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basic69isokay
Joined: 28 Sep 2014
Location: korea
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There's plenty of quiet places in Korea.
They just all choose to go to the same designated spot. |
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Stan Rogers
Joined: 20 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:04 am Post subject: |
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| I went to the mountain and it was beautiful. I like autumn colors. |
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chickenpie
Joined: 24 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 8:44 am Post subject: |
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| And while we're on the topic why do so many m'rcans just trow trash when they go hiking? You'd think that such a nationalist bunch of folk would actually care about the nature in their country. |
Because there are so many ignorant people in the USA, just like Korea.  |
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Stain
Joined: 08 Jan 2014
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| Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 9:04 am Post subject: |
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| Ignorant people aside (undoubtedly they exist in both countries), the US has some strict littering laws depending on where you live. In the midwest, for example, I don't see a lot of trash ridden lots within the city limits. However, it could also be that the US doesn't care as much about recycling and you can throw away anything into a single trash bag and lay it out on the street come trash day. Granted, there are separate bags for bottles and cans. But that's not mandatory. |
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atwood
Joined: 26 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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| Stain wrote: |
| Ignorant people aside (undoubtedly they exist in both countries), the US has some strict littering laws depending on where you live. In the midwest, for example, I don't see a lot of trash ridden lots within the city limits. However, it could also be that the US doesn't care as much about recycling and you can throw away anything into a single trash bag and lay it out on the street come trash day. Granted, there are separate bags for bottles and cans. But that's not mandatory. |
In many, if not most. places in the U.S. recycling is mandatory and you can't leave trash bags, other than those filled with leaves, cuttings, etc. on the side of the road. You have to use trash cans. |
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atwood
Joined: 26 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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Camping in Korea is mostly just taking the typical Korean social experience--eating lots, drinking lots and yell-talking lots--out into the countryside. It's, for the most part, not about experiencing nature.
I did read an article in the Korea Herald IIRC about a few hardy souls who camped alone in isolated places to get away from the madding crowd, if you will.
It's definitely a fad, as posted above, but it's one that's being promoted pretty heavily. There are even parks in cities dedicated to camping, and they're full of tents during the summer. Recreational opportunities are fairly limited in SK.
As for the gear, I just read that SK was the second largest market, with the US being first, for outdoor clothing. And that some Koreans who spend the big bucks on gear from, for example, Canada Goose, are a social issue.
But as posted above, other than the littering and the hikers blasting out the trot music, who cares? Find another place to camp.
And for those complaining about the music, I wonder how much of your day you spend with earbuds on. |
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Mix1
Joined: 08 May 2007
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| Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:02 am Post subject: |
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As for the gear, I just read that SK was the second largest market, with the US being first, for outdoor clothing. |
It's the official uniform of every adjumma / ajosshi over 50. My girlfriend's mom rocks a pink K2 outfit pretty well.
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| But as posted above, other than the littering and the hikers blasting out the trot music, who cares? Find another place to camp. |
They'll find you eventually. Rather than seek out their own secluded spots, Koreans often have a tendency to pick the spot right next to you, even if there is plenty of empty space around to choose from.
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| And for those complaining about the music, I wonder how much of your day you spend with earbuds on. |
Earbuds don't blast music to everyone in the vicinity. Big difference between that and a distorting boom box or smart phone speaker that everyone else has to hear.
But my worst camping experience was in the U.S. when we were woken up by a bunch of drunken hicks shooting up a tree stump at 6 AM. I don't think that'll be an issue here in Korea. |
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atwood
Joined: 26 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Mix1 wrote: |
| atwood wrote: |
As for the gear, I just read that SK was the second largest market, with the US being first, for outdoor clothing. |
It's the official uniform of every adjumma / ajosshi over 50. My girlfriend's mom rocks a pink K2 outfit pretty well.
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| But as posted above, other than the littering and the hikers blasting out the trot music, who cares? Find another place to camp. |
They'll find you eventually. Rather than seek out their own secluded spots, Koreans often have a tendency to pick the spot right next to you, even if there is plenty of empty space around to choose from.
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| And for those complaining about the music, I wonder how much of your day you spend with earbuds on. |
Earbuds don't blast music to everyone in the vicinity. Big difference between that and a distorting boom box or smart phone speaker that everyone else has to hear.
But my worst camping experience was in the U.S. when we were woken up by a bunch of drunken hicks shooting up a tree stump at 6 AM. I don't think that'll be an issue here in Korea. |
That's an Asian mindset--the other person obviously picked the best spot so get as close to that spot as possible. It can be irritating.
But if you have earbuds on, how can you hear the wonders of nature the boom box is drowning out? |
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Chaparrastique
Joined: 01 Jan 2014
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| Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Mix1 wrote: |
| Rather than seek out their own secluded spots, Koreans often have a tendency to pick the spot right next to you, |
or they stand behind you, breathing down your neck, waiting to see if you'll oblige them with english practice. |
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Weigookin74
Joined: 26 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Chaparrastique wrote: |
| Mix1 wrote: |
| Rather than seek out their own secluded spots, Koreans often have a tendency to pick the spot right next to you, |
or they stand behind you, breathing down your neck, waiting to see if you'll oblige them with english practice. |
Really? Some shared their gyul with me. (That's Jeju Orang-ee for you non Korean speakers. ha ha.) |
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Mix1
Joined: 08 May 2007
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| Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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| atwood wrote: |
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| atwood wrote: |
As for the gear, I just read that SK was the second largest market, with the US being first, for outdoor clothing. |
It's the official uniform of every adjumma / ajosshi over 50. My girlfriend's mom rocks a pink K2 outfit pretty well.
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| But as posted above, other than the littering and the hikers blasting out the trot music, who cares? Find another place to camp. |
They'll find you eventually. Rather than seek out their own secluded spots, Koreans often have a tendency to pick the spot right next to you, even if there is plenty of empty space around to choose from.
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| And for those complaining about the music, I wonder how much of your day you spend with earbuds on. |
Earbuds don't blast music to everyone in the vicinity. Big difference between that and a distorting boom box or smart phone speaker that everyone else has to hear.
But my worst camping experience was in the U.S. when we were woken up by a bunch of drunken hicks shooting up a tree stump at 6 AM. I don't think that'll be an issue here in Korea. |
That's an Asian mindset--the other person obviously picked the best spot so get as close to that spot as possible. It can be irritating.
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Exactly. Happens in restaurants all the time too.
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| But if you have earbuds on, how can you hear the wonders of nature the boom box is drowning out? |
Haha. |
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yodanole
Joined: 02 Mar 2003
Location: La Florida
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| Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 1:54 am Post subject: |
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| The issue isn't really camping. The issue is recreation and leisure time activities. As long as they are happy (or a reasonable facsimile thereof) |
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Squire
Joined: 26 Sep 2010
Location: Jeollanam-do
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| Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 3:59 am Post subject: |
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| Hate the bastards playing music in a peaceful environment. Usually I go hiking at night or when I'm off work for whatever reason and it's not a national holiday. Usually when I go I'll only pass 1-3 people on the way up and down, but sometimes I haven't seen anyone |
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DaeguNL
Joined: 08 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 1:13 am Post subject: Re: koreans dont really get camping, do they? |
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| Chaparrastique wrote: |
| basic69isokay wrote: |
It's not a competition!! For once, stop the one upping!
And youre not all supposed to go to the same camping jang!! Its about escaping crowds, embracing nature, roughing it
Man these Koreans will turn anything into a crowded mess haha |
some more advice would be:
Don't have picnics in parking bays (it looks daft)
Don't camp in public gazebos (they're not your private property)
Don't drink soju while attempting dangerous mountain climbs that require great focus (its potentially lethal)
Don't drink soju while hiking on sweltering hot summer days (Dehydration)
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Stop carrying your stupid radios everywhere and ruining the peace of the countryside!!! |
not really camping but....
I'd also like to add 'Don't drink soju and smoke on a playground'. Close to my house there is a playground that has a gazebo (the old women congregate here), so the men sit on the benches getting loaded and smoking like a chimney. This occurs during the afternoon, so there are usually kids playing like 5 feet away.
It's too cold now, so they won't be around for another few months |
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Cave Dweller
Joined: 17 Aug 2014
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 1:34 am Post subject: Re: koreans dont really get camping, do they? |
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Dude, you take away old man's right to smoke and drink, you might as well take away his will to live.
| DaeguNL wrote: |
| Chaparrastique wrote: |
| basic69isokay wrote: |
It's not a competition!! For once, stop the one upping!
And youre not all supposed to go to the same camping jang!! Its about escaping crowds, embracing nature, roughing it
Man these Koreans will turn anything into a crowded mess haha |
some more advice would be:
Don't have picnics in parking bays (it looks daft)
Don't camp in public gazebos (they're not your private property)
Don't drink soju while attempting dangerous mountain climbs that require great focus (its potentially lethal)
Don't drink soju while hiking on sweltering hot summer days (Dehydration)
and most importantly....
Stop carrying your stupid radios everywhere and ruining the peace of the countryside!!! |
not really camping but....
I'd also like to add 'Don't drink soju and smoke on a playground'. Close to my house there is a playground that has a gazebo (the old women congregate here), so the men sit on the benches getting loaded and smoking like a chimney. This occurs during the afternoon, so there are usually kids playing like 5 feet away.
It's too cold now, so they won't be around for another few months |
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