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Q&A Safest way to carry ebooks outdoors?

I own a waterproof smartphone and it works as an E-book reader. I think there are also waterproof tablets, which will give you a bigger screen. I do not know whether there are waterproof dedicated ...

posted 7y ago by Willeke‭

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Q&A Are there any natural materials found in the wild that can be used as an effective sunscreen?

Most white substances are usually good. As a bush assumption you can assume that reflectance in visible range means reflectance in UV range. You can grind rock against rock and mix with spit or wat...

posted 7y ago by Stian Yttervik‭

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Q&A If you are canoeing on a lake when whitecaps start happening, what is the best direction to get off the lake?

There are a lot of factors to consider in a situation like this, so there will never be only one best answer but: In this case you have 3 issues, wind, waves, and distance. Wind Wind usually cau...

posted 6y ago by DQdlM‭

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Q&A Where can we see genetically pure American Bison, including Yellowstone National Park?

Look, I know exactly where to see a bison's herd in Yellowstone; I was there a few days ago. By the Norris Canyon Rd, direction to Canyon Village, after Nez Perce Lake. There is a "wildlife exhib...

posted 7y ago by Fuca26‭

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Q&A Nature camping sites in (western) Europe

I made a community wiki answer out of this, so anyone can add their findings. My original question was about nature camping sites which do provide some minimal facilities like toilets/showers/water...

posted 7y ago by Bart‭

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Q&A Hiking trails between Mt Moosilauke and Rumney NH

From what I can see on USGS Topo maps and aerial imagery, you definitely need to walk on Breezy Pt Rd and NH118 to cross Baker River before getting on Three Ponds trail. Can't see any apparent cros...

posted 7y ago by Gabriel C.‭

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Q&A Neoprene as a base layer for winter activities?

By a strange coincidence, your Question and the September/October Technology Review arrived today, with an article titled Super Suit. When divers carry out rescue missions in frigid waters, sta...

posted 7y ago by ab2 MonicaNotForgotten‭

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Q&A Is it possible get a rash from poison ivy but not poison oak?

According to the American Academy of Dermatology its the same oil in both poison ivy and poison oak along with sumac, What you see and feel on your skin is caused by urushiol (you-ROO-shee-all)...

posted 7y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A In the US is it legal to travel on any river/creek my canoe will navigate?

Don't violate Zebra Mussel restrictions!!! There are lots of lakes in Minnesota, and many of them are connected by streams. Its is great to paddle between them in a canoe, you can go tens of miles...

posted 6y ago by kingledion‭

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Q&A Formula for rough amount of water to carry on hike?

1 liter per two hours of hiking. If camping overnite add 1 liter. If over 90F add 1 liter. Also good idea to hydrate before hike and to take water filter along in case other water is available.

posted 6y ago by Tom‭

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Q&A Will a Sunfish mast and rigging fit any other dinghy models?

Since I don't have much exposure to Sunfish specifically, I'm going to give a generic answer for boats of this type. Unlikely unless they're borrowing parts from someone else. You've got a freest...

posted 6y ago by Separatrix‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is a kassak&#xE5;ta?

You have actually quoted the right answer already. I missed it the first time I read your post. same­[-]byns gemensamma kassa This means collective funds of the Sami village (My transla...

posted 6y ago by Tomas By‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Lead free brass fittings on potable water hoses

Check with a recreational vehicle supply store, they should have hose fittings such as tees and wyes (perhaps plastic rather than brass) that are safe for potable water.

posted 6y ago by Jimmy Fix-it‭

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Q&A Would a gunshot echo in a cave?

Would a gunshot echo in a cave... It depends on the cave. To echo a sound wave needs a smooth surface to reflect off of. Most caves aren't giant smooth caverns but are relatively convoluted or...

posted 6y ago by GlennG‭

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Q&A Lead free brass fittings on potable water hoses

Various sources say 5 to 10 micrograms/deciliter of blood is the usual point of concern. In adults symptoms show up at around 60. Children are developing so the lower 5 is recommended as their ma...

posted 6y ago by Sherwood Botsford‭

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Q&A Is a tree that has been standing dead for a year dry enough for firewood?

Try and see. Standing dead poplar burns very well, as does standing dead spruce. Standing dead birch produces a short burst of flame from the bark, and then smoulders with little heat and extreme...

posted 6y ago by Sherwood Botsford‭

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Q&A Can I preserve a freshly caught fish with a soft bag cooler?

You shouldn't even need a cooler, or ice. A bass bag should be enough. You wet it and as the water evaporates the fish is kept cool enough, allegedly!

posted 6y ago by Tomas By‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A What exactly would change if most of the Grand Canyon was designated as wilderness?

It is hard to predict what exactly would change if most of the Grand Canyon was designated wilderness. It is hard to predict because the exact wilderness regulations differ based on many things re...

posted 6y ago by birch‭

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Q&A How do some of the materials in the clothing we wear endanger marine life and the undersea environment?

Much of our clothing, particularly outdoorsy technical clothing, is made of plastic (nylon is a plastic). The plastic in our clothing is largely inert, but it is subject to mechanical wear and tear...

posted 6y ago by Charles E. Grant‭

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Q&A Is a tree that has been standing dead for a year dry enough for firewood?

Maybe you could start by burning the thinner branches before moving on to the bits that are thick enough to need splitting, but it probably hasn't dried enough, without much surface area and that c...

posted 6y ago by Chris H‭

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Q&A Etiquette of playing musical instruments on popular hikes

A few years ago, I went on a hike with the scouts, and came upon a beautiful overlook atop a cliff. The sun was setting, a gentle breeze was blowing, and it was really serene. We admired the sigh...

posted 6y ago by Andrew Jennings‭

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Q&A Are there Takedown Compound Bows?

While an answer shows that takedown compounds have existed in the past, it's almost certain that they will never return. Instead, hunting compounds have opted to go for very short ATA(Axle to axle...

posted 6y ago by Leliel‭

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Q&A Coleman Propane Stove not staying lit

I am guessing the OP either found the problem or bought a new stove, as this question is a couple months old. The most common (in my experience) cause is the collection of dust and/or bugs in the ...

posted 6y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Etiquette of playing musical instruments on popular hikes

Following @CarlLange in his original comment: The ultimate trail etiquette would be Leave No Trace ethics. If you read the Be Considerate of Others section, you'll find relevant info (emphasis add...

posted 6y ago by Gabriel C.‭

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Q&A Etiquette of playing musical instruments on popular hikes

Just don't play your music with the aid of any electronic speakers. People sing and talk and laugh as they hike and that's fine, its when they start blaring music on their waterproof bluetooth spea...

posted 6y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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