Outdoors - Q&A

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At what temperature does rain gear become a liability?

1 answer · last activity 7 months ago by Olin Lathrop‭

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What makes pants "tactical"?

1 answer · last activity 7 months ago by ArtOfCode‭

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How far per record will a stationary GPS unit "travel"?

1 answer · last activity 7 months ago by Olin Lathrop‭

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Would an Ursack stop marmots?

1 answer · last activity 7 months ago by James Jenkins‭

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Planted cherry tomatoes too close together; can I still recover?

2 answers · last activity 8 months ago by Monica Cellio‭

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In the United States, how steep can a handicap-accessible trail be?

2 answers · last activity 8 months ago by Olin Lathrop‭

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Why aren't birds using these feeders?

2 answers · last activity 8 months ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Adjusting derailleur with bike upside down, is it ok?

3 answers · last activity 8 months ago by Mithical‭

maintenance bikes

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How to keep gloves from getting sweaty?

2 answers · last activity 8 months ago by Olin Lathrop‭

exercise winter snow gloves

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Equipment for driving off road in the Northeast United States

2 answers · last activity 8 months ago by Olin Lathrop‭

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At what point does a solar charger become more efficient weight wise than batteries?

2 answers · last activity 8 months ago by Olin Lathrop‭

electronic-gear

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Why would a skunk be chasing a human?

2 answers · last activity 8 months ago by Olin Lathrop‭

skunks

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How long does canned chicken repackaged into a ziplock last?

1 answer · last activity 8 months ago by James Jenkins‭

food

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How stay fit enough to make moderately hard rides a couple times a month?

0 answers · last activity 8 months ago by James Jenkins‭

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How should I support a droopy basil seedling?

1 answer · last activity 8 months ago by Natalia‭

garden

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How to improvise baskets for trekking poles?

0 answers · last activity 8 months ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

trekking-poles

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What would the temperature rating of a space blanket/reflective tarp be?

0 answers · last activity 8 months ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

sleeping

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Trailer connection, off the shelf parts and proven performer

1 answer · last activity 8 months ago by James Jenkins‭

bikes

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How to build surge brakes on bike trailer?

0 answers · last activity 8 months ago by James Jenkins‭

bikes

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What are the safety concerns of a high vs a low mount trailer hitch?

1 answer · last activity 9 months ago by James Jenkins‭

biking

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What are these small plants with red berries at around 9,000 ft in Colorado

1 answer · last activity 9 months ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

plant-identification colorado

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How to find a safe portable 1500 watt heater

1 answer · last activity 9 months ago by James Jenkins‭

camping rv

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What causes these big gathering of ants on a sidewalk?

1 answer · last activity 9 months ago by James Jenkins‭

ants

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How do you train a horse that bites humans not to?

2 answers · last activity 9 months ago by ArtOfCode‭

horses

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Boat Septic Pump Out?

1 answer · last activity 9 months ago by James Jenkins‭

boats

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What are the consequences of — illegally — using a 446 MHz PMR in the North American wilderness?

4 answers · last activity 9 months ago by ArtOfCode‭

united-states canada legality communication radios

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What is a place in the U.S.A that is between 40°F - 60°F (5°C - 15°C) year round and doesn't get a ton of rain?

5 answers · last activity 9 months ago by ArtOfCode‭

united-states temperature weather

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Is Salmon caught in the seawater or freshwater? Which is the preferred way, and the most ecological way?

2 answers · last activity 9 months ago by James Jenkins‭

fishing fish

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Trekking with a donkey

2 answers · last activity 9 months ago by James Jenkins‭

trekking pack-animals

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When should I report a potentially injured-looking animal to authorities in a large, monitored, wildlife area?

3 answers · last activity 9 months ago by James Jenkins‭

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Flat bottom boat trolling motor power

2 answers · last activity 9 months ago by James Jenkins‭

boats rivers

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Portable power generator ballpark fuel consumption

1 answer · last activity 9 months ago by James Jenkins‭

camping electronic-gear fuel car-camping preparation

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Are there statistics on how often CPR on someone who has been struck by lighting works?

3 answers · last activity 9 months ago by James Jenkins‭

first-aid lightning

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Hiking with a mule or two?

6 answers · last activity 9 months ago by James Jenkins‭

hiking pack-animals

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Camping site suggestions

2 answers · last activity 9 months ago by James Jenkins‭

camping fire fishing

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What's the best way to preserve a skull, without bleaching?

2 answers · last activity 9 months ago by James Jenkins‭

animals bones

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Nails in an emergency/survival kit

2 answers · last activity 9 months ago by James Jenkins‭

gear survival emergencies

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What can I do to be more visible to other ship's radar when traveling in a sea kayak?

2 answers · last activity 9 months ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

sea diy kayaks radios

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When hiking up a steep hill without a trail, how do you determine the angle to switch back and forth?

1 answer · last activity 9 months ago by ArtOfCode‭

hiking

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When building a trail how is the length of the leg of a switchback decided?

0 answers · last activity 9 months ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

hiking

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How to do a prussik with end of cordellete only? [closed]

0 answers · last activity 9 months ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

knots prusik

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How to cut and seal backpack straps?

2 answers · last activity 9 months ago by Sigma‭

backpacks

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How much flotation does a canoe need?

4 answers · last activity 9 months ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

canoes emergencies

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How do I protect necessary glasses while kayaking or rafting?

1 answer · last activity 9 months ago by ArtOfCode‭

gear kayaks whitewater-rafting

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What are some good ways to go outdoors in a city while safely social distancing?

1 answer · last activity 9 months ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

exercise urban

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Are bats harmed by fumes that gather in old mines?

0 answers · last activity 9 months ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

bats

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Drinking water in the backcountry wilderness in Northern Great Plains (Grasslands National Park). How to deal with the salinity?

2 answers · last activity 11 months ago by System‭

hiking water-purification

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Are elk and deer colorblind to blaze orange/pink clothes?

4 answers · last activity 11 months ago by System‭

animals safety hunting deer elk

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When to acquire a glider over the course of paragliding lessons?

1 answer · last activity 11 months ago by System‭

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Do Glacier National Park (USA) backcountry camps have bear poles / bear canisters?

1 answer · last activity 11 months ago by System‭

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