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carry a pistolTrafficJam wrote:
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LoboSolo wrote:
carry a pistolTrafficJam wrote:
Tips, tricks, opinions, ideas, and stories...
LoboSolo wrote:
carry a pistolTrafficJam wrote:
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BirdBrain wrote:
LoboSolo wrote:
carry a pistolTrafficJam wrote:
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Too heavy. Bear spray works good. As an added benefit the assailant is conveniently marked with florescent orange paint. You also can have fun kicking the crap out of him while he is checking to see if he still has eyes.
BirdBrain wrote:
LoboSolo wrote:
carry a pistolTrafficJam wrote:
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Too heavy.
milkman wrote:
The first time I slept alone in the woods was when I was 12 years old in the Boy Scouts. The Scoutmasters had us do it as an exercise to help quell our fear.
On our weekend campouts through the summer at our base camp (which was behind the cemetery and added a level of fear itself) we would pitch our tent at a secondary camp about a half mile away. It was definitely a learning experience. Once done I knew I could do it. I'm glad they did that to us. To this day it doesn't bother me in the least and I credit that to that first time at such a young age. I doubt the BSA would allow anything like that today.
WiseOldOwl wrote:
milkman wrote:
The first time I slept alone in the woods was when I was 12 years old in the Boy Scouts. The Scoutmasters had us do it as an exercise to help quell our fear.
On our weekend campouts through the summer at our base camp (which was behind the cemetery and added a level of fear itself) we would pitch our tent at a secondary camp about a half mile away. It was definitely a learning experience. Once done I knew I could do it. I'm glad they did that to us. To this day it doesn't bother me in the least and I credit that to that first time at such a young age. I doubt the BSA would allow anything like that today.
Yea we did that - without tents in OA - they picked the peak night of the pleiades meteor shower the night was lit up like crazy.... good memories. (they still do that)
TrafficJam wrote:
WiseOldOwl wrote:
milkman wrote:
The first time I slept alone in the woods was when I was 12 years old in the Boy Scouts. The Scoutmasters had us do it as an exercise to help quell our fear.
On our weekend campouts through the summer at our base camp (which was behind the cemetery and added a level of fear itself) we would pitch our tent at a secondary camp about a half mile away. It was definitely a learning experience. Once done I knew I could do it. I'm glad they did that to us. To this day it doesn't bother me in the least and I credit that to that first time at such a young age. I doubt the BSA would allow anything like that today.
Yea we did that - without tents in OA - they picked the peak night of the pleiades meteor shower the night was lit up like crazy.... good memories. (they still do that)
I'm not a feminist but it pisses me off that boys get taught this stuff and girls don't, at least when I was growing up. Have you ever played the game, "If you were stranded on a desert island, what book would you want?" I always say, "Boy Scout Handbook."
LoboSolo wrote:
BS. less than a poundBirdBrain wrote:
LoboSolo wrote:
carry a pistolTrafficJam wrote:
Tips, tricks, opinions, ideas, and stories...
Too heavy.
LoboSolo wrote:
BS. less than a poundBirdBrain wrote:
LoboSolo wrote:
carry a pistolTrafficJam wrote:
Tips, tricks, opinions, ideas, and stories...
Too heavy.
TrafficJam wrote:
WiseOldOwl wrote:
milkman wrote:
The first time I slept alone in the woods was when I was 12 years old in the Boy Scouts. The Scoutmasters had us do it as an exercise to help quell our fear.
On our weekend campouts through the summer at our base camp (which was behind the cemetery and added a level of fear itself) we would pitch our tent at a secondary camp about a half mile away. It was definitely a learning experience. Once done I knew I could do it. I'm glad they did that to us. To this day it doesn't bother me in the least and I credit that to that first time at such a young age. I doubt the BSA would allow anything like that today.
Yea we did that - without tents in OA - they picked the peak night of the pleiades meteor shower the night was lit up like crazy.... good memories. (they still do that)
I'm not a feminist but it pisses me off that boys get taught this stuff and girls don't, at least when I was growing up. Have you ever played the game, "If you were stranded on a desert island, what book would you want?" I always say, "Boy Scout Handbook."
LoboSolo wrote:
Ruger LCR 38 special 13.50 ounces
Rasty wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WiseOldOwl wrote:
milkman wrote:
The first time I slept alone in the woods was when I was 12 years old in the Boy Scouts. The Scoutmasters had us do it as an exercise to help quell our fear.
On our weekend campouts through the summer at our base camp (which was behind the cemetery and added a level of fear itself) we would pitch our tent at a secondary camp about a half mile away. It was definitely a learning experience. Once done I knew I could do it. I'm glad they did that to us. To this day it doesn't bother me in the least and I credit that to that first time at such a young age. I doubt the BSA would allow anything like that today.
Yea we did that - without tents in OA - they picked the peak night of the pleiades meteor shower the night was lit up like crazy.... good memories. (they still do that)
I'm not a feminist but it pisses me off that boys get taught this stuff and girls don't, at least when I was growing up. Have you ever played the game, "If you were stranded on a desert island, what book would you want?" I always say, "Boy Scout Handbook."
My two daughters were in girl scouts. The one thing I came away with after seeing girl scouts in action was that it's definitely not boy scouts. It's kind of sad but it's being run too often like junior Avon.
CoachLou wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WiseOldOwl wrote:
milkman wrote:
The first time I slept alone in the woods was when I was 12 years old in the Boy Scouts. The Scoutmasters had us do it as an exercise to help quell our fear.
On our weekend campouts through the summer at our base camp (which was behind the cemetery and added a level of fear itself) we would pitch our tent at a secondary camp about a half mile away. It was definitely a learning experience. Once done I knew I could do it. I'm glad they did that to us. To this day it doesn't bother me in the least and I credit that to that first time at such a young age. I doubt the BSA would allow anything like that today.
Yea we did that - without tents in OA - they picked the peak night of the pleiades meteor shower the night was lit up like crazy.... good memories. (they still do that)
I'm not a feminist but it pisses me off that boys get taught this stuff and girls don't, at least when I was growing up. Have you ever played the game, "If you were stranded on a desert island, what book would you want?" I always say, "Boy Scout Handbook."
My step daughter feels the same way!!!! There is a woman in the neighboring town (on the TOS) that takes girl scouts backpacking. Overload and her daughter are going to hook-up with her this year!
TrafficJam wrote:
Rasty wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WiseOldOwl wrote:
milkman wrote:
The first time I slept alone in the woods was when I was 12 years old in the Boy Scouts. The Scoutmasters had us do it as an exercise to help quell our fear.
On our weekend campouts through the summer at our base camp (which was behind the cemetery and added a level of fear itself) we would pitch our tent at a secondary camp about a half mile away. It was definitely a learning experience. Once done I knew I could do it. I'm glad they did that to us. To this day it doesn't bother me in the least and I credit that to that first time at such a young age. I doubt the BSA would allow anything like that today.
Yea we did that - without tents in OA - they picked the peak night of the pleiades meteor shower the night was lit up like crazy.... good memories. (they still do that)
I'm not a feminist but it pisses me off that boys get taught this stuff and girls don't, at least when I was growing up. Have you ever played the game, "If you were stranded on a desert island, what book would you want?" I always say, "Boy Scout Handbook."
My two daughters were in girl scouts. The one thing I came away with after seeing girl scouts in action was that it's definitely not boy scouts. It's kind of sad but it's being run too often like junior Avon.
I took my oldest daughter out of Girl Scouts and didn't take the youngest. Both love backpacking and one's a climber. My son has no interest, go figure.
BirdBrain wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
Rasty wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WiseOldOwl wrote:
milkman wrote:
The first time I slept alone in the woods was when I was 12 years old in the Boy Scouts. The Scoutmasters had us do it as an exercise to help quell our fear.
On our weekend campouts through the summer at our base camp (which was behind the cemetery and added a level of fear itself) we would pitch our tent at a secondary camp about a half mile away. It was definitely a learning experience. Once done I knew I could do it. I'm glad they did that to us. To this day it doesn't bother me in the least and I credit that to that first time at such a young age. I doubt the BSA would allow anything like that today.
Yea we did that - without tents in OA - they picked the peak night of the pleiades meteor shower the night was lit up like crazy.... good memories. (they still do that)
I'm not a feminist but it pisses me off that boys get taught this stuff and girls don't, at least when I was growing up. Have you ever played the game, "If you were stranded on a desert island, what book would you want?" I always say, "Boy Scout Handbook."
My two daughters were in girl scouts. The one thing I came away with after seeing girl scouts in action was that it's definitely not boy scouts. It's kind of sad but it's being run too often like junior Avon.
I took my oldest daughter out of Girl Scouts and didn't take the youngest. Both love backpacking and one's a climber. My son has no interest, go figure.
Sounds like my family.
TrafficJam wrote:
LoboSolo wrote:
Ruger LCR 38 special 13.50 ounces
Actually, I have a 38 special and a Ruger, no lie. I'm not skilled and the chances are high I'd get it taken away and used on me.
milkman wrote:
Taurus 738 TCP .380acp 3.3" Bbl 6+1 loaded with 6 Federal 90 Grain Hydra Shok JHP = 12.3oz.
Me likes it.
milkman wrote:
The first time I slept alone in the woods was when I was 12 years old in the Boy Scouts. The Scoutmasters had us do it as an exercise to help quell our fear.
On our weekend campouts through the summer at our base camp (which was behind the cemetery and added a level of fear itself) we would pitch our tent at a secondary camp about a half mile away. It was definitely a learning experience. Once done I knew I could do it. I'm glad they did that to us. To this day it doesn't bother me in the least and I credit that to that first time at such a young age. I doubt the BSA would allow anything like that today.
Rasty wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WiseOldOwl wrote:
milkman wrote:
The first time I slept alone in the woods was when I was 12 years old in the Boy Scouts. The Scoutmasters had us do it as an exercise to help quell our fear.
On our weekend campouts through the summer at our base camp (which was behind the cemetery and added a level of fear itself) we would pitch our tent at a secondary camp about a half mile away. It was definitely a learning experience. Once done I knew I could do it. I'm glad they did that to us. To this day it doesn't bother me in the least and I credit that to that first time at such a young age. I doubt the BSA would allow anything like that today.
Yea we did that - without tents in OA - they picked the peak night of the pleiades meteor shower the night was lit up like crazy.... good memories. (they still do that)
I'm not a feminist but it pisses me off that boys get taught this stuff and girls don't, at least when I was growing up. Have you ever played the game, "If you were stranded on a desert island, what book would you want?" I always say, "Boy Scout Handbook."
My two daughters were in girl scouts. The one thing I came away with after seeing girl scouts in action was that it's definitely not boy scouts. It's kind of sad but it's being run too often like junior Avon.
CoachLou wrote:
I have no tips, I don't think there are any tricks. It is an experience level. I have been doing this since I was 10, I studied at Parris Island, I have hiked and fished all thru Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. I like hooking up with the folks I've meet on these sites over the last few years, but I'm finding that I enjoy the solo trips just as well. And I know that the forest is soooo much safer than the streets of New Haven or New York......even the banjoes playing in the distance!!! And I'm way too tired at the end of the day to have any trouble falling asleep.
LoboSolo wrote:
a cub scout becomes a boy scout when he eats his first brownie
Astro wrote:
CoachLou wrote:
I have no tips, I don't think there are any tricks. It is an experience level. I have been doing this since I was 10, I studied at Parris Island, I have hiked and fished all thru Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. I like hooking up with the folks I've meet on these sites over the last few years, but I'm finding that I enjoy the solo trips just as well. And I know that the forest is soooo much safer than the streets of New Haven or New York......even the banjoes playing in the distance!!! And I'm way too tired at the end of the day to have any trouble falling asleep.
I am with Coach on the falling asleep. I am always so tired at the end of the day that others do not seem to bother me.
AnotherKevin wrote:
Nice pic! Is it recent? How old is your daughter? Your family reminds me of mine: I've gone hiking with my daughter a bunch of times. (I sent her to a summer camp once where she had an opportunity to take a longish hike/paddle. Her guide was atrocious, and she was miserable for a lot of the trip. It took me three years to convince her to come with me backpacking again. Turns out she loved it when she was with someone who was doing it all wrong.
AnotherKevin wrote:
Post above edited with a pic of my daughter. She's 20 now. That picture is about three years old. As you see, I'm an old greybeard myself.