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iClockwork 07/02/18 3:08:27 AM #1:	Haven't gone since I was a kid and never for this long. The past year has been so packed with events and work I feel a reboot from it all is necessary. A lot of friends are saying it's too dangerous to go alone but I feel that going with a group won't achieve the outcome i'm hoping to get. <cite>iClockwork posted [p:904341723] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote>Haven't gone since I was a kid and never for this long. The past year has been so packed with events and work I feel a reboot from it all is necessary. A lot of friends are saying it's too dangerous to go alone but I feel that going with a group won't achieve the outcome i'm hoping to get.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Johnny_Nutcase 07/02/18 3:09:21 AM #2:	Well you'll probably get torn to shreds by a bear or abducted by aliens, but i'm rootin for ya pal! --- I've learned that life is one crushing defeat after another... until you just wish Flanders was dead. - Homer Simpson <cite>Johnny_Nutcase posted [p:904341746] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote>Well you'll probably get torn to shreds by a bear or abducted by aliens, but i'm rootin for ya pal!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
iClockwork 07/02/18 3:10:55 AM #3:	Johnny_Nutcase posted... Well you'll probably get torn to shreds by a bear <cite>iClockwork posted [p:904341776] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote><cite>Johnny_Nutcase posted...</cite> <quote>Well you'll probably get torn to shreds by a bear</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ProfessorKukui 07/02/18 3:16:54 AM #4:	Bring a blanket. Have fun. You do you fam. <cite>ProfessorKukui posted [p:904341914] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote>Bring a blanket. Have fun. You do you fam.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarthGravid 07/02/18 3:45:02 AM #5:	Your lack of experience definitely concerns me. I'm a very experienced camper. Don't wander too far away from the ranger station/camp area if it's one of those places. If you are just going out into the wilderness, I would advise you to reconsider. Take extra blankets/clothes, and plenty of food and water. Enjoy your time away, and I sincerely hope that you find what you are seeking. --- Torn between two minds. Is either correct? Perhaps together.....but how? Can it be done? <cite>DarthGravid posted [p:904342581] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote>Your lack of experience definitely concerns me. I'm a very experienced camper. Don't wander too far away from the ranger station/camp area if it's one of those places. If you are just going out into the wilderness, I would advise you to reconsider. Take extra blankets/clothes, and plenty of food and water. Enjoy your time away, and I sincerely hope that you find what you are seeking.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
do_ob_tpkillr 07/02/18 3:51:55 AM #6:	iClockwork posted... I feel that going with a group won't achieve the outcome i'm hoping to get. Well, what outcome are you hoping to get? <cite>do_ob_tpkillr posted [p:904342756] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote><cite>iClockwork posted...</cite> <quote>I feel that going with a group won't achieve the outcome i'm hoping to get.</quote> Well, what outcome are you hoping to get?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EternalDivide 07/02/18 3:57:07 AM #7:	Would never do it. I would be so paranoid I wouldn't be able to sleep. At least take a gun. Keep it loaded and on you or next to you in the tent at all times. I do that when I do family camping in developed campgrounds as it is. After a situation many years ago at a campground we were at alone I never go camping without a gun. Damn scariest situation I've ever been in. --- FFVII Remake: A disaster in the making. I'll laugh at whatever I find funny whether you like it or not. <cite>EternalDivide posted [p:904342890] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote>Would never do it. I would be so paranoid I wouldn't be able to sleep. At least take a gun. Keep it loaded and on you or next to you in the tent at all times. I do that when I do family camping in developed campgrounds as it is. After a situation many years ago at a campground we were at alone I never go camping without a gun. Damn scariest situation I've ever been in.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Flintgrandad 07/02/18 4:48:39 AM #8:	do_ob_tpkillr posted... iClockwork posted... I feel that going with a group won't achieve the outcome i'm hoping to get. Well, what outcome are you hoping to get? Hopefully a messy one. <cite>Flintgrandad posted [p:904344007] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote><cite>do_ob_tpkillr posted...</cite> <quote><cite>iClockwork posted...</cite> <quote>I feel that going with a group won't achieve the outcome i'm hoping to get.</quote> Well, what outcome are you hoping to get?</quote> Hopefully a messy one.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guerrilla Soldier 07/02/18 4:55:52 AM #9:	you ever see Deliverance? anything can be an enemy out there --- Disclaimer: There's a good chance the above post could be sarcasm. Die-hard Oakland A's fan --- Keep the A's in Oakland! <cite>Guerrilla Soldier posted [p:904344143] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote>you ever see Deliverance? anything can be an enemy out there</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EverDownward 07/02/18 5:04:11 AM #10:	I'll be sure to pay my respects when we hear of your disappearance --- "And you can't tell me what my spirit tells me isn't true, can you?" <cite>EverDownward posted [p:904344294] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote>I'll be sure to pay my respects when we hear of your disappearance</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
iClockwork 07/02/18 5:06:04 AM #11:	do_ob_tpkillr posted... Well, what outcome are you hoping to get? Mainly looking for some peace and quiet and a chance to reflect on the past year or so and maybe be able to more clearly see what I should be striving for in the future. I feel that i'm so wrapped up in my fast paced job and traveling that there might be a larger picture or focus i'm missing at the moment. It will be more an introspective getaway. If nothing comes of it than it will be a nice vacation with some beautiful scenery and a new experience. DarthGravid posted... Your lack of experience definitely concerns me. I'm a very experienced camper. Don't wander too far away from the ranger station/camp area if it's one of those places. If you are just going out into the wilderness, I would advise you to reconsider. Noted. I'm going to be doing a few 2-3 day sessions at closer but still secluded parks to get accustomed to a longer stay. <cite>iClockwork posted [p:904344318] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote><cite>do_ob_tpkillr posted...</cite> <quote>Well, what outcome are you hoping to get? </quote> Mainly looking for some peace and quiet and a chance to reflect on the past year or so and maybe be able to more clearly see what I should be striving for in the future. I feel that i'm so wrapped up in my fast paced job and traveling that there might be a larger picture or focus i'm missing at the moment. It will be more an introspective getaway. If nothing comes of it than it will be a nice vacation with some beautiful scenery and a new experience. <cite>DarthGravid posted...</cite> <quote>Your lack of experience definitely concerns me. I'm a very experienced camper. Don't wander too far away from the ranger station/camp area if it's one of those places. If you are just going out into the wilderness, I would advise you to reconsider.</quote> Noted. I'm going to be doing a few 2-3 day sessions at closer but still secluded parks to get accustomed to a longer stay.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DyingPancake 07/02/18 9:36:40 AM #12:	In my experience solo hiking (atleast for more than a day) just isn't that fun. No one to share the experience with and it just gets boring imo. Plus there is always the possibility of getting hurt and not being able to have any help (which has almost happened to me before). Have fun though. I know I'm envious. My best friend and I were planning a week hiking in Montana this year to see some of the best sites in the country. We were so stoked for it, but unfortunately some unexpected life changes headed his way and we had to cancel. I've been bummed for the last few weeks. --- Under a cold October sky, I wait I had ice cream with chill02! <cite>DyingPancake posted [p:904350240] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote>In my experience solo hiking (atleast for more than a day) just isn't that fun. No one to share the experience with and it just gets boring imo. Plus there is always the possibility of getting hurt and not being able to have any help (which has almost happened to me before). Have fun though. I know I'm envious. My best friend and I were planning a week hiking in Montana this year to see some of the best sites in the country. We were so stoked for it, but unfortunately some unexpected life changes headed his way and we had to cancel. I've been bummed for the last few weeks.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ranting Nord 07/02/18 9:37:14 AM #13:	RIP --- I'll think of a sig later. <cite>Ranting Nord posted [p:904350258] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote>RIP</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Anarchy_Juiblex 07/02/18 9:38:08 AM #14:	Cool. Been wanting to do that for years, so far only been in Appalachia and the Smokies. --- "Tolerance of intolerance is cowardice." ~ Ayaan Hirsi Ali <cite>Anarchy_Juiblex posted [p:904350291] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote>Cool. Been wanting to do that for years, so far only been in Appalachia and the Smokies.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarthGravid 07/02/18 11:30:57 AM #15:	iClockwork posted... do_ob_tpkillr posted... Well, what outcome are you hoping to get? Mainly looking for some peace and quiet and a chance to reflect on the past year or so and maybe be able to more clearly see what I should be striving for in the future. I feel that i'm so wrapped up in my fast paced job and traveling that there might be a larger picture or focus i'm missing at the moment. It will be more an introspective getaway. If nothing comes of it than it will be a nice vacation with some beautiful scenery and a new experience. DarthGravid posted... Your lack of experience definitely concerns me. I'm a very experienced camper. Don't wander too far away from the ranger station/camp area if it's one of those places. If you are just going out into the wilderness, I would advise you to reconsider. Noted. I'm going to be doing a few 2-3 day sessions at closer but still secluded parks to get accustomed to a longer stay. Excellent. That is the way to go. Good luck to you. --- Torn between two minds. Is either correct? Perhaps together.....but how? Can it be done? <cite>DarthGravid posted [p:904354768] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote><cite>iClockwork posted...</cite> <quote><cite>do_ob_tpkillr posted...</cite> <quote>Well, what outcome are you hoping to get? </quote> Mainly looking for some peace and quiet and a chance to reflect on the past year or so and maybe be able to more clearly see what I should be striving for in the future. I feel that i'm so wrapped up in my fast paced job and traveling that there might be a larger picture or focus i'm missing at the moment. It will be more an introspective getaway. If nothing comes of it than it will be a nice vacation with some beautiful scenery and a new experience. <cite>DarthGravid posted...</cite> <quote>Your lack of experience definitely concerns me. I'm a very experienced camper. Don't wander too far away from the ranger station/camp area if it's one of those places. If you are just going out into the wilderness, I would advise you to reconsider.</quote> Noted. I'm going to be doing a few 2-3 day sessions at closer but still secluded parks to get accustomed to a longer stay.</quote> Excellent. That is the way to go. Good luck to you.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Muffinz0rz 07/02/18 11:32:13 AM #16:	And the team is all on board with this? --- Not removing this until Pat Benatar is in Super Smash Bros. (Started 8/31/2010) 2018 NFLB Summersim (4-4): https://imgur.com/7cjNtgQ <cite>Muffinz0rz posted [p:904354838] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote>And the team is all on board with this?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sad_Face 07/02/18 11:40:19 AM #17:	Man I've wanting to go camping for a while, which admittedly was from watching the anime Yuru Camp gave me a new perspective on camping. I was indifferent to it during my time in the Boy Scouts, but solo camping seems to be more in my line, since I can have the attitude, "I do what I want, how I want, when I want". And the sense of solitude really appeals to me. I have friends who I hang out with a good deal, but I love going on adventures on my own just as much, if not more. Current obstacles for me and camping at the moment are that the few campgrounds where I live have been devastated by Irma/Maria, and my car broke down. I'll probably just squat on a beach but I really need to hurry up with fixing my car. --- imgtc.com/i/4HgTl0ebzq.jpg imgtc.com/i/60CWP2Gtlg.gif <cite>Sad_Face posted [p:904355270] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote>Man I've wanting to go camping for a while, which admittedly was from watching the anime Yuru Camp gave me a new perspective on camping. I was indifferent to it during my time in the Boy Scouts, but solo camping seems to be more in my line, since I can have the attitude, "I do what I want, how I want, when I want". And the sense of solitude really appeals to me. I have friends who I hang out with a good deal, but I love going on adventures on my own just as much, if not more. Current obstacles for me and camping at the moment are that the few campgrounds where I live have been devastated by Irma/Maria, and my car broke down. I'll probably just squat on a beach but I really need to hurry up with fixing my car.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
InYourWalls1 07/02/18 11:44:36 AM #18:	iClockwork posted... Mainly looking for some peace and quiet and a chance to reflect on the past year or so and maybe be able to more clearly see what I should be striving for in the future. I feel that i'm so wrapped up in my fast paced job and traveling that there might be a larger picture or focus i'm missing at the moment. It will be more an introspective getaway. If nothing comes of it than it will be a nice vacation with some beautiful scenery and a new experience. Good on you man, stay safe and I hope you figure things out --- The fully enlightened earth radiates disaster triumphant <cite>InYourWalls1 posted [p:904355497] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote><cite>iClockwork posted...</cite> <quote>Mainly looking for some peace and quiet and a chance to reflect on the past year or so and maybe be able to more clearly see what I should be striving for in the future. I feel that i'm so wrapped up in my fast paced job and traveling that there might be a larger picture or focus i'm missing at the moment. It will be more an introspective getaway. If nothing comes of it than it will be a nice vacation with some beautiful scenery and a new experience.</quote> Good on you man, stay safe and I hope you figure things out</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheMarthKoopa 07/02/18 11:45:31 AM #19:	Watch Yuru Camp while you're camping <cite>TheMarthKoopa posted [p:904355533] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote>Watch Yuru Camp while you're camping</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Lost_All_Senses 07/02/18 11:50:43 AM #21:	iClockwork posted... Johnny_Nutcase posted... Well you'll probably get torn to shreds by a bear Fuck that. Bring a traq gun. Being killed by a bear seems like one of the most gruesome deaths there is. --- There will always be exceptions. <cite>Lost_All_Senses posted [p:904355820] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote><cite>iClockwork posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Johnny_Nutcase posted...</cite> <quote>Well you'll probably get torn to shreds by a bear</quote> </quote> Fuck that. Bring a traq gun. Being killed by a bear seems like one of the most gruesome deaths there is.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Duwstai 07/02/18 11:51:48 AM #22:	EternalDivide posted... Would never do it. I would be so paranoid I wouldn't be able to sleep. At least take a gun. Keep it loaded and on you or next to you in the tent at all times. I do that when I do family camping in developed campgrounds as it is. After a situation many years ago at a campground we were at alone I never go camping without a gun. Damn scariest situation I've ever been in. Story --- balls <cite>Duwstai posted [p:904355884] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote><cite>EternalDivide posted...</cite> <quote>Would never do it. I would be so paranoid I wouldn't be able to sleep. At least take a gun. Keep it loaded and on you or next to you in the tent at all times. I do that when I do family camping in developed campgrounds as it is. After a situation many years ago at a campground we were at alone I never go camping without a gun. Damn scariest situation I've ever been in.</quote> Story</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
emblem boy 07/02/18 12:01:04 PM #23:	Be safe man. DuranOfForcena posted... Make sure multiple people know you are going, where you'll be and when, and bring some means of being able to call for help or assist people who might be looking for you. people end up dead because they go off on some random hike somewhere and don't tell anyone exactly where they'll be, so when they go missing, no one even knows where to look. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.5.1 <cite>emblem boy posted [p:904356404] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote>Be safe man. <cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote>Make sure multiple people know you are going, where you'll be and when, and bring some means of being able to call for help or assist people who might be looking for you. people end up dead because they go off on some random hike somewhere and don't tell anyone exactly where they'll be, so when they go missing, no one even knows where to look.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
iClockwork 07/02/18 12:08:43 PM #24:	DarthGravid posted... Excellent. That is the way to go. Good luck to you. Thanks. I don't/won't overestimate myself in regards to nature since I recognize that there is no one but myself to rely on and i'm not knowledgeable enough for those situations. Sad_Face posted... but solo camping seems to be more in my line, since I can have the attitude, "I do what I want, how I want, when I want". And the sense of solitude really appeals to me. I have friends who I hang out with a good deal, but I love going on adventures on my own just as much, if not more. Current obstacles for me and camping at the moment are that the few campgrounds where I live have been devastated by Irma/Maria, and my car broke down. I'll probably just squat on a beach but I really need to hurry up with fixing my car. Sorry to hear that :( I think that solitude is a large part that is missing from many of ours lives. We live in such a fast paced environment and a lot of people reference the amount of people they are constantly around as being successful that we never really get a chance to reflect on who we are individually. Hopefully you can get your car fixed soon and enjoy some alone time. Duwstai posted... Story Yeah wtf? Honestly i'm fearing lone crazies more than any animal. <cite>iClockwork posted [p:904356825] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote><cite>DarthGravid posted...</cite> <quote>Excellent. That is the way to go. Good luck to you. </quote> Thanks. I don't/won't overestimate myself in regards to nature since I recognize that there is no one but myself to rely on and i'm not knowledgeable enough for those situations. <cite>Sad_Face posted...</cite> <quote> but solo camping seems to be more in my line, since I can have the attitude, "I do what I want, how I want, when I want". And the sense of solitude really appeals to me. I have friends who I hang out with a good deal, but I love going on adventures on my own just as much, if not more. Current obstacles for me and camping at the moment are that the few campgrounds where I live have been devastated by Irma/Maria, and my car broke down. I'll probably just squat on a beach but I really need to hurry up with fixing my car. </quote> Sorry to hear that :( I think that solitude is a large part that is missing from many of ours lives. We live in such a fast paced environment and a lot of people reference the amount of people they are constantly around as being successful that we never really get a chance to reflect on who we are individually. Hopefully you can get your car fixed soon and enjoy some alone time. <cite>Duwstai posted...</cite> <quote>Story</quote> Yeah wtf? Honestly i'm fearing lone crazies more than any animal.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lost_All_Senses 07/02/18 12:53:39 PM #25:	Story foo --- There will always be exceptions. <cite>Lost_All_Senses posted [p:904359249] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote>Story foo</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Muffinz0rz 07/02/18 1:49:08 PM #26:	Muffinz0rz posted... And the team is all on board with this? Nobody got my joke :( --- Not removing this until Pat Benatar is in Super Smash Bros. (Started 8/31/2010) 2018 NFLB Summersim (4-4): https://imgur.com/7cjNtgQ <cite>Muffinz0rz posted [p:904362272] in Going camp... [t:76769772]...</cite> <quote><cite>Muffinz0rz posted...</cite> <quote>And the team is all on board with this?</quote> Nobody got my joke :(</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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