What is the single most important thing you will do in 2025 to enjoy your time outside more?

[Macintosh]

Like the title says--what is the SINGLE most important thing you are going to do in 2025 to enjoy your overall time outside more? Could be anything from trying new things, going new places, staying closer to home or traveling, or could be new gear, or NOT using some gear (phone, etc).

For me It's continuing to dive into things I'm a beginner at, I'm enjoying the steep learning curve.

 

[timberland]

lose 20 lbs

 

[Geewhiz]

Camp with the family more. Slacked on that last year. We all have a great time and the kids love it. Great memories for all.

 

[The_Jim]

My youngest is finally potty trained, so not changing diapers when we’re camping is going to be amazing.

Definitely as much camping with my family that we can fit in is the #1 priority for the next few years.

 

[Huntndog]

Get in better shape. Lost 10 pounds so far. Plan to lose 20 more and keep ramping up the exercise. Had fun on NM elk hunt last year, but trying to make it easier this year.

 

[MNGrouser]

My initial response was to get into better shape. I know I enjoy my time more when I can move from here to there without wheezing like an old goat. I'm registered for a half-marathon in June so if I give that even half the training I should, I'll be light years ahead of where I was last year.

@Geewhiz 's answer got me thinking I need to prioritize getting to the fishing cabin more. I enjoyed it while I was there last year (save for one horrible trip) but I did not make it the priority I should.

 

[MallardSX2]

Make more money.

 

[Dos Perros]

I'm going to buy a raft and float with my family in the Ozarks and out west a bunch. And if it be the draw odds gods' will I won't draw an elk tag and will cash in my WY antelope points and take my 11 year old on a hunt he'll never forget.

 

[Hoodie]

Try to bring more adult magazines with me for when glassing gets slow. Getting sucked into the ultralight mindset has really reduced my comfort out there and I think I'm trending back towards a heavier pack but a better overall experience.

 

[Billinsd]

Bought a new 2024 Airstream trailer in Wisconsin!!!!

 

[Dos Perros]

Try to bring more adult magazines with me for when glassing gets slow. Getting sucked into the ultralight mindset has really reduced my comfort out there and I think I'm trending back towards a heavier pack but a better overall experience.

Ah the simple pleasures.

 

[Stearinlys]

We're expecting #4 in June and my wife doesn't qualify for mat leave this year, so I'm going to take 6-8 weeks off for paternal leave, and spend a bunch of time out gardening, planting fruit trees, setting up our permaculture plot, tending to the livestock, and shooting cans with the older 3. Been hustling too much since we moved out 3 years ago... haven't spent as much time as I should have with them, so I'm looking forward to making the most of it and building our relationships back up again.

 

[twall13]

We're expecting #4 in June and my wife doesn't qualify for mat leave this year, so I'm going to take 608 weeks off for paternal leave

Wow 608 weeks of paternity leave, you have a generous employer to offer over 11 years of paternity leave. Haha assuming you meant 6-8 weeks?

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[Laramie]

We paid for a camping lease at our favorite lake for the spring and summer. Plan to be out there 8-10 nights a month May through August.

 

[longspeak74]

Get in a little better shape and win the battle against some health issues, hopefully.
Get out trout fishing a bit more. Something tells me my 16 year old could be a heck of a fly fisher.

 

[Mojave]

Setting up my onlyfans, a fat guy shooting rifles. Think it's going to be hot!

 

[Macintosh]

Setting up my onlyfans, a fat guy shooting rifles. Think it's going to be hot!

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[Huntindog45]

Get in a little better shape and win the battle against some health issues, hopefully.
Get out trout fishing a bit more. Something tells me my 16 year old could be a heck of a fly fisher.

you and me both. blown out shoulder, now a little bout with a tumor on my kidney i have to deal with. I need to get healthy. All things that will be better with a few less lbs and some more hiking/fishing/enjoying life.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Most likely knee surgery, finding out this evening but if that's not necessary then shedding about 25 lbs would make this coming fall a lot more pleasant.

 

[willfrye027]

I am taking advantage of the flexibility in my current job and will be working much less during hunting season. I’m going to work 10 nights a month (probably in a row) from July-january(?). Less money but you can’t take it with you in the end