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[grapeeater]

This is a little bit embarrassing, but how do you get used to camping outside? I need to travel some more to get to places but I always feel like I'm not really camping right. I never really did it at home, so I'm not very used to it.

[And there's the fact that he really doesn't like forests since... well. It reminds him of that place.]

What kind of tips have you all picked up on the road? I'm kind of curious.

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[fony]

dont sleep in trees.

dont leave your stuff alone

camping isnt as fun as people make it sound.

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[grapeeater]

Why would you be sleeping in a tree?

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[fony]

it seemed like a goo d idea at the time.

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[grapeeater]

But why?

[He just doesn't get it.]

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[shatterings]

I had no idea there was a wrong way to camp...

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[grapeeater]

Well it's not exactly comfortable. A lot of people seem okay with it and it's never been comfortable for me.

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[shatterings]

Maybe... you need a more comfortable tent?

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[grapeeater]

Maybe. I'm not used to this much wilderness being around.

[unkinder]

The only way you're going to get used to something is by doing it.

[And here's Nagi, with the most obvious of obvious answers.]

If you don't have a Pokemon that can teleport or fly, I would advise against traveling long distances right away.

[Trust him. It sucks.]

[grapeeater]

[Thanks, Nagi.]

I do have a Kadabra. I suppose I could use him if he's feeling 'generous' enough to do that.

[unkinder]

Like I said, it also depends on how far you actually plan on traveling. Teleport can only get you so far, and in an emergency you'll be sent back the opposite direction of where you wanted to be anyway.

[grapeeater]

I'm not sure. I was thinking maybe Mahogany.

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[dangerousidol]

Oh? You finally want to go camping?

Take a tent, a comfy sleeping bag, dry food... well, things like clothes lines, clothing pins... oh, there's a lot! I'll write it down and send it to you, okay?

[She knows a little too much about camping since she was stuck in Ilex Forest for a while.]

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[grapeeater]

Oh. I don't want to be a bother, Rise-san. I have some supplies already... I mean, I've been around and it takes a bit to get to Goldenrod... but I still don't like it. And I've got to travel somehow, right?

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[dangerousidol]

You wouldn't be a bother. Besides, I'm back in Goldenrod myself. There's a friend I'm meeting who just got to this world.

He's a lot more ill equipped for this than you are!

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[grapeeater]

Oh? What kind of person is he?

[doesntdomuch]

Take a lot of protein-heavy food.

Even if the calendar claims to have perfect weather for the duration of your camping trip, always prepare for rain.

If you're planning on walking every day, invest in a sturdy walking stick. Although if you have a Pokemon you can ride on you can probably survive with a large stick you find while hiking.

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Sorry for giving you advice without properly introducing myself; I've just been camping before.

I'm Perry.

[grapeeater]

I've got one on my team that I can ride on, so that won't be too much of a problem. She might be a little slow, but I'm not really in a hurry. I just kind of want to travel just to travel.

I'm Micchy. And it's okay.

[doesntdomuch]

Not a bad reason to travel. I haven't been here long but it seems like most places here seem to be pretty easy for beginners.

Nice to meet you Micchy.

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[friendyousohard]

Camping can be a very unique experience, but if you aren't prepared for it you're just going to make yourself miserable. Let's start with the basics.

Make sure you have the proper supplies. A well-made, sturdy tent that you can get up easily and a warm sleeping bag. Cookware designed to be used out of doors over a fire, and food designed to be preserved for several days. Remember that you'll be getting a great deal of exercise, so the food you take will need to be enough to support you through that. Don't skimp on meals.

Learn how to spot good campsites. If you set up your tent in a bad position you won't be getting any decent sleep. You're looking for flat areas with grass that's thick but not too tall. This is the sort of thing you should start looking for at least a couple hours before the sun goes down.

Don't hesitate to take breaks during the day. You're not rushing through this, and you shouldn't push yourself. You'll be straining your body enough already.

And remember, stay hydrated. Dehydration is unpleasant at the best of times, when you're trying to cover a lot of ground in a day it can be outright torture.

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[grapeeater]

I think I'll have to start learning how to set up my tent properly. It should be too hard... I bet there's a store I can go to where they'll show me.

Exercise doesn't bother me, but I'm not intending to go to anywhere that's too forested or hilly. I just want to get used to traveling again, because staying in one city seems... bad.

I do know about dehydration, though. I used to be on a dance team and we had problems until we started instituting mandatory water breaks.

Thank you, though. This is very comprehensive.

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[friendyousohard]

I figured more information would be better, even if some of it might be things you're already familiar with. Better to be redundant than to miss something important.

Did your tent not come with instructions, though? That's a bit of an oversight.

[ignisinfernale]

sleeping in trees sucks
buy all the shit you need to when you're in town
dont eat shit when you dont know what it is

[grapeeater]

You're the second person to tell me about sleeping in trees. Is this really a common problem?

[ignisinfernale]

might look like a good idea
but itll fuck up your back the next morning
naps are fine

[ ten minutes, fifteen minutes... Those are okay. But a full eight hours? Forget it. ]