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General Q&A about the great outdoors and outdoor pursuits.

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How do you train a barn sour horse?

1 answer  ·  last activity 13 days ago by Pastychomper

horses
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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 3 months ago by ArtOfCode

hiking
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How to cut and seal backpack straps?

2 answers  ·  last activity 3 months ago by Sigma

backpacks
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What makes pants "tactical"?

1 answer  ·  last activity about 2 months ago by ArtOfCode

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

2 answers  ·  last activity 3 months ago by ArtOfCode

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

2 answers  ·  last activity 2 months ago by Olin Lathrop

united-states disability-options
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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 5 months ago by System

hiking water-purification
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What causes these big gathering of ants on a sidewalk?

1 answer  ·  last activity 3 months ago by James Jenkins

ants
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How much flotation does a canoe need?

5 answers  ·  last activity 3 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 over 1 year ago by System

united-states walking disability-options
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What are these small plants with red berries at around 9,000 ft in Colorado

1 answer  ·  last activity 3 months ago by Charlie Brumbaugh

plant-identification colorado
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How to find a safe portable 1500 watt heater

1 answer  ·  last activity 3 months ago by James Jenkins

camping rv
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What is this lizard-like thing?

1 answer  ·  last activity 6 months ago by System

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

1 answer  ·  last activity 5 months ago by System

paragliding
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In-helmet communication for ski

0 answers  ·  last activity 6 months ago by System

skiing communication
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Towing with a Recumbent Trike, Tadpole or Delta?

2 answers  ·  last activity 1 day ago by Olin Lathrop

canoes biking
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Adjusting derailleur with bike upside down, is it ok?

3 answers  ·  last activity 2 months ago by Mithical

maintenance bikes
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How to keep gloves from getting sweaty?

2 answers  ·  last activity 2 months ago by Olin Lathrop

exercise winter snow gloves
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Are bats harmed by fumes that gather in old mines?

0 answers  ·  last activity 4 months ago by Charlie Brumbaugh

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

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

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

1 answer  ·  last activity 4 months ago by Charlie Brumbaugh

exercise urban
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At what temperature does rain gear become a liability?

1 answer  ·  last activity about 2 months ago by Olin Lathrop

safety rain-gear
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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 3 months ago by James Jenkins

animals animal-behaviour conservation etiquette
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Trekking with a donkey

2 answers  ·  last activity 3 months ago by James Jenkins

trekking pack-animals
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Why aren't birds using these feeders?

2 answers  ·  last activity 2 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 3 months ago by Charlie Brumbaugh

sea diy kayaks radios
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Hiking with a mule or two?

6 answers  ·  last activity 3 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 2 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 3 months ago by ArtOfCode

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 about 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 over 2 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 about 2 years ago by System

backpacks
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How to store a backpack while sleeping?

6 answers  ·  last activity over 2 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 3 months ago by ArtOfCode

united-states temperature weather
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Where is it possible to use a hammock in the UK?

3 answers  ·  last activity over 5 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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Boat Septic Pump Out?

1 answer  ·  last activity 3 months ago by James Jenkins

boats
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When building a trail how is the length of the leg of a switchback decided?

0 answers  ·  last activity 3 months ago by Charlie Brumbaugh

hiking
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Trailer connection, off the shelf parts and proven performer

1 answer  ·  last activity 3 months ago by James Jenkins

bikes
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What are the safety concerns of a high vs a low mount trailer hitch?

1 answer  ·  last activity 3 months ago by James Jenkins

biking
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How to build surge brakes on bike trailer?

0 answers  ·  last activity 3 months ago by James Jenkins

bikes
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How should I support a droopy basil seedling?

1 answer  ·  last activity 3 months ago by Natalia

garden
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What is this small winged bug with a black spot on its back and dusky colored wings

1 answer  ·  last activity 8 days ago by Olin Lathrop

united-states bug-identification
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What would the temperature rating of a space blanket/reflective tarp be?

0 answers  ·  last activity 3 months ago by Charlie Brumbaugh

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

0 answers  ·  last activity 3 months ago by James Jenkins

exercise biking
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How long does canned chicken repackaged into a ziplock last?

1 answer  ·  last activity 3 months ago by James Jenkins

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

2 answers  ·  last activity 2 months ago by Olin Lathrop

electronic-gear
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Why would a skunk be chasing a human?

2 answers  ·  last activity 2 months ago by Olin Lathrop

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

1 answer  ·  last activity about 1 month ago by Mithical

fishing
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