Outdoors - Q&A

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

3 answers · posted over 3 years ago by Paul Paulsen‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

climbing rock-climbing yosemite big-wall-climbing

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Require advice on power conservation for backpacking trip

9 answers · posted almost 3 years ago by seesta‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

electronic-gear dslr cell-phones

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Can any automotive fluids be made safe to drink?

3 answers · posted over 4 years ago by James Jenkins‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

survival water-purification

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What signs can I use to navigate a cave if lost?

2 answers · posted over 2 years ago by Jori Richman‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

survival navigation weather

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Is a hand chainsaw legal to carry in the UK

3 answers · posted almost 6 years ago by Chris J‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

uk legality

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OS Map Symbols - Black Dots

1 answer · posted over 3 years ago by MJH‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

uk maps ordnance-survey

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Could a lamprey attack a swimmer in coastal waters around the UK?

1 answer · posted over 2 years ago by Angela Richardson‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

uk swimming

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How to arrange 2 Prusiks when ascending a rope?

3 answers · posted almost 8 years ago by anatolyg‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

self-rescue prusik

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How to prevent skin cracks?

5 answers · posted over 9 years ago by MaskedPlant‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

cold-weather prevention

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Rods for shark fishing

0 answers · posted over 2 years ago by user25300‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

united-states fishing fishing-tackle fishing-rods

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How stiff of a sole should I look for in hiking boots?

8 answers · posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

hiking boots

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What to do if you cross paths with a buck?

3 answers · posted almost 10 years ago by John‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

preparation deer

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Given limited space and weight what should I carry to get a fire going with damp wood?

12 answers · posted over 3 years ago by Chris H‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

fire-starting hiking

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Shore based shark fishing

0 answers · posted over 2 years ago by user25300‭

fishing fishing-rods

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Does less riverside vegetation lead to fewer fish?

3 answers · posted over 2 years ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

fishing

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Can orange safety vest be used when hiking during hunting season?

1 answer · posted over 2 years ago by OrganicLawnDIY‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

hiking safety hunting bow-hunting hunting-gear

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Is sleeping on the ground in cold weather better than on an air mattress?

5 answers · posted over 2 years ago by Conrad‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

camping gear cold-weather

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Group protocol should the group become separated

4 answers · posted almost 10 years ago by Vorac‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

navigation emergencies groups

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What are the differences between prismatic, lensatic, mirrored, and optical sighting compasses?

1 answer · posted over 2 years ago by Jonathan Landrum‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

navigation compasses

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How to react to an aggressive boar

2 answers · posted over 6 years ago by OddDeer‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

survival boars

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How do I get my fingers and toes warm before rock climbing at cold temperatures?

5 answers · posted over 6 years ago by user4120010‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

rock-climbing cold-weather bouldering

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Why does my hand skin continue to crack and peel for days after rock climbing?

1 answer · posted over 2 years ago by ntc2‭

rock-climbing allergies climbing-chalk

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What is the easiest way to remove creosote from pots and pans?

6 answers · posted almost 7 years ago by Jeff W‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

camping gear cooking backpacking backcountry

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How is an attempt defined in sport climbing?

3 answers · posted over 2 years ago by Filip Šotola‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

rock-climbing sport-climbing

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How do I safely move around Canada Geese?

3 answers · posted 4y ago by Kitkat‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

safety birds bird-behaviour geese

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What wetsuit thickness is recommended in which temperatures for diving?

2 answers · posted 6y ago by Aravona‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

scuba-diving gear snorkeling wetsuits

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How to prevent strap slippage through buckle?

3 answers · posted over 2 years ago by Martin F‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

gear gear-care

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How dangerous is it to walk with wet feet in cold terrain?

3 answers · posted almost 7 years ago by ruedi‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

walking feet health cold-weather rain

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Why is there such a singular place for bird watching?

7 answers · posted over 2 years ago by Christos Hayward‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

birds bird-watching

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How to find good places for target shooting on National Forest Lands

1 answer · posted over 2 years ago by Yossarian‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

united-states shooting target-shooting

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What's the best way to carry a dslr camera when rock-climbing?

7 answers · posted over 9 years ago by DudeOnRock‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

gear rock-climbing dslr

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Are Hawthorn berries edible?

2 answers · posted over 6 years ago by Aravona‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

food foraging edible

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What attracts Spotted Lanternflies?

1 answer · posted over 2 years ago by Timmy Jim‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

bugs pennsylvania invasive-species

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Water sources: which are safe and which should be avoided? (UK)

1 answer · posted over 2 years ago by SweetJhoni‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

uk wild-camping water-purification drinking-water

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Badges for tourists achievements/quests

1 answer · posted over 2 years ago by pbm‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

outdoor-games

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Difference between a "path" and a "footpath"?

2 answers · posted over 5 years ago by System‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

uk maps ordnance-survey terminology

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Osprey Atmos AG 50 raincover

2 answers · posted over 2 years ago by Science123‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

backpacking backpacks

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Handling feminine hygiene on multiple-month treks?

4 answers · posted over 10 years ago by Clare Steen‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

hiking trekking backpacking backcountry hygiene

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What to consider when choosing between rigid and inflatable stand up paddle boards?

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

paddle-boards

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What materials from nature can you use to build a pair of skis on a mountain?

2 answers · posted over 2 years ago by Jori Richman‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

survival skiing mountains

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How to lock a trucker's hitch without losing any tension?

4 answers · posted 7y ago by Dakatine‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

knots truckers-hitch

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Which mid-line knot is best suited for a trucker's hitch?

5 answers · posted 8y ago by g19fanatic‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

knots truckers-hitch

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How to tension rope between two trees?

3 answers · posted over 2 years ago by amphibient‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

knots ropes

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Why do they turn the 9/11 Memorial Lights off for birds?

1 answer · posted over 2 years ago by Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GL‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

united-states birds bird-behaviour

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Is it likely to be my technique or my muscles that cause my arms and shoulders to ache so soon after I start kayaking?

3 answers · posted over 3 years ago by ab2 MonicaNotForgotten‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

kayaks exercises

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Will bug repellent repel deer?

2 answers · posted over 10 years ago by J Lundberg‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

bugs hunting deer repellent

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How to reduce pain of wasp stings?

2 answers · posted over 10 years ago by Russell Steen‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

first-aid bugs backpacking wasps

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How to properly insulate electronic devices in a car

3 answers · posted over 2 years ago by andii1997‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

electronic-gear

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Is there any repellent against wasps, bees and hornets?

1 answer · posted almost 10 years ago by Danubian Sailor‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

bugs bees wasps

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Why do I never see robins in the woods?

4 answers · posted over 6 years ago by Caters‭ · last activity over 2 years ago by System‭

united-states birds bird-behaviour bird-watching robins

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