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Anonymous Fri 25 Feb 2022 03:25:37 No.2309673 View View Reply Original Report

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What's the bare minimum one needs to go /out/? How do you find places to go that aren't private property or forbidden for camping?
I've never been out I'm a nerd who's just played Unreal World.

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Anonymous Fri 25 Feb 2022 03:29:51 No.2309674 Report

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>>2309673
Start by buying anything and everything Patagonia. You can’t go /out/ without it.

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Anonymous Fri 25 Feb 2022 04:12:18 No.2309688 Report

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>>2309673
all depends on where, how far out, how long, the climate etc
Most of my /out/ adventures before i became a larper were day hikes. I wore everyday clothes and had a school backpack with a water bottle. I even smirked to myself when i saw people with full kits and hiking poles.
Now im probably going to be /thatguy/ who has way too much gear and looks like a tryhard

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Anonymous Fri 25 Feb 2022 04:18:48 No.2309692 Report

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>imagine believing you NEED things in order to go outside
I never thought it was possible, but you're even more pathetic than national parkinglot tourists

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Anonymous Fri 25 Feb 2022 04:25:25 No.2309695 Report

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>>2309673
>>2309673
The ten essentials, in no particular order

>hydration
Water or a filter
>nutrition
Food
>shelter
Tent, tarp, etc.
>first aid
keep it simple
>repair tools
Duct tape, small knife
>illumination
Headlamp, flash light
>navigation
Map and compass, GPS, not always needs tbqh
>insulation
Warm close, sleeping bag
>fire
>sun, wind, rain protection
Changes with each trip, big hat, rain jacket, umbrella

That’s just the broad list. Each item on there can spawn a 200 reply thread, and will ultimately be determined by your plans (hunting trip, car camping, day hiking, back packing, etc.). Some things can often be left out; if it’s the dry season in Arizona there’s no need for rain gear, likewise for sun protection in a dense forest during an overcast weekend.

Also it doesn’t include a backpack or appropriate clothing or footwear, again, broad subjects that are determined by what you plan on doing.

As far as where you can go, if you’re in the US then national forests are generally open to the public. Or just Google hiking trails in your state.

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Anonymous Fri 25 Feb 2022 05:08:52 No.2309708 Report

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>>2309695
Is the miniwell l610 good?

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Anonymous Fri 25 Feb 2022 12:12:32 No.2309755 Report

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>>2309708
Most people avoid pump filters because of their unnecessary size. We could get autistic and start talking about micron sizes, but it’s an overstated threat to begin with. People generally take this style of filter when they’re treating water for a group because pumps are usually faster.

For years the standard for solo hikes was the Sawyer squeeze. The only complaint people had was that the bags would leak, but this has always been a case of regards using their retard strength to squeeze them like a fucking gorilla instead of simply taking their time. A few years ago Katadyn released the BeFree and it’s supposedly better; slightly smaller, faster, and with more robust bags.

A squeeze filter to avoid is the sawyer mini. It’s slightly smaller (by maybe an ounce) but has a tendency to clog faster. I hear it’s even slower, but I’ve never used one.

No matter what you get, use it at home first. The initial pumps will send out a few pumps or squeezes of dark gray water.

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Anonymous Fri 25 Feb 2022 12:18:21 No.2309756 Report

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>>2309673
Use the internet to find out what areas are public / crown land.

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Anonymous Fri 25 Feb 2022 12:30:36 No.2309759 Report

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>>2309695
>>2309755
wouldn't it be good enough to just bring some water and boil more if needed? the safest and easiest method seems like it would be just boiling the water.

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Anonymous Fri 25 Feb 2022 13:13:45 No.2309765 Report

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>>2309759
Some things cannot just be boiled out. Best is to filter then boil. But if you really can’t be arsed using a filter, just go places with less water pollution.

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Anonymous Fri 25 Feb 2022 19:41:29 No.2309899 Report

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first time I went out was in summer and not too far from where I had parked. brought tent, air pad, sleeping bad, water, phone, freeze-dried food and water boiling set. not bringing night food to keep me from trying to sleep while hungry was a mistake.

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Anonymous Fri 25 Feb 2022 21:41:08 No.2309950 Report

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>>2309695
Most important thing I’d recommend beside food and water is a zero degree bag (Fahrenheit).

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Anonymous Fri 25 Feb 2022 22:07:03 No.2309957 Report

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>>2309759
Depends a lot on the nature of the trip. If you’re backpacking, then no, absolutely not. If you’re car camping, then no, not really.

When hiking, you generally don’t carry more water than you’ll need until the next water source. So you filter into your bottles and you’re on your way. If you’re boiling, you have to break out your stove, boil it, then wait for it to cool down some. And if it’s outside of winter, your water stays warm for a while. There’s also the issue of additional stove fuel. So a filter, tablets, or a UV light are just more pragmatic when hiking.

If you’re car camping you can just bring water from home. Or boil and wait for it to cool. Same if you hike in and camp in the same place for a few days.

tl;dr boiling is safer but not always better

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Anonymous Sat 26 Feb 2022 06:18:00 No.2310128 Report

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>What's the bare minimum one needs to go /out/?
You need at least one testicle

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