KrautBurner
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Just put some headphones in or something. Thanks.
FP edit: You guys rock! Send me songs for my bluetooth speaker.
Jan 18, 2021 5:37 PM
KrautBurner
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Just put some headphones in or something. Thanks.
FP edit: You guys rock! Send me songs for my bluetooth speaker.
Levitator
Just gonna go up and say it. Being high w. friends in nature, with some sweet ass grooves. That's the best
efemral
When I go bushwalking I tend to walk very slowly. It's amazing how many more birds I see and hear when I'm not crashing around so loudly.
Noob3rts
The most irritating thing is hiking on a trail and having others hike near you who can be heard for miles. If you do this, you suck.
RunsNakedThroughSwamps
Bad enough having to hear them, but the birds go quiet too. Hiking used to make me feel safe, but now there is no refuge from humanity
Noob3rts
Thanks COVID.
TheLetterD
Do NOT use headphones while hiking in Alaska; you won't be able to hear approaching bears or moose. Day 1 safety stuff.
TheLetterD
And noise (speakers or having convos) helps deter wildlife/ alert them to move away so you don't surprise each other. Day 1 Safety stuff.
RiCCoSWauVe
play music be loud or the cougars will get ya. or moose
Footstepsofdawn
I don’t invite people camping anymore because the need for music is so deafening to the reason I get out of the city.
Blethigg
Suggestion: Set up bear feeding stations playing Post Malone.
Phobetor42
Honestly in general using speakers instead of headphones in public is just a dick move to begin with.
maxrc501
OMG.....THIS!! I came here to get away from you! Lol
BenderBendingRrrrrrodriguez
Out in nature,I just want to feel like I'm Post Alone
sackofmeat
Pfft... next you're going to tell me not to practice my violin in the Zen garden... be one with the sounds of wailing souls & dying cats.
TheThirstyMoose
On a similar note, STOP USING GOD DAMN SPEAKER PHONE IN PUBLIC!!!
Affray
1)I never understood that one. I've seen it in line ordering food, on public buses, once I even saw a chick with two phones at the same time
Affray
2)doing some sort of nightmare conference call with her best bitches in A FUCKING ELEVATOR.
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mrmartini
Or playing music on your phone. The speaker is the size of a moth's dick hole, who's enjoying that sound quality?
polkadotcardi
FaceTime in the grocery store enrages me.
Ifacatsbuttholeisonly2inchesoffthegroundwhyisitalwaysateyelevel
Counter point: hiking with headphones is dangerous. Rattlesnakes, mountain lions, and bears are generally heard before they're seen.
UsernameMayBeSubjectToChange
None of those around my place, idiots with bluetooth speakers are the only hazards
Ifacatsbuttholeisonly2inchesoffthegroundwhyisitalwaysateyelevel
Your life must be so hard.
RaeNashon
I love listening to the sounds of the woods when I’m hiking. That’s my happy place. However there are sections of the ice age trail near -1
RaeNashon
Me that aren’t heavily used and I’ve encountered more than one bear. So on the days my dog starts to get weird and seems like he’s -2
RaeNashon
Watching something in the woods I have my bear spray in hand and turn music on my phone as loud as it will go until he seems to relax. 3/3
SoooooOriginal
It takes me back to the 80s, when obnoxious dickheads with ghetto blasters used to think that we should all be enjoying their favorite tunes
Unenthusiasticmasterbation
This is actually smart to do in areas with high bear sightings. The noise will keep them away so you don’t walk up one.
Ribaldrie
Same with people who use speakerphone in public and scream at their phone. Fuck off.
theoutdoorrageous
As someone who loves the park, if ur respectful Idgaf if you play music -1
ZaccaryFairbanks
Sometimes there's bears and you have to make noise so I play music. Fuck y'all go get eaten.
lukemwp
Parks Canada literally advises you to make noise. It'd like people want to accidentally startle a bear and get gored.
DownvoteIsTheNewUpvote
"Wow"
BallsLikeWatermelonsPeckerLikeAThimble
People do this? FFS.
intelligentplanet
And it’s also crap music! Some cyclists do this too. Hopefully they see this and STOP IT!!
maxrc501
Yep. All the time. Usually high schoolers and they let the music play from their backpacks. It’s awful
Anonawesome
Also military dudes. Something about joining at 18 that makes them cling to a lot of high-schooler tendencies.
alex5775
I know nothing about military training, but it wouldn't surprise me it head injuries aren't uncommon
Anonawesome
Bro I hit my head every fuckin day at work and do i lookk like im'f fuck gin eosfjfjj??????
Munnin41
Not just in the woods. Everywhere
TheyCallMeElJefe
I guess you can call them people.
meganical
One of my closest friends does this. It drives me insane EVERY time. Do I say anything? Of course but I guess it’s not assertive enough
RunsNakedThroughSwamps
Only saw it once before 2020. Some people who took up hiking for lack of other options don't know or care about trail etiquette
neonoptic
No, PEOPLE don't. Whatever the things are that do this are not people.
Sjrko
My friend when we go hiking.. i cringe and tell him at least to quiet down when people are passing
Snooj
Yes and it is a new level of fucking irritating.
UsernameMayBeSubjectToChange
I have people cycling behind me for 10 km talking loudly on speakerphone. Fucking annoying
LordSutter
I did accidentally once. Thought my headphones were dying , they were so quiet. Cranked my phone to max. They weren't plugged in...
MrStealUrMeme
I wonder how many people you past saw your headphones in, and realized this. Or how many just thought you were nuts.
CrispySocksHereCrispySocksThereSocksWithSomeMysteryHair
People do this on public transit, and will also use speakerphone
hairytrigga
I play Deathcore on max next to those ppl. Fuck you and your need to share your conversation with the bus.
Madv1lla1n
The same people that talk at their phones with the caller on speaker, and then get fucking chippy when you make a lot of noise around them?
Heavenissize17socks
MrStealUrMeme
I hiked over 800 miles last year, and have seen this a lot. Once I saw a lone hiker with a speaker so big, it had a shoulder strap.
O11i3
A young lady cycled past me yesterday with a Bluetooth speaker in the basket on the handlebars blasting some shit for everyone to suffer
metalrulercid
It is a plague and the people should be stoned
Nadyanilo
I left a campsite because the campers beside us were blasting Minaj and screaming along. Fuck that all weekend.
Stoneleigh219
Yet another good reason to carry bear spray in the woods
SirGermaan
But...why not? I mean.. if there are a lot of people around you, obviously not. But alone or with a few, why not?
MyTalkingDogLied2U
Are you familiar with Ho Malone?
lietotheelderly
Nature Sounds: What you're supposed to be hearing
ZachTheWombat
Aren't headphones a risk? Cougars are afraid of Austin.
Topi41
Why do people think I want to listen to their music? Same with cars. And: the dumber the music, the louder it gets played by these bricks.
theoutdoorrageous
It’s not for you... it’s for them
IfIOnlyHadAName
No one is doing it for you.
WellEverybodysHeardAboutTheBird
I try not to judge people, but I will immediately judge anyone walking around with a bluetooth speaker, that's all I need to know about you.
machupicchu47
They think they look cool for knowing a certain song, but really they just look like they can't afford headphones.
WorkerLurker
There’s documented cases of certain music scaring off predators, so at least play metal while hiking.
RatchetnClank
Up there with people that talk on speaker phone in public, and people that don’t return their shopping carts
CmotDribbler
I use speakers when hiking in bear country instead of bear bells.
topscreen
This is fair. Saw a dude walk out of a gas station equipped with his speaker and no mask, and I found I hated this person I didn't know.
Sprixxen
Or a phone on speaker, or watching youtube videos w/ no headphones. I just don't get it...
pippinsmerry
I have PTSD and cannot use earphones because my anxiety spikes since I can't hear everything around me. Just offering perspective :) I carry
pippinsmerry
my bluetooth speaker so I can listen to music quietly in my own spaces, though, I never just have it blasting in public.
JeremyKeizer
I use a small am/fm speaker while kayaking and fishing.
Ryebread91
But you're understanding and don't have it at full volume right?
JeremyKeizer
Of course. It would scare the fishys
MammaryCalamity
My neighbors listen to metal whether they want to or not
Ryebread91
But you're better than them.
theresamooselooseabootthishoose
I'll be honest, I've never overheard good music played too loudly on speakers or from passing cars, it's always crap music
rcore05
Or ringtones. I’m so glad that trend of such things as “Bonjovi living on a prayer” blasting out of there Nextel , stopped. There is hope
dividedby0
What if I played All night long - Lionel Richie
EekumBokumEekumBokum
Almost like...Its subjective ?
SkogensKung
Personal opinions man. Just because you don't like it, doesn't mean it's bad.
ISeeNippleWithoutLittleKids
Even if it was my favorite song, I'd hate it. So inconsiderate.
SatanicSpirals
I've actually heard decent music that way. Know a few people that use bluetooth speakers instead of headphones so they can hear people.
Yinyang107
I recommend bone conductive headphones. They don't block your ears at all. Keep it at a reasonable volume and I can wear them at work even.
SatanicSpirals
I've actually recently looked into those for post-plague activities! Amazing how cheap the tech is
theresamooselooseabootthishoose
You clearly live around people with a better taste than I do
theresamooselooseabootthishoose
Maybe I'm just getting old
SatanicSpirals
There is an actual science to that - disliking newer music. I challenge myself to try and find an artist i can tolerate any any genre
AlexjoneswatchingTporn
Cars are differant thats their space also just cos you dont like it dont mean its bad
koboldesq
I use a speaker when biking so I can hear cars coming. Biking with earbuds is unsafe.
hingusdunder
Yep same, though I try to keep it barely above audible when there's other people around
Anonawesome
In a dense city I'd recommend against listening to any music tbh.
Yinyang107
Bone conductive headphones. You can hear everything.
PrincessAris
I do the same, except I ride trails. You get like three seconds of AC/DC, I get to hear you overtaking from behind so we don't crash.
thisisntverybritish
Your music is bad. The annoyance it causes others is not made up for by your enjoyment. Go without and don't impose your tastes on others
MammaryCalamity
Ha go fuck yourself. I use a speaker while I longboard. Not in high density areas. "Impose your tastes" what a fucking tool lol
preparationh67
Your attitude is bad lmao grow up
NerosaurusRex11235
So that's literally what you are doing right now! What if I like their music? What if seeing someone enjoy themselves makes me happy? Why go
NerosaurusRex11235
Straight to the negative side of it? Maybe the world would be better if we let people enjoy themselves and worked on ourselves more?
thisisntverybritish
You have no way of knowing if others will like it.
NerosaurusRex11235
So why instantly state and or assume it's bad?
MammaryCalamity
Thats exactly why I listen to music. For others to enjoy it. Speaker on a public train? Asshole. Speaker outside while biking. 0 problem
beepboprobotsnot
I just try to judge people.
drunkbs
SexGolem
I'm the judgiest Judy of them all.
mrbomb1339
some of us actually like nature and just listening to nothing but the wild
matyles
I take regular long walks (2-5 hours usually) in nice rugged wilderness. Sometimes its nice to listen to some music or a podcast.
TheBigRedFunkOG
And some us like takin 30k watts of sound into the woods lol
Selekta
I take my son on a walk to beach every morning before work and we sit and listen to the crashing waves and thats music to my ears.
Zeboku
I like hiking while listening to music (in headphones). Honestly I feel bored when I'm not listening to something. I hike quite alot
VaguestIdea
I watch movies while I camp, It the most relaxed I can be
notkvothethebloodless
(1)Some of us seek the deep woods past the bounds of mortal mens influence. We step past the warning cries of crows as we step further down
notkvothethebloodless
(2)an unseen path we should not have taken. We seek the silence of all where even the wind falls silent in hushed reverie. Where only those
notkvothethebloodless
(3) of the fallen tree, the old stone, and the unbanished shadow live. Because only then may we be truly alone to question the deep truths
notkvothethebloodless
(4)that lay unheard in the sharp edges of our broken hearts & shattered spirits.There we may bleed as we pick through those bloodying pieces
notkvothethebloodless
(5)so that for a time we might make ourselves whole again. So that at least we may awaken one more day to find we still draw a living breath
Harryteeters
But I dont like to Forget About Dre while I'm hiking tho
Niagaran
I don't even walk my dogs in the neighbourhood with music. It's quiet, me-time.
DaMummy
Yeah, but those people also hike away from other people.
unclesporky
Ah yes the sound of nature, which is literally thousands of animals screaming "please come fuck me" at the top of their lungs.
viskarin
I have tinnitus. I want to listen to music to fill the background. But I always listen through headphones if I’m alone.
whalewatchers
By wild I assume you mean Post Malone..?
Lepercake
Some of us bring a really heavy setup and listen to nocturnal breed.
fiveplusfiveis50
"There's a whisper on the night wind, there's a star agleam to guide us, the wild is calling.. calling, we must go." -somebody
BackwardseverythingsayI
Sounds nature play and speaker a bring so?
bunduz
Lyrebird has entered the chat
kirshi
The ONLY time I give it a pass is if someone is hiking alone or with one other person. Keeps scary animals away.
unclefishbits
You might like the game firewatch.
mrbomb1339
You are correct
UsernameMayBeSubjectToChange
N3ver far enoughfrom a main road here in NL but I like the relative quiet anyway
RussianBotAccount3000
I'm sorry i had my music playin on my phone what did you say?
wasistlosinderhose
Then go farther away? There is plenty of nature for all of us to enjoy it our own way.
Turkfergguson
Unpopular opinion: it's an easy way to make noise so you're not sneaking up on wildlife.
WhatImmadoboutmylegs
Wear a bear bell and stop inflicting your music upon people.
MjayDee71
I use my speaker while biking to warn the deer along the bike trail. I’ve had a few close encounters.
FloodingWaters
yeah. same. I don't hike but i rock a loud speaker on my bike. anything to make it easier to notice and thus not accidentally kill me.
kimizilla3
I actually thought this too
wasistlosinderhose
Yarp. Bear bells or bluetooth speaker with oldies. People are only complaining because they cant control someone else's music in the woods.
RunsNakedThroughSwamps
Sometimes yes, but counter argument: animals will get used to this and feel safe close to humans, plus it's not a concern in most regions
RunsNakedThroughSwamps
If you're in an area with confirmed grizzlies and mountain lions, go for it though.
boevis
1. Why wouldn't you want to sneak up on wildlife? The only animals that you don't want to surprise, you shouldn't be hiking alone near. 1/2
boevis
2. Hahahahahahaha Stupid, Fat Human thinks they're sneaking up on anything other than Deer or Cubs. No, you aren't!
GrimMartin
You realise that some parts of the world, it's almost impossible to hike away from potentially dangerous wildlife? BC for example
nicoleoftheeast
A bear can certainly maul two people
boevis
Can? Sure. Will? It's rare. Bears willing to attack 2 adult humans at once are already well outside normal behavior, bad music won't matter.
strideo
If there are other people along the trial then there's probably enough activity to keep animals wary and someone that you may be annoying.
FloodingWaters
if there are that many people on the trail, you're not "in nature" you're "at the park".
wasistlosinderhose
Not necessarily so. We all wear "bear bells" in Alaska on the trail the sound carries farther then most other sounds.
FirstInLastOut
I mean at least use headphones
Tundra314
As a small female. I don’t wear headphones unless I bring my two big doggos. If I’m alone I have a speaker so I can also hear my surrounding
backrideup9
This also applies to being at work. You know who you are and the rest of us hate you.
RussMoneyy
Why don’t you just tell them to turn off their shit music??
backrideup9
Its conspiracy, political, alt-right garbage with a side of conservative religion. Already @HR and union with termination requests.
backrideup9
He is the worst of the Trumpists and is, as such, unreasonable. Union wont back his 1A claims, rightfully. It's sad.
ColoradoCattleCo
I was skiing last weekend and some dumb twat had a big speaker strapped to his backpack. Could hear him 200 yards away.
geotim235
Sounds like someone is begging for an avalanche
danielsjennifer3211
Your in the woods just move deeper into the woods sounds only go so far
FrogBotherer
Unless you're walking on a popular cycle route.
AntiSaneity
I'm a cyclist and don't see why this matters unless they're waking smack in the middle of the path like a jackass.
nickdillinger
Then stay to the edge and not too loud?
Anonawesome
I've ridden my dirtbike on a lot of trails that allow hikers (and horses) and never had an issue. Fuck anyone who's going too fast to react.
Daxton
Walkers can hear your dirtbike over their headphones. E-biking on trails is an issue because NO ONE can hear you ride up behind them.
Daxton
Then they get all pissed off at you when you give a little "beep beep" like bitch fuck off you're the one in the middle of a multi use trail
DaPastry
Anonawesome
I also ride a mountain bike with a silent freehub. I don't mind saying "behind you!" and if they get upset that's their problem not mine.
missannefrost
??? Just keep to one side and don't blast your eardrums
yellowtherepartner
You do your thing with headphones boo.
whyexactly
Being in the woods with headphones on seems unwise, unless you're somewhere with absolutely no dangerous animals.
wasistlosinderhose
Exactly.
Glitterfartjuice
Not only is it unwise, but playing music that is audible to animals around them helps prevent surprising them, reducing dangerous encounters
missannefrost
You can't hear the dangerous ones where I'm from hahaha
whyexactly
the most dangerous is a cougar, they'll fuck you up without a sound. bears, rattlesnakes, etc you can hear though
xtrmmatt
As a UK resident our most dangerous animal is our prime minister and I BLAST music to not hear that cunt
whyexactly
fair point
wasistlosinderhose
Alaska here. If you where headphones while in the woods we read about you in the paper or see you on the news later.
missannefrost
Here if you don't check your shoes before putting em on you might be put in the obituaries
wasistlosinderhose
Yeah pass.... I think a bluetooth speaker will help with that......
crazyspelling
What about if you're blasting Post Malone from a crappy bluetooth speaker?
wasistlosinderhose
The bears might eat you out of spite or steer clear of tainted meat? Either way there is enough wilderness for everyone and their BT speaker