Hobbies that are a real investment.
These ask for serious money up front. Read the card twice before you buy anything. Sorted by what it costs to start.
Traditional archery
A wooden bow, a handful of arrows and the most satisfying thunk in sport.
$231 to startA club rangeQuiet
Fly fishing
Half casting, half standing in beautiful water thinking about nothing.
$289 to startA river or pondQuiet
Backyard chickens
Three hens, a small coop and breakfast that walks up to greet you.
$467 to startA backyardMedium
Backpacking
Everything you need on your back and nowhere you have to be.
$660 to startTrails, and a closet for gearQuiet
Reef aquarium
A living coral reef in the living room. Expensive, demanding and hypnotic.
$673 to startA corner of a roomLow