Outdoors - Q&A

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What causes these big gathering of ants on a sidewalk?

1 answer · last activity 6 months ago by ‭James Jenkins‭

ants

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How do you train a barn sour horse?

1 answer · last activity 3 months ago by ‭Pastychomper‭

horses

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What can I burn in an open cup burner stove?

1 answer · last activity 2 months ago by ‭Pastychomper‭

liquid-fuel-stoves

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What makes pants "tactical"?

1 answer · last activity 4 months ago by ‭‮edoCfOtrA‭

pants

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In the United States, how steep can a handicap-accessible trail be?

2 answers · last activity 5 months ago by ‭Olin Lathrop‭

united-states disability-options

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How to keep gloves from getting sweaty?

2 answers · last activity 5 months ago by ‭Olin Lathrop‭

exercise winter snow gloves

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How to cut and seal backpack straps?

2 answers · last activity 6 months ago by ‭Sigma‭

backpacks

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Drinking water in the backcountry wilderness in Northern Great Plains (Grasslands National Park). How to deal with the salinity?

2 answers · last activity 8 months ago by ‭System‭

hiking water-purification

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When hiking up a steep hill without a trail, how do you determine the angle to switch back and forth?

1 answer · last activity 6 months ago by ‭‮edoCfOtrA‭

hiking

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How do you train a horse that bites humans not to?

2 answers · last activity 6 months ago by ‭‮edoCfOtrA‭

horses

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How much flotation does a canoe need?

5 answers · last activity 6 months ago by ‭Charlie Brumbaugh‭

canoes emergencies

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What are some blind-friendly wildlife trails in or including Massachusetts?

3 answers · last activity almost 2 years ago by ‭System‭

united-states walking disability-options

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How to find a safe portable 1500 watt heater

1 answer · last activity 6 months ago by ‭James Jenkins‭

camping rv

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What are some good ways to go outdoors in a city while safely social distancing?

1 answer · last activity 6 months ago by ‭Charlie Brumbaugh‭

exercise urban

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In-helmet communication for ski

0 answers · last activity 9 months ago by ‭System‭

skiing communication

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What are these small plants with red berries at around 9,000 ft in Colorado

1 answer · last activity 5 months ago by ‭Charlie Brumbaugh‭

plant-identification colorado

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Towing with a Recumbent Trike, Tadpole or Delta?

2 answers · last activity 3 months ago by ‭Olin Lathrop‭

canoes biking

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Adjusting derailleur with bike upside down, is it ok?

3 answers · last activity 5 months ago by ‭Mithical‭

maintenance bikes

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Planted cherry tomatoes too close together; can I still recover?

2 answers · last activity 4 months ago by ‭Monica Cellio‭

garden

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At what temperature does rain gear become a liability?

1 answer · last activity 4 months ago by ‭Olin Lathrop‭

safety rain-gear

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When to acquire a glider over the course of paragliding lessons?

1 answer · last activity 8 months ago by ‭System‭

paragliding

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Are bats harmed by fumes that gather in old mines?

0 answers · last activity 6 months ago by ‭Charlie Brumbaugh‭

bats

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What is this lizard-like thing?

1 answer · last activity 8 months ago by ‭System‭

animal-identification

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Are there less crinkly emergency space blankets?

1 answer · last activity about 1 month ago by ‭James Jenkins‭

space-blankets

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What is the best method for storing a 'pre-mixed baking mix' in a camper for long periods?

2 answers · last activity about 2 months ago by ‭Monica Cellio‭

food storage rv

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When should I report a potentially injured-looking animal to authorities in a large, monitored, wildlife area?

3 answers · last activity 6 months ago by ‭James Jenkins‭

animals animal-behaviour conservation etiquette

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Trekking with a donkey

2 answers · last activity 6 months ago by ‭James Jenkins‭

trekking pack-animals

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Why aren't birds using these feeders?

2 answers · last activity 5 months ago by ‭Charlie Brumbaugh‭

birds bird-behaviour bird-watching bird-feeding

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What can I do to be more visible to other ship's radar when traveling in a sea kayak?

2 answers · last activity 6 months ago by ‭Charlie Brumbaugh‭

sea diy kayaks radios

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Hiking with a mule or two?

6 answers · last activity 6 months ago by ‭James Jenkins‭

hiking pack-animals

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Equipment for driving off road in the Northeast United States

2 answers · last activity 5 months ago by ‭Olin Lathrop‭

safety new-england mountains off-road-driving

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What are the consequences of — illegally — using a 446 MHz PMR in the North American wilderness?

4 answers · last activity 6 months ago by ‭‮edoCfOtrA‭

united-states canada legality communication radios

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Experiences hiking with a baby: backpacks

2 answers · last activity over 7 years ago by ‭System‭

hiking backpacks children

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Bear spray vs. rifles against polar bears?

5 answers · last activity over 1 year ago by ‭System‭

safety rifles bears bear-spray polar-bears

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How to improvise heavy rain protection for a backpack?

1 answer · last activity almost 3 years ago by ‭System‭

backpacking improvised-gear backpacks rain

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How can I keep my backpack from resting directly against my back?

8 answers · last activity over 2 years ago by ‭System‭

backpacks

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How to store a backpack while sleeping?

6 answers · last activity almost 3 years ago by ‭System‭

camping hiking backpacking bears backpacks

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What is a place in the U.S.A that is between 40°F - 60°F (5°C - 15°C) year round and doesn't get a ton of rain?

5 answers · last activity 6 months ago by ‭‮edoCfOtrA‭

united-states temperature weather

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Where is it possible to use a hammock in the UK?

3 answers · last activity almost 6 years ago by ‭System‭

uk hammock

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Pack to carry two 30 L barrels

2 answers · last activity about 2 years ago by ‭System‭

canoes backpacks

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Are there any tricks to get a fish to commit to biting a fly?

1 answer · last activity 4 months ago by ‭Mithical‭

fishing

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Should I wash new child snow mittens before wearing?

1 answer · last activity 8 months ago by ‭System‭

gear clothing waterproof-clothing children

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Why would a skunk be chasing a human?

2 answers · last activity 5 months ago by ‭Olin Lathrop‭

skunks

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At what point does a solar charger become more efficient weight wise than batteries?

2 answers · last activity 5 months ago by ‭Olin Lathrop‭

electronic-gear

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How long does canned chicken repackaged into a ziplock last?

1 answer · last activity 5 months ago by ‭James Jenkins‭

food

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How stay fit enough to make moderately hard rides a couple times a month?

0 answers · last activity 5 months ago by ‭James Jenkins‭

exercise biking

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What is the advantage of a running vest instead of a backpack for trail running?

2 answers · last activity 4 months ago by ‭James Jenkins‭

trail-running

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What would the temperature rating of a space blanket/reflective tarp be?

0 answers · last activity 5 months ago by ‭Charlie Brumbaugh‭

sleeping

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Trailer connection, off the shelf parts and proven performer

1 answer · last activity 5 months ago by ‭James Jenkins‭

bikes

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How should I support a droopy basil seedling?

1 answer · last activity 5 months ago by ‭Natalia‭

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