What are good cars that are ideal to be bought and used specifically for the purpose of /out/ings?
The car needs to >access crappy logging roads, in freezing winters or hot summers >4WD >be sub 5k ideally (used market) >big enough to bring 2 people minimum and gear such as canvas tent and stove (for winter camping in canada) >reliable enough to not shit out after non-daily use >have reasonably available and affordable replacement parts for a home mechanic >relatively simple maintenance, no computer lockout bullshit
Am I missing any specifications? I'm really not a car guy, but I have a lot of experience fixing boats and boat engines so I doubt a car would be that much more complicated to maintain.
I see a lot of early 2000s jeeps being sold by owner for very little so Idk, i'll start with a jeep?
It's starting to get cold out, anons. Have any of you had a chance to get your hot tents and stoves out of storage for a cold weather camp yet? I took advantage of some early snow two weeks ago but it is now mostly gone. I was also out for Thanksgiving, it was cold but no snow.
Finally, a non cucked map for 2025 that takes into account: -natural beauty -weather -ease of access -activities other than mountaineering (fishing, hunting, birdwatching, canoeing, relaxing, hiking) -cost of going /out/ -peace and quiet factor -safety from crime and wildlife -flora and fauna biodiversity
Cant seem to find any discussion on this anywhere so I'll just post it here: What are your thoughts on overalls for going /out/? I fucking hate wearing rucking with shirts that constantly ride up regardless of their fitting and pants/shorts that, when you kneel or bend over expose your lower back. Tucking them into each other also just feels uncomfortable. Something like picrel (2)? Seems perfect for practically all weather right? If it's cold, just wear long-johns underneath and then and only then maybe like some ECWCS cold weather pants and jacket over it. If it's warm then just rock the boiler suit with only regular underwear. No sliding, no exposure of skin, no need for sunscreen and it even looks cool (picrel 1. Maru, from Heavenly Delusion)
2/2 is life really about giving up all ur possessions and connections to civilization and returning to being an animal? the rest of the world is going to space and theyre going to party with the aliens while ur getting all upset about 'the system'
obviously u should do it at some point in ur life. but its not a matter of morality as far as im concerned. friends and family is the highest truth in life, and whatever makes having those things the easiest is the right way forward. u dont have to totally sell ur soul in order to have those things.
i dont like the fact that all technology, our food, clothes, cars, appliances, are made with slavery. am i a bad person for using any of these things? is some indian dude, packed into a reeking call center cubicle, in the middle of jeetistan, a bad person for using a computer and phone, that was made with slavery? no.
obviously, u get to choose what kind of life u want. if u spend an hour playing video games, u r not spending an hour outside with the woodland critters. the choice is yours.
but it seems like 'living in the woods' just ends up falling back into the category of 'work.' ur not partying w friends, laughing, joking, drinking, smoking, eating delicious food, having a picnic in the park... ur ruggin' it out. and its just work at the end of the day. play is where its at. more play with friends and loved ones, less work, is freedom. the best things in life r free, friendship and love.
How do I go about becoming a farmer? I've always had a passion for gardening and the /out/doors, I've tried doing a trade but found that I just wasn't passionate enough about it to want to make it a career. Growing your own food and raising your own animals just appeals to me so much more than being a computer jockey or a wageslave. Are there any farmers here that can give me the rundown? What are the steps I need to take? What are the risks? What are the benefits? How is the life of being a farmer?
Anyone else like going out into parks and wild area and killing invasive species? I’m in Washington State and we have a huge problem with English laurel, English Holley, English Ivy, and Himalayan Blackberry. I love hiking off trail to topple over a 25 foot English laurel with my saw. I follow up with planting native trees and shrubs. Anyone else do this? Show photos of progress or invasive removal toolkit.
