[–] fryabeetus 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I did some car camping last weekend, but it was at a popular rock climbing spot so there weren't any fatties around. Lead climbing and hanging out with shitlords the entire weekend was a blast.
[–] RedditThoughtPolice 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago (edited ago)
White adipose trash.
On a side note, if you carry a .22 for grizzly protection, make sure to save a round for yourself!
[–] Literallycant [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Mainly polar bears. When you hike in polar bear country the govt strongly recommend a firearm. Never had to use it knock wood. Typically a bear banger is enough for black or cinnamon bears but I've yet to meet a grizzly and I really don't want to
[–] RedditThoughtPolice 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
Totally off topic. But i feel like you should hear this:
I grew up going hunting in Alaska and fishing in Montana. My first summer job was guiding fly fishing tours on the Ruby river. I have only had a few close encounters with bears and only once did I use spray. It worked like magic. It has been thoroughly tested and is the superior way to stop an aggressive bruin. That said, I still carried a raging bull 454, but honestly felt it to be a useless dead weight. One that I wouldn't even trust to stop a charging polar or grizzly. To stop the bear before it gored you, you would have to directly hit the heart or the brain-stem. And a grizzlies skull is so thick. It's practically a plate of armor.
Grab some bear spray. It's lighter, easier to use effectively, and cheap. I would hate to see a fellow shitlord be bear-food. You don't have to trust me, just research for yourself. 99% of experts will tell you the same thing.
[–] GoldenPhoenix 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Came here to say. A .22 for grizzlies?
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[–] Unsung_Heroes_again 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
❤ i always stop way down a trail or in the back country, hams and the fatfucks on horses never find me. When i was hiking across the country i became extremely proficient at guerrilla camping in towns and cities.
I've gone car camping once in the last few years, and the girl i knew from my old paintball days had 2 friends and her BF with her at the campsite. They brought coolers of beer and a feast of cookables. I had my hammock tent, and just my backpacking gear (now at 12 pounds for extended camping minus food and clothes).
They wanted to do some free climbing one day on the trip, she and her bf (overweight fire fighter) brought their climbing gear, and he regaled us with how awesome of a climber he was.... long story short? Beat his ass on both height and speed up the cliff sides, no chalk, only my vibram 5 fingers, no gear. When they wanted to hit a trail o constantly had to stop and wait for them.
I will never do that again. (My gf now loves backpacking, we are making a 5 year plan to disappear and hike the country (me for the second time, her the first).
Sorry for the small novel, but you hit something close to my heart. Happy trails!
[–] Literallycant [S] 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
I love hearing other people's stories! Not . much of a climber myself, but I absolutely love doing some bouldering when necessary. Crossing quick moving creeks and climbing up ropes and vines are like fat repellant.
The food oh my God. We brought marshmallows as a treat but I was just eating my usual backpacking food of mixed nuts and home made protein muffins/bars (I'm vegan, fight me).
I bet their dish soap was full of sulfates too. Fuckers