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We walked throughthe Samaria Gorge in Crete last month, and there were several bridges crossing the stream there simply made from halved logs - two longitudinal beams crossing the gap with transver...
Disclaimer - The answer is purely based on research. I've personally only been up to 6400m and have never used an altitude tent to acclimatise. Background of altitude acclimatisation: With increa...
Get out. You can quickly cool down when it's raining out, in particular when the rain is horizontal and it's 4°C outside. You say there's no shelter anywhere near. Then walk as fast as you can t...
I looked up the GSM coverage map from KPN - the former state telephone company - and virtually all of the IJsselmeer is covered according to that on 4G. Can't tell from experience though but I'd g...
You could ask what the importance is of any species or related group of animals. They all have their place in the ecosystem, and there will be consequences when any of them disappear. In the part...
One tip I’ve found helpful is to make sure you leave your crampons out of your tent overnight, so starting out they’re the same temperature as the snow.
I doubt that there are specific dates, other than late spring to early summer. It also depends on the water temperature, and I am sure that fluctuates from year to year slightly. Carp spawn in ...
To add to the excellent answers already posted: Bats act as prey for larger birds like hawks, falcons, snakes et al. Bats (the larger ones known as flying foxes) help in seed dispersal as they e...
Most recurves and selfbows I have shot behave best with an arrow that is close to or at 10GPP. My definition of behave though is related to performance related to hunting - I want a heavier arrow ...
It sounds like you carry more than one of these. If that is the case, then put them all in a large zip-lock bag. That should protect whatever labeling system you use. Another option is to put a s...
Many articles on the Internet now recommend putting the stringer (or clips on a stringer) through the lower lip or bottom of the mouth, not through the gills. A gill stringer not only injures the g...
This is pretty much exactly what it sounds like. A large piece of ice is cut from a place where it isn't needed and moved to another place. This is done with for example chainsaws and axes. Usuall...
This looks like American Cornmint to me. If you still have access to the plant, pinch one of the leaves and you should be able to smell if it is a mint or lemon balm.
According to the Himalayan Journal, it was July 14th, 1985. Rimo III (7233 m -23,730 ft) Wilkinson and Fotheringham 14 July NE ridge From east via South Rimo gla...
Yes and no depends on how high your tolerance for pain is? If it's low no. If yes then exposing it to weak acids can toughen it to a point but you will still get hurt. This effect can also be dup...
The parks are quite regulated, and for many you need a permit for back country (random) camping. The wilderness areas are more liberal. They like to know where you intend to go. Note however tha...
Another trick you can use if it's sunny and open enough for shadows: Take a bearing, and note the angle of the shadows to your bearing, or to the sun to your bearing. You still need to check th...
There have been some interesting answers here but no one has mentioned what had been pointed out to me by my friend. Reading some of these though does make me think that there is a degree of cultur...
If your dog(s) ever wear any clothing then permethrin may be a good choice. from the website: https://www.mosquito.org/page/repellents "Permethrin-containing products (Permanone) are recommended f...
Technica I just read about these, so haven't tried them out yet, but they look amazing. They're molded around your individual feet, and are thus supposed to be a perfect fit. They have a boot, an...
I normally don't wash them. Let them dry. Brush hard with a bristle floor scrubbing brush. I don't worry about them being wet either. They are synthetic generally and won't rot. I backpack in t...
Yes, it looks very much like Poison Oak. I grew up in the Ozarks where there is Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac. All are plenty of fun.
When you fall into the water with a regular chalk bag, it will get too wet to be used. Some solutions to this include, Using liquid chalk, it supposed to stick for longer and you can spread extra...
Chaga is parasitic and grows exclusively on living trees. The tree you have pictured appears to be rotting. Additionally, the mushrooms on that tree have a clear top and bottom. Although the color...
I'd use food storage boxes - yes, plural, for flexibility in arranging the fridge. The good quality ones with an o-ring in the lid should seal tight (in practice they're not always airtight for lon...
