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Q&A What to look for in a quality shooting glove?

A shooting glove seems to be quite important for archery. I'm a bit lost when it comes to characteristics of a good shooting glove. What makes a 40 $ glove superior to a 15 $ one? What should one l...

0 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by OddDeer‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Using Gri Gri 2's Carabiner with Another Belay Device?

I've been using an AustriAlpin autolock carabiner with my Gri Gri 2 for around 9 months, a few times a week (1 to 3 times). It's a very solid, robust and big carabiner, which means that's not too s...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by Neeku‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How can I re-fit a hiking pole that came apart?

My Coleman anti-shock hiking pole came apart in two pieces, and I can't get the two pieces back together so they don't slide apart again. Any suggestions how they can be stabilized so it can be used?

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Luke‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to keep small rocks and stones out of hiking boots?

I keep encountering this issue during summer, when wearing short trousers or a skirt while hiking: my boots get filled up with small rocks and stones, and I must stop from time to time to empty the...

4 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Akabelle‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Dropping gear: Where did the hairline/micro fracture urban legend come from?

In an answer given to this question: Micro-Fractures in Climbing Equipments, it's stated that dropping gear causing micro fractures is a persistent myth, quoting Black Diamond's statement: Q. I...

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A I filled my Primus Powerlighter with the wrong kind of fuel. How to correct?

I accidentally filled my Primus Powerlighter with the liquid lighter fuel rather than gas lighter fuel. (How) can I correct this mistake, or is my lighter now ruined? It was about 30–40% full and...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by gerrit‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Why should I carry a snow anchor?

I regularly see online that on expeditions snow anchors are strapped to the side of the backpacks. This is typically an item like the upper on following pic: I never saw this in the Alps by myse...

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Wills‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

Question gear winter snow safety
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Q&A Learning Anchors - How is single cordelette loop anchor redundant?

I have climbed for a long time, but I want to switch to cordelette anchors for speed on multipitch. My main concern is in redundancy with the cordelette. I mentally check the anchor for any proble...

4 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by SwimBikeRun‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Why are these acceptable and safe anchors?

Everyone knows redundancy is chief when building climbing anchors. However, I have seen several types of anchors that don't appear to be fully redundant due to a single ring providing the master po...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by Chris Mendez‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Homemade top quilt with variable stuffing

Reading the instructions here about making my own sleeping bag/top quilt and it got me thinking, if I can make a temporary seal on one end (Velcro, buttons, zips, etc) I could vary the amount of st...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by Chris J‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are creative uses for retired arrows?

This question about retired carbines made me think about my retired arrows. I've a lot of them which can't be shot anymore. Either they've a slight crack anywhere or they're just completely broken....

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by OddDeer‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Durability of a Yate ATS targets

I may want to get a Yate ATS target. However, I'm a little bit concerned that they don't last very long. Do we know approximately how many arrows the material stops before they fly through?

0 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by OddDeer‭

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Q&A Roof rack system suitable for both bicycle and kayak?

My wife & I are just getting into (non-sea/ocean) kayaking and biking, and we're thinking about ways to transport our equipment on our car. My guess is that once a pair of cross-bars are set u...

3 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by object88‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Difference when using twin or half ropes

There are three types of ropes according to the UIAA/EN norm for climbing ropes: Single, half and twin. While the distinction between single ropes and the other two is rather obvious (one strand ve...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by imsodin‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A When to wear a chest protector?

I personally don't know any traditional archer wearing a chest protector. I noticed however that Olympic archers (and similar disciplines) nearly always wear one. Which circumstances should make me...

0 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by OddDeer‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A When to wear a chest protector?

I personally don't know any traditional archer wearing a chest protector. I noticed however that Olympic archers (and similar disciplines) nearly always wear one. Which circumstances should make me...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by OddDeer‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A New Suunto Ambit3 and don't know how to move log data from watch to moves count

I am brand new to the activity tracker watch world and can't figure out for the life of me how to transfer an activity from the log on my watch to movescount. I have everything connected and my mov...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by Liz‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Quality of duck vs goose down

While searching for a sleeping bag I was told that goose down is clearly superior to duck down in terms of quality. I guess that means e.g. the fill power (measured in cuin). What exactly are the d...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Wills‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How does weather affect an altimeter watch?

I really love wearing an altimeter watch while in the mountains. I know that it's affected by weather, but unfortunately I don't actually know how it is affected. This usually causes me to ignore t...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Felix‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What ropes could I use to suspend a hammock?

I use paracord for a lot of stuff but looking for something stronger, for holding up a hammock. I'm thinking it would need to be 1000lb strength or stronger. Would type IV paracord (850lb strength...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Clay Nichols‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do hikers cross fast-flowing rivers without wading staffs?

Outdoor instructions in Lapland often recommend to always use a wading staff for river crossings, and not a trekking pole. Ever since I purchased my Folding Wading Staff in a Swedish outdoor store...

3 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by gerrit‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is an emergency blanket effective as a ground sheet?

On a recent question that was closed as a duplicate (correctly) one of the comments was to use a foil blanket as a ground sheet instead of a tarpaulin in a bid to reduce the overall pack weight. Is...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Chris J‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A V-chamber vs trapezoid construction

I am searching for a down sleeping bag and found two alternatives. They are from one manufacturer so data should be comparable. bag ("A"): T_limit = -13°C weight = 1000g filled with 600g of 85...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by Wills‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Quick release knot for attaching kit

I'm currently using a double fisherman's bend to tie my kit together but it's a bit fiddly to take apart. Is there a better knot for the task?

3 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Chris J‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Slings for anchoring and lanyard in rock climbing

Probably common question, but: What slings do you use to build anchors for belaying the 2nd in rock climbing? Dyneema or nylon? I had discussed this problem with my friend and he said that Dyneema...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by dhpasta‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Which type of cooker to use above 6000m?

I'm an enthusiastic mountaineer and hiked up several 4000m - 6000m peaks till today. Now I'm faced to a problem I think many mountaineers are faced to: Which type of cooker do I use above the 6000...

0 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Otterbein‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What attributes does a good reliable beginner kayak have?

My Wife and I are looking into getting into recreational kayaking, no rapids or anything. Trying to find a good reliable Kayak that we both can get. We are looking for a sit in and ideally with som...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by BBrocker‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How are sleeping bag temperature ratings determined?

One things that has always troubled me when buying a sleeping bag is the temperature rating. When looking at a bag that claims to be a +15°F bag (for example) how do I know that it is really good ...

1 answer  ·  posted 12y ago by Russell Steen‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Need help Identifying the proper globe for an unknown propane lantern

I "inherited" a two-burner Propane lantern for which I need a globe. Besides a warning label on the section just above the brass cylinder attaching body, it only has a small number (0597) stamped ...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by Bryophyte 4‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do you sharpen a hand chain saw?

For group hikes where we plan on having a fire, I carry a hand chain saw for dead wood. We've used ours for a while now and it is definitely getting dull. How do you sharpen this?

1 answer  ·  posted 12y ago by Russell Steen‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do I get cam slings replaced?

I bought my first set of cams and I've been curious about what happens when the slings start to wear out. Are they user-replaceable? The ones I purchased seem to be very un-user-replaceable: How...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Chris Mendez‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Adjusting the Torso setting for the backpack

I have been using backpacks which did not have setting for Torso adjustment. This time around I have bought myself a backpack with such adjustment. Product Link: Quechua backpack Product I thin...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Why bring a multitool on long treks?

I have been trekking for years now, mostly in Scandinavia, Canada and Peru. For most of treks we had to be sustainable and carry food for 10-14 days at a time - so weight is always a big issue. Ob...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Best time to buy used (wind-)surfing equipment

I am wondering if there is a best time to buy used surfing equipment. Is there any time when the offered variety will be greatest or when the prices will be lowest? Would that be just after season ...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by Paul Paulsen‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A When to sharpen crampons?

When do I know that I need to sharpen my crampons? In documentaries, I have seen people filing their crampons.

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What does lumen and lux for flashlights/torches actually mean?

Most torches have their brightness specified in lumen, sometimes one also sees a lux number, at times both. While the technical meaning of these units are clear (lumen is luminous intensity per ste...

3 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by imsodin‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Do essential oils damage climbing ropes?

I have an all natural bug spray that uses distilled water and a combination of four essential oils, and NOT containing DEET. If I spray it on my body and clothing before climbing will these essenti...

0 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by charlene‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What should I look for in a head torch?

After my first wild camping experience, I found that my hand torch was really inefficient in the evening compared to other people's head torches - what are the features that make a good head torch?

0 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Chris J‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is it too soon to go family hiking with an infant? Packing tips?

It is almost summer here and me and my wife would like to get back to hiking after recently having a kid in September. He is almost 9 months old now and we would like to take him with us. I have a...

4 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Paul Irofti‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What equipment is needed for glacier hiking?

What is the exact equipment I need for walking safely on glaciers? The route I will be taking is the Hvannadalshnukur ascend from the ring road and same path descend. From what I could find out the...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by mega_creamery‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are practical uses of paracord survival bracelets?

So I was gifted two of those survival paracord bracelets. I untied one so to check the resistance of the cord. It holded my whole body weight (75kg) hanging from the ceiling, and I also bounced on...

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Dakatine‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Protection while working with acetone

I used to clean my arrow-shafts with acetone before I applied glue. However, I was told that I should be more careful with it, because of its toxic vapors and stuff. Which breathing mask is recom...

4 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by OddDeer‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

Question gear arrows
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Q&A What causes these shallow indentations in cheek of axe head?

On a new Hults Bruk's Kisa axe, the cheek isn't entirely smooth and has shallow indentations in it. The blade is nice and sharp, whole thing feels sturdy. Where do these indentations in the cheek ...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by cr0‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What sleeping gear should I use in a lean-to?

I have recently discovered the lean-to, a shelter with three walls. It seems considered as a shelter with more proximity to the nature. I have some worries though, regarding the wind and the war...

4 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Vince‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Which ABEC to use for park skating?

I'm pretty new to skateboarding and I've ordered my first "real" deck. The shop mailed me which ABEC I want to have for my ball bearings. The ABEC scale is an industry accepted standard for th...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by OddDeer‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is a splice in spools of tubular webbing?

While trying to answer Why static rope rather than webbing for toprope anchors? I immediately thought about splices in long pieces of webbing. For example, REI says that spools of Blue Water webbin...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by StrongBad‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do I attach a hammock to trees?

On my next vacation, I will be camping in a tent on a designated campsite. I saw somebody use a hammock for lounging during the day last time, so quickly got a cheap hammock from eBay, with a "let'...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by rumtscho‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How bright a flashlight would I realistically need for searching through terrain?

Modern flashlights have brightness up to several thousand lumens which is great. However it's not clear how bright a flashlight I might realistically need. Suppose I want to go on a search party s...

6 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by sharptooth‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What factors are important to consider when purchasing a bow trigger release system?

I am new to bow hunting and I am getting my stuff set up and I was wondering what factors are important to consider when purchasing a bow trigger release system?"

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Andy D‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Using a Girth Hitch in Alpine Draws

I've recently started making my alpine (or "trad") draws by girth hitching one end of a sling to the gear side carabiner and then clipping and passing the rope side through as usual. The girth hitc...

4 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by crasic‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭