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Q&A How to harden feet to avoid blisters on long hikes

Stop PAMPERING Your Feet if you Want Them TOUGHER! Not sure what you mean by "liner socks", but one of the worst footwear mistakes a hiker can make is wearing TWO pairs of socks. I would sincerely ...

posted 10y ago by Pliny Harell‭

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Q&A How to dry wet shoes quickly?

First of all, this is why I DON'T prefer boots...at all. Sometimes you gotta' wear them though. Sometimes, for logouts, snow trekking, etc...boots are just mandatory. Boots hold an unbelievable amo...

posted 10y ago by Pliny Harell‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A Memorial Day Backpacking in the Northwest

I'm fairly new to the Seattle area and have been attempting to plan my own early season trips, both for one day hikes and overnight backpacking. I'm certainly no expert, but here's my experience so...

posted 10y ago by Andrew‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A Do you footprint the inside of your tent, outside, or both?

My tent is old, maybe 400 nights of use. If I put it down on damp ground water will seep up through the floor whose PU coating is well worn. Since the tent is still serviceable other than that I am...

posted 10y ago by Wayfarer‭

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Q&A Camping with a dog for the first time

I regularly take my two medium-sized dogs car camping and keep them inside the tent with me. I initially took them on a practice trip to a nearby park and let them sleep in the tent with me. The do...

posted 10y ago by Chris Mendez‭

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Q&A Dog Breeds for Backpacking and Trail Running

Australian cattle dog or other types of working dogs. Mine loves backpacking. Cattle dogs have very high energy levels and are bred to travel long distances. Excellent for trail running and hikin...

posted 10y ago by Chris Mendez‭

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Q&A Makeshift Stretchers

You can use a heavy duty rain poncho wrapped over tree branches. This site gives a good illustration of how to make one. I've seen this method recommended by outdoor organizations and the US Army....

posted 10y ago by orangejewelweed‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A Reacting to tornado warnings while camping with no buildings nearby

This afternoon there was a tornado warning - TAKE SHELTER IN A PERMANENT BUILDING IMMEDIATELY - for the west half of Algonquin Park issued through the usual channels including Twitter. I believe by...

6 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by Kate Gregory‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Reacting to tornado warnings while camping with no buildings nearby

The general guideline for tornado safety is to get as low to the ground as possible and assume the tornado safety crouch: Wind speeds will be slower close to the ground, you are less likely to ...

posted 10y ago by ppl‭

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Q&A Reacting to tornado warnings while camping with no buildings nearby

First thing you should do is confirm the validity of the news. Assuming that the news is genuine: Report your location to some one sitting out safe who can coordinate a rescue once it is all sor...

posted 10y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A Does water in the sun get purified from or polluted by algae, fungi and bacteria?

I'm going to assume that you are employing the SODIS method of water sterilization. To sum up the details of the process, this method is where you fill plastic pop bottles, (PET), up with rather c...

posted 10y ago by whatsisname‭

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Q&A Which buoys and markers should I look out for when kayaking (or other water-recreational sports)?

In general most buoys and navigational marks are informational. (There are some that could mark prohibited or restricted areas, but those are rare) Mostly they are of the “you are here” or “shall...

posted 10y ago by user3479‭

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Q&A Is it safe to be in a vehicle during lightning/thunderstorms?

No, you should definitely have stayed in your vehicle. Think about what lightning will do. It is attracted to tall conductive things, but that's not the whole story. A vehicle on a flat plane is...

posted 10y ago by Olin Lathrop‭

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

That lean-to in the link looks like it would shelter from all but the most wind driven rain. If you pack a cheap vinyl poncho that should take care of most situations. They are light enough that yo...

posted 10y ago by orangejewelweed‭

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Q&A Pitching a tent in the rain?

In addition to the other answers, if you expect heavy rain (I'm also heading for Snowdonia this weekend...) be careful about the location you choose as well. Avoid places near rivers or streams but...

posted 10y ago by Paul Lydon‭

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Q&A Differences for bivi packs

I would like to do a winter bivouac but have no gear for it yet. Especially the choice of a bivi pack is really tough for me because I'd prefer to be able to use it also in summer as a rescue item ...

1 answer  ·  posted 10y ago by Wills‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A Wasp repellent for an object/area?

Since the problem seems to be that the wasps enjoy nesting around your camera, I would suggest making it unattractive for them. For example, cover it with a kind of box or anything similar. Norma...

posted 10y ago by Paul Paulsen‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A Affordable Festival Tent

Most small tents these days are pretty easy to set up, but you will have to do a little more than just "throw it at the ground". :-) In the US, we have a retail chain called Walmart that sells p...

posted 10y ago by Tom Collins‭

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Q&A Affordable Festival Tent

Blacks / Millets do festival pop up tents (take it out the bag and it literally pops up) and pole system tents in your price range by Eurohike and Vango, who are both good well known brands. Bear ...

posted 10y ago by Aravona‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A Week long trek, how far each day? pace?

My personal opinion is you may be being a little bit optimistic on your speed. I would probably aim for 20-30km per day (~15 miles) if you have not done such a long trip before and are reasonably f...

posted 10y ago by nivag‭

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Q&A Reacting to tornado warnings while camping with no buildings nearby

I've been with the Boy Scouts for many years and one thing that we always did when backpacking in remote areas was to not get too cozy. By that I mean don't unpack everything. We always kept as muc...

posted 10y ago by johnVonTrapp‭

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Q&A How should I pack for a week of backpacking in the rain?

So, next week I will be leaving on a hiking trip, which was supposed to be in the middle of summer whilst it's at its hottest, but instead it will be raining all week. Luckily there are public use ...

4 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by David Mulder‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How should I pack for a week of backpacking in the rain?

Other things to consider than just what to bring are what the rest of the weather will be beyond just raining. Will it be cold or still quite warm, what is the wind doing (especially if you're goi...

posted 10y ago by nivag‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Tent Fly Coloured Reflective Tape

I have an MSR Elixir 2 tent with footprint that is great for my spring/summer/fall rock trips and is made of quite durable fabric. It has worked quite well at very cold temps and has very effectiv...

2 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by AM_Hawk‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A How should I pack for a week of backpacking in the rain?

Before, you leave treat your equipment with water-repellant spray, and consider taking a small bottle with you. Some things that come to mind: raincover for your backpack breathable rain jacket/...

posted 10y ago by Michael Martinez‭

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