Outdoors - Q&A

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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

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How to clean trail running shoes?

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gear gear-care footwear running trail-running

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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?

3 answers · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

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?

2 answers · last activity over 1 year ago by System‭

gear waterproofing

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