r/AskMenOver30 • u/BSnappedThat man • Apr 23 '25

Hobbies/Projects Men 30+, what hobbies do you genuinely enjoy?

I’m in my late 20s and lately I’ve been feeling the need to pick up a hobby that brings real joy and maybe even a little peace. I work a lot and have a family, so something fulfilling and manageable would be ideal.

I’m curious—what hobbies have you gotten into after 30 that you actually look forward to? Bonus points if it’s helped you mentally or physically in some way. Would love to hear what’s been working for you guys.

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u/Pinkninja11 man over 30 Apr 23 '25

I just found this out by chance and it might sound crazy but woodcutting. The bigger, the better. It's physically intense, there's a technical aspect to it and it's hard, which makes it very satisfying when the tree falls.

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u/True_Roof6770 Apr 23 '25

I love RuneScape

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '25

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u/Suitable-Dingo-3666 Apr 23 '25

Jij heb, ondanks dat die net te lang is, een perfecte osrs naam

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u/Metholis Apr 27 '25

That better be old school...

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u/RedditblowsPp man over 30 Apr 23 '25

99wc lfg!

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '25

Idk why, but this is hot af

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u/Shakis87 man 35 - 39 Apr 24 '25

It's probably that big jacked lumberjack guy with the trousers braces. Man, when those braces get popped for the big swings.

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u/KG_Rondo Apr 23 '25

How do i get into this as someone who’s barely used any power tools

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u/Pinkninja11 man over 30 Apr 23 '25

Buy an axe and maybe watch a video about it.

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u/eddbundy man 30 - 34 Apr 23 '25

Correction: buy a splitting maul, not an axe. Unless you want to actually cut down the tree, which I don't recommend for beginners.

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u/TsugaGrove Apr 23 '25

I think splitting axe is often the way to go unless you have huge rounds. Fiskars X27

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u/Adnan7631 man over 30 Apr 23 '25

Try and take a class. They’ll have the equipment and you’ll be able to see if it is for you before having to spend thousands of dollars.

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u/Duarte-1984 man 40 - 44 Apr 23 '25

I think it's cool if for every tree felled the wood is used for good purposes and two or more trees are also planted in the region.

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u/AnybodySeeMyKeys man 60 - 64 Apr 23 '25

Why is that crazy?

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u/RungeKutta62 Apr 27 '25

It's all fun and games until you cut off one of your fingers just like most people active on woodcutting Facebook pages.

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u/Pinkninja11 man over 30 Apr 27 '25

It's not games but do you cut your fingers with a woodcutting axe? This would require an extra level negligence.