Outdoors - Q&A

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What is this small winged bug with a black spot on its back and dusky colored wings

1 answer · posted almost 2 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity almost 2 years ago by Olin Lathrop‭

united-states bug-identification

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How do you train a barn sour horse?

1 answer · posted 2y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity almost 2 years ago by Pastychomper‭

horses

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How do you become a New Forest commoner?

1 answer · posted over 3 years ago by Heimdall‭ · edited almost 2 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

animals uk legality forests

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Climbing Kilimanjaro for a newbie

4 answers · posted over 7 years ago by Gnagn‭ · last activity almost 2 years ago by luap42‭

hiking kilimanjaro africa

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What is the advantage of a running vest instead of a backpack for trail running?

2 answers · posted almost 2 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity almost 2 years ago by James Jenkins‭

trail-running

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Winter boots for -40°C that are snowshoe and crampon compatible?

4 answers · posted over 2 years ago by StrongBad‭ · edited almost 2 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

winter boots new-england

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Akita as my hunting buddy

1 answer · posted over 6 years ago by OddDeer‭ · last activity almost 2 years ago by Canina‭

dogs hunting

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Are there any tricks to get a fish to commit to biting a fly?

1 answer · posted almost 2 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · edited almost 2 years ago by Mithical‭

fishing

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At what temperature does rain gear become a liability?

1 answer · posted almost 2 years ago by James Jenkins‭ · last activity almost 2 years ago by Olin Lathrop‭

safety rain-gear

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What makes pants "tactical"?

1 answer · posted almost 2 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity almost 2 years ago by ArtOfCode‭

pants

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

1 answer · posted almost 2 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity almost 2 years ago by Olin Lathrop‭

gps

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Would an Ursack stop marmots?

1 answer · posted almost 2 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity almost 2 years ago by James Jenkins‭

food

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

2 answers · posted almost 2 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity almost 2 years ago by Olin Lathrop‭

united-states disability-options

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Why aren't birds using these feeders?

2 answers · posted 3y ago by Neeku‭ · edited almost 2 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

birds bird-behaviour bird-watching bird-feeding

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Adjusting derailleur with bike upside down, is it ok?

3 answers · posted almost 2 years ago by James Jenkins‭ · last activity almost 2 years ago by Mithical‭

maintenance bikes

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How to keep gloves from getting sweaty?

2 answers · posted almost 2 years ago by James Jenkins‭ · last activity almost 2 years ago by Olin Lathrop‭

exercise winter snow gloves

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Equipment for driving off road in the Northeast United States

2 answers · posted over 2 years ago by Yossarian‭ · last activity almost 2 years ago by Olin Lathrop‭

safety new-england mountains off-road-driving

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

2 answers · posted almost 2 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity almost 2 years ago by Olin Lathrop‭

electronic-gear

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Why would a skunk be chasing a human?

2 answers · posted almost 2 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity almost 2 years ago by Olin Lathrop‭

skunks

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How long does canned chicken repackaged into a ziplock last?

1 answer · posted almost 2 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity almost 2 years 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 · posted almost 2 years ago by James Jenkins‭

exercise biking

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How should I support a droopy basil seedling?

1 answer · posted almost 2 years ago by Monica Cellio‭ · last activity almost 2 years ago by Natalia‭

garden

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How to improvise baskets for trekking poles?

0 answers · posted almost 2 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

trekking-poles

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

0 answers · posted almost 2 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

sleeping

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Trailer connection, off the shelf parts and proven performer

1 answer · posted almost 2 years ago by James Jenkins‭ · last activity almost 2 years ago by James Jenkins‭

bikes

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How to build surge brakes on bike trailer?

0 answers · posted almost 2 years 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 · posted 2y ago by James Jenkins‭ · edited 2y 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 · posted 2y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

plant-identification colorado

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How to find a safe portable 1500 watt heater

1 answer · posted 2y ago by James Jenkins‭

camping rv

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What causes these big gathering of ants on a sidewalk?

1 answer · posted 2y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity 2y ago by James Jenkins‭

ants

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

2 answers · posted 2y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity 2y ago by ArtOfCode‭

horses

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Boat Septic Pump Out?

1 answer · posted 2y ago by James Jenkins‭ · edited 2y 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 · posted over 8 years ago by gerrit‭ · edited 2y 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 over 8 years ago by System‭ · edited 2y 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 over 3 years ago by Millemila‭ · last activity 2y ago by James Jenkins‭

fishing fish

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Trekking with a donkey

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

animals animal-behaviour conservation etiquette

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Flat bottom boat trolling motor power

2 answers · posted over 3 years ago by jm666‭ · last activity 2y ago by James Jenkins‭

boats rivers

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Portable power generator ballpark fuel consumption

1 answer · posted 3y ago by eomanis‭ · last activity 2y 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 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity 2y ago by James Jenkins‭

first-aid lightning

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Hiking with a mule or two?

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

hiking pack-animals

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Camping site suggestions

2 answers · posted over 2 years ago by Actuary‭ · last activity 2y 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 over 2 years ago by Melanie‭ · last activity 2y ago by James Jenkins‭

animals bones

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Nails in an emergency/survival kit

2 answers · posted over 2 years ago by B540Glenn‭ · last activity 2y 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 almost 3 years ago by mmcc‭ · edited 2y 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 2y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity 2y 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 2y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · edited 2y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

hiking

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

0 answers · posted 3y ago by Matifou‭ · closed as duplicate 2y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

knots prusik

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How to cut and seal backpack straps?

2 answers · posted 2y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity 2y ago by Sigma‭

backpacks

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How much flotation does a canoe need?

4 answers · posted over 5 years ago by James Jenkins‭ · last activity 2y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

canoes emergencies

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