Outdoors - Q&A

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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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 months ago by Charlie Brumbaugh

knots prusik

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How to cut and seal backpack straps?

2 answers · last activity 4 months ago by Sigma

backpacks

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How much flotation does a canoe need?

5 answers · last activity 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 6 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 6 months ago by System

animals safety hunting deer elk

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

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paragliding

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

1 answer · last activity 6 months ago by System

united-states bears

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What can I burn in an open cup burner stove?

0 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

liquid-fuel-stoves

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Should I wash new child snow mittens before wearing?

1 answer · last activity 6 months ago by System

gear clothing waterproof-clothing children

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Waxing G-1000 trousers - melting options

2 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

clothing waterproof-clothing waterproofing

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Why are American ski resorts so expensive?

2 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

united-states skiing

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What is this lizard-like thing?

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animal-identification

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Guidebook for Hiking activities around Geneva

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camping hiking trekking europe books

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How can I secure the car key while surfing?

1 answer · last activity 6 months ago by System

surfing windsurfing kitesurfing

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How do you flavour your water on camping trips?

10 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

camping food water

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Jumping off of a cliff into water - survival tips

8 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

survival water

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Climbing Mount Teide from sea-level

9 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

mountaineering high-altitude hiking mountains

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What are the differences between expensive, mid-priced and cheap skis?

1 answer · last activity 6 months ago by System

skiing

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Are ski areas in the United States shutting down?

2 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

united-states skiing

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How do I find a less crowded trail in the southeast United States on the 4th of July?

2 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

hiking united-states trails

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How to improvise or make pot grip / pot handle

5 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

cooking

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Trail marking material that will last a few years

4 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

hiking trails leave-no-trace

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Can putting nails in trees cause longterm health problems for the tree?

2 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

hiking trails

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When should I avoid geotagging?

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photography leave-no-trace

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What conditions should lead an alpine team to abandon a mountain climb/expedition?

4 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

mountaineering alpine

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Male swimming attire that can be worn under clothing

3 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

clothing swimming

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How to isolate a strong magnet from things it could damage in a small backpack?

4 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

magnet-fishing

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Resources for camping in Georgia (country)

1 answer · last activity 6 months ago by System

camping resources safety georgia

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Topo map server out there somewhere?

8 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

maps topographical-maps canada

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How thin is "too thin" for tent guylines?

5 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

backpacking

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What is the fastest style of sled?

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gear snow

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Can you Rappel with an Old Climbing Rope?

2 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

climbing rappelling tree-climbing

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Why are Fjällräven sleeping bags so expensive?

3 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

sleeping-bags cold-weather

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Statistics on types and survivability of anchor failures?

2 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

climbing rock-climbing trad-climbing

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How do multi radius skis work in practice

1 answer · last activity 6 months ago by System

skiing

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Have a couple basic Q's on climbing-line (1 on safely descending/rappelling, another on using multiple lines and/or hardware to achieve "1+1=2"?)

1 answer · last activity 6 months ago by System

knots climbing ropes

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How to take care of climbing hands?

4 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

climbing rock-climbing

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What are these grayish plants with little white "hair" in Joshua Tree National Park?

2 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

deserts mountains plant-identification

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If you are kayaking on a lake when whitecaps start happening, what is the best direction to get off the lake?

3 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

kayaks lakes wind

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Permission from military when hiking in Israel

1 answer · last activity 6 months ago by System

trails israel

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Keeping your butt dry in a kayak

4 answers · last activity 6 months ago by System

kayaks

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What kind of Rope for a Bosun's Chair

1 answer · last activity 6 months ago by System

climbing ropes tree-climbing

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Is there a more accurate way to gauge the fuel level on my ski boat?

1 answer · last activity 6 months ago by System

diy boats

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Should wax for G-1000 be continuously applied?

1 answer · last activity 6 months ago by System

gear-care clothing