Camping - too expensive for black people?
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/los-angeles-times-camping-has-a-complicated-racial-past-and-cost-of-equipment-is-a-barrier-to-minorities
The Los Angeles Times reported that recreational camping has a “complicated” past when it comes to racism and the cost of camping gear is a “barrier” preventing minorities from enjoying the hobby.
“Camping is often called America’s favorite outdoor activity,” the Los Angeles Times posted on its Twitter account, along with an article titled, “Want more diversity in camping? Start with the gear."
"But camping and national parks have a complicated past when it comes to racial equality and equal access for all. One modern barrier to entry: the cost of camping gear," the tweet continued.
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Camping is actually pretty cheap.
You drive somewhere and then sleep outside.
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The story was obviously written by some clueless white millennial who assumed camping required a 30 foot RV. You would think that he knew that homeless people didn't have a lot of money and they love to camp.
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Homeless people camp every day. Are they rich?
EDIT- didn’t see @WestlinnDuck’s post. Great minds and all that...
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What barriers are we talking about?
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They are too dumb and poor to camp. If you go camping, you ain’t black.
Maybe in general, black people aren’t into camping at national and state parks. Ever think of that? I do know many love to spend Friday and Saturday nights at the suburban holiday inn near by. Which it probably more expensive than camping. -
Camping for us in high school was getting as much booze as possible and ending up surprised when and where we woke up
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Anyone else recall City posting that article a few years back on the Shed claiming that blacks didn't camp or attend our National Parks because of their historical fear of lynching?
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I hear they aren't big fans of ice hockey on account of their fear of being lynched. Same with Polo and square dancing.MikeDamone said:They are too dumb and poor to camp. If you go camping, you ain’t black.
Maybe in general, black people aren’t into camping at national and state parks. Ever think of that? I do know many love to spend Friday and Saturday nights at the suburban holiday inn near by. Which it probably more expensive than camping. -
What happened to that guy? He was Chris Steele’s fluffer when the bogus dossier was published. He went all in on it, even the pee pee nonsense.SFGbob said:Anyone else recall City posting that article a few years back on the Shed claiming that blacks didn't camp or attend our National Parks because of their historical fear of lynching?
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Why isn’t anyone upset more Asians don’t play football? Hell, even the half Asian uw had quit.SFGbob said:
I hear they aren't big fans of ice hockey on account of their fear of being lynched. Same with Polo and square dancing.MikeDamone said:They are too dumb and poor to camp. If you go camping, you ain’t black.
Maybe in general, black people aren’t into camping at national and state parks. Ever think of that? I do know many love to spend Friday and Saturday nights at the suburban holiday inn near by. Which it probably more expensive than camping. -
I'll bet Asians and Jews aren't big campers either. I blame the Holocaust and the Rape of Nanking.MikeDamone said:
Why isn’t anyone upset more Asians don’t play football? Hell, even the half Asian uw had quit.SFGbob said:
I hear they aren't big fans of ice hockey on account of their fear of being lynched. Same with Polo and square dancing.MikeDamone said:They are too dumb and poor to camp. If you go camping, you ain’t black.
Maybe in general, black people aren’t into camping at national and state parks. Ever think of that? I do know many love to spend Friday and Saturday nights at the suburban holiday inn near by. Which it probably more expensive than camping. -
Dat Nguyen is the Asian Jackie Robinson?MikeDamone said:
Why isn’t anyone upset more Asians don’t play football? Hell, even the half Asian uw had quit.SFGbob said:
I hear they aren't big fans of ice hockey on account of their fear of being lynched. Same with Polo and square dancing.MikeDamone said:They are too dumb and poor to camp. If you go camping, you ain’t black.
Maybe in general, black people aren’t into camping at national and state parks. Ever think of that? I do know many love to spend Friday and Saturday nights at the suburban holiday inn near by. Which it probably more expensive than camping. -
Seems so. But not many followed in his footstepsNorthwestFresh said:
Dat Nguyen is the Asian Jackie Robinson?MikeDamone said:
Why isn’t anyone upset more Asians don’t play football? Hell, even the half Asian uw had quit.SFGbob said:
I hear they aren't big fans of ice hockey on account of their fear of being lynched. Same with Polo and square dancing.MikeDamone said:They are too dumb and poor to camp. If you go camping, you ain’t black.
Maybe in general, black people aren’t into camping at national and state parks. Ever think of that? I do know many love to spend Friday and Saturday nights at the suburban holiday inn near by. Which it probably more expensive than camping. -
If your aspirational goal is camping, you done made some shitty ass life choices.
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You’re a racistPurpleThrobber said:If your aspirational goal is camping, you done made some shitty ass life choices.
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Just hate camping. And white people.MikeDamone said:
You’re a racistPurpleThrobber said:If your aspirational goal is camping, you done made some shitty ass life choices.
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I like camping. I like camping cooking. But I hate s’mores. Too sweet.PurpleThrobber said:
Just hate camping. And white people.MikeDamone said:
You’re a racistPurpleThrobber said:If your aspirational goal is camping, you done made some shitty ass life choices.
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Head to the Potholes Reservoir. Plenty of black people camp there. However that is the only place I've camped where it is easily 50/50 black and white enjoying the outdoors.
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Subsidize gear purchases, give free classes and equipment, drive folks out to the woods to camp, great. Only one problem left: How to get away from all the White Trash at the Campgrounds.
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My eyes rolled so much that they nearly popped out of my head. Are people that brainwashed by REI into thinking that you need expensive gear to camp?
Now, I do think there are barriers for other outdoor pursuits (mountain climbing for example) based on costs. From my understanding that is a much more expensive activity.
I came across this article from National Geographic that’s quite good and does a nice job explaining why National Parks are mostly visited by white people and what is being done to change things:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks/more-diversity-how-to-make-national-parks-anti-racist/#close -
When I was in my 20's tent and sleeping bag is all I needed... now just add a air mattress and bigger tent. 100 bucks more... still cheap.
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Exactly! My biggest camping expense back in my 20s was for beer and gas.Goduckies said:When I was in my 20's tent and sleeping bag is all I needed... now just add a air mattress and bigger tent. 100 bucks more... still cheap.
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National Parks need more strip clubs is the TL/DR.Doog_de_Jour said:My eyes rolled so much that they nearly popped out of my head. Are people that brainwashed by REI into thinking that you need expensive gear to camp?
Now, I do think there are barriers for other outdoor pursuits (mountain climbing for example) based on costs. From my understanding that is a much more expensive activity.
I came across this article from National Geographic that’s quite good and does a nice job explaining why National Parks are mostly visited by white people and what is being done to change things:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks/more-diversity-how-to-make-national-parks-anti-racist/#close -
More of those would help, but I doubt you’ll be able to improve upon the one at the Grand Teton National Park.NorthwestFresh said:
National Parks need more strip clubs is the TL/DR.Doog_de_Jour said:My eyes rolled so much that they nearly popped out of my head. Are people that brainwashed by REI into thinking that you need expensive gear to camp?
Now, I do think there are barriers for other outdoor pursuits (mountain climbing for example) based on costs. From my understanding that is a much more expensive activity.
I came across this article from National Geographic that’s quite good and does a nice job explaining why National Parks are mostly visited by white people and what is being done to change things:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks/more-diversity-how-to-make-national-parks-anti-racist/#close -
YesDoog_de_Jour said:My eyes rolled so much that they nearly popped out of my head. Are people that brainwashed by REI into thinking that you need expensive gear to camp?
Now, I do think there are barriers for other outdoor pursuits (mountain climbing for example) based on costs. From my understanding that is a much more expensive activity.
I came across this article from National Geographic that’s quite good and does a nice job explaining why National Parks are mostly visited by white people and what is being done to change things:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks/more-diversity-how-to-make-national-parks-anti-racist/#close
My wife took up hiking once. Closets of husky football gear errr REI stuff -
Black people cant swim. They are like cats.
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The logic is awesome.
1) camping is expensive
2) blacks are poor and dumb
3) blacks want to camp, but can't
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Why do black people let the racist left get away with constantly denigrating them? 90+% will vote for a party which demands they stay on the RAT plantation.
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$1000.00 plus cell phones and $300.00 sneakers are no problem how can a tent and a sleeping bag be too expensive?
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Stop destroying the Narrative.Sledog said:$1000.00 plus cell phones and $300.00 sneakers are no problem how can a tent and a sleeping bag be too expensive?
