https://outdoors.codidact.com/categories/28/feedNew Posts - Gear Recommendations - OutdoorsOutdoors - Codidact2024-02-19T16:11:56Zhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/290872Liquid fuel catalytic hand warmersIizukihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/649262024-02-19T15:57:30Z2024-02-19T16:11:56Z<p>Recommendations for classic <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_warmer#Lighter_fuel">liquid fuel hand warmers</a>. The ones that combust petroleum based fuel without a flame in a catalyt...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/290621Good trash bags for vapor barrier liners socks?Iizukihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/649262024-01-23T13:40:38Z2024-01-23T13:49:30Z<p>Instead of buying expensive dedicated vapor barrier socks, you can just use a trash bag as a liner sock. It likely breathes less too. However not all trash bags are created equal.</p>
<h1>Prope...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/59770Which are the best lightweight, non-solar, camping lanterns available?Sam Wuhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/322792019-10-25T08:06:19Z2024-01-15T11:35:23Z<p>What features should I look for in lightweight, non-solar, camping lanterns? What are the best brands available?</p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/290572Ultralight composite fabric single person tarps?Iizukihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/649262024-01-14T16:09:05Z2024-01-15T07:19:08Z<p>Good rectangular single person tarp made from a lightweight composite fabric such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyneema_Composite_Fabric">Dynema</a> or <a href="https://www.challenge...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58292Is there an app to identify flora and faunaKerrihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/305882019-01-25T02:04:06Z2023-09-28T02:07:25Z<p>You often want to identify different flora and fauna while hiking. Since I have my smartphone with me either way, I would like to have an app to do so.</p>
<p>Which apps tackle the described us...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/286506Durable backpack that won't rip if carried on one shoulderMithicalhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/80822022-05-22T17:33:51Z2022-06-13T12:23:46Z<p>I'm looking for a backpack that I can use to schlepp all my stuff around while hiking and taking buses around the country (and possibly out of it).</p>
<p>Every backpack I've used so far has ev...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/280402Good, economic watch to follow tracks?fedorquihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81032021-01-11T19:40:16Z2022-04-22T12:01:26Z<p>I run quite a lot and, from time to time, I enjoy going through unknown trails.</p>
<p>I also like running without stopping a lot, so following a track with my mobile is quite uncomfortable: yo...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/282192Pocket telescopePastychomperhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81092021-06-14T12:21:07Z2021-07-06T12:28:17Z<p>Can anyone recommend a good monocular for hiking use? In rough order of preference I'm looking for some or all of these features:</p>
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<li>Available in Britain, either directly or to impo...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58129Why are Fjällräven sleeping bags so expensive?Martin Thomahttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/16462018-12-21T23:40:41Z2020-12-02T15:45:42Z<p>The <a href="https://www.fjallraven.com/shop/fjallraven-polar-20-reg-F62728-burnt-orange" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Fjällräven POLAR -20 REG</a> has the following specs:</p>
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<li...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/278882Looking for a breathable rain shell?Charlie Brumbaughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81632020-10-30T01:08:46Z2020-10-30T01:08:46Z<p>I am looking for a new rain shell,</p>
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<li>Must be breathable</li>
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<li>Attached hood</li>...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/278127Where can I find the data to turn topographical maps into STL files?Charlie Brumbaughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81632020-09-17T17:01:55Z2020-09-28T01:58:34Z<p>I am looking to 3d print some models of different places, it should be possible to take the same data that is used for making topographical maps and turn that into STL files which I can then 3d ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/276934What is the easiest/most guaranteed way of getting into Yosemite Valley during the pandemic?Charlie Brumbaughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81632020-07-25T17:53:38Z2020-08-17T19:17:44Z<p>Due to Covid Yosemite National Park has restricted entry permits to lower the number of visitors. Currently to get in there are several options to enter,</p>
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<li>Permits released well in ad...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/275918Is there an app that will calculate the speed of sound at my current location and temperature?Charlie Brumbaughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81632020-06-10T14:45:04Z2020-06-10T14:45:04Z<p>The speed of sound changes with the weather, ammunition that is subsonic on a warm day may not be when its below freezing and that will make it a lot louder and less accurate. Bullets tends to d...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/59875Guidebook for Hiking activities around GenevanGlacTOwnShttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/323682019-12-04T21:28:38Z2020-02-25T05:50:28Z<p>Any recommendations for good hiking books describing trails, camp sites (back- and front-country), etc. along with their topology, difficulty levels for Switzerland, especially around Geneva? So...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/41701Is there a M1A1 carbine replica production?OddDeerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/535392016-07-27T11:14:59Z2019-06-30T21:17:02Z<p>I've always wanted to have an M1A1 carbine. However, I don't want an "original" one because I think that this would be too valuable in my hands. I don't want to take one away from a real collect...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40603Climbing guide for the Yorkshire DalesSystemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12014-03-12T13:27:25Z2019-06-27T18:09:14Z<p>Can anybody reccommend a climbing guide for the Yorkshire Dales area? I'm off for a weekend trip there in a couple of months but I'm having difficulty finding a guide for the area. <a href="http...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58064Lush meadows December timedoubleEhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/295102018-12-12T19:56:26Z2018-12-13T22:44:04Z<p>I am looking for a December time vacation destination in USA. A meadow type terrain. Somehow flat vast lush and green area and if possibly has wild flowers and rivers around that'd be ideal. Doe...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/41087Books to inspire you to get out in natureVictor123https://outdoors.codidact.com/users/4752012-05-11T05:19:49Z2017-11-27T16:00:22Z<p>What are some inspiring books by naturalists that write about nature and its trans formative qualities in such a way that you can;t just wait to get out there? I am not looking for books in extr...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/43185Good books to learn survival?Friend of Kimhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/202402012-04-08T09:33:24Z2017-01-19T04:40:12Z<p>Does anybody have a recommendation to a good book about how to survive in the Norwegian woods and similar?</p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/46397Two day hike recommendations in New England areaKingsInnerSoulhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/218362014-07-11T17:16:37Z2014-07-12T13:55:43Z<p>I am interested in a recommendation for a good hike in New England (MA, NH, ME, VT, etc). We will have Saturday and Sunday and we want to do a long hike/backpacking. Preferably with elevations o...