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Anonymous 12/10/24(Tue)11:43:09 | 74 comments | 11 images
/qtddtot/ - Questions that don’t deserve their own thread
Anonymous 12/10/24(Tue)11:46:26 No.2793359
I’ll start: how do you clean and dry out a hydration bladder after use? I haven’t used one in a few years and I stopped because they would always mildew eventually and I’d have to throw them away
Anonymous 12/10/24(Tue)11:58:51 No.2793363
>>2793359
Chlorine bleach and a brush. Use an old toothbrush if your too cheap to buy a bottle brush. It isn't rocket surgery bro.
Chlorine bleach and a brush. Use an old toothbrush if your too cheap to buy a bottle brush. It isn't rocket surgery bro.
Anonymous 12/10/24(Tue)13:22:59 No.2793375
>>2793359
Use it at least once a week.
Use it at least once a week.
Anonymous 12/10/24(Tue)13:48:41 No.2793380
>>2793358
What's the point of kettles? Wouldnt just a regular pot be just as good, but more versatile?
What's the point of kettles? Wouldnt just a regular pot be just as good, but more versatile?
Anonymous 12/10/24(Tue)14:43:59 No.2793392
When I return to my country I am going to start solo camping, pretty much what vlogers do but I won't be filming it. I am creating a list of the equipment which I will need. Can I have some input from some other /out/ers. Some things like a backpack etc I already have.
>Small Axe
>Multi-tool Knife
>Small Hiking Tent
>Lightweight Mattress
>Pillow
>Water filtration setup
>Foldable fishing rod/hand reel
>Flint & Steel/Lighter
>Hiking camp stove
>Pot & cutlery
>Small fishing lure box
>Handreel
>Basic medkit/snakebite kit
Terrain is rainforest Australia.
>Small Axe
>Multi-tool Knife
>Small Hiking Tent
>Lightweight Mattress
>Pillow
>Water filtration setup
>Foldable fishing rod/hand reel
>Flint & Steel/Lighter
>Hiking camp stove
>Pot & cutlery
>Small fishing lure box
>Handreel
>Basic medkit/snakebite kit
Terrain is rainforest Australia.
Anonymous 12/10/24(Tue)15:00:19 No.2793394
Anonymous 12/10/24(Tue)15:05:22 No.2793395
>>2793394
they ain't a meme in Australia
they ain't a meme in Australia
Anonymous 12/10/24(Tue)15:25:01 No.2793399
>>2793395
Yes they are.
Yes they are.
Anonymous 12/10/24(Tue)15:41:48 No.2793404
>>2793399
explain.
explain.
Anonymous 12/12/24(Thu)22:36:37 No.2793900
Alright, hears my list of shit I've got to go solo backpack hiking. I've only hunted on the great plains, so no bears and all of that crazy shit. Would appreciate feedback.
>Backpack
>Sleeping pad
>Sleeping bag
>Tent
>Small wood stove, pot, & tripod
>Hunting knife
>Compass
>Paracord & clips
>Fire starter
>Neck light
>Power bank
>Gravity-fed water filter
>Bear spray
>2L bottle
>Bear canister
>Mini bidet
>Trowel
On another note, I'm aware bears have an incredibly strong sense of smell, and they'll persue unique/human scents. That being said, am I safe using sun screen, bug spray, deodorant, toothpaste, etc. so long as I lock the container itself in the bear canister when I set up camp? Are there specific brands of these toiletries and whatnot that I should use?
>Backpack
>Sleeping pad
>Sleeping bag
>Tent
>Small wood stove, pot, & tripod
>Hunting knife
>Compass
>Paracord & clips
>Fire starter
>Neck light
>Power bank
>Gravity-fed water filter
>Bear spray
>2L bottle
>Bear canister
>Mini bidet
>Trowel
On another note, I'm aware bears have an incredibly strong sense of smell, and they'll persue unique/human scents. That being said, am I safe using sun screen, bug spray, deodorant, toothpaste, etc. so long as I lock the container itself in the bear canister when I set up camp? Are there specific brands of these toiletries and whatnot that I should use?
Anonymous 12/13/24(Fri)18:18:02 No.2794059
Anonymous 12/14/24(Sat)03:40:30 No.2794131
Anonymous 12/14/24(Sat)08:00:12 No.2794147
>>2793900
Assuming you just mean black bears, nothing to worry about with toiletries. Don't even really need to go in the can unless you're in a problem area.
>>2793392
Axe is unnecessary and a silly amount of weight to add for a first time. If you really want a fire you'll have an easier time just finding downed stuff and using that.
Assuming you just mean black bears, nothing to worry about with toiletries. Don't even really need to go in the can unless you're in a problem area.
>>2793392
Axe is unnecessary and a silly amount of weight to add for a first time. If you really want a fire you'll have an easier time just finding downed stuff and using that.
Anonymous 12/14/24(Sat)10:32:28 No.2794160
>>2794131
I wouldn't cut down a living tree, it wouldn't burn? just for stuff already fallen on the ground, would just be used for splitting dead timber. Relax white knight.
>>2794147
Would just be a very small axe for splitting kindle. Also I wouldn't be hiking great distances so I can deal with some weight.
I wouldn't cut down a living tree, it wouldn't burn? just for stuff already fallen on the ground, would just be used for splitting dead timber. Relax white knight.
>>2794147
Would just be a very small axe for splitting kindle. Also I wouldn't be hiking great distances so I can deal with some weight.
Anonymous 12/14/24(Sat)12:31:05 No.2794173
Who makes the best balaclava?
Anonymous 12/15/24(Sun)02:06:27 No.2794292
>>2794160
Learn what a white knight is cuck.
Your list is also very retarded for what you claim you want to do.
The only reason fuck faced retards like you bring an axe is so they can build larper shelters or oversized bond fires--otherwise they're totally useless dead weight. You don't need an axe to build a cooking fire.
Learn what a white knight is cuck.
Your list is also very retarded for what you claim you want to do.
The only reason fuck faced retards like you bring an axe is so they can build larper shelters or oversized bond fires--otherwise they're totally useless dead weight. You don't need an axe to build a cooking fire.
Anonymous 12/15/24(Sun)03:22:30 No.2794303
Anonymous 12/15/24(Sun)06:37:32 No.2794310
>>2793900
no, bring a gun
no, bring a gun
Anonymous 12/19/24(Thu)09:34:56 No.2795118
looking for a decent tent that will last me years, so far ive only used tarps in my few adventures.
doesnt have to be ultralight but it shouldnt be super heavy either.
doesnt have to be ultralight but it shouldnt be super heavy either.
Anonymous 12/21/24(Sat)08:30:51 No.2795539
>>2795118
Price range? My sierra design 2 man tent has held up well over the years, but I think it’s hard to go wrong if you buy from a reputable brand. Just pick something that’s the size, weight, and color that you want.
On a related note, has anyone here ever tried dying a tent. I like mine pretty well except for the fact it’s white, blue, and yellow. Bright colors are good for mountaineering, but not so much if you’re in the woods and don’t want to be seen
Price range? My sierra design 2 man tent has held up well over the years, but I think it’s hard to go wrong if you buy from a reputable brand. Just pick something that’s the size, weight, and color that you want.
On a related note, has anyone here ever tried dying a tent. I like mine pretty well except for the fact it’s white, blue, and yellow. Bright colors are good for mountaineering, but not so much if you’re in the woods and don’t want to be seen
Anonymous 12/21/24(Sat)15:09:44 No.2795577
>>2795539
price doesnt matter to much if it will last for years to come. i want one that is not to heavy and for 1 person.
im a hobo, currently holding a job in germany and saving money for better gear.
price doesnt matter to much if it will last for years to come. i want one that is not to heavy and for 1 person.
im a hobo, currently holding a job in germany and saving money for better gear.
Anonymous 12/23/24(Mon)15:42:53 No.2795962
>>2793358
A little bit of speculative reasoning. What's,in your opinion, his equipment/gear/loadout?
A little bit of speculative reasoning. What's,in your opinion, his equipment/gear/loadout?
Anonymous 12/23/24(Mon)17:32:25 No.2795983
Anonymous 12/29/24(Sun)05:59:50 No.2797120
why do so many brands make different versions of the same backpack for women and men, are we really that different? would a man be uncomfortable wearing a woman's backpack, and viceversa? or is it just a marketing gimmick
Anonymous 12/29/24(Sun)09:07:59 No.2797137
>>2797120
For some brands and styles of more regular packs there is probably little difference, but for good backpacking packs, they are different. Women have shorter torsos and wider hips, and the packs reflect that.
For some brands and styles of more regular packs there is probably little difference, but for good backpacking packs, they are different. Women have shorter torsos and wider hips, and the packs reflect that.
Anonymous 12/29/24(Sun)09:25:23 No.2797140
>>2793900
Might want a small first aid kit
Might want a small first aid kit
Anonymous 01/02/25(Thu)15:33:43 No.2797958
1) Is this the right place to ask about binoculars?
2) If so, outside of magnification, lens diameter and FOV, what makes up the price? I see very very chheap stuff (<$100) having same specs on paper as some binoculars costing $500 or more, so what's the deal?
2) If so, outside of magnification, lens diameter and FOV, what makes up the price? I see very very chheap stuff (<$100) having same specs on paper as some binoculars costing $500 or more, so what's the deal?
Anonymous 01/02/25(Thu)19:24:42 No.2797990
If you could have any advice/information written down for you to take outdoors, what would it be? I recently got invited to mess around with a laser engraver and I was thinking of some good information to etch onto a water bottle or pot.
>>2795539
I think RIT dye has some dyes specifically for synthetic materials like nylon and polyester, beyond that I can't help you. Just be mindful that dyeing the whole thing green might make the blue into cyan and the yellow into a baby-puke color.
>>2794160
Might look into bringing a folding saw of some sort instead of an axe/hatchet. Then you can
>baton
with a full-tang knife. I'd also bring more methods of fire starting and water purification. Like the other anon said, snakebite kits don't really do much. You can't suck out the venom, or cut it out.
>>2795539
I think RIT dye has some dyes specifically for synthetic materials like nylon and polyester, beyond that I can't help you. Just be mindful that dyeing the whole thing green might make the blue into cyan and the yellow into a baby-puke color.
>>2794160
Might look into bringing a folding saw of some sort instead of an axe/hatchet. Then you can
>baton
with a full-tang knife. I'd also bring more methods of fire starting and water purification. Like the other anon said, snakebite kits don't really do much. You can't suck out the venom, or cut it out.
Anonymous 01/02/25(Thu)22:27:23 No.2798007
Anonymous 01/03/25(Fri)03:43:36 No.2798030
Anybody have advice on protecting your lips in cold weather? Camped out at ~-20°C a few days ago after spending the last couple years in the subtropics, and despite lip balm, now my lips are all red and swollen. Apparently the air getting in through the breathing hole on my bivy was enough to dry them out.
>>2795983
Damn, I love that meme.
t. milsurper who goes out with 3kg in summer and 12 kg in winter (and yes, that includes a un, ammo and water)
>>2795983
Damn, I love that meme.
t. milsurper who goes out with 3kg in summer and 12 kg in winter (and yes, that includes a un, ammo and water)
Anonymous 01/03/25(Fri)10:08:43 No.2798050
what water bottle should i get? i live in an area that uses well water for the tap. everything was built in the 1880-1950s and theres lots of farmers so i am mostly looking to remove pesticides and heavy metals. The water at all the restaurants tastes aweful. I'll be using it at home, work, and school, and putting tap or well water in it 99.99% of the time. I was thinking of grayl but theyre being called out by the FTC for their filters or some shit.
i estimate that the $90 bottle would pay for itself after a year (1 gallon bottled water is ~85¢. the $39 filter promises 65 gallons. Even if i get only 50 gallons out of the filter, I will atleast break even minus initial purchase)
Id install a filter at my faucet but i move a lot and that doesnt do anything when i am at work, school or friends house.
ty for reading my blog. any suggestions?
>>2798030
my area gets to -23c sometimes and I use petroleum jelly, but i am outside 5-10 minutes at a time so i dunno if itll work for extended periods of time. you can get a small personal size for like $2 in the travel section or gas stations. i imagine liberally slathering it on and frequently will help if youre out all day
i estimate that the $90 bottle would pay for itself after a year (1 gallon bottled water is ~85¢. the $39 filter promises 65 gallons. Even if i get only 50 gallons out of the filter, I will atleast break even minus initial purchase)
Id install a filter at my faucet but i move a lot and that doesnt do anything when i am at work, school or friends house.
ty for reading my blog. any suggestions?
>>2798030
my area gets to -23c sometimes and I use petroleum jelly, but i am outside 5-10 minutes at a time so i dunno if itll work for extended periods of time. you can get a small personal size for like $2 in the travel section or gas stations. i imagine liberally slathering it on and frequently will help if youre out all day
Anonymous 01/03/25(Fri)10:24:52 No.2798052
>>2798050
>water bottle
>pesticides and heavy metals
Forget about it. You'd need an adsorber or reverse osmosis, as filters can't remove substances as the chemical level. Simply put, the pressure needed to push water through a filter that's fine enough to remove heavy metal ions would be much higher than what you can do with gravity, sucking with your mouth or compressing the bottle with your hand. You can push the water through with a pump (which is what reverse osmosis does), but then you end up with a big, heavy and expensive machine.
Adsorbers on the other hand are affordable and lightweight, but unreliable. Once they're saturated with less binding substances, they'll release them in much higher concentration the moment something stronger binding comes around. They're basically concentrating the exact stuff you want to remove, to much higher levels than you'd get by drinking the water straight from the tap. Seeing concentration increases of 10x isn't rare.
>filter promises 65 gallons
Those numbers are worthless unless your water is the exact water they used in the test. With legit suppliers, the conditions are usually in the fine print somewhere, and if you look up the standards they refer to, they're testing on water that's already pretty clean to begin with.
>water bottle
>pesticides and heavy metals
Forget about it. You'd need an adsorber or reverse osmosis, as filters can't remove substances as the chemical level. Simply put, the pressure needed to push water through a filter that's fine enough to remove heavy metal ions would be much higher than what you can do with gravity, sucking with your mouth or compressing the bottle with your hand. You can push the water through with a pump (which is what reverse osmosis does), but then you end up with a big, heavy and expensive machine.
Adsorbers on the other hand are affordable and lightweight, but unreliable. Once they're saturated with less binding substances, they'll release them in much higher concentration the moment something stronger binding comes around. They're basically concentrating the exact stuff you want to remove, to much higher levels than you'd get by drinking the water straight from the tap. Seeing concentration increases of 10x isn't rare.
>filter promises 65 gallons
Those numbers are worthless unless your water is the exact water they used in the test. With legit suppliers, the conditions are usually in the fine print somewhere, and if you look up the standards they refer to, they're testing on water that's already pretty clean to begin with.
Anonymous 01/03/25(Fri)10:26:39 No.2798053
>>2798050
Middle of no where Kansas is my guess, they had horrible tasting water even at the restaurants. What the other Anon said, you'll need an RO system to actually get rid of that stuff. You could use charcoal because I usually found the water to be sulfur-tasting
Middle of no where Kansas is my guess, they had horrible tasting water even at the restaurants. What the other Anon said, you'll need an RO system to actually get rid of that stuff. You could use charcoal because I usually found the water to be sulfur-tasting
Anonymous 01/03/25(Fri)13:19:35 No.2798073
>>2793359
warm water/bleach solution, let it soak for a bit, give it a thorough shake, empty it and rinse it out once or twice, and let it dry
for the mouthpiece be sure to get in there with soapy water and scrub all of it.
warm water/bleach solution, let it soak for a bit, give it a thorough shake, empty it and rinse it out once or twice, and let it dry
for the mouthpiece be sure to get in there with soapy water and scrub all of it.
Anonymous 01/04/25(Sat)18:15:47 No.2798270
The school I went to as a kid had a number of osage orange trees growing in the playground. I fucking KNOW there are some juicy, ripe, heartwood staves just sitting there.
The building is a "church" now. One of those ones that scam retards into giving away all their money.
Should I sneak in at night and try to steal a branch?
The building is a "church" now. One of those ones that scam retards into giving away all their money.
Should I sneak in at night and try to steal a branch?
Anonymous 01/04/25(Sat)21:32:33 No.2798296
Anonymous 01/04/25(Sat)21:50:46 No.2798300
>>2798296
Terrible advice for a starting camping. Tents are the most beginner friendly.
Terrible advice for a starting camping. Tents are the most beginner friendly.
Anonymous 01/05/25(Sun)06:40:59 No.2798348
Tried to pay this in the backpack thread but it's dying.
I think I'm looking for a 35l pack, but I can't really eyeball it for sure. Here's what I'm gonna carry (in no particular order):
1. 2-3 pair socks
2. 2-3 pair underwear
3. Extra shirt
4. Extra pant
5. Waffle top+bottom
6. Windbreaker
7. Rain poncho
8. 3-4 MRE
9. 10 mags
10. Hygiene kit (toothbrush, baby wipes, if I can find a scentless toothpaste that'd be great, nail clippers, chap stick)
11. Basic first aid kit (Band-Aids, Neosporin, gauze)
12. Rifle maintenance kit (lube, brush, broken down cleaning rod, patches, extra complete bcg)
13. Bivvy bag (sometimes a packable two person shelter if my gf is gonna camp with me)
14. Nods and thermal
15. Extra batteries
16. E-tool
17. Tools as needed for the trip I'm on, I think the heaviest would be an axe and the widest would be a spotting scope)
Pretty sure I forgot a few things but that's more or less the list.
This is for larping and airsoft, so I'd like it to carry well with a plate carrier, and something that can open up like the mystery ranch 3 dap would be nice. I would like the hip belt to be removable bc I don't see myself using it most of the time, however I could use it sometimes. Lastly, I'm not attached to .mil style packs, but I don't want my eyes to be raped and generally would like to keep it to muted greens or tans.
I think I'm looking for a 35l pack, but I can't really eyeball it for sure. Here's what I'm gonna carry (in no particular order):
1. 2-3 pair socks
2. 2-3 pair underwear
3. Extra shirt
4. Extra pant
5. Waffle top+bottom
6. Windbreaker
7. Rain poncho
8. 3-4 MRE
9. 10 mags
10. Hygiene kit (toothbrush, baby wipes, if I can find a scentless toothpaste that'd be great, nail clippers, chap stick)
11. Basic first aid kit (Band-Aids, Neosporin, gauze)
12. Rifle maintenance kit (lube, brush, broken down cleaning rod, patches, extra complete bcg)
13. Bivvy bag (sometimes a packable two person shelter if my gf is gonna camp with me)
14. Nods and thermal
15. Extra batteries
16. E-tool
17. Tools as needed for the trip I'm on, I think the heaviest would be an axe and the widest would be a spotting scope)
Pretty sure I forgot a few things but that's more or less the list.
This is for larping and airsoft, so I'd like it to carry well with a plate carrier, and something that can open up like the mystery ranch 3 dap would be nice. I would like the hip belt to be removable bc I don't see myself using it most of the time, however I could use it sometimes. Lastly, I'm not attached to .mil style packs, but I don't want my eyes to be raped and generally would like to keep it to muted greens or tans.
Anonymous 01/05/25(Sun)06:41:59 No.2798350
>>2798348
Just remembered the biggest thing I forgot, water. I have a 3l bladder and several nalgenes.
Just remembered the biggest thing I forgot, water. I have a 3l bladder and several nalgenes.
Anonymous 01/06/25(Mon)19:55:40 No.2798655
>>2798300
skill issue
skill issue
Anonymous 01/06/25(Mon)23:46:44 No.2798678
>>2798348
that sounds like quite a lot of bulky items for a 35 liter pack. Shit like nods and thermal, which I assume would be mounted to a helmet, are going to take up like 20 liters on their own, not to mention several nalgenes and a 3l bladder which by definition is already taking up its own volume.
>no water treatment
>no fire starter
>no insulation layer
>no sleeping bag
>sometimes a packable two person shelter if my gf is gonna camp with me
why would you take her camping with your LARP pack?
also im surprised you didnt list a tourniquet, that's normally at the top of the LARPer's list
basically get a full 80l rucksack or start removing the stuff that won't actually be useful for camping. if you want other advice to help you pretend to be an operator then go to /k/
that sounds like quite a lot of bulky items for a 35 liter pack. Shit like nods and thermal, which I assume would be mounted to a helmet, are going to take up like 20 liters on their own, not to mention several nalgenes and a 3l bladder which by definition is already taking up its own volume.
>no water treatment
>no fire starter
>no insulation layer
>no sleeping bag
>sometimes a packable two person shelter if my gf is gonna camp with me
why would you take her camping with your LARP pack?
also im surprised you didnt list a tourniquet, that's normally at the top of the LARPer's list
basically get a full 80l rucksack or start removing the stuff that won't actually be useful for camping. if you want other advice to help you pretend to be an operator then go to /k/
Anonymous 01/07/25(Tue)00:54:00 No.2798688
>>2798348
>3-4 MRE
oh no cringe
peanut butter and protein bars, doesn't need cooking or cooking equipment
>3-4 MRE
oh no cringe
peanut butter and protein bars, doesn't need cooking or cooking equipment
Anonymous 01/07/25(Tue)08:37:11 No.2798710
>>2798655
I usually cowboy it. Not gonna recommend that for a beginner though. This should be useful advice.
I usually cowboy it. Not gonna recommend that for a beginner though. This should be useful advice.
Anonymous 01/07/25(Tue)08:44:12 No.2798712
>>2798678
>which I assume would be mounted to a helmet
I honestly just planned to wear my helmet, or if I didn't wanna wear it, throw a skull crusher in the pack.
>no water treatment
Yeah I forgot that, I usually have used a pump and iodine tablets. The pump takes up an excessive amount of space though desu, would a gravity filter be a more reasonable size, or is there another option I'm not considering?
>no fire starter
I've always just used a lighter I keep in my pocket, but I should probably throw in some Vaseline soaked cotton balls. Good catch.
>no insulation layer
I figured the waffle layers would probably be enough because when I've been camping in late October I usually still got too warm with the insulation layer. That being said it's probably reasonable to keep it on me until I'm sure that I can ditch it.
>why would you take her camping with your LARP pack?
Because I may as well get a little larp in whenever I can.
Re- tourniquets, they're on my chest rigs and plate carriers and in various pockets and shit. Not a bad idea to throw an extra in the pack I suppose, but my thought was that tourniquet in the pack would likely not be accessible enough in an emergency to matter.
Thanks for the advice, gonna lay everything out and start stuffing it into containers to get a better idea of my total literage.
>which I assume would be mounted to a helmet
I honestly just planned to wear my helmet, or if I didn't wanna wear it, throw a skull crusher in the pack.
>no water treatment
Yeah I forgot that, I usually have used a pump and iodine tablets. The pump takes up an excessive amount of space though desu, would a gravity filter be a more reasonable size, or is there another option I'm not considering?
>no fire starter
I've always just used a lighter I keep in my pocket, but I should probably throw in some Vaseline soaked cotton balls. Good catch.
>no insulation layer
I figured the waffle layers would probably be enough because when I've been camping in late October I usually still got too warm with the insulation layer. That being said it's probably reasonable to keep it on me until I'm sure that I can ditch it.
>why would you take her camping with your LARP pack?
Because I may as well get a little larp in whenever I can.
Re- tourniquets, they're on my chest rigs and plate carriers and in various pockets and shit. Not a bad idea to throw an extra in the pack I suppose, but my thought was that tourniquet in the pack would likely not be accessible enough in an emergency to matter.
Thanks for the advice, gonna lay everything out and start stuffing it into containers to get a better idea of my total literage.
Anonymous 01/07/25(Tue)08:45:13 No.2798713
Anonymous 01/07/25(Tue)08:50:20 No.2798714
Anonymous 01/07/25(Tue)09:56:06 No.2798720
How do I convince my backpacking buddy to drop massive weight from his pack? Last time we had a chat about it he said his pack weighed in at 46 lbs without water or any spare clothing.
Anonymous 01/07/25(Tue)09:57:47 No.2798721
>>2798712
So if you have a whole chest rig that you'd use in conjunction with your backpack, then it seems like your mags and ifak would already be situated. If you're limiting yourself to the 35l bag then only pick out the actual sustainment stuff, not the quick and frequent access stuff.
So if you have a whole chest rig that you'd use in conjunction with your backpack, then it seems like your mags and ifak would already be situated. If you're limiting yourself to the 35l bag then only pick out the actual sustainment stuff, not the quick and frequent access stuff.
Anonymous 01/07/25(Tue)17:28:42 No.2798794
What are the recommendations for entrenching tools? If possible, I'd like to get a fixed one, not folding. I'm in the UK.
Anonymous 01/07/25(Tue)18:41:04 No.2798798
>>2798720
The hell is he bringing with him?
The hell is he bringing with him?
Anonymous 01/07/25(Tue)21:58:25 No.2798835
Are there any 0-20˚F sleeping bags that are NOT the mummy shape?
Anonymous 01/07/25(Tue)23:47:52 No.2798864
>>2798798
Exactly. I'm really not sure desu. He went through a milsurp phase so maybe his rain gear / mess kit / "bedroll" is heavy? He's definitely not thinking clearly. I had to hike back and get the truck to pick him up at the nearest road on our last trip because he just couldn't go on - day 1 mind you. Trying to avoid a repeat of that.
Exactly. I'm really not sure desu. He went through a milsurp phase so maybe his rain gear / mess kit / "bedroll" is heavy? He's definitely not thinking clearly. I had to hike back and get the truck to pick him up at the nearest road on our last trip because he just couldn't go on - day 1 mind you. Trying to avoid a repeat of that.
Anonymous 01/08/25(Wed)00:05:09 No.2798872
>>2798864
Well hopefully now that he's failed at carrying his "big manly man mil-surp hoorah" larp pack he'll be more receptive to a gear shakedown, or three
His ego is definitely shattered and is probably feeling retarded so go easy on him, but insist on a 20lb base weight limit so he can actually do some miles.
Shouldn't be hard to figure out where the steel weights are hiding if you can get him to weigh everything individually and list it out
Well hopefully now that he's failed at carrying his "big manly man mil-surp hoorah" larp pack he'll be more receptive to a gear shakedown, or three
His ego is definitely shattered and is probably feeling retarded so go easy on him, but insist on a 20lb base weight limit so he can actually do some miles.
Shouldn't be hard to figure out where the steel weights are hiding if you can get him to weigh everything individually and list it out
Anonymous 01/08/25(Wed)00:22:08 No.2798876
Where do I find good outdoor clothes and gear like waders and gaiters made for really fat people? Does it exist?
Anonymous 01/08/25(Wed)08:59:49 No.2798897
What's the truth about these videos of "sadhu in himalayas snow"?
Do these ascetics REALLY live naked on uninhabited zones of the Range all year long?
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xbi4Qrf9mE
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcUdEkPa-2c
Supposedly the videos were taken by army soldiers, patrolling non-inhabited zones to check for enemy incursions
Do these ascetics REALLY live naked on uninhabited zones of the Range all year long?
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc
Supposedly the videos were taken by army soldiers, patrolling non-inhabited zones to check for enemy incursions
Anonymous 01/09/25(Thu)11:47:02 No.2799117
>>2795118
Snugpak Ionosphere is my recommendation. Amazing value.
At 1.5kg they're close to ultralight but the main features I would say are the durability and stealth. For a hooped bivvy they're pretty spacious too. The main detractor for me is having to put the inner up first and then the outer sheet over the top. It's easy to set up but rain can get in while setting the inner up before the outer sheet.
Snugpak Ionosphere is my recommendation. Amazing value.
At 1.5kg they're close to ultralight but the main features I would say are the durability and stealth. For a hooped bivvy they're pretty spacious too. The main detractor for me is having to put the inner up first and then the outer sheet over the top. It's easy to set up but rain can get in while setting the inner up before the outer sheet.
Anonymous 01/09/25(Thu)11:50:52 No.2799120
Anonymous 01/09/25(Thu)23:47:10 No.2799238
>>2798835
There are but they all seem to be the bulky flannel lined canvas ones. What do you have against the mummy shape anyways?
There are but they all seem to be the bulky flannel lined canvas ones. What do you have against the mummy shape anyways?
Anonymous 01/10/25(Fri)00:22:04 No.2799242
>>2798710
if someone can't put a tarp cover up, place a hammock between two trees and an underkilt they should be sacrificed
if someone can't put a tarp cover up, place a hammock between two trees and an underkilt they should be sacrificed
Anonymous 01/13/25(Mon)23:09:28 No.2799941
Easy question. With the 16cm zebra pot; how much does the insert bowl hold? What about the other sizes?
Anonymous 01/18/25(Sat)14:18:01 No.2800787
how do I find which places to go to not see any trace of civilization? Ie know not zion cause packed with people guessing glacier is busy too (still wanna go to that one tho)
Anonymous 01/18/25(Sat)15:31:27 No.2800809
Anonymous 01/18/25(Sat)21:18:58 No.2800844
>>2800787
Look on a map, find the areas with the least amount of roads. Go to the end of the road, walk a couple days
Look on a map, find the areas with the least amount of roads. Go to the end of the road, walk a couple days
Anonymous 01/19/25(Sun)21:03:47 No.2801115
>>2793359
A cup of vinegar, swish it around, run it through the tube, rinse it out good.
A cup of vinegar, swish it around, run it through the tube, rinse it out good.
Anonymous 01/21/25(Tue)11:24:02 No.2801488
Where to buy real wool blankets? Better yet, where to buy camping gear in general? Planning to go on a long motocamping trip in 10 months time.
Anonymous 01/21/25(Tue)12:18:40 No.2801495
>>2801488
>where to buy camping gear in general?
Internet
For motocamping you can mostly just copy what backpackers use but you can pick the heavier cheaper options if you never plan on backpacking.
>wool blankets
no idea, everyone switched over to down/synthetic quilts a decade ago
>where to buy camping gear in general?
Internet
For motocamping you can mostly just copy what backpackers use but you can pick the heavier cheaper options if you never plan on backpacking.
>wool blankets
no idea, everyone switched over to down/synthetic quilts a decade ago
Anonymous 01/21/25(Tue)18:12:46 No.2801550
Is it worth reading "Industrial Society and Its Future" or is it just a hate filled document that /pol/ created.
I am considering reading it
I am considering reading it
Anonymous 01/21/25(Tue)18:21:34 No.2801555
>>2801550
Pol-tier fantasies of a maladjusted arrogant degenerate.
At least Linkola limited himself to his own bizarre opinions rather than hurting people casually.
Pol-tier fantasies of a maladjusted arrogant degenerate.
At least Linkola limited himself to his own bizarre opinions rather than hurting people casually.
Anonymous 01/21/25(Tue)18:21:38 No.2801556
>>2801550
Could read it and find out for yourself
Could read it and find out for yourself
Anonymous 01/21/25(Tue)18:30:52 No.2801557
Anonymous 01/21/25(Tue)18:55:51 No.2801566
Anonymous 01/22/25(Wed)01:17:01 No.2801632
Anonymous 01/22/25(Wed)05:51:26 No.2801655
>>2793358
/wsr/suggested coming here. Moved to Twin Cities and wondering if any cyclists have recs for the area. I have a mtn bike so offroad sections aren't a problem, but I've already hit up a good chunk of the twin cities and looking to branch out into the surroundings. Already have ai-mapped 50mi routes lined up for Lonsdale and Mora, but not sure about any particularly scenic routes or regions since I've only had one summer to explore.
Any recs?
/wsr/suggested coming here. Moved to Twin Cities and wondering if any cyclists have recs for the area. I have a mtn bike so offroad sections aren't a problem, but I've already hit up a good chunk of the twin cities and looking to branch out into the surroundings. Already have ai-mapped 50mi routes lined up for Lonsdale and Mora, but not sure about any particularly scenic routes or regions since I've only had one summer to explore.
Any recs?