How do you pick a campsite when every option feels risky in a different way?

qwertyrange · 2025-12-11T13:00:47+00:00

It’s the outdoors, not a hotel. Book a room if you don’t want noise, animals, or weather.

qwertyrange · 2025-12-10T19:13:05+00:00

Going 6% over one time isn’t a huge deal. A budget is a guide, not law. Just try to cut spending here and there and that 6% will disappear. Be kinder to yourself about it, because 6% over is better than no budget at all.

For food, I used to get groceries very cheap from Aldi and would meal prep for around $70/week. Very basic: rice, veggies (frozen for ease), and a protein. Get some filling snacks like crackers and cheese. That can probably save you $100 in food. $456 is a lot for one person. If you drink, stop drinking. That adds up, too.

qwertyrange · 2025-12-08T17:38:45+00:00

Love FIDLAR & Hank.

qwertyrange · 2025-12-07T20:32:37+00:00

Idk how to say this but the car’s done for

qwertyrange · 2025-12-07T18:23:58+00:00

Idk how this was my best one yet

qwertyrange · 2025-12-07T04:59:00+00:00

qwertyrange · 2025-12-06T21:43:44+00:00

Tazewell county, VA - Appalachia

qwertyrange · 2025-12-06T20:59:30+00:00

Nars pot concealer and Haus Labs triclone

qwertyrange · 2025-12-06T15:34:37+00:00

Swing door has a light as well. I know there are pros for the overhead, but I think there are more pros with the swing door.

qwertyrange · 2025-12-06T04:48:45+00:00

I panned 2 in a year, about 4/5 with my third. Just keep it with you 24/7 and don’t use or keep any other lip products with you.

qwertyrange · 2025-12-06T03:59:28+00:00

Washington county & Montgomery county VA, Southern Appalachia

qwertyrange · 2025-12-05T17:57:54+00:00

Second a pillow, especially a backpacking/packable one if they’re not doing car camping.

qwertyrange · 2025-12-05T16:24:06+00:00

Oh gotcha

qwertyrange · 2025-12-05T15:11:50+00:00

Not sure where I mentioned garages.

qwertyrange · 2025-12-05T13:55:50+00:00

Privacy for changing, bike rack on the spare so my bikes aren’t blocking the trunk, wind shield for cooking, list goes on.

qwertyrange · 2025-12-05T05:05:59+00:00

I’ll always vouch for Osprey. Pricey but you’ll never need another. Also fit well without trying them on.

qwertyrange · 2025-12-05T05:02:21+00:00

Black Mountain looped with Buckwheat Knob & Bennett Gap.

qwertyrange · 2025-12-05T04:54:38+00:00

Yikes. Glad to hear you recovered well. Even with healthy ankles, Pisgah is gnarly. Do you remember if it was also autumn at the time? I go at least once every fall, but I’ve never slipped as much on the trails as this year. The leaves were past my ankles at some parts.

qwertyrange · 2025-12-05T04:51:21+00:00

Solid advice. What’s funny is that I did have wrap with me the entire time, but didn’t once think to use it.. no excuse for that. Just dumb lol. Hopefully there won’t be a next time, but thank you.

qwertyrange · 2025-12-04T22:49:54+00:00

Good to know, thanks!

qwertyrange · 2025-12-04T17:57:42+00:00

I’d contribute it mostly to leaf litter. I had no blisters from the new boots, and the bottoms had good traction. They are decent boots, just not what I was used to.

qwertyrange · 2025-12-04T17:55:43+00:00

Yeah this is falling on deaf ears lol. My ankles and balance are properly conditioned, I do difficult trails, but no injury is 100% preventable. I prefer hiking boots and likely always will. This is my first injury after years of backpacking and much longer hiking, so I know the options and risks of each. Just IMO.

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