Outdoors, is it all about Getting away from society?

[hemdale]

Definitely to get away from society. I hate the notion that we're the only creature who pays to live on this planet.

Never thought about this aspect of things but I have to say you're damn right.

The reason I got interested in bushcrafting is probably trying to get back to very basic things using basic tools, in a (maybe not so) basic environment.
The older I get , the more I enjoy very simple things

 

[Jaan]

Two things:

1. To feel like a kid - I LOVED walking in the bush at my grandmother's place between ages 7 to 13. Played all sorts of games there, built hiding places, climbed trees. Explored every nook and cranny of the area. Built elaborate underground shelters and some in trees. It was a team effort and we all loved it. Being in the woods and setting up camp is the only way I can relive those memories. It's the absolute best time I have and I love it.

2. To be away from problems - modern life has fabricated all sorts of problems that wouldn't be there if we lived in a more simple time. Is my career choice good, how are my relationships with my colleagues, what gadgets and clothes do I need, what would I like to do in life, do I spend too much time online, what to make for dinner today, I don't like waking up so early and so forth. These are all first world problems. Bushcraft takes them away. You wake up when the sun comes up, eat what you have, make due with what you have, enjoy the time with the people who are with you and do physical work. It is a fabulously simple way of living for a couple of days at a time. The more you have to worry about essential needs the less you have to worry about what you like and don't like. There just isn't any time. I embrace it and love it.

 

[wildranger]

"It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society."

 

[Tengu]

I seem to find myself in with you lot.

 

[ex member pyrophil]

easy one to answer, yes.

 

[RonW]

It has more to do with actually refinding me, after being swamped by modern life.....

 

[andybysea]

I love all the comfort's of my modern warm house,but i just feel relaxed and chilled when out,be it just a days walk or a camp out alone or with mates,kind of a recharge.

 

[chris_irwin]

not necessarily, primarily it's just about enjoying myself. Sure, getting away from society can be nice, but I also enjoy camping in commercial camp sites too for example.

 

[persistent king]

I just spend mon to fri rushing arround and flapping as i run my own flooring company, when i spend time in the woods or go camping i tend to forget about everything and realy realy relax and become slower at doing things and seem to take my time with the simplist of things .
I got a canoe and thats the same , its weired, im happy and content outdoors , like its a reliese from everything. I have a freind who likes to lift weights to releive the stress of everyday life , this is mine, if you know what i mean

 

[Man of Tanith]

for me getting outdoors is about getting back to what is important food warmth shelter comfort and self reliance.
i can find this either walking the dogs, up my permission, at a campsite or in the middle of nowhere.
society per se doesn't really inspire my getting outdoors although when something is on my mind it does help to be outdoors to think it over

 

[Tony]

it's the opportunity to relax, we live quite rural so countryside is normal, but sitting around a fire, cooking some food is great, being cut off from day to day pressures and able to chat with mates or play with the kids is very relaxing. I've been to some great camp sites and some that I'd not go to again, as long as I can have the things I'd like as in a fire etc I'm quite happy.