Outdoors - Q&A

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How to begin trail / fell running?

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mountains trail-running

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Running shoes for asphalt + winter conditions?

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winter footwear running shoes

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Hiking during winter in Alps

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winter hiking austria

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Is it warmer to sleep in a car or in a tent?

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tents survival cold-weather

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Rainfly window repair

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camping

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Is it poor etiquette to ask fellow backpackers where they have been/where they are going?

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backpacking etiquette

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What are essential items in an emergency kit?

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first-aid survival emergencies

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When hiking, why is the right of way given to people going up?

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hiking etiquette

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What's wrong with swimming out far?

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safety swimming

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What is the most efficient food to take a for a 12-15 day hiking trip?

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hiking food backpacking

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Can trees be treated to deter poachers?

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trees

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What's a good resource for learning to tie knots for climbing?

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knots ropes

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Comparing and combining paddles and pedals for sit-on-top kayak speed and endurance

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kayaks

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How can you tell if roadkill is safe to eat?

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safety cooking road-kill

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How to measure the temperature without a thermometer?

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survival improvised-gear

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What is the proper way to use a sauna?

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swimming

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Would top-roping in this limestone quarry be reasonable?

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safety rock-climbing top-roping

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What is the ecological justification (if any) for bird feeders?

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birds bird-behaviour bird-feeding

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Which is more dangerous, icy roads or icy roads with snow on top?

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winter snow safety

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How to repair worn hiking boot eyelets

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repairs boots

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How to waterproof leather gloves & mittens?

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gear waterproofing

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What is the safest and most effective additive to keep drinking water from freezing?

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winter drinking-water

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Which tree produces heart shaped seeds enveloped in a long pod?

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trees united-states tree-identification

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What is this tiny round shiny black bug that bites?

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united-states bugs bug-identification

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How warm should a down jacket be in a layering system?

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clothing

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How long does water need to be boiled for to kill all bacteria / viruses?

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survival water-purification

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Can anyone help identify this skull fragment

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animal-identification

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Is a type of walking trailer a good alternative to a heavy backpack in off-road conditions?

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gear backpacking backpacks thru-hike

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Transferable skills between rock and ice climbing

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mountaineering rock-climbing ice-climbing

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When to kill and bleed a fish

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fishing fish-cleaning

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Where do white tigers live?

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animals tigers

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Which Ultralight & Compact Jackets are suitable for Winters (minus 10-15 deg. Celsius)?

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winter jackets cold-weather ultralight

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Waterproof mittens for cycling and snow-fun: leather or synthetic?

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gear snow waterproof-clothing

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When should I use spray-on versus wash-in waterproofer for treating DWR garments?

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gear-care waterproofing

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If I kill a deer how long can the body last before preserving?

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food hunting

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Jelly Knees while climbing

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rock-climbing sport-climbing

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Guide mode ATC with locker to belay loop

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climbing rock-climbing trad-climbing

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Can I get away with less advanced food storing methods if backpacking in areas where meeting bears is unlikely?

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gear food backpacking bears

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Where can I get little durable cases you can hang on your climbing harness?

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gear gear-care climbing

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What do you call the criss-crossed elastic strap on this Northface backpack?

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terminology backpacks

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Worm catching with electricity?

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animals fishing worms trapping

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How should a backpack be carried to keep from injuring the spine?

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health backpacks

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Are snow shoes useful in mountaineering?

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mountaineering snowshoes

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Are kangaroos dangerous?

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animals australia

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What is this tool on a Swiss Army knife for?

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knives swiss-army-knife

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Is sleeping on a yoga mat better than on an airbed during winter camping?

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camping gear winter insulation temperature

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What is the benefit to telemark skiing?

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skiing

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Clothing for cold weather hiking

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winter hiking backpacking clothing cold-weather

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Surfacing out of a sunken ship/submarine - Survival Tips

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survival boats water swimming

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Why does a manufacturer recommend normal detergent instead of wool detergent?

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clothing cleaning wool