let's get back on topic. I've been to Table Mountains in both Poland and Czechia and it's such a cool place, my favorite mountains other than Tatra
>>2870303>>put your finger on a random place ANYWHERE on the map>>there WILL be at least a couple of high quality trails leading thereA to je špatně.
>>2870799The rock demands you give it the promised land
>>2868156>30 years>enough is enoughThis board is so retarded these days I'm not even sure if this is bait anymore.
>>2868159I'm going Yukon later this summer, doing some dong jerk glacier or something
>>2868156I live nearby (canada side) and the grizzlies have unironically become a problem. 11 at one time in the silage pit, killing calves and zero fear of people. But shooting one is worse then killing a thousand people.
>>2868156More people die in hunting accidents than bear attacks
>>2868850>Proceeds to eat woke woman alive as she screams on the phone to her grandmother (Russian bear death reference)
going to a natural reserve with my dog, dogs ae not allowed, gonna camp there and make a short film, how do i hide the dog in the car so the policemen in the gates don't see it
>>2866364Hide your dog inside your cavernous anus.
>>2866364Force the dog to walk backwards, claim exemption due to freedom of religion.
>>2866364You leave your dog in the front seat, buckled in, because he's your best buddy in the whole world and then shoot the gate copper in the face three times with your .44 magnum for attempting to deny man's best friend the same experiences as you.
>>2866459Lol. What the fuck is wrong with you dude?
>>2866631How many dead prostitutes do you figure one could smuggle OUT of the park in that can? A quick acquisition of this information could really help out the friend I'm asking this question for.
just boughted a machete. how do i become a machete master?
>>2870586You need to sell machetes to other people to get more points to fight The Gorgotron
>>2870610That sounds dangerous. Is this supposed to be some evil joke?
>>2870610>true machete master>only 1 macheteno. Don't get me wrong, you should still be proud of this accomplishment, but here's a peak at what an actual master looks like:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyOx_OdH_j0>>2870845They're good for clearing brush, which can be a survival task if you're actually innawoods and have to bushwhack.But I also like them for chopping small stuff more than a hatchet.
>>2870586you throw it out and buy an axe
>>2871188>>2870845These guys are not wrong, but a machete is fun, and I do walk through tons of thick vegetation on my hikes. I've had this machete for over 10 years, worked wonders on most hikes. As you can see it went through a little wear with time. What exactly do you wish to master? Just make sure you don't hit your other hand when cutting vegetation. I've cut very thick pieces of wood with it, even moderately sized trees on a few select occasions (I don't like destroying trees for no good reason). I guess ask if you have questions?
How to make friends to go backpacking with as a chud literally just too scared to camp alone but I love backpacking
>>2871187hello I am your new out bfhopefully you have a valid drivers license and your own car
>>2871193i even have a job toobut i live in a relatively shit state for the outdoor activities i enjoy most and am getting seriously lonely solo hiking. do i just join a climbing gym?
>>2871196just move out of delaware
>>2871206i just need to get a fucking kayakdoesnt solve the other thing though
>>2871196>>2871212just move to MA (another mid /out/ state) and join my climbing gym. i'll sail you across the harbor to a pine cove beach forest with fresh mussels, wild boysenberries, tidal bathing, and marsh mud skincare. the rape risk is only like 2% cuz you could scream and multiple houses across a small marsh would hear it and call the cops. all jokes aside, i would murder a baby for a gf who enjoyed doing this.
I pulled up in Pennsylvania's state game lands and was caught leanin'.Bear got so close I thought for sure he was feignin'.When he got close I put the camera down... I was thinking 'bout defense.He may hate people if he got losses when we eatin'.But I wasn't even there if his blood got shot so why the fuck is he heated?Was he sick and tired of humans murder gangin' on his shit and that's why he act like a demon?Bears actin' dramatic and shit cuz they ain't ever beefin'.
>>2870164Why are you trying to rap
which sgl? some of them have good hikesbut there's never good trails or marked trails
>>2870229thats because they are for hunting. stick to the parks, faggot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xkbCe0a8NIwalks path casually where I walk with my family
>>2870253they should fix up the roads, trails, and parking for sgl the conditions are SHIT
> Be me.> Taking a shit in the woods on a backpacking trip> Enjoying the feeling of being completely alone deep in the wilderness> being one with nature, etc. etc.> Finish up, burying my shit, I turn around and notice a trailcam pointed at me.> These fuckers are everywhere this year.> Ruining my primitive experience.>> At the very least, maybe they could be used to secure a camp site with monitoring and alerting while you sleep?> Still, I find the prospect of being on camera at all times, including private moments deep in the wilderness very disconcerting.
Hunting has gotten less and less /out/ and more luxurious larping
>>2861380>Let's talk about trailcamsI've been doing deer management and running many trail cams, and also a webmaster for a deer management website, for over a decade. I love trail cams. They are a great resource for managing the local deer herd. You can hunt specific bucks, or let specific bucks grow, instead of ambushing whatever comes by. In my camp, we lay out pictures and videos of specific Bucks that we either let grow or that we target. On public land, you're still in public, so complaining about trail cams, makes little sense. If you want privacy, be on private land.
>>2861380free camera
Could a device like this be used reliably to detect the hiker gangstalker glownigs hidden trailcams?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xkbCe0a8NIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HdNCse0vUMbe careful where you shit bro
Where did I take this picture today, are you able to get the exact location? It shouldnt be to hard. Post orginal pictures of your recent outings that you took and if you did not go on any recent outings, think about why you keep making excuses instead of just going out even if only for a couple of hours on a small hike.When coming back to this board it feels like 80% is just larpers. There are almost no original pictures taken anymore and 50% is gear threads. lets try to change that and post real pictures that you took.
>>2871005sorry i already post all my pics on /flag/ because with regional flags it's double the fun
today i led an expedition to my suburban backyard, hiking a couple hundred feet through grassy terrain, with a total elevation gain of an inch or two above sea level. it was pretty intense, and i'm glad i was able to make the trek back to the house afterward. thankfully, i packed a tarp so i didn't die of heat stroke out there.
