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The 30 hobbies closest to orienteering in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Using GPS on your phone to track down hidden containers left by other players.
Alike: Both outdoors and brainy.
Different: More about collecting. More screen time.
BackpackingCosts more to start. No winners or losers.
CampingCosts more to start. No winners or losers.
HikingCosts more to start. No winners or losers.
VanlifeCosts more to start. Gentler on the body.
Rock poolingLooking after living things. Gentler on the body.
OverlandingCosts more to start. More hands-on.
BushcraftCosts more to start. More hands-on.
WalkingEasier on the brain. More rhythmic and repetitive.
Wildlife watchingCosts more to start. Looking after living things.
Urban explorationCosts more to start. No winners or losers.
Conservation workMore hands-on. Looking after living things.
BeachcombingMore about collecting. Gentler on the body.
Trail motorcyclingCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
Kayaking & canoeingCosts more to start. No winners or losers.
Mountain bikingCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
Clay shootingCosts more to start. Closer to home.
CanyoningCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
Disc golfCloser to home.
FreedivingCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
SailingBoth brainy.More hands-on. More to learn.
BoulderingBoth brainy.More of an indoor thing. Closer to home.
Road cyclingCosts more to start. More rhythmic and repetitive.
Rock climbingBoth brainy.Costs more to start. More of a thrill.
RoundnetCosts more to start. Closer to home.
SkiingCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
SoftballCloser to home. More social.
Trail runningCosts more to start. Easier on the brain.
WindsurfingCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
BMXCosts more to start. More creative.The closest are Geocaching, Backpacking, Camping, Hiking and Vanlife. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Camping is close to orienteering and quicker to pick up.
Walking is close to orienteering and costs less to start.
