'>>2695028
Depends on whether or not you're a pirate';

'>>2695029
Well, the question is basically one of binoculars theoretically offering a wider field of view versus a monocular being easier to one-hand and simpler to use with regard to getting an in-focus picture. I personally also have an issue getting the images from the individual lenses of a set of binoculars to actually merge.';

'>>2695028
I only see out of one eye at a time so it doesn't matter to me. Mono for light weight I guess.';

'What's this guys problem?';

'>>2695057
https://allabouteyes.com/3d-movies-sometimes-fall-flat/';

'Hell';

'>>2695028
A good set of binos with nice large objective lenses. I suggest 10x42. Don't go cheap, invest in a good pair. I like Bushnell, they use top grade Japanese glass. Buy yourself a bino chest harness too. It keeps them out of your way but easily accessible. It's a game changer.';

'https://a.co/d/3hYO5yZ';

'>>2695131
https://a.co/d/0aR49vS
Not as important to go expensive on the harness. The one I bought isn't currently available, but it was only $25. I've been using it for over a year and haven't seen a reason to buy a more expensive one.';

'>>2695035
most x42 and smaller binoculars are light enough to hold with one hand and you can reach the focus dial with your index finger. the ONLY benefit of a monocular is compact size. they exist for really one specific reason, and that's quick viewing. even in the military that's phased out in a lot of regards due to rangefinders and spotting scopes(which are just a better monocular) and binoculars. they aren't comfortable for extended use because of the way our eyes work. much more natural to look with both eyes. If you want something really light and compact, that's what x32s are for.';

'>>2695035
With Binoculars, one tube, usually the right, has an adjustment ring near the eye piece. Look through that tube, with just that eye, at something about 50 yards away. Adjust the dial until the image is clear. Next, to get your picture, open them as wide as they will go and look through them. bring the tubes together until the two images merge and become one. It won't be a perfect circle, the two circles will merge in the middle. Adjust it untill it's one image, arounf 50/50. I hope that makes sense. To focus, use the center focus dial. This process should be the same for just about any pair of binoculars you buy. Unless they're under $20, then who knows...';

'>>2695129
>Don't go cheap, invest in a good pair.
Or just be normal, get some Auriols from Lidl (either the more powerful but heavier 10x50 at $25ish or the weaker but lighter 12x32 at ~$15ish) and the Solognac harness from Decathlon at $15 and you're good to go.';

'>be me
>use cotton balls + vaseline for fires
any ideas or recs on a "better" container to carry these around? I've had messes with plain plastic bags or anything crushable. So far I've settled on plastic pill bottles- they don't leak any vaseline in hot weather and they're crush proof. Only downside is they're narrow so its kinda annoying to get a cotton ball out once you get through a third of the bottle.

I'd love a wider, flat, altoids tin style container but with a water tight seal.';

'>>2695989
also, would a plain lighter flame be enough to ignite magnesium shavings? Or do they need an actual hot spark to ignite? Just had a thought of mixing some shavings in with the cotton balls and vaseline for an extra oomph';

'>>2695995
that sounds like a hazard';

'>>2696073
Most things are when you set them on fire';

'>>2696073
like a fire hazard? yeah you wouldn't want your fire starter to catch on fire or nothin';

'>>2695129
too expensive
are their cheaper models worth it or should I go for full chinesium crap?';

'>>2696137
Cheaper binos will probably do fine for simple /out/ shit, as long as you don't get walmart toy aisle-tier ones';

'What's a good rope for a tarp ridgeline?
Paracord is too bulky.
I tried dyneema but it has very little stretch, and no matter how tightly I set it up, it seems to sag after a few minutes. And it doesn't hold prusiks. Also I'm convinced that you could roll it up perfectly, look away for 5 seconds and come back to a tangled mess.
Right now I'm using some generic 3mm boating rope (I think it's polyester), but I'm wondering if there's anything better out there.';

'>>2696137
The cheap chinese knock offs are very hit or miss. They have very little in the way if manufacturing standards or quality control. You could get a decent set or a set that has bad lenses or construction leading to very narrow field of view, forever blurry images, almost guaranteed to have poor low light image quality. But you have to get what's in your budget. Read the reviews, keep your eye on the 1 and 2 star ratings as they like to flood the 5 stars with fake ratings(assuming amazon). Keep in mind, if you've only ever used cheap bonos, you may not know the difference, but if you have a buddy with hunting quality binos, you'll see the difference.';

'A very good friend will have his birthday and I need a great gift.
He loves camping with his motor home.
What could I get him?';

'>>2696632

If he seems into that kind of thing, I see plenty of campers little flags on poles you push into the ground that say things like "Welcome" or "The Anon's Good Friend's Last Name"';

'>>2696137
Vortex';

'It’s summer where I live and I plan to get some rabbits in the winter (stockpiling for the freezer). I’m going to be hunting on a friend’s 40 acres, he says he doesn’t seem much rabbits, so I’m wondering how can I tell if there’s much rabbits there? My plan for now is to throw out a salt lick and a trail cam, does anyone know any other ways I can try and find rabbits? Cheers';

'>monoculars
is cheap celestron one any good 10x25 i think';

'does anyone sell out gear specifically for fat people?
like extra wide gaiters';

'>>2696474
I also want to know the answer to this. Amazon sells Kevlar cordage for reasonable price. I would imagine that'd be a good pick but would like to hear if anyone knows something better';

'>>2696141
>>2696590
thanks
>>2696672
that's even more expensive
I ended up ordering some Bresser Hunter 8x40 for €29';

'>>2696474
>>2696710
If you think paracord is bulky then you probably won't be happy with much, but you could try tarred bankline. Decently sturdy for the diameter, is slightly tacky and helps with pretending you're on a man-of-war during the time of Napoleon.';

'>>2696474
>Paracord is too bulky.
it comes in several widths you know. i have the 3mm i think, it's pretty thin and plenty strong enough for what you want';

'>>2696474
>>2696710
Try bank line. It comes in many different diameters.';

'Got a new stove and pot, but the pot only has measurements for 0.5 and 1L

For mountain house type shit that often times requires like 250 or 350mL is there a smarter way to measure out this amount accurately? I don't want to worry about another item in my pack like a silicone measuring cup so right now I'm thinking about just taking an awl and scoring in my own measurement lines';

'>>2695028
Have both. Carry the mono more.';

'Also a question about binoculars, I was thinking between the Vortex Diamondback and Nikon Monarch 7 and wondering wether the €100 increase is really worth it. Plan to use them for birding and up to now I used these old USSR 8x30 ones. Also I gotta order them online, so cannot check them out in a shop';

'Bucket hats. Hats in general.
what do you wear? Bucket, Boonie, Beanie, Baseball
what do you recommend?';

'>>2697306
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hZ7pI7BbuU
same thing most say. vortex seems to have better build quality/quality control and be more durable, but eye relief for glasses users might not be as good. I dunno how true that last part is though, because I can use glasses with them. at the end of the day, for the money, the Diamondback HD is the better value. You could get two different pair for the price of the Nikons, no contest. The Diamondback HD also go on sale often for like another $50 off. Just make sure wherever you buy them from you're getting diamondback hd and not the older lower-tier diamondback.';

'>>2697316
>what do you wear?
Panama
>what do you recommend?
Panama I guess
for summer time obviously';

'What are the best type of sunglasses for general /out/ings? I need a pair of beaters, and figure mirrored and polarized are necessities, but as far as shape idk. I'd like the idea of wrap-around to cover your peripheral, but they either look like tacticool larper eye protection or these faddish monolens ski ones.';

'>>2697511
> caring what people think over function';

'>>2695989
maybe an old shoeshin can with the twist wire?
my suggestion is the white plastic pill bottles
>wide opening
>unbreakable
>seal in lid
>lid screwed on';

'are there any good quilt makers in Europe who dont have zippered footboxes? i really dont want to pay nearly 200 bucks for shipping + VAT to order from the usa';

'>>2695028
I prefer binoculars because I'm not a cyclops.';

'>>2696710
I assume kevlar would have the same problem as dyneema - almost no stretch. People list it as a positive but I don't see it. I don't know how you're supposed to keep it tight unless you literally pull the tree trunks together and use that for tension. And then some stronger wind snaps your ridgeline, assuming you managed that in the first place.';

'>>2697511
if its worth doing its worth doing with style';

'>>2697511
Polarized Swiss mountaineering glasses, with the leather side blinds.';

'>>2695129
>>2695134
>>2695703
>>2696748
>>2696137
>>2696141
>>2696672
>>2697306
Stay out of my birding blind. You reek of poverty and cabbage.';

'>>2698297
>drag queen necklace brand
ok boss.';

'>>2695028
bought picrel because i couldnt see the trees for the woods with all the chinesium plastic floating around, i know it looks like larp shit but my old ones have a cracked lens and these were dirt cheap

already served me well through two trips, helps me identify birds

but it made me think: how do i dinstinguish the bad chinesium from the good chinesium? it all looks like the same horseshit to me';

'>>2698271
Side blinds would severely limit your peripheral vision, right?';

'>>2695028
What's a cheap camera trap? I want to set one up to snap photos of the birds that are visiting our new bird feeder but I don't feel like spending an arm and a leg on the fancy ones that automatically identify birds and whatnot

preferably one that also works at night because we also get a lot of deer and turkey traffic in the backyard and it would be nice to get photos of those too';

'>>2698395
Yes, but you take them off when you don't need them.';

'do they even make refillable/reusable isobutane tanks?

I don't give two shits about environmental issues and throwing these directly into the ocean when I use them up, I'm more concerned about the pot metal the threads are made of and I have an autistic fear that I'm going to screw my stove on too tight and rip them off or something and I imagine a reusable tank would have stronger threads';

'>>2698418
>afraid of your own retard strength
I guess thats a nice problem to have?';

'>>2698411
If you're using it around your home, look at solar powered wifi security cameras. They're relatively inexpensive(under $100) and you can adjust them and check video from your phone.

Otherwise, I also suggest a solar trail camera. otherwise you'll be changing the batteries every couple weeks or so. Don't bother with wifi or cellular. With cellular, you have to pay to get the pictures and videos off and with wifi, it's a way to connect to the trail camera, not to your home wifi.';

'>>2698510
>security camera
Not looking to take video as that takes up too much space. I am using it close to home though as the bird feeder is just outside the house

>solar trail camera
what brands are reputable';

'I saw these "hiker" canvas sneakers and I wonder, can they actually be good for hiking?
I don't expect them being used in the mountains or any hard trekking, but is it safe to wear something like this on the hills and in the forest or is this just some marketing fashion version of shoes for walks in the park?';

'Best one-man tents with a small pack size?';

'>>2697056
that's what I did, before that I just eyeballed it and never had any problem though
I would recommend doing it on the outside to avoid the potential of nasties getting caught in the groove';

'>>2699457
>potential of nasties
yeah that spooked me too much, i just said fuck it and ordered a silicone measuring cup accepting the fact that i'll never be an UL faggot';

'>>2699206
They don't look like they offer any ankle support.
Plus, they are shit quality, look closely at the picture.';

'>>2699457
>doing it on the outside to avoid the potential of nasties getting caught in the groove

>>2699631
>yeah that spooked me too much, i just said fuck it and ordered a

You are both soft idiots, my goodness. And to think, your great/grandfathers went to war and survived.';

'This is my first post in /out/.
The red circled strap (?) broke on my current backpack.

What is that thing called if I want to search for a replacement?';

'>>2695028
Hunting: Monocular
Birds: Binoculars
Botany: Monocular
Biology: Binocular
Maritime: Both
Entomology: Neither';

'>>2699726
its called webbing, pretty easy to hand sew also';

'>>2699701
Ankle support is a meme, karen
>>2699206
That shoe doesn't look like it would last a season around here.';

'>>2699730
Perfect, thanks.';

'What causes this? (collard leaf)';

'>>2698123
Do you mean like fully openable or do you want a footbox that is permanently closed?';

'>>2700072
permanently closed, i already found one though made by Khibu in hungary, all other european companies that make quilts are either apex insulation only or have openable footboxes';

'>>2700077
Well there's this.
https://cumulus.equipment/eu_en/down-topqulit-for-hammock-taiga-250-large.html
I found it too narrow for comfort, even the large version. And the footbox is too deep for my liking, reaching above the knee so it's difficult to get your foot out if it's too hot. But maybe that's what you're looking for. Also they do customization so maybe it's possible to order one that is wider or shallower.';

'>>2699728
colonoscopy: monocular';

'>>2696474
Lawson equipment makes a really good cord I like called glowire. That or the Durston ironwire are both good. It's one based guy in his basement in Florida doing everything himself.
https://www.lawsonequipment.com/products/';

'>>2699726
That part of the bag is the lumbar strap. Depending on where it ripped you might be able to repair it.

I'm going to be going on an overnight trip for the first time since my dad took me about 20 years ago. I have some very old gear, including a sleeping bag (stored in its stuff sack but thats fine because it's synthetic) I'm wondering if sleeping bags have improved enough in packability and warmth that it's worth getting a new one.
Additionally, I'm usually a side sleeper but it looks like most of the nice bags are mummy style for back sleepers. Is it worth trying to change my sleeping position before my trip? I've found that sleeping on my side in my older bag and pad leads to my hip digging into the ground.';

'Has anyone come up with better camp shoes than crocs?';

'I have a few questions related to linen and footwear:
I am looking for a replacement for cotton/polyester socks for hot climates, linen seems like a good alternative but I can't find any pure linen socks on my region, so I would have to make my own. In that case, what would be the ideal grammage for line socks/footwraps? I heard it should be around 250 g/m2, but considering I would be using it in hot weather lighter fabrics would be better, right? Is 185 gsm too fragile? Also, should I just use linen foot wraps and call it a day or should I learn how to make socks?';

'>>2701599
You should get merino socks and stop larping.';

'Anyone have boot recommendations for somebody with wide feet?
Any store I've been to the 9.5-10.5 sizes that are good length for me are never actually wide enough. Most of the time they aren't wide enough till size 12's but those end up being too long to comfortably walk in.';

'>>2701812
it might surprise you but there are like half a dozen size ratings and brands interpret some their own way.
Mondopoint Size takes width into account, and you can pick your perfect fit with just a pen, paper and ruler. So i would look for a boot marketed with that size rating, as there the width is not up to the manufacturers interpretation.
Im Mondpoint 275-280, but need sneakers and workboots size 44 (285) due to the narrow cap or front';

'>>2698345
where did you get these, i need the case or parts of the case, please!!!!!!!';

'>>2701812
what kind of boots specifically? I know lots of rubber rain boots like pic rel have wide sizes, or simply wide in standard form compared to normal boots. I also generally prefer them for most outdoor things anyways because they're good for walking through high brush/thorns, snakes, mud, low water, etc. I live in a very rainy climate though.';

'>>2703098
Thrift store, sorry. The ones I have are the Beck & Kassel Zenith. You see them go at auction for ~30, often including the case (or one of its variants, there are a lot floating around I see). Good luck.';

'i know nobody will want to bother but just in case, anyone wants to share cool places in the alps, and particular peaks they recommend?

i went twice already, once to Ga-Pa area and then to Chamonix. gapa was extremely pretty and very comfy, but chamonix more fun although more stressful also, too many tourists and on the hikes i was a bit scared of the highest mountains (i go alone, didn't want to do anything dangerous). but i am much more used to difficult scrambles and high altitudes now, although with little snow. i don't think i'm looking for 4ks, because they have too much snow. i don't want to go alone into that and over glaciers and so on, at least if that's what makes up most of the route, although i eventually want to try but probably not alone';

'I need help!

I bought pic related, the Naturehike Opalus 3, after watching a number of reviews and seeing decent quality because I needed a 4 season tent that would fit myself, my gf, her dog and our gear.

However, when I got it I realized that it has a half mesh inner. The bottom half is like an extremely tall bathtub. I go winter camping every year and have spent some very cold nights in tents that were not 4 season and it can be very miserable.

So I was wondering if there is an aftermarket inner, or some way to rig it up with some sort of additional cover, in order to create a proper double wall?';

'>>2695028
Good non micro plastic pant recs for the summer?

>>2701599
Bump for single material socks

>>2701812
Barefoot shoes';

'>>2703794
You need a better sleeping mat if you are getting cold winter camping--the tent doesn't actually matter that much (except to keep the wind off) if you've got a good sleeping bag.

Look at a Nemo Tensor--I love mine and have woken up under a pile of snow (in a bivy) while comfy warm.';

'>>2703952
>barefoot shoes
If you're going to fuck up your feet for a meme you're better off buying the old military leather boots that will last you a decade than buying the bare foots which barely last a season.';

'>>2703958
Barefoot shoes unfucked my feet after wearing usgi boots half my life';

'>>2704186
>Barefoot
>Untucked my feet
You're on a very short list of people who'll make this claim.
The other comment I made was barefoot shoes don't last very long--which is true.';

'>>2703958
>last you a decade
Brap. Even my friends still in military don't get a year out of their boots. Even those using Belleville and garmont. If you look at the boots too its mostly cushioning and not tread.
It's true a lot of barefoot boots are also made to last only about a year of good use because they are made Forte.
I prefer minimalist over barefoot but still trying to find a boot that is durable enough for the price that I can't also just add an insole in for comfort. But one thing I like about barefoot is they tend to use hard rubbers rather than tpu and other hardened foams as outsole like most modern boots.
>>2701812
Meindl has some solid wider last boots. Durability isn't great but this also Keens forte.';

'>>2704499
>because they are made Forte.
Because they are made for cheap. Most are Vietnam and China without decades of design like a corrola.
Even the vivobarefoot esc with Michelin soles have a lot of additive or foam in them like pu that makes them wear faster.';

'Anybody use spotting scopes?';

'>>2704499
I don't know what brap means and I'm not going to look it up. Your lingo is as lame as your opinion is.
>>2704503
I got over 15 years from several of my army boots. The last person I'm going to listen to an production quality of footware is someone recommending barefoot boots... especially when they use lingo I'd expect from my 10 year old nephew.';

'>>2704566
got any arguments besides ad hominem and anecdotes?
Let me show you an example. Check out this Belleville. It is one of the ones they issue new recruits. That tiny strip of material at the bottom that is roughly 1 centimeter is the outsole. The fat ass chunk is the midsole usually made of polyurethane. A dense foam.
Now lets focus on barefoot shoes, which I also criticized because everything in life has a tradeoff. A barefoot shoe, such as one by Xero has virtually the same outsole height as a surplus boot of about 1 centimeter. Xero also warranties their outsole for 5,000 miles. That tiny outsole Xero uses is a very dense rubber or plastic rubber (nitrile). The surplus boot uses a similar material or a TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane)
If you are getting 15 years out of your army boots, you aren't using them. Even wildland firefighters with Vibram Montagna outsoles, which are some of the thickest in the industry wear out their outsoles in a few seasons.
My friends still in the military, as I said, wear out their Bellevilles in a year.
Garmont is the best manufacturer of military boots for US right now with their Bifida, but it uses a TPU outsole. The tradeoffs you get is a cheap boot, mostly leather, with a fairly good design and high shaft at the expense of something that will not be very water resistant, is slick, weigh's about average for most boots but more than many boots used for hiking.
Furthermore I would not consider Garmont or Belleville the high end of boot design as they both make a lot of duds to keep the price low for military but they are still a step above most barefoot manufacturers.
Belleville makes a barefoot boot in the mini mil but uses a pu coated leather that doesn't breath but surrounded by nylon that will take in water whereas the suede version will have little water repellency. It's a decent boot.
Pick your poison.
for any gov/police/military you can get good discounts on govx';

'>>2704536
Not really. They are too much of a nuisance to carry around and then you usually want a tripod or monopod for stability. Only advantage I see is assessing the quality of something you are hunting but for anything else binos work better.
>>2704745
>continuing
As I said before I don't prefer barefoot but minimalist. My knees hurt from clunky heavy military and wildland fire boots. I'd prefer a boot with a 1-10 mm increase in the heel but most makers go for either a maximalist height or none at all so I just buy something with none and buy an insole with a chunky height increase in the heel like spenco's polysorb. I don't need the insane amount of height or cushioning found in military or fire boots as i'm not rucking 50-200 pounds worth of crap anymore for uncle sam.
also met enough in the fields I described above with foot knee back issues using said boots. met guys in their 20s that needed knee replacements before 30 and guys in their 30s and 40s being warned a wheelchair was in their future if they continued their line of work. I will say, as my biggest peeve in these threads is people recommending PNW boots like White's, because at least the military ones like Belleville and Garmont have some cushioning for the weight people are huffing around but they still cause issues with me now that I am getting older
Even wildland fire guys are switching over to boots like haix missoula. picrel. which is a pretty good boot for fire considering all the larper retards on this site want people to buy nicks for their apocalypse larp.
like i said, it's all tradeoffs
I couldn't tell you a barefoot boot company either that is consistently decent either like lowa is either. i think freet may be the best but they need to side stitch the soles rather than just rely on glue. vivobarefoot has some good models. xero has solid outsoles but terrible uppers. there's a european climbing company called saltic i am going to try. i live in pacific northwest and just need 6" w/ gaiters';

'>>2699726
what part of it broke, the strap, the buckle??
its probably because you're a lard ass and it broke under the strain of trying to keep back your tidal body fat.';

'Any recommendations for a good 2 person tent &/or 3 person tent?
It's really just for comfy family camping so no need for $700 ultralight but no desire for a giant teepee.';

'>>2695989
>use cotton balls + vaseline for fires';

'>>2695028
Can someone redpill me on how to read these coordinates';

'>>2695028
Monocular kinda sucks, It strains your free eye and slightly affects vision on the viewing eye as close it. Or you have to use your free hand to cover your free eye which defeats 1/3 the purpose of a monocular.
The benefits are weight/size and price naturally. But, if i had to go again, for hunting purposes id just use a range finder.';

'>>2705202
The coordinates you provided are in the legal description system used in the United States, specifically the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). This system is used to describe land parcels in terms of sections, townships, and ranges. Here's a breakdown of the given description:

NE NE: This refers to the specific quarter-quarter section of the land. In this case, it means the northeast corner of the northeast quarter of section 9.
sec. 9: This refers to section 9. A section is a square area of land, approximately one mile by one mile, and there are 36 sections in a township.
T. 21 N.: This refers to Township 21 North. Townships are numbered from south to north, in numerical order, starting from the baseline (often the southern border of a state).
R. 27 W.: This refers to Range 27 West. Ranges are numbered from east to west, in numerical order, starting from a principal meridian (often the eastern or western border of a state).

In summary, the given coordinates correspond to a specific 40-acre plot of land in the northeast corner of the northeast quarter of section 9, in Township 21 North, Range 27 West.

Please note that these coordinates are not latitude and longitude and cannot be directly used in GPS devices without conversion. There are various online tools available to convert PLSS coordinates to latitude and longitude, if needed.


google "public land survey system to gps"';

'>>2705202
this is what thomas jefferson helped make because the british system of map making used bullshit like like stones and trees as markers that changed with time.
You start from a meridian. There are several dozens and from that meridian you read
Township = N or S
Range = E or W
Section = 36 sections in each township. 36 square. Each square is a square mile.
And then in wildland fire we use section or section of section.
>example
t 36s (36 s of meridian)
r 10 e (10 east of meridian)
s 10 se of nw (section 10 of township in the se corner of the nw corner. That means you read off the quarter of quart before the quarter or smaller to bigger.)
We use this is locating wildland fire.
Here is a site I used that allows you to use township range section. You can type in gps coordinates into the search too that will show in township.
>>2704867
just use french surplus tent camping. not ultralight
>>2705266
agreed. just use binos. i like vortex porro binos. 8.5 x something. porro is bigger binos but lighter. monocular is a pain to use but i need binos for work.';

'>>2705605
https://caltopo.com/map.html
forgot site';

'>>2705605
lol
I literally just pulled the trigger on a French nylon milsurp today & to be safe I have a silicone sealant.
Frankly I hope it will be cool enough for Texas.';

'Does anyone know the opposite of "in the bight"? How do you refer to tying a knot using the bitter end, like a follow-through figure 8?

>>2695989
Might be too big but they make little waterproof containers for cigarettes. Or you could put a plastic bag (for waterproofing) inside a nonwaterproof container (for crush resistance)';

'two questions today, do you guys actually carry maps? like physical paper maps? ive been on multiple week long hikes without them and havent gotten lost (inb4 phone, gps etc, nope)
second, ive been using 99% ethanol to cook meals and it works fine, been doing it since lockdowns, anyone else do the same?';

'>>2707646
I do like to carry a map of some kind, even if only to practice. You can get sets of scaled protractors as well, weighs practically nothing to carry.

I tried a sterno camp stove yesterday, fun. Next /out/ing I plan to use a titaium wood burning stove. What sort of setup are you using for your ethanol?';

'>>2707646
I have paper maps for some of the areas I go to, mostly for figuring out routes/coordinates beforehand, but it also gives me something fun to do once I've set up camp.';

'>>2707655
>even if only to practice
practice for what? if you get lost, or for the end of civilisation?
i know tools exist to make map reading easier, but the thing is ive never had to read a map. i did some thinking after i posted the question and i think its because my treks always start and end at my front door, i can get home from any road ~3 days walk away. i do carry a compass though and it has come in handy a few times.

>setup are you using for your ethanol
i home distill gin and use the heads and tails in it, and anything else that doesnt taste right. a mate made a little stove out of a beer can or something that holds about 150ml of fuel that i spark with a ferrocerium rod and it goes first try. then its a simple matter of propping up the pan and cooking a meal. ive noticed that it does cook a bit slower than a normal butane canister stove.
ethanol storage is in a 2l steel tank in the pack, with some diluted in a 200ml flask in the pocket

>titaium wood burning stove
isnt wood heavy? or can you use wood already at the campsite?

>>2707682
>mostly for figuring out routes/coordinates beforehand
i do this before i leave my house. checking google maps and sometimes writing down "follow x river, follow x road onto x highway, follow these traintracks".

>something fun to do once I've set up camp
this makes sense. i usually just look at the plants there and figure out what they are, i also bring an ocarina and im thinking of also bringing a harmonica one day. i also normally set up camp pretty late in the afternoon, and i also like to look at the stars which gives me something to do. helps that i live in a small city with a small amount of light pollution in a sparsely populated country';

'>>2695028
Team monocular here. Maximum light gathering and magnification for the size. Easier to deploy. Easier to use one handed. Less breakable.';

'What happens if I hike up to a campsite and there are no more spots left and it's too late to turn around? Talking to anyone is also not an option.';

'>>2707881
depending on your gear and how much testicular fortitude you have you can go ~200m into the woods and camp there among the trees';

'>>2707886
What if it's a dense forest and there is no space, what then?';

'>>2708023
if its dense enough that there is literally just no room to lie down in for several hundred meters all around you must be in the densest forest in the world by far. cook/eat/shit in a public area in the actual campground, but sleep further out';

'I want to give tarps another go but I want a fully enclosed thing (inc floor, not separate) cuz pussy. Does anyone know of a setup that completely folds but still has at least 190*90cm to sleep?
Open to 3m*3m or even 4m*3m cus i think it's still more compact/UL than a lanshan 1 pro (and obv cheaper)';

'Anyone know of a website, like a weather service or something, where I can check ahead to see how much snow is currently on the ground where I might want to go hiking?';

'>>2695028
Is it cringe to wear a helmet on a hike? It's for mounting my night vision';

'>>2696474
Amsteel';

'Watched some of oxides camping videos and noticed that he does not use a tent at all. How common is it to just raw dog it every night?';

'>>2695989
>not making for starters out of sawdust/dryer lint and used cooking oil
zozzle imagine buying stuff for firestarters instead of using refuse';

'>>2697056
yep score or punch measuring lines for measurements you use often as long as there’s no anti stick coating you’re fine.
t. owns a set of ww2 vintage usgi cookery and punched markings for oft used measures';

'>>2707646
>ive been on multiple week long hikes without them and havent gotten lost (inb4 phone, gps etc, nope)
try harder, i see no reason why your phone shouldn't be enough. be very mindful of places you can use to orient yourself like lakes, cottages, some hills, bends in rivers etc

i'll add that i've never done hikes that long though, to be fair';

'>>2709158
windy.com, on the right panel select snow depth then click anywhere on the map';

'>>2709260
what do you mean try harder? i do bring my phone, i just mean that i dont need to use it to navigate, i just follow roads, rivers and rails while checking a compass (for example, one trip i might go north for 4 days, east for 2, south for 4 and west for 2 and then find my way home from there. obviously that is simplified)

>never done hikes that long though
my longest has been 7 weeks (sydney to batesmans bay to mount kosciuszko to lakes entrance to melborne). there were signs all the way along the roads';

'>>2695057
based fellow lazy eye';

'>>2709262
Thank you!';

'>>2709266
oh nevermind, i thought that you didn't manage to find your way even with phone gps etc, and you were asking if using paper maps would be better';

'>>2706817
There's not a term for "opposite of a bight". You'd just say tail: "Form a loop with the tail, wind the tail once around the standing end, cross over itself and bring the tail through the loop...';

'>>2709158
snotel in the western U.S., but you still have to multiply the change in snow water equivalent by 15.';

'convince me that a loose, long sleeve linen shirt is not the perfect warm sunny weather hiking top.';

'do trees freeze in winter? specially in canada and the russian taiga and cold places like that, how can they not freeze? and if they do freeze, how do they survive that?';

'which one do I get? I've seen people trash the mini before, but is there anything wrong with the micro?';

'>>2695028
Binoculars tend to be much higher quality. There's only one mono I'd consider and I already have good binocs.';

'Don't know if this is the proper place to ask but I saw this creature earlier and I want to know what it is. In central NC if that helps with identification';

'>>2709637
You might be disappointed with the name, but that there's a waterbug.';

'>>2709638
Silly looking guy. Thanks';

'they have evolved mechanisms to survive freezing temperatures, such as producing antifreeze compounds and reducing water content in their cells. some trees have adaptations like thick bark and dormant buds to protect themselves from frost damage.';

'>>2709553
>>2709649';

'Is there a tool/contraption I could buy that would help me carry someone over long distances?

My gf and I want to go see national parks, and hike, but she had surgery on her feet so she will never be able to walk super well. Probably not over a long hike, even with her brace.

I figure there may be a point where I will have to/want to carry her, so I'd like to know if there is any tool or something, like a backpack with a seat, that would help me carry her over long distances.

Does anyone know of a contraption like this? Or a solution (aside from taking breaks of course lol)';

'>>2709610
The squeeze has a lifetime rating. Over 1million gallons according to Sawyer. I've used the squeeze and minis but not the micro. Mini works great and mine still work fine. but they have a listed rating of 10,000gal. So I bought a squeeze because of the higher rating(haven't used it yet though). I've used the mini for a couple years and it's still working as far as I know. I've never gotten sick and I've used it on dozens of trips with river, creek and lake water.';

'best car to sleep in?';

'>>2710174
There are manuals for the military that describe various buddy carry methods.
I would look into this and see the improvised equipment each method uses. I don't remember much but I'm sure you can easily make your own kit.';

'>>2709474
Elevation gain here
Lol lamo';

'>>2710174
i guess you can get a climbing/arborist harness and strap it to your back, and have her ride. i think it's a retarded idea though, even if she weights like a little kid i don't think you can carry a person over long distances without getting exhausted. also the heat might be a problem, your back will sweat like a fountain';

'OK hear me out
Say I wanted to make a virtually free sleeping pad that would work in a pinch in dry, mild weather. Would a few layers of cardboard do the trick? Like imagine a layer about an inch thick, scored at several equidistant points to allow it to fold and held together with duct tape. Is this batshit insane?';

'>>2711054
dry mild weather? sure it would work. wouldnt last long, wouldnt be able to fold, wouldnt be able to get even slightly wet, tears would be the end of it really. it wouldnt last long (would compress), and it wouldnt be warm enough for me to say that i would use it on concrete or something, but i probably would be ok using it on (100% dry) dirt, assuming i had a sleeping bag or something.
probably there will be anons saying that it wouldnt work but i say go ahead if you want to try it, its free like you said';

'How much would sleeping with a hot water bottle help when it comes to extending the bags transition/limit range?


>>2711058
condensation inside the tent will ensure it gets soggy (and heavy!) after the first night. You're looking at coating cardboard in a fabric/membrane at that point. Garbage bag? It won't be light. Your typical foam pad is cheap as hell, why not go for that instead?
>>2697056
you could also just make something like a dipstick; this notch means this many ml, the next notch that many ml etc.
>>2710279
Don't they grow bacteria if you use it and then leave it for a while?
>>2710174
Consider using vehicles (or riding I guess?) instead of walking.';

'>>2711364
Bacteria can grow in any filter that's left saturated for a long period of time. That's a standing water issue, not an issue unique or particularly more likely with these filters. If you back wash it and then shake any remaining water out, it will dry out and remain bacteria free.';

'>>2711364
>condensation inside the tent
ah i was thinking just ground > cardboard > sleeping bag with no tent';

'>>2711425
That's been my main concern with not getting these. So just back wash it once home, then shake it out. Instructions should probably detail how. Thank you anon.
>>2711427
You will still sweat onto it, through your bag (it's part of how it keeps you warm; transporting moisture away from you). I have no experience with camping in explicity dry weather, so maybe the atmosphere will pull moisture out of it.
>>2709474
There are performance fabrics built for UV protection that no doubt shield you better. Those might be better. But you'd need to do the research to find out.';

'>>2711458
All of the sawyer filters come with a 50ml syringe for back washing it and instructions on use. You can wait until you're home or if you take it with you, do it at the end of the day. Fill the syringe with clean water and squeeze that through the clean end of the filter. Then fill the syringe with air and squeeze that through. Give it a shake and put it back in whatever you carry it in.';

'I am retarded, how do they work?';

'>>2711612
Make a loop with the section between the knot and the middle. That goes over a peg and the rest gets used as a tensioner.';

'I have an old boy scouts camping book that has a recipe for waterproofing fabric in it with alum and isinglass. I cannot for the life of me find anywhere else talking about the characteristics or performance of this method. Has anyone heard of this before?

It also tells me to soak my tent in a lead acetate solution, lol.';

'Redpill me in bivak bags please.
Are they must have?
There seem to be two different kinds with one being like a small tent and one being basically a trash bag.
Why use them?';

'Any advice on how to repair the coating on my ecolites?

Also recommendations on bivvy tents please.';

'>>2709637
Toebiter. Beware.';

'>>2712754
I used 4 layers of black acrylic paint for the similar defect. Let each layer dry at least for one hour.';

'>>2712754
The geertop bivy 2 is cheap, light and... okay.';

'>>2712801
Thanks anon';

'>>2712933
Just okay?

Happy to move a little extra weight for not having to wake up wet';

'>>2712935
I haven't tried it in any real rain. Seems bugproof. Others say it's fine. A lot of people say they got wet in it, but I seriously suspect that's to do with condensation which you cannot get away from with a single layer tent. For my overnights in clear but humid weather it has covered my needs.

Why do you want a bivy tent?';

'>>2712935
Oh and there are tests on YouTube with varying quality. Some test the first iteration which has design flaws. The 2 is better shaped.';

'>>2712950
Thinking of doing some short 2 night trips, there aren't many mountain ranges in my area of the state so I'd like to do a trip and do 2 or 3 trails in one hit further north where there's larger ranges';

'>>2712990
Have you looked at the Lanshans?';

'I have never left Illinois, and Ive been feeling the urge to go out camping and exploring. Ive been thinking of doing something with Colorado. Do you guys suggest something else, or Colorado would be a good place for a newbie?';

'>>2713749
The best place for a newbie is his back yard. Figuratively or literally. There's no need to try running before you've tried walking.';

'>>2713749
Chicago anon here. Have outted 7 continents/50 states/many countries. Solo except for Antartica.

Start at a place like Starved Rock for an overnighter. Get your gear dialed in. Rent gear and otherwise go cheap. Out may not be for you.

In Chicago we have backpacking meetups. Most are noobs. You can do some group trips with them.

But Colorado can kill you fast. It's not a place to learn unless you hire an experienced, reputable guide. Which, if you have the funds, may scratch your itch.

Good luck, anon.';

'>>2713807
>Chicago anon here
hello
>Starved Rock
ahh cool ill check it out, didnt think illinois had things to camp
>Rent gear and otherwise go cheap
yeah i was talking to my older coworker about this idea and suggested the same, since he was in the military and camps out with family
>Chicago we have backpacking meetups
i just downloading meetme so ill def check it out
>Good luck, anon.
thanks nice meeting you';

'What's the easiest way to boil water';

'>>2713749
>>2713807
>>2713974
there are plenty of places in IL and surrounding states there. Just know you're not welcome in WI.';

'Can any thru hikers give me the rundown on bear canister versus hanging a bag? I went by the store today and looked at bearvault canisters, I'd probably need the 475 or 500 size. They're bulky and fairly heavy but look very convenient for when you're dead tired and just need to crash. I've seen plenty of AT hikers in the presidentials and none of them have had bear canisters visible. Are they packing it full of food and keeping it inside of their packs or hanging their food every night or just going shelter to shelter and exclusively using bear boxes installed at the tentsides/huts? I know some parts of the trail like the smokies have special bear requirements I can't imagine they're just flaunting the rules and winging it the while way hoping not to attract a bear.

t. Dumbass doing the Long Trail this summer';

'>>2714025
Cheesehead.';

'>>2713999
With fire.';

'>>2714183
FIB';

'I am thinking about a small and light setup for sleeping outdoor in spring and summer.

>Inflatable sleeping pad
>Tarp
>Blanket

Can you go smaller?';

'>>2713807
>Have outted 7 continents/50 states/many countries
sorry for intruding but just in case, got any recs in the alps? went to chamonix last year and i liked it but felt way to touristy, too many people everywhere';

'Hey guys I just came by to say thanks.

Did my first real hike today for 20 miles and summited a montain. I slept outside and cooked some food outside. All (aside from the boots) with cheap amazon gear. Thanks!';

'>>2715000
Lighter with a proper down quilt instead of blanket, yeah. Also, enjoy the bugs!
>>2715562
you mean you didn't die from using no-name brand polyester instead of name brand polyester? why I never!
take care of your feet and good on you, anon :)';

'Anyone have a torrentshell? How do they handle thorns, fire, sharp sticks while bushbashing?';

'I want to make some bahtinov masks to help collimate some zenith 12x50 binoculars. I've found the astrojargon generator but no clue what to put for focal length and aperture, let alone whether the rest of the settings would even matter, any suggestions?';

'>>2714374
>>2713999
Some kind of cup or pot between the fire and water makes it easier to use the water after it boils.';

'>>2715985
bushcrafter!';

'>>2710174
Test how she does on an electric bike.';

'i got a tripod i wanna attach to my backpack frame. i'm stayin home today, tryin to do a little research into what hardware i need. i'd go to lowe's, but my stomach is telling me to stick near a bathroom. anyone know what sort of hardware i'd need to attach a tripod with a normal thread attachment piece to a backpack frame? i'm not great with names of little pieces of hardware and whatnot.

i feel like i'm thinking of some threaded clamp, but i dont know what i'm looking for';

'>>2716429
Are you talking about creating a hole that you can screw the tripod mounting screw into? You can do that with a drill and a tap and die set. Find the tap bit that matches your screw threads. Drill a hole slightly smaller than the diameter of the screw. Screw the tap into the hole to create threads.';

'>>2695989
>>2697673
this and bring tweezers or small pliers. they weigh basically nothing';

'>>2695028
monocular. Cause I'm extremely shortsighted, with the strengths of my eyes to different for most binocular's adjustement.
Also because I need to have one eye checking my immediate surroundings all the time in case my mom comes into the basement.';

'>>2716563
More like some sort of clamp bar to attach to the frame, and also screw into the tripod mount. The tripod is simply to stand up my backpack when I feel like taking it off';

'>>2716710
>The tripod is simply to stand up my backpack when I feel like taking it off
Wait, so it's not a camera tripod? It's just a support to keep your backpack upright when it's on the ground?';

'>>2716761
yeah, here's a photo so i don't sound too retarded. basically attach a tripod behind the frame, extend tripod when i feel like it. really lightweight stand.';

'Are forest jannies likely to give a shit if I harvest some fat wood from stumps in the woods? I'm in Washington State, and I've heard that you can find some decent stuff in the stumps of the local Douglas Fir.';

'>>2716869
get in, get it done, get out. you'll never get caught unless you start bringing in commercial equipment and makin' noise';

'>>2716869
Stumps are left for a reason. You really need the fatwood? If you need fire starters, you can make shit for cheap.';

'>>2716909
I want to make tar to use as a pottery sealant.
I could buy commercial fatwood firestarers instead, but I'm not certain if any additives in those could end up in the tar and leach into hot water kept in what I make.';

'>>2695028
I had never even thought to try a monocular before I saw this thread; I thought they were just a meme and obviously anyone with a brain would choose binoculars. But I saw the Vortex Solo 8x32 on sale for $70 on Amazon, so I said screw it, what do I have to lose?

Monoculars are amazing, I was totally wrong (or at least, this one is). It's light, it's faster to use (no need to keep checking the IPD before use, eye box seems very generous). It's more discreet, can carry in my hand instead of bouncing around on my chest. Optically, it's a lot closer to my Viper HD 8x42s than a $70 optic has a right to be, and I'll probably carry it more places just because it's so easy and convenient. Also it's great for sharing, because there's no diopter to have to adjust to the user.

I still love my Monarch M7s and my Viper HDs, but I understand the monocular love now, and I'm a convert.';

'>>2716947
>I want to make tar to use as a pottery sealant.
Check this out. Also check the comments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GOfY4inaMw

Assuming you strictly want to do it yourself, here's how I would personally do it.
I would mix beeswax and/or pine SAP (not tar), and everclear (or any high-ethanol, bitterant-free alcohol. NOT isopropyl/rubbing alcohol!). Use enough ethanol that the solution becomes very thin, such that it may be absorbed properly by the earthenware. Coat thinly, and then it let dry. Repeat as you see appropriate. Once done coating, heat the cup to evaporate any volatiles that are left - this should kill most of the smell. Once cool, as a final step, pour in boiling water once or twice to leech out anything surface level that remains.

When getting your hands on pine sap, you can take the excess from wounds, or the stuff that will be seeping from all over during the summer - just don't collect all of it from one spot, it's akin to a scab for us humans. As long as the wound is completely coated, it ought to be fine.';

'>>2717197
Thanks for the advice. The terms pitch, sap, and tar had been used interchangeably enough in what I've read that it seems I mixed up which one I should be using for this. Funnily enough, the comments on that video also seem to be mixing up tar and sap.';

'>>2716785
aight i had a thought about it today and tried thinking of the simplest device. behold. i tied several layers of some heavy wire, firmed them up in the center of the frame, lower so gravity will keep it in place. a clip to slide the thread of the tripod through, nut to keep it in place, little elbow grease to fit the piece in. zip tie it up when complete.

nut is secure, one easy turn with a wrench to undo. the braided wire is also centered on the frame, and i suppose i can attach something else as well.';

'Shill me on a good axe. Does it really matter what brand I get as long as it's not just cheap chinkshit? Or does spending more on a nicer one actually give you a better product?
I was probably just gonna get this one since it's available at the local store for like $40.';

'>>2717371
Classic retard maneuver forgetting the image.';

'I have a really nice set I picked up off the street for $80 bizones... Not quite sure the specs and I'm too lazy to go check but to can see faces clearly at 200 yards. Hella useful. Don't cheap out and buy a crappy pair.';

'>>2717371
you get a better axe out of a cheap or rusted piece of shit where you have no fear putting a file to its cheeks than a fancy head with shit factory geometry and nice finish that you dont want to ruin the looks of';

'>>2717367
aight so i toke'd long and hard about it and went back to basics: paracord. paracord, and an old leather belt i cut off a piece, a fancy spacer/washer with some loctite, and a wingnut. thinking about spray painting the wingnut.

and that, gentlemen, is a slightly unstupid method of attaching a tripod to your backpack.';

'>>2701599
What linen? Thick wool with a thinner wool liner sock all four season for any environment or temperature.
There used to be a website kept by a seemingly experienced Brit in Malaysia, he was called Junglecraft, website is down but Yt still up. He was using wool in jungle tours.
Can never go wrong with good wool socks.';

'>>2704192
Nonsense. Barefoot all the way unless in peculiar conditions requiring specific footwear.';

'>>2703952
>Good non micro plastic pant recs for the summer?
Icebreaker';

'>>2710174
Do not bring people in situations they can't get out of on their own.';

'>>2703952
>Good non micro plastic pant recs for the summer?
5.11 taclite';

'>>2701599
With zero experience, I think linen foot wraps sounds like a solid first step. Good wool can be made quite thin and breatheable though.
>>2717934
that's synthetic. 511 make good pants though.
>>2703952
anything linen, that's pretty much your only choice at that point. a bit more durable than cotton and most importantly they are usually cooler.';

'I'm looking at the fire restrictions for Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and saw this regulation:
"Campfires are prohibited above 4,000 feet on the west side of the Cascade crest in Alpine Lakes Wilderness on Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest". What exactly defines the Cascade crest in this case?';

'>>2719102
That's a very specific question. There must be info on a site, alternatively, you could try to call people to get an exact definition if it's not shown on the map. Cursory search showed me this:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mbs/recreation/recarea/?recid=64868&actid=51';

'>>2695028
Does Helikon Tex Swag Man Roll actually good or is it a meme? Looking for a buy once cry once and it seems like it'll be a decent coat and hammock. I'm looking to make a simple and pretty light kit.';

'Are timberland boots considered out boots?';

'>>2721522
/out/ isn't a country club. Wear whatever works for you. I have super wide feetz. Timberland doesn't use super wide lasts in the design of its product line, so I don't buy that brand. It might work for somebody. Right now I wear Hoka and Crocs a size up and widest. You might swim around in them, so not for you. Unless you alpine climb, while we do have our gear fags, we don't care. Many of us don't want to encounter you or others when /out/.';

'I purchased this one a couple years ago to bring to the range because I'm fucking blind and can't see shit past 25 yards. Pretty cheap, nice clear glass, simple to manipulate and it stows away easily in my fanny pack.';

'>>2720297
Interested in this too, been eyeing it for a while. Any anons bite the bullet on this yet?';

'>>2720297
>>2721812
Depends on what you're expecting out of it. I have one and have tried it out mainly as a sleeping bag. Based on my experience, I probably wouldn't count on it to be my only insulation layer at night unless it's a warmer night. Maybe 50F or higher if you want to be comfortable and I'm on the warm end of sleepers typically. It's also not overly big either in length or width when used as a sleeping bag, so if you're above average in either of those dimensions, or sleep sprawled out, it probably won't be great. It's probably about as warm as a light to average down or synthetic puffer jacket.

With that being said, I like it. It's pretty nice when sitting around at a campsite in the morning. I also can use it to line my main sleeping bag and extend the temp rating, so that's a plus. If you're on a really tight budget, there's probably more important items to prioritize, but I've considered it to be a worthwhile purchase for myself.';

'>>2695028
That $80 Vortex on the left is a godsend for someone who has glasses. I had various kinds of Bushnell (ironically exactly like on the right) and I fucking hated taking my glasses off to use them. I use the Vortex one handed and have a loop of paracord hanging off of it which I can fasten to a pack strap. Great for hunting or general woods use. Best money I've ever spent on binoculars/monoculars.';

'>>2698411
Unironically this one from Walmart. Fuck, I have one innawoods I need to go take back home. Keep it a couple feet away from the subject, at minimum 3-4' for night time. Daytime 2'.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tasco-8MP-Tan-Trail-Camera-Low-Glow/55614224';

'>>2721908
Why did you take your glasses off? I use my binoculars with my glasses on. It sound to me like lack of experience with proper use of the binoculars.';

'>>2717371
Agdor Montreal 2.5lb';

'>>2721931
I can't use those damn things with my glasses. Maybe it's just semi-vintage Bushnell (~80s) and other vintage binoculars but the eye relief is all wrong (needs to be closer to my eye to properly look through them than I can get with my glasses on) and it just does not work; I get a tiny picture if anything at all. Then they also fog up my glasses, especially with a neck gaiter or in warm or humid weather. And they're really a two handed thing even with the nice rocking focus adjustment. They're not real easy to find a pocket for or they end up getting in the way while carrying a rifle either. That all makes for a shitty experience when trying to spot game while hunting. If they had longer eye relief instead of very close eye relief, they could work with glasses. Perhaps this has changed in modern binoculars but not with a single one I've ever used. I know another guy who has the same experience; all his binoculars require him to shove his glasses up towards his forehead to use them. It's an eye relief thing. There is no "improper use", it's a design issue where they didn't think what happens when the user is wearing sunglasses or prescription glasses. I used them for years until I needed glasses. Now I have to be aware of eye relief and play with them in person to make sure I can use them while wearing glasses.';

'>>2721852
Did you get the liner?';

'>>2695028
does a Pentax Papilio make sense if I want to look at landscapes from mountain peaks more often than at flowers and insects? And does a 8.5x make so little difference from a 6.5x that the wider FOV would be preferable? I might want to look at ibexes and distant climbers too occasionally so I'm afraid of regretting it if I'll get the version with the lower magnification
t. zero experience with decent binoculars';

'>>2695028
>Stupid Questions
here is mine. 3 weeks camping no shower except those body wipes and swimming in the lake. Should I continue with no shower? I dont smell.';

'>>2721982
Not that anon, but depending on the website I see the 'liner' advertised as a standalone roll. Poor man's choice, it seems like.

>>2721852
For me that sounds alright. I live in a piss country in Europe where they get anal about setting up day fishing tents and shelters. This seems like an alright and comfy workaround.';

'>>2721982
>>2722064
Yeah like anon already said, the liner I'm aware of is basically a more simplified version from what I've seen. My experience is with their full version. I'm not sure how the liner version compares exactly. The full version uses climashield apex as insulation. The lite version just says polyester and looks like its quilted instead of the continuous sheet that climashield is, so I don't know if the warmth is the same. It looks almost the same in function other than maybe the lack of the front pocket.';

'>>2722028
As long as the water is warm enough to swim you should be fine. You could bring a rag and just heat up some lake water and bathe yourself with that. Ideally you bring some soap too.';

'What ought I look for when buying an ice ax? I'm not planning on full-on ice climbing, just using a single ice ax to stabilize when ascending. It gets a bit sketchy going myself on these steep ascents.';

'Well didn't know which board I could use but this seems like a thread I could use.

What is this little fucker? Just killed it with bugspray, I think it is a cockroach. Dunno if it is a female/male, have it laid eggs yet? I'll upload a few pictures. (Posted in another thread but found this one';

'>>2722814
It could be a garden cockroach or is it ze german one and what should my next line of business be? I found it in the lining in a pair of pants beneth a ventilator shaft. Close to a jacket where I store nuts (don't ask)

Here's a pic underneath. Am in a slight paniccy mode due the fact I don't want these ones in my home.';

'>>2722814
I'm not an expert and only had an exterminator verify that my house was infested with german roaches. Looking at the internet, the two stripes on his head look like he's a german roach unfortunately. I'd recommend looking for an exterminator to verify and if so, you need to fumigate, sorry, good luck. But don't take the internet's word as truth, please get someone in person to verify. Put that roach in a baggie and figure out how to verify in person.';

'>>2722818
Thanks for the response anon, it is currently dead in a glass jar. Everything is closed today so cant have someone to verify. My biggest fear is if it is a she and have placed eggs. Trying to find out at what size they lay eggs.';

'>>2722822
put isopropyl alcohol (70%-99%) in that jar or else a still wet roach will soon turn into a moldy wet roach. Eventually it will strip some color but that won't be for over a month.
t. slight fascination with wet taxidermy';

'>>2696474
try dyneema with a bit of something stretchy tied inline';

'>>2700052
autumn';

'Hey guys, I want to do a multi day trip with some friends and am looking to get pants that are better than just wearing Jeans. Do you guys recommend anything? I was looking at ACUs and BDUs, what is the difference between them?';

'>>2723449
5.11 taclite pants and shorts are what I wear every day, including out. They're made from the same ripstop material as the newer BDUs. Very light and breathable, durable and lots of pockets.';

'>>2723449
What kind of weather are you expecting? Temperature, humidity, and amount of sun/shade. And what pattern of camo? M81 is excruciating in July (especially). The sun, humidity, and heat all make it just miserable. The pattern is so dark it bakes your ass. Multicam is a lot better. It's been nice and cool around here so I'd say it'd be fine but if it's super hot where you are it'd be miserable.';

'>>2695028
This makes me want to try a mono.
In my experience, binos are kinda unwieldy and best suited for birdwatching or hunting (stationary observing).
My preferred /out/tivities are more mobile, so I think I'd prefer a mono.

My stupid questions:
Do y'all have some good /out/ infographics?
Like whats allowed on NP vs NF vs wilderness/blm';

'Why the FUCK do the Swedes consistently make the best gear?';

'>>2698411
I have the gardepro. Infrared on this beast is great';

'>>2723800
Japanese and Americans make the best gear for most /out/ disciplines. The Americans have the most cumulative /out/ experiences and opportunities, and they do take advantage, and the Japanese are both brilliant and creative given the limited resources they enjoy. Together, they mog the entire rest of the world by considerable distance.

t.';

'Is there any definitive reference on what smells bears are attracted to and what they ignore?
Will they rip open a tent because you have army surplus gear that smells like mothballs?
Weed smells?
Duct tape or glue or caulking?
Paint?
New camping gear?
Will these fuckers just go after anything that smells out of the ordinary?';

'>>2723870
>Is there any definitive reference
No
>Will they rip open a tent because you have army surplus gear that smells like mothballs?
>Weed smells?
>Duct tape or glue or caulking?
>Paint?
>New camping gear?
They're probably more interested in what you smell like than what your gear smells like. Stay away from perfumes and deodorants and don't keep granola wrappers on you. Keep your trash and food away from your tent.
>Will these fuckers just go after anything that smells out of the ordinary?
Nope, well sometimes if they're starving or extremely confident, but it varies between species, locale, and by individual bear. Generally black bear aren't going to fuck with humans, but it depends on a lot of factors.';

'>>2723870
They like fruity shampoo. Herbal essences is crack to them.';

'>>2723901
Yep. Yet nobody shifts to neutral shampoos. Nope. Just waltz into bear country when your head smells like an apple.';

'>>2723870
Avoid menstruating women. Bears will seem like the least of your problems. But bears really do come after menstrual blood. You have been warned.';

'These are watersprouts on my peach trees and not new branches, right? I should be cutting these off, right?';

'I'm thinking of hiking at night and sleeping during the day to minimize the amount of gear I need to bring and buy. my theory is that it'll be warmer to sleep during the day, so I don't need a sleeping bag (or use a 60F one) and I don't need a tent to keep off dew and condensation. I'd still like some sort of shade though, and I'm not sure what the best option for that is. how reasonable is this idea';

'>>2724474
Half or more of the point of hiking is to see the sights. You won't be able to do that in the dark. You're also more likely to trip and hurt yourself walking in the dark. Large predators are also out at night and they can see far better in the dark than you. I'd say it's a bad idea. But that's just my opinion.';

'>>2724158
if its coming from the base of the tree, its probably the rootstock. yes you normally want to keep those pruned';

'>>2723800
They don't.
You just have very bad taste.';

'I'm going hiking/camping tomorrow for the first time. I'm going by myself. My number one concern is being bored when I get to camp. I'm planning a 4.5 mile hike to camp. I should get there around 3PM. I usually fall asleep at 11:30PM. The weather says it is rainy. I am anxious that my tent will properly defend me from the rain so I don't freeze. I am planning on bring a pipe, a Bible and some whisky. I still think I will get bored. Any ideas?';

'>>2724608
Maybe another book, or perhaps try whittling? If you're going to be far enough from anyone you would annoy you could try to teach yourself the harmonica.';

'I'm thinking putting together a PLUQ for a budget hammock setup. From what I've read, a basic army issue woobie folded in half should be good down to somewhere around 40-50 F. What should I use for extra insulation if I'm camping somewhere that will get down to 30F? My current thought is either double up on the woobies, or maybe rig a cheap down throw in the middle of the folds. Does that sound reasonable?';

'>>2724609
This. I usually read fantasy novels and listen to the trees, but I want to learn the tin whistle this year. The trees, sadly, will have to listen to me';

'>>2723863
>>2724554
False on all accounts. Primus alone mogs all USA brands, and the Japanese make paper-thin, fragile, single-use items. Good for ultra-light stuff, though. I have some Mont-Bell stuff.';

'>>2695028
Can anyone save me the research and recommend a nice set of binoculars?';

'>>2724998
price range?';

'>>2725001
I dunno, how much do I gotta spend to get something that won't fall apart after a couple uses?';

'>>2725002

>>2695131
^^These are what I use for hunting. Great low light image clarity, fully multi coated, water/fog proof, light weight. They're on the low end of the high end.';

'>>2725009
Thanks, i would use em hunting as well but mostly just sight seeing while on top of a mountain.';