Outdoors - Q&A

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Why isn't carrying a satellite phone considered best practice for hiking/mountaineering in remote regions?

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search-and-rescue satellite-phones

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Looking for information about the large circles free of snow that form in the spring around the trunks of large trees?

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snow trees backpacking wild-camping

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What is the use of this cord on my backpack?

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backpacks

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What counts as on- or off-route while outdoor climbing?

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rock-climbing sport-climbing

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Should I run if I see wild dogs?

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safety dogs

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How to tell the difference between bobcats and house cats?

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animal-identification bobcats

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What is this knot?

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knots ropes

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What's this backpack part called and how can I get a replacement?

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repairs backpacks

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How should one properly dispose of a rabid animal carcass?

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safety hunting rabies

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What are the pro and cons of vacuum sealed vs mylar bags for DIY dehydrated foods?

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diy food backpacking

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Would it hurt anything to leave a canister stove attached overnight?

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cooking canister-stoves

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What are good ways of predicting incoming weather from the downwind side of a mountain?

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mountaineering weather

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How would a dragonfly get to above 13,400 ft (4000m)?

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animal-behaviour bugs

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Can an energy absorber or elastic lanyard be used in glacier travel to give greater time to react in case of a fall?

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mountaineering gear safety glaciers

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What is the fastest method to 'break in' full leather boots?

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hiking boots footwear

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Who to contact for a bird with broken wing in Portugal, Algarve?

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first-aid animals birds portugal

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Legality of "semi-permanent" wooden structures in state and national forests in the US

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united-states legality wild-camping

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What are the pros and cons of ice axe leashes?

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mountaineering safety ice-axes

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Do I need to worry about inadvertently creating a distress signal while using a space tarp?

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camping tarp-tents search-and-rescue

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How to teach situational awareness for the outdoors?

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hiking backpacking

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Carrying a gun openly while hiking in western North Carolina

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united-states guns

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Gear storage: what gear that can be safely stocked outside?

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gear storage

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As of 2019, why do mountaineering courses still teach how to use a paper map?

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navigation

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Reel locks when reeling in then bail flips open. What am I doing wrong?

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fishing fishing-tackle fishing-rods

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Fuel for a meths/alcohol stove (trangia) in Russia

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fuel russia

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What knot was used by my mountain guide to tie me in to the middle of a rope?

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knots knot-identification climbing

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Comparison of dangers on the glacier in summer and winter

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mountaineering safety glaciers

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UK Puffball Identification

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uk edible mushrooms fungi-identification fungi

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Is it warmer to sleep naked in a sleeping bag?

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sleeping-bags camping cold-weather

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How do I clean my knife sharpener?

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knives knife-sharpening maintenance cleaning

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Risk of category three sunglasses when skiing

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high-altitude skiing

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Are there GriGri-like devices that support auto belay rather than assisted belay?

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rock-climbing gri-gri

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Where are some good places for a day-hike within an hour or two of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA?

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hiking united-states trails

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US Military's standards for how long a soldier can go without food?

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united-states food

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How serious is bear safety in the sub-polar Ural / Komi Republic / Yugyd Va?

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safety bears russia

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How does the R-value of goose down compare to cattail down?

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insulation cold-weather down

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How do I get a stuck gas canister (for hiking/camping) out of a stainless steel mug?

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camping hiking

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How to repair the broken stitching and seams in my leather boots?

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repairs boots

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Which side of an emergency blanket should I use?

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temperature emergencies

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Is it possible to delete Geocaches from a Garmin etrex without plugging it into the computer?

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gps geocaching

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The best solution for carrying a D-SLR when hiking

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gear backpacking dslr

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Long distance hikes with small children

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hiking backpacking children

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How can I keep my iPhone going on a multiday hike?

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electronic-gear

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How to make rock climbing more challenging without changing to a more difficult route?

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rock-climbing

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Other than good shoes and a stick, what are some ways to preserve your knees on long hikes?

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hiking health

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Where in the Alps is it safe to drink the water without filtering?

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safety alps water-purification health

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How do you take field notes at below 0 °C, without freezing fingers?

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temperature cold-weather

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How can you navigate without a compass or GPS

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survival navigation compasses

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Knife as defense against stray dogs

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safety knives dogs

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Where can I find public water tap for cleaning/bathing in the Netherlands?

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wild-camping hygiene water the-netherlands