Outdoors - Q&A

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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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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

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Iodine tablet correct use and efficiency

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water-purification

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Outer Layer Recommendation Question

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gear jackets travelling

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Are Italian mountain huts accessible when unstaffed? Do I need a key?

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italy huts

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Food for desert hiking

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food deserts ultralight

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Would Mud Prevent Sunburn?

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sun

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What determines whether the young of a cat is called a kitten or a cub?

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animals terminology

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How likely are you to be injured by falling shot from a game shoot?

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uk shooting hunting trail-running

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How do I fold in / tidy up the straps on my rucksack?

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backpacking backpacks

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Do birds eat chillies? Do they feel the chilli heat?

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birds bird-behaviour bird-watching bird-feeding

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How to temporarily mark a trail?

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wilderness navigation

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replace Sunfish flotation blocks

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repairs sailing boats

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Synthetic insulated belay jacket vs thicker mid layers or down

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jackets wet-gear

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What to look for in wellington boots

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boots footwear

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Can I place emergency calls on a FirstNet cell with a standard cell phone?

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emergencies cell-phones

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Are there any areas in Southeast Asia where it would be safe to wild-camp with a tent in the mountains?

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camping safety wild-camping

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Water preparation on desert hiking

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survival acclimatization deserts

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Is "scat" used to describe the droppings of any animal?

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animals terminology

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How big do ducklings get before they can fly?

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bird-behaviour ducks

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What are surfing spots that are equally safe as Peniche (Portugal) but with somewhat smaller waves?

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surfing

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Why would you climb hard bigwall projects in Yosemite in winter?

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climbing rock-climbing yosemite big-wall-climbing

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Require advice on power conservation for backpacking trip

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electronic-gear dslr cell-phones

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Can any automotive fluids be made safe to drink?

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survival water-purification

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