https://outdoors.codidact.com/categories/5/tags/460.rssNew Posts Tagged 'sun' - OutdoorsOutdoors - Codidact2021-11-08T15:35:38Zhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/284779At what angle do you hold out your arm at 10 and 15 degrees? TextKithttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/536962021-11-06T05:31:33Z2021-11-08T15:35:38Z<p>Can you pls elaborate on the 10 degrees and 15 degrees? I don't know geometry or math. How exactly do you hold out your arm against the sun? At what angle to the sun? Illustrations appreciated p...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/60116What is the difference between SPF and UPF, if any?Franck Dernoncourthttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/212242020-01-25T18:50:42Z2020-01-27T12:30:01Z<p>I read on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sun_protective_clothing&oldid=930941768" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sun_protective_clo...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/59799Would Mud Prevent Sunburn?Snack_Food_Termitehttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/76452019-11-05T15:52:39Z2019-11-05T15:59:43Z<p>If you had no sunburn cream, would it work to cover your exposed skin in mud and gunk as a crude way to prevent sunburn? I have never tried it. I have tried using paper tissues on my face as a s...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/59141How to tell whether a particular pair of sunglasses will effectively protect your eyes?mmcchttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/179652019-07-09T00:16:05Z2019-07-11T00:41:31Z<p>This detailed paper <a href="https://www.aoa.org/Documents/CRG/Blue%20Light%20and%20Eye%20Damage.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.aoa.org/Documents/CRG/Blue%20Light%20and%20Eye%20Damag...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/59080What to look for in eco-friendly sunblock?Aravonahttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173142019-06-28T09:15:37Z2019-06-28T16:39:24Z<p>With sunblock it's relatively easy to know what to look for in terms of SPF, UV types etc, however with eco-friendly ones that aim to not put chemicals back in the ocean (used by surfers, swimme...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/39645How to detect significant sun damage in a plastic molded kayak?mmcchttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/179652019-03-09T20:37:47Z2019-03-11T12:23:51Z<p>Molded kayaks are usually made of polyethylene, an otherwise extremely durable material which can be damaged by the sun. The used market is full of kayaks manufactured ten or twenty years ago w...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57226Has extended exposure to sunlight and UV in the arctic or antarctic ever caused someone's eyes to change color?uhohhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/266792018-08-25T09:32:06Z2018-08-28T02:15:14Z<p>In Biology SE I have just asked <a href="https://biology.stackexchange.com/q/76974/27918">Could being exposed to excess UV in the arctic lead to a human eye color change? If so, what is the mech...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57016Is parasol a good gadget to stay cool walking around the city and parks?user1306322https://outdoors.codidact.com/users/297462018-07-31T14:18:53Z2018-08-01T21:32:55Z<p>I've only seen parasols being used in movies, cartoons and other artistic media, but extremely rarely in real life. Somehow it feels like I would look ridiculous with one in hand walking around ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40737Do I need a hard shell to ski in sunny weather conditions?Chris Mendezhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172412016-12-19T19:54:38Z2017-12-18T02:26:35Z<p>I'm going skiing for the first time. From what I've read, most everyone uses hard shell jackets and pants for skiing. However, they usually mention something about skiing in bad weather, frigid ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55069Approximating the time remaining before sun is set and it starts getting darkWedaPashihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172002017-09-29T12:56:55Z2017-11-15T04:18:08Z<p>Is there a definite way of approximating the time remaining before sun is set and it starts getting dark?</p>
<p>I do understand that there is a time difference between 'Sunset' and the 'moment...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55053How to estimate the time between direct sunlight and sunrise?Charlie Brumbaughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81632017-09-26T21:27:39Z2017-10-21T20:16:51Z<p>Sometimes due to a high ridge or other land feature, the time that the sun comes
over the horizon and gives direct sunlight is different from the time calculated by a sunrise table. From person...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/54808Can I use sunlight to purify water without a special container?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322017-08-19T09:53:57Z2017-08-30T00:02:49Z<p>According to the answers at <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/5963">Does water in the sun get purified from or polluted by algae, fungi and bacteria?</a> & <a href="https...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/54613Where in nature can we find examples of natural "hoods" - either for reducing UV / sun exposure or for providing shelter from rain?Ryan Chasehttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/266962017-07-19T20:06:38Z2017-07-20T11:02:07Z<p>I'm in the process of designing a more functional "hood" to block UV / sun exposure and also provide shelter from rain. I believe that the best gear and products are developed by "looking to na...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/54127Do some parts of the world really have 12 hours of daylight each day of the entire year?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322017-05-01T12:32:56Z2017-05-02T20:04:24Z<p>I live about 45 degree north latitude. Other then at the Equinox, daylight is seldom 12 hours. Sometimes it is more sometimes less. The summer sun can last 16+ hours.</p>
<p>I understand how ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53133What situations/locations would be ideal for using a solar stove while backpacking?Charlie Brumbaughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81632017-01-13T19:09:53Z2017-01-14T02:26:29Z<p>After answering this <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/14895/are-there-any-techniques-to-cooking-food-when-camping-in-the-wild-by-harnessing">question</a>, I am wondering whe...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53128Are there any techniques to cooking food when camping in the wild by harnessing the energy of the sun?Ken Grahamhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171202017-01-12T23:08:33Z2017-01-12T23:18:35Z<p>Are there any techniques to cooking food camping in the wild by harnessing the sun's energy (rays)?</p>
<p>We have all heard of solar panels being used to generate electricity, but are there an...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/46353Does water in the sun get purified from or polluted by algae, fungi and bacteria?erikhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/218092014-07-05T01:14:59Z2015-06-17T23:36:47Z<p>We live at 27° latitude, about 200 metres above sea level and drink water from PET bottles laying around on the soil (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_water_disinfection" rel="n...