How do you spend your "down" time on the trail?

[Laughing Otter]

I think this guy has the right idea! I snapped these pics at a local casino. It is a rare Series Rover with the factory pop-up camper top...I'd say he enjoys his "down" time on the trail!View attachment 1407 View attachment 1405 View attachment 1406

 

[Laughing Otter]

I'm more of a Scotch or 100 proof Southern Comfort & Vanilla Coke guy. Seriously though, I like stargazing, I have a couple of telescopes. Landscape and nature photography as well...

 

[Cappy410]

I like to lie in my hammock and sketch.

 

[Laughing Otter]

I like to lie in my hammock and sketch.

Nice work!

 

[roamingtimber]

I like to lie in my hammock and sketch.

You're pretty talented! I don't have down time, I have kids. I remember downtime though, I used to practice firecraft and drink beer.

 

[Lifestyle Overland]

We play a little game called "Wrangle the Toddler".

 

[Dunco]

A few of these and a good book


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[Laughing Otter]

We play a little game called "Wrangle the Toddler".

LOL...what about getting a herding dog? Then you'd have more "down" time!!

 

[Byron Eby]

Find me a nice stream and fly fish/tenkara for some beautiful wild trout.

 

[Laughing Otter]

Find me a nice stream and fly fish/tenkara for some beautiful wild trout.

I've been seriously considering trying my hand at fly fishing.

 

[toxicity_27]

I've been seriously considering trying my hand at fly fishing.

As have I. I got a cheap Scientific Fisherman Fly Rod for my birthday about 15 years ago, and have never used it. Was looking at either buying a new one, or using that one. Would love to learn how to fly fish though.

Otherwise I normally fish, read, or just sit and relax.

 

[Steve]

I tried fly fishing several years back. But streams here in the east are usually heavily wooded, so very little room to cast. I used it mostly as a light bass rig in ponds and lakes. For streams, I still like my short ultralight rod with 2# line. That makes even a sunfish fun!

 

[Lifestyle Overland]

LOL...what about getting a herding dog? Then you'd have more "down" time!!

Our Black Lab does a good job of keeping her occupied... he is a mostly unwilling participant though. He's gives me the "help" look when he's had enough of her "snuggles", it's quite pitiful.

 

[Lifestyle Overland]

I've been seriously considering trying my hand at fly fishing.

Fly fishing is high on my wishlist as well. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of water in southeastern New Mexico!

 

[toxicity_27]

I tried fly fishing several years back. But streams here in the east are usually heavily wooded, so very little room to cast. I used it mostly as a light bass rig in ponds and lakes. For streams, I still like my short ultralight rod with 2# line. That makes even a sunfish fun!

Most stuff around here is very heavily wooded too. Ultralights are always fun!

 

[NorthStar96]

Ive been considering getting a quad rotor for "on the trail" vidiography and messin around during down time. Only limitation is your imagination when it comes to shots with a quad.
So many to choose from. Prices can get way up there in no time, so making the right choice is important.
Still looking for the right one.

 

[toxicity_27]

Ive been considering getting a quad rotor for "on the trail" vidiography and messin around during down time. Only limitation is your imagination when it comes to shots with a quad.
So many to choose from. Prices can get way up there in no time, so making the right choice is important.
Still looking for the right one.

There's a thread in Off Topic discussing these as well. You should check it out and see if you can find anything that you might like.

Here's the link;

http://www.overlandbound.com/forums/index.php?threads/drones.482/

 

[Lifestyle Overland]

There's a thread in Off Topic discussing these as well. You should check it out and see if you can find anything that you might like.

Here's the link;

http://www.overlandbound.com/forums/index.php?threads/drones.482/

@NorthStar96 What he said... I just got a Yuneec Q500 4K and LOVE IT.

 

[Overland-Indiana]

It has been so long since I have had downtime I forget what it is.... I think @stringtwelve understands siince he mentioned "Toddler Wrangling" haha

 

[Laughing Otter]

Our Black Lab does a good job of keeping her occupied... he is a mostly unwilling participant though. He's gives me the "help" look when he's had enough of her "snuggles", it's quite pitiful.

Sounds like you have an awesome family!