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 Picklez
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 Camping alone 
#34293 - 05/19/08 08:48 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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All my friends either suck or have to work during the weekdays. Ive been itching to go hiking and camp out for awhile now. Would you go hiking and camping alone, why or why not? Hopefully I will have a nice dose of mushrooms for this time and plenty of marijuana to smoke.
I think as long as I bring my hunting knife I should be alright, opinions please
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 Toiletduk
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Re: Camping alone [Re: Picklez]
#34296 - 05/19/08 08:50 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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I've gone backpacking by myself a lot of times. You'll be alright.
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Harry_Ba11sach
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Re: Camping alone [Re: Picklez]
#34298 - 05/19/08 08:50 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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If you're an experienced camper this shouldn't be difficult, but make sure you have plans in place for rescue if something doesn't work out. Be sure you tell a couple people exactly where you're going and when you expect to return so if you get lost or injured they know an appropriate amount of time to wait for your return.
Of course bring maps, compass, a weapon and food and I think you'll be fine.
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highasfuck
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Lighter, rope
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Harry_Ba11sach
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Re: Camping alone [Re: highasfuck]
#34305 - 05/19/08 08:52 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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The rest of the ten essentials, yadda yadda*
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Picklez
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im an experience hiker, not so much a camping expert. but I will give it a shot
ill probably end up staying a camp site but id be surprised if there are other people around in the middle of the week.
should be fun, I thinking I might run over to California if I can find a cool spot in southern cali that isnt too far from here
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Hanky
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Re: Camping alone [Re: Picklez]
#34322 - 05/19/08 09:00 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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KillerPicklez said:
I think as long as I bring my hunting knife I should be alright, opinions please
Agreed, the hunting knife is a lvl60 magical talisman that will protect you in any emergency!
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slackophage
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Re: Camping alone [Re: Picklez]
#34323 - 05/19/08 09:00 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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All above advice is great, also don't hike outside your limits or take on unfamiliar terrain.
First time I went solo backpacking, it was up Mt Rainier on a trail I didn't know. Was only about 6miles in, but it was also at 5,200ft at the campsite.
Didn't sleep a wink due to a weak sleeping bag, paced myself too fast, and had to leave a day early or face exhaustion.
Once I quit being a dumbass, it's been great. 
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Picklez
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Re: Camping alone [Re: slackophage]
#34350 - 05/19/08 09:10 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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slackophage said:
All above advice is great, also don't hike outside your limits or take on unfamiliar terrain.
First time I went solo backpacking, it was up Mt Rainier on a trail I didn't know. Was only about 6miles in, but it was also at 5,200ft at the campsite.
Didn't sleep a wink due to a weak sleeping bag, paced myself too fast, and had to leave a day early or face exhaustion.
Once I quit being a dumbass, it's been great.
Yeah I will be sure to plan out supplies very well. I will be taking on some new area but thats the whole point.
If anyone knows of any cool places to hike in the Southwest, US please let me know. Id like to limit it to either Arizona or California but im open to other suggestions
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NobodyImportant
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Re: Camping alone [Re: Picklez]
#34391 - 05/19/08 09:30 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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I would go backpacking alone but a campsite might be fun alone if your just wanting to get away from work
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mel_lonta_tauda
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when we have our so cal gathering we should go camping in the mountains!
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Picklez
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mel_lonta_tauda said:
when we have our so cal gathering we should go camping in the mountains!
do you know of any cool state parks in southern cali? I have never been to california so anywhere with some decent scenery would be awesome. Id like to keep it within 8 hours from Phoenix if possible.
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mel_lonta_tauda
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Re: Camping alone [Re: Picklez]
#34418 - 05/19/08 09:39 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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i have no idea, i've never went camping in the mountains here (yet!), but i plan to eventually. plus i live so close to them, it would only take about 20 mins to ride a bike to 'em
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Picklez
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Im thinking I might just head up to northern/ northeast Arizona. A little closer to home and still some fresh ground that I havent been to
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Picklez
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Re: Camping alone [Re: Picklez]
#34673 - 05/20/08 12:37 AM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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fuck I just checked the weather as a cover-all-basis knowing that in Arizona we havent had rain in weeks and its been over 100 lately. no its going to be storming for 3 days this coming week with high temperatures in the upper 50's.
I got to postpone my trip a week, unless I come up with a new location 
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AuroraBorealis
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Re: Camping alone [Re: Picklez]
#34677 - 05/20/08 12:53 AM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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dont forget weed and a pipe
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Sativus
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AuroraBorealis said:
dont forget weed and a pipe
That's something you don't forget anytime you walk out your front door.
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Picklez
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Re: Camping alone [Re: Sativus]
#34681 - 05/20/08 01:07 AM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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Sativus said:
AuroraBorealis said:
dont forget weed and a pipe
That's something you don't forget anytime you walk out your front door.
Exactly, I already had a 1/2 ounce packed and ready. It sucks that I have to wait another week, but perhaps my buddy will be able to join me now.
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0xYg3n
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Re: Camping alone [Re: Picklez]
#34805 - 05/20/08 11:39 AM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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KillerPicklez said:
All my friends either suck or have to work during the weekdays. Ive been itching to go hiking and camp out for awhile now. Would you go hiking and camping alone, why or why not? Hopefully I will have a nice dose of mushrooms for this time and plenty of marijuana to smoke.
I think as long as I bring my hunting knife I should be alright, opinions please
Yeah, pick me up next time. 
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mel_lonta_tauda
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Re: Camping alone [Re: 0xYg3n]
#34811 - 05/20/08 11:54 AM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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a compass comes in handy too sometimes
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