Outdoors - Q&A

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

4 answers · posted almost 8 years ago by gerrit‭ · edited over 1 year 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 · posted almost 8 years ago by System‭ · edited over 1 year 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 · posted almost 3 years ago by Millemila‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by James Jenkins‭

fishing fish

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Trekking with a donkey

2 answers · posted almost 3 years ago by amphibient‭ · last activity over 1 year 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 · posted almost 3 years ago by Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GL‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by James Jenkins‭

animals animal-behaviour conservation etiquette

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Flat bottom boat trolling motor power

2 answers · posted over 2 years ago by jm666‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by James Jenkins‭

boats rivers

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Portable power generator ballpark fuel consumption

1 answer · posted over 2 years ago by eomanis‭ · last activity over 1 year 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 · posted over 2 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by James Jenkins‭

first-aid lightning

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Hiking with a mule or two?

6 answers · posted 2y ago by Censored to protect the guilty‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by James Jenkins‭

hiking pack-animals

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Camping site suggestions

2 answers · posted almost 2 years ago by Actuary‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by James Jenkins‭

camping fire fishing

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

2 answers · posted almost 2 years ago by Melanie‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by James Jenkins‭

animals bones

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Nails in an emergency/survival kit

2 answers · posted almost 2 years ago by B540Glenn‭ · last activity over 1 year 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 · posted over 2 years ago by mmcc‭ · edited over 1 year 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 · posted over 1 year ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity over 1 year 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 · posted over 1 year ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · edited over 1 year ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

hiking

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

0 answers · posted over 2 years ago by Matifou‭ · closed as duplicate over 1 year ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

knots prusik

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How to cut and seal backpack straps?

2 answers · posted over 1 year ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by Sigma‭

backpacks

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How much flotation does a canoe need?

4 answers · posted 5y ago by James Jenkins‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

canoes emergencies

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How do I protect necessary glasses while kayaking or rafting?

1 answer · posted over 1 year ago by Monica Cellio‭ · last activity over 1 year 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 · posted over 1 year ago by Sigma‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

exercise urban

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Are bats harmed by fumes that gather in old mines?

0 answers · posted over 1 year ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · edited over 1 year 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 · posted over 1 year ago by gerrit‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

hiking water-purification

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

4 answers · posted over 3 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity over 1 year 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 · posted over 1 year ago by miguelmorin‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

paragliding

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

1 answer · posted over 1 year ago by gerrit‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

united-states bears

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Should I wash new child snow mittens before wearing?

1 answer · posted over 1 year ago by Ivana‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

gear clothing waterproof-clothing children

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Waxing G-1000 trousers - melting options

2 answers · posted over 1 year ago by Erik‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

clothing waterproof-clothing waterproofing

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Why are American ski resorts so expensive?

2 answers · posted over 1 year ago by Manziel‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

united-states skiing

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What is this lizard-like thing?

1 answer · posted over 1 year ago by Fo.‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

animal-identification

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How can I secure the car key while surfing?

1 answer · posted over 1 year ago by miguelmorin‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

surfing windsurfing kitesurfing

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How do you flavour your water on camping trips?

10 answers · posted 7y ago by Wills‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

camping food water

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Jumping off of a cliff into water - survival tips

8 answers · posted over 1 year ago by mph85‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

survival water

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Climbing Mount Teide from sea-level

9 answers · posted almost 8 years ago by cluons‭ · last activity over 1 year 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 · posted over 1 year ago by JonathanReez‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

skiing

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Are ski areas in the United States shutting down?

2 answers · posted over 1 year ago by Paul Blair‭ · last activity over 1 year 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 · posted over 8 years ago by Russell Steen‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

hiking united-states trails

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How to improvise or make pot grip / pot handle

5 answers · posted 2y ago by Alexander‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

cooking

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Trail marking material that will last a few years

4 answers · posted over 1 year ago by WaterMolecule‭ · last activity over 1 year 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 · posted over 1 year ago by WaterMolecule‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

hiking trails

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When should I avoid geotagging?

8 answers · posted almost 3 years ago by gerrit‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

photography leave-no-trace

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

4 answers · posted almost 2 years ago by Yogesch‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

mountaineering alpine

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Male swimming attire that can be worn under clothing

3 answers · posted almost 2 years ago by Loren Pechtel‭ · last activity over 1 year 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 · posted almost 3 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

magnet-fishing

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Resources for camping in Georgia (country)

1 answer · posted over 3 years ago by ALH‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

camping resources safety georgia

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Topo map server out there somewhere?

8 answers · posted almost 2 years ago by Sherwood Botsford‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

maps topographical-maps canada

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What is the fastest style of sled?

9 answers · posted almost 9 years ago by theJollySin‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

gear snow

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Can you Rappel with an Old Climbing Rope?

2 answers · posted over 1 year ago by Jesse Yishai‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

climbing rappelling tree-climbing

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Statistics on types and survivability of anchor failures?

2 answers · posted 7y ago by Ben Crowell‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

climbing rock-climbing trad-climbing

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How do multi radius skis work in practice

1 answer · posted over 1 year ago by Manziel‭ · last activity over 1 year 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 · posted over 2 years ago by WantToClimb‭ · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

knots climbing ropes

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