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What steps should I take if someone starts sinking?

3 answers  ·  last activity over 8 years ago by System‭

survival safety emergencies
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Are there any year round beaches with nearby bouldering?

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climbing rock-climbing beach bouldering
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How should I put out a campfire while away from civilization?

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fire
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What equipment is recommended when camping with a baby?

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camping children
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What is the minimum gap needed for a windscreen on a cat can stove?

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gear diy
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How to get more information about a planned tour?

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hiking austria preparation
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Cooking by pouring hot water into plastic bags?

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cooking food
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What's the advantage to a bent-shaft paddle?

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canoes
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Putting in contact lenses when outdoors

1 answer  ·  last activity over 8 years ago by System‭

gear safety
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Kilimanjaro expedition - trousers - softshell vs. gore-tex

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gear hiking kilimanjaro africa
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What is the best way to break up a fight among dogs on a sled line?

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safety dogs
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Left-Handed Helical Fletching

1 answer  ·  last activity over 8 years ago by System‭

bow-hunting
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NuCanoe 12' vs. NuFontier 12'

0 answers  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

kayaks fishing canoes
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How do I tie a stopper knot?

2 answers  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

knots climbing
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Why tunnel tents for the poles, Geodesic for the mountains?

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

mountaineering tents
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What are the most important indicators of an high-risk avalanche zone?

2 answers  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

safety skiing avalanche snowboarding
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How is ATA measured on a compound bow?

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

bow-hunting
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For a DIY wood burning stove, is there a significant advantage of the double wall "bushbuddy" style?

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

diy stoves
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How do you punch out toes in ski-touring boots?

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

gear skiing footwear
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How to find objective reviews of outdoors gear?

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gear
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How to store fuel tablets for travel

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gear
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How could I treat scrapes outdoors without a first aid kit?

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first-aid improvised-gear
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What does IBO on a bow mean and how is it calculated?

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

bow-hunting
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Sky map for tropics

2 answers  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

tropic
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Do I need skins to drag a pulk on skis?

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

skiing
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What exercises are recommended to build strength for hiking?

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hiking exercises
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How do I pack a mummy type sleeping bag in a M10 or M28 haversack?

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

backpacks
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Staying dry in severe weather

2 answers  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

camping gear
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Where are good places to look for water sources when I have run out on a multi-day hike?

2 answers  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

survival hiking water
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How to make a signal fire that can be seen miles away

2 answers  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

survival fire
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Are there any cheap 1:25K electronic maps for the UK or Europe?

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

gear uk maps gps
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Pain in the heel after a hike

3 answers  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

hiking shoes
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Why do shin splints happen?

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

hiking safety prevention
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Is there a way to reduce mosquito bites from swelling

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

camping mosquitoes
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How long is too long to suffer from constipation in the back country?

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

first-aid emergencies
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How can you prevent trekking pole locking mechanisms from slipping?

2 answers  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

gear trekking-poles
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What to bring into a tree stand?

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

hunting
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Is it better to camp in a disturbed area, or pick a new spot and let the first rest?

2 answers  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

camping leave-no-trace
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How can I avoid putting cinder burn holes in my clothing?

4 answers  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

gear fire
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How to deal with wet feet?

5 answers  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

walking feet
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What is the best material to make an outdoor shelter roof out of?

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

survival shelter
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What kinds of knives are allowed while camping in California?

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

legality knives california
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What essentials should you bring with you on a day hike?

0 answers  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

gear hiking safety emergencies
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How do I recognize if someone is suffering from hypothermia?

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

cold-weather hypothermia
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What is the preferred knot for cinching a hard item to your car rack?

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

knots
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What are the different materials for ski climbing skins and advantages to each?

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

gear skiing backcountry
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What is the difference between Class III, Class IV, and Class V rapids?

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

whitewater-rafting
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How do I Eskimo roll a kayak?

3 answers  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

safety kayaks
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What causes an avalanche and can I predict one?

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safety avalanche
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Serrated vs flat-edge knives

1 answer  ·  last activity almost 9 years ago by System‭

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