Does anyone go on longer than average bush walks? (I'm thinking somewhere between 20 and 40 kms over a 2 or 3 day period) I'm planning to start doing this on the weekends since all I do anyway is watch the NBA & drink - it could be a good alternative and finally stop the tailspin since being Med Discharged from the Army. I've already got the majority of the gear due to my time in the Infantry and am comfortable walking longer distances. I guess I'm just looking for any advice people might have. Experiences from people who have done anything similar. Is it worthwhile/do you go alone/anything handy to bring that you didn't think of the first time?
Bush walking isn't a universal phrase? Hiking, I guess? But apparently you just walk for an extended period of time. /Anchorman EDIT: so according to wikipedia bush walking is a term iconic to Australia. Apologies. So basically hiking during the day and setting up camp at a designated spot during the route overnight - and picking up the remaining part of the walk the next day.
have you considered a treadmill? You can walk just as much but you don't have to deal with the whole camping, weather, driving element
That's the part I was looking forward to. I miss being 'out field' and want to be able to get up and go for a couple of days at a time.
Read this: Made me want to do the Appalachian Trail, great for inspiration. Best camping/hiking tool Ka-Bar Becker BK3 Only done 2 night backpacking trips, going to get ramped up for a bigger, Appalachian Trail style adventure soon.
If you are having trouble transitioning to civilian life, I'd recommend looking into some veteran-civilian organizations. Team RWB (@teamrwb) and Team Rubicon (@teamrubicon) are two of the best ones. I know that Team RWB has a very active Houston chapter. Also, Meetup.com is great place to connect with people with similar interests, such as weekend backpacking, etc.
Hiking is not something that most Texans do regularly (save Austinites), so you probably won't get the responses you expect. I recommend posting these types of outdoor lifestlye questions on forums where ppl in Colorado, Utah and northern California often post. Just my .02
I think its more dangerous than people believe. If you get sick, lost, or hurt someone needs a way to find you. I don't know much about it but I would def have GPS and whatever else. One of my favorite MMA fighters died doing this. Be safe and prepared is all I got.
Perfect opportunity for me to post: Mmmmmmmm... bush... aaarhghghghghghghghg. Funny. I've never walked the bush. I simply lick the bush or part it so I can get to the good stuff.
Depending where you are from you should look into state/national parks. Tons around with hiking/camping. I would never recommend you just go wandering aimlessly alone especially without telling people of your whereabouts.
