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You need to fill the backpack with something and and then measure the volume of that filler. It would probably be easiest to to stuff the backpack full with t-shirts until you can't fit anymore, t...
See: Double Figure 8 Loop ("Bunny Ears") The Double figure eight is tied like a figure eight on a bight, except instead of finishing the knot by pulling the bight through the loop, fold your bight...
I have tried paracord, and don't like it. True paracord is kernmantle construction, with a braided sheath and linear core. The sheath wears too fast. The hard braided nylon cord works well. You ...
For making the bags, here is what I have done in the past when I worked for an outdoor organization. You need a sheet of wax paper, a brown paper lunch bag, a zip lock and baking soda. When puttin...
As a final addition to the other answers: Google really can be your friend. See if any reviews or blog posts about the brand's material are available, and pay particular note to anything by pros. T...
There several apps for phones that would help a person, eBird by Cornell Lab (This one is supposed to be worldwide) Birds of India Specifically for birds in India The Audubon Bird Guide App (Limi...
Aglets, shoelaces being easy to find and in the right lengths, the smooth exterior and if you have the right kind, the ease of tying and staying in their knots. As a hobby knot tyer, (and member o...
All other answers here are good, and you for sure can prepare for the hike somewhat by running/cycling, or just go unprepared and push through it somehow. But have you considered building up your c...
You aren't going to get an edge while you're scraping down the slope. What you need to do is get your board pointed down the slope so you can turn and cut a new edge. You will gain some speed attem...
I traversed my first glacier when I was 5 years old in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park. For the most part, if you're following an established trail, then you likely aren't going to be venturing far...
I would say that it is going to depend on how steep the glacier is. If it is pretty flat, then you won't need the ice axe and crevasses are highly unlikely. This wouldn't be any harder than walking...
While it's a very personal thing, there are a few simple guidelines for trying on boots. Go late in the day, when you've been walking around, and your feet are already sweaty and swollen. Your fe...
For what you could do to attract birds without a feeder, I would suggest a birdbath, and we have a few questions on them already. Yes, the concern of it being spread by rodents is valid. Densi...
Any amount of insulation helps. There are 3 main areas of heat loss. Head, sides of chest, and groin area. Any form of fabric will work. Yes, even cotton. (Cotton's problem is when it's in the...
The first steps before flying start with learning the gear and going over the procedures (Source). Then you start what is known as kiting or ground handling where the you get the wing up into the...
One option is to take the backpack to an outdoors store like REI or LL Bean and compare it to backpacks that list their volume.
I don't know where you live, but I am pretty sure that if you want to do paragliding, you are required to take a course and get a license. So I would say if you really want to do it, find a paragli...
My friend often goes out with her sister who is the geocasher. By looking in a different way, she often finds the ones her sister does not. Going down on her knees (even belly) to look from the ...
I can give an answer for Switzerland: Orienteering in Switzerland is comparatively popular and widely known - and also called "OL/Orientierungslauf" (incidentally, Switzerland is also rather good...
If the Elephant is annoyed, not actually aggressive, then walk away without hesitating. If you are between a mother and calf, do not approach the calf. Do not try to climb trees. Animals are not...
I find similar graded climbs are so much easier outside than the ones in the gym. Maybe its because I'm a shorter climber, I think I have many more options to find foot and handholds outside. It se...
It’s always up to the traveler and its needs, but basically you need to cover those points: sleep -> Tent, sleeping bag kitchen -> Gas cooker, mess kit food hygiene -> toiletry bag, wa...
What are your options? As someone who makes their own shelters I've given a great deal of thought to the pros and cons of different architectures. But like most things involving gear choice, the r...
The text implies differences in the ships. Once settled on the new tack the Loire’s natural advantages asserted themselves once more. She showed her extra speed and extra weatherliness; Hots...
I'm a bowhunter and bowhunting trip organiser in Hungary. You not need a holding permit for a hunting bow. But You need a valid hunting licence for Your home-land and a valid licence for fire weap...
