Is off-grid living a wealthy person's hobby? I can't live in an off-grid cabin full time because the code doesn't allow that, and I also would need a primary residential address. The only way to make it work off-grid is if you already have a real home.
>>2833463That's fucked up. Tolerant Oregon.
>>2833565Badass
>>2833703>>2833707I recently heard that lawns are a holdover from medeival times. Initially, it was beneficial to have vast, open fields surrounding a castle so you could see any trouble approaching. Then later on the aristocracy in Europe maintained lawns as a flex, since maintaining grounds was super expensive and labor intensive. Eventually the every-man could afford his own little slice of land and luxury, and he imitated the example the rich set. Basically everyone is just doing it cuz the guy before them did it, long ago forgetting WHY we do it. Lawns are dumb, but it was neat learning why we even have them.
>>2833719Some retarded CA legislator was tricked into selling the state's water rights to the Reznick family in the 80's, so the state has to buy back it's own water every year. It's brutal and embarassing. The Reznicks own Pom, Fiji (tricked foreigners), and grow a bunch of almonds that also eat up a shitload of water (and are a loser nut). I hate them.
>>2843466Almonds take a gallon of water to produce a single nut.
How is the camping culture in the USA ? Here in the EU, we have many Belgian, Dutch, German, British and French people buying big caravans/campers and evading their shitty weather by spending 6 months on the Mediterranean or Atlantic coasts.Sometime they also go in the Alps when summer is too hot.There's also the occasional hikers/cyclers doing a multi weeks pilgrimage/hike and sleeping in tents but they're not common.The campsites are either municipal or private, some of them only have electricity, pitches and showers. Some of them also have restaurants, bars and grocery stores. There is always someone at the front desk, these areas mostly aren't automated.The people are usually retirees with enough money to afford such vehicles. How does it work in the USA ?
>>2843082Not sure what you mean automated unless you mean self serve.Theres a few different kinds. There are rv parks, built for both long term living and temp camping usage with full hookups. These are found anywhere, even the smallest of small towns usually has one. These always have a person, they are private businesses.Then there are various public (state county federal etc) campgrounds that vary widely between amenities and staff and cost. There are plenty that are full rv parks with hookups, and plenty that have nothing but pull through space and a picnic table and grill and a bathroom. Many are on dirt roads and many are not even RV accessible and people just camp out of cars and trucks. Some have people in a booth charging at the entrance, some require online reservations, many are first come first serve and have a self-pay system, many are free. Many have differing prices for a site with hookups or just tent pad or a walk-in site.Some have volunteer or paid camp hosts who basically take care of the place for the season in exhange for living there in an rv, many have no staff except for those from whatever land management office that come through as part of patrolling or working in that office's lands. The ones in big national parks and state parks and things often have dedicated campground ranger type workers running things. There are also often campfire evening programs put on for the campers by interp rangers at these parks.
Glamis Sand Dunes sees 1.3 million unique visitors a year.Thats 1 camp site.In 1 park.In 1 state.There are (some) porta-pottys.No running water.No asphalt, concrete or assigned spots.
>>2843430>There are (some) porta-pottys.>No running water.>No asphalt, concrete or assigned spots.Glamis is the northern part of Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area, and the most popular part. It’s the jumping off point for off-roading.There are at least 4 campgrounds in ISDRA. Two (2) have paved roads, the other two have gravel roads and are accessible by 2WD vehicles. All of them have vault toilets. All of them have designated campsites (first come, first served).The area sees a shit ton of people, but it can’t accommodate millions a year for overnight visits. It’s mostly day use.
>>2843468>>2843430Are these manned-up and have a nightly fee ? These are essentially private businesses right ?
>>2843086this is a good summation
>walking along a trail minding my own business >Suddenly 5 pic related fly out of the brushWtf? If you just stayed still everything would have been fine but you have to try and give me a heart attack.Fuck you, im hunting these fuckers now.
In my area, they have the nickname of, "Thunder chickens." Mostly blue and ruffed grouse.
>>2842169Holly shit OP blown the fuck out he will never recover lmfao what fag
>>2839658i don't believe you mister...
>>2838859fucking love grouse, a couple years ago one approached me while i was eating breakfast in the sierra nevada and sat next to me for like 20 minutes.
Satan chickenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xSj5XcByuA
Post a picture from your last /out/ing.A wonderful meadow where I had lunch and a smoke.
>>2843069>>2843071looks nice
Checked out Blanca Lake. Socked in but still awesome
>>2829110Nice cock
>>2829058I don't take pictures while out. Trying to package or reproduce the experience is futile
Made some sausages in wine. There was snow. It was AMAZING (the sausages)
What's a sleeping bag you recommend?I slept two weeks in Norway this summer with a random 5°C sleeping bag, and it wasn't that warm.I'm planning to go sleep on some mountains this autumn and I want to get comfortable with lower temperatures.
>>2841733That should have been well enough for a 5°C sleeping bag, odd.
>>2841809>>2841733That's probably the extreme or limit temperature rather than the comfort temperature. Companies are very sneaky with that stuff. Also, if it wasn't EN rated then it's completely meaningless. And I suspect it isn't EN rated considering OP described it as a "random" bag, aka some shit from walmart. I have a non-EN rated sleeping bag rated for 5C but it's extremely uncomfortable for anything below 15C.
>>2841533first you need to understand the ratings, comfort vs. you will survive. Also consider weather can change and get much colder with wind than you anticipated. I had a bag rated for 20f, I thought it was going to be 40f, but it was low 20sf and I froze my ass off and my toes were going numb. At best the bag would have been comfortable at about 50f. I bought a bag rated -20f with down fill. Be sure its large enough, bigger is better than a bit too small especially when its cold. I used to camp a lot, sleeping outside with no tent, sometimes with a tent. Over the years I seemed to have forgot how things work. Also know what type of tent you need to keep the rain/wind off. A sleeping pad for comfort and to help retain heat. It all works together. Its always better to a bag that is too warm, because you can unzip to control heat, then a bag that is too cold because you can't sleep and will be drained the next day, and it can be even colder the next day. I learned to wear the least amount of clothes, but wear warm socks. Others say to wear warm clothes, just figure out what works for you. Also, zippers are very very important. When I was freezing my ass off I zipped the bag up all the way and closed the opening as much as possible to retain heat. When the sun finally came out I was stuck in the back for like 20 minutes because the zipper was stuck and I had limited mobililty in the bag. This would have been a major safety issue if for any reason I need to get out of the bag or tent.
Enlightened Equipment Revelation 10F quilt has worked for me in Norwegian fall and spring. Never wintered there yet. I am part norge and love it out there.
I just spent the night in my 10°C sleeping bag and i had a blanket on top. It went down to -5°C and it was toasty. Get whatever you can afford it's about going out not buying gear, you'll always find a way to make it work.
for me it's chukchi nomads>siberia>northern peak>reindeer/fishing nomads>dealt with american whalers>survived several wars against russian empire>kept the head of a general as trophy
>>2841849>No they evolved in Europe the Middle East and Asia.That's a vast area for a single species to evolve in.
>>2842876God I hate you.
>>2841169>existed culturally in Europe for tens of thousands of years.Citation required.
>>2842924I’m not your fucking google, look it up yourself. Basque is unique from any language on earth and many words like “axe” and “knife” are derivatives of the word “stone” implying that’s the material those objects were made out of at the time of the word’s formation.
>>2841536Why do their boats look like bananas?
This is literally the most gun that anyone needs in the woods, unless you’re in bear country. Even then, if you can aim then you’ll be fine.
>>2839692Same experience with auto .22's. I was having issues with my GSG 1911 .22 (bought for cheap plinking at the range), and one of the range masters had the same gun with the same issue. He said he started using CCI mini mags, and that solved the problem.
>>2843349Those GSGs are godawful. A friend of mine bought one years ago - I think it was rebranded as a SIG - and the POS couldn't make it 3 rounds without a jam. Horrible to clean too with the ejector sticking off the back of the barrel so that it tears your knuckles up if you're not careful.
>>2843349ive had a smith and wesson m&p 22 and it was like that for the first 200 rounds, it'd stovepipe and jam anything but cci but in recent years I havent seen it jam anything, thing pisses federal and winchester now.
I would like to carry an anti-material cannon but is probably rather cumbersome
>>2843415Tell me about it. I was pretty disappointed. At least it was inexpensive.>>2843437Well, that does give me some hope.
/qtddtot/ - Questions that don’t deserve their own thread>>2793358 (I think)
>>2841240Any recs for brands?
What are the best knots to hang and tighten my tarp when I raise it between 2 trees?
Gloves for doing stuff outside when it's cold but not tactical ones and not leather ones?[spoiler]what if am poorfag?[/spoiler]
>>2841211Depending on where you live Decathlon can be pretty good. Ive bought some clothes from them and dont regret it. But dont trust the sizing, always get atleast 1 size up from what you would usually get.
>>2843334I like the Dex fit gloves on Amazonhttps://a.co/d/9XVnZle
Are there any hardcore /out/tards who have spent time camping in the global south or East / Central Africa?? Any Rhodesian larpers or French military guys on here have any commentary or resources? It doesn't seem like there is a ton of information outside the stuff in the savannah but I'm not sure how applicable that is to the area I'm going. I'll be in Jinja near the Nile. I have anti malaria medication. I'm coming from the Midwest USA and obviously can't bring my guns, blades, or anything other basics like water purifying tablets and shit like a flint and steel / a lighter. I'll be there for 3 nights with no accomodations other than access to a park. Other than don't get eaten by a crocodiles, anyone have any pointers?
>>2843186They don't.Because they have an african IQ.
>>2843186Recreational camping is a white person hobby. It wouldn't be seen as normal or expected in a place like Uganda.
>>2843313Bruh part of their economy is built on safari tourism and national parks. While it's true that black Africans who live in the cities tend not to do bushcraft style camping like white people, there absolutely are those who go out with a camper and tent to eat chocolate by a fire. Which is how 99% of American camping looks like btw>>2843160Thanks dude. I don't think the area that I'm going to be in is that deep in the bush. There will likely be cabins in the same general vicinity, I just want to go in a tentHave you been to africa to camp or do a safari? if so where did you go and how did you enjoy it?
>>2843333You are such a humongous fucking faggot
>>2843160>Uganda has natural reserves and parks with lions, elephants and gorillas which means they also have problems with poachers. I think it would be fun yo kill great apes.
Hunting season is upon the northern hemisphere>what are you hunting this year?>any changes in gear?>any interesting stories from last year?
this dude looks like he only has one antler
inspired by an earlier post about not hunting with their dad in his final year, i invited my father who has not hunted in over ten to come with me this year and he was quick to start making plans and taking time off worki also acquired an extra antlerless tag, my wife is excited about potentially having a packed freezer this winter to pull from hehethank you for reading my blog
Last year a buddy and I were out hunting. He was looking for a moose, and I was looking for game birds. Started early in the morning and for hours we didn't see or hear anything. Getting close to 5pm we figure we'd take a break to eat at the truck. After walking around all day in pretty warm weather I had some pretty major swamp ass, so I left shotgun by the truck, grabbed some TP, and headed off down a trail to take care of the swamp in my pants. After walking for only a few minutes I found a place that looked decent enough so as I start to unbuckle my pants I hear a noise in the bush off to my left. I look and sure enough there's a grouse about 3-ish meters beside me. So I moved away from it slowly, gave myself a wipe, then tried to sneak back to the truck to get my shotgun. Fortunately I was able to get the grouse!
>>2842019Based choice.I just got the 3-15x44. I love the 34mm tube the sight picture is so bright.
Missed out on every single public land beaver trapping opportunity I had this year because the state lottery hates me.> Browse eBay in sadness> Find a deal on a dozen MB-550's> Fuck it we coyote trapping this year > I don't know dick about coyote trappingWish me luck bros.
Look at this giant mushroom
>>2842507Look at this Mogroom
>>2842826Looks like hairy stereum. Is the underside smooth?
>>2842507Beautiful. I'm going on an adventure for Stuntz Blue Legs this weekend with the homies, so if this is *the* mushroom thread then you guys'll be in for a treat here in a few days...
>>2842994>Stuntz Blue LegsNice! The only actives I've found while /out/ were laughing gyms. I thought I found a while mess of libs once, but they were all psathyrellas
Found a shelf mushroom while on a hike today…
Been a while since we've had an EDC thread.What are some things you always carry with you? Got any new gear recently? Knife? Flashlight? Tactical spork?I've been wanting to put together a little edc first aid kit, not like my actual hiking first aid kit, just smaller things I might need on the day to day. But I havnt really settled on a pouch yet, or, if I should get a small plastic tupperware container because it's waterproof and I hear things like bandaids can get roughed up pretty easily in a pouch
>>2835193For me it's the swisscard nailcare in my wallet, it's able to go through TSA at the airport since it doesn't have the little "knife"/letter opener that the other versions have (the scissors are better in every way)
Why carry so much stuff? Just leave it at home until you need it.
I got my asbestos suit in case of random volcanos and my titanium alloy hardhat for those pesky meteorites. Bullet proof vest for shopping trips.
>>2842092normal pills
>>2841050I bought the roxon k2se for that reason, and the full sized scissors are cool
Hey, I'm trying to transplant duckweed from a nearby stream into my pond, to add forage for my ducks. I'm concerned that the ducks are just going to eat it all before it has a chance to colonize. Any suggestions?
>>2843019The ducks are domesticated and don't wander into the nearby streams. Is there a more appropriate forum for these types of questions?
>>2842930dude, duckweed is nearly impossible to get rid of once it's in. they won't be able to eat it fast enough as long as you put a big enough wad in there. most of the places you find it at it's invasive anyways.
>>2842930I've done it. They will eat the shit out of it. What you want is a tank that they can't get into and grow it in there. Then just pitch cups of it to them in their main water reservoir. I've been. Trying to grow it for years and everything eats that shit. Fucking deer and raccoons keep eating mine even. It's honestly not easy to keep especially if you live where it can freeze in the winter.
is this for rudy
>>2843423I miss Rudy.
I'm looking for a good all around camp axe for fire wood maybe some tent pegs and also general cutting. Should I better look for a specific brand or anything will do just fine?
>>2842758But could they chop down the largest tree in the forest with a herring?
>>2842447I use my axe more than I use a chainsaw.Many times I don't even bring the chainsaw to fell and prepare the trees, I prefer the quiet.
>>2841015he made a mk2 but it's a complete fail lolhttps://youtu.be/vICU4PTPbuo?si=EMF_jdjTQ4_pqkkV
>>2840978I've had the same axe head for 22 years, found it in the diet when I was a kid, sharpen it when it needs, replace handle when it needs. It's fucking axe you retard. Cave man tech
>>2840978Tomahawk since it's light, heya hoya
Whats the most out there thing you have built to facilitate your camping adventures bros?and how does it match up to the autism king?>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHU8VK3qIa4
>>2843108I will
>>2842649That pic is fresh as hellThe video is also cozy and I will now die of envy.
>>2842649>electricgay bitch nerd
>>2842724why be a downer like that
>>2843110whats the point, his little contraptions are supposed to be able to be taken apart easily, as said by the nerd himself.
