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Q&A How can I carry my compound bow in a backpack without showing any parts of it?

You have a couple of options, A soft case for your bow, put the bow inside the case and strap the whole thing to your backpack. A bow case with backpack straps. A bow case with a padded shoulder ...

posted 6y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Q&A What is "catskiing"?

Cat skiing is a type of guided skiing where the skiers go up the mountain in a snowcat, which is a tracked vehicle with an enclosed cabin. Also see, What is cat skiing Mustang Power Cat Skiing

posted 6y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Q&A I am lost, I found a trail, which way do I go?

Settlements tend to be near water like rivers, lakes or oceans and the larger the body of water, the more likely there are people. A small stream is likely to join another at some point. This is wh...

posted 6y ago by Sebastiaan van den Broek‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How predictable are the doldrums?

The latitudes in which they occur is predictable, the effects which range from calm to storms are not, Known to sailors around the world as the doldrums, the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone, (I...

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

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Q&A What are the shortest and longest crossing points of the Atlantic?

This is pretty easy to work out from online maps - I make the shortest distance 2520km from the Cape Verde Islands to Sao Jose, Brazil, or 2844km from Cap Skirring, Senegal if you want to go mainla...

posted 6y ago by Nick C‭

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Q&A Does 'Single-oar sculling' have any use in recreational boating?

There’s apparently a version of single-oar sculling performed lying on one’s back in a low, flat boat custom built for the purpose of stealthily approaching waterfowl: https://www.liveoutdoors.com...

posted 6y ago by mmcc‭

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Q&A How common are tandem kayaks?

Tandem kayaks are extremely common. That said, some degree of qualification is needed. Unlike "solo" and "tandem" canoeing, the terms "single" and "double" are used. (They can be abbreviated to S ...

posted 6y ago by Martin F‭

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Q&A Is there a difference between a hiking trail and a backpacking trail, including if it's the same piece of land?

While there's a lot of overlap, a trail that can't possibly lead to anywhere to stay the night is unlikely to be called a backpacking trail, as backpacking implies multi-day trips carrying sleep ge...

posted 6y ago by Chris H‭

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Q&A What are the navigation considerations on the Youghiogheny, Casselman & Potomac Rivers between Ohiopyle (PA) and Cumberland, MD

This answer is a work in progress This answer is focused to a bike and canoe combination. Only legs I have traveled by bike and/or canoe are listed. No Warranty on the information is implied here...

posted 6y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Portable canopy leg weights, how heavy?

Sorry, but this is a 'how long is a piece of string' question. Variables: Size and shape of the canopy. (Yes, sides will require greater weights) Nature of the site (exposed, sheltered) Speed o...

posted 6y ago by Sherwood Botsford‭

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Q&A Does 'Single-oar sculling' have any use in recreational boating?

My brother learned it in sea scouts and used it then to bring in the small boat alone, while the others took care of the sail and tidying up. Later in life he used it in a boat which was too wide ...

posted 6y ago by Willeke‭

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Q&A Can I eat the rabbits my cat catches?

Can I eat the rabbits my cat catches? The short answer is yes, but most people would not. Our cat would do the same thing as yours, when we lived in the country. Sometimes the rabbit was just as ...

posted 6y ago by Ken Graham‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is an alternative sleep system if I don't want to use a down mummy bag for winter camping?

If you need extra insulation with a regular sleeping bag you can, Wear long johns, a sweatshirt and a stocking cap to bed. Hot water bottle in your sleeping bag. Put your extra clothes inside the...

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

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Q&A How to escape a cave in an emergency situation?

I have been doing a lot of cave climbing recently. So I am not talking about your average tourist cave, I talk about real miles deep labyrinth like caves, where nature never thought of humans getti...

3 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Andreas Schwab‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Will beginner notice a difference between lower and higher middle-end stand up paddle boards?

I'm considering stand up paddling as a sport for rest periods for my legs (running, hiking, cycling) and a way to train upper body muscles. I've checked the prices, of course the cheapest are the...

2 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Danubian Sailor‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to win against ants

I’m adapting to long-term lifestyle of outdoor living, and getting constantly assaulted by this or that type of bug has been a major issue. Sleeping in a tent has thwarted most my opposition at th...

6 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Tiana Pyre‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Cycle of actions and voice signals on a multipitch climb

When climbing multipitch, what is the cycle of things you do when climbing each pitch, and what are the associated voice signals?

4 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Ben Crowell‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is the wood of edible sumac poisonous?

I forage for food as a hobby, and noticed that the attaching parts of sumac stays with the berries sometimes, so it got me to wondering if the wood of edible sumac is poisonous for human consumptio...

1 answer  ·  posted 5y ago by a coder‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Looking up fish species by body of water and vice versa

U.S. here (and specifically New York state but that's probably irrelevant). Is anyone aware of any websites, apps or DEC resources that allow you to look up what fish species live in any given lake...

3 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by hotmeatballsoup‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is there such a thing as "heat lightning" without a storm?

Sometimes on a hot, humid day, we see lightning off in the distance. If we're out on a trail or camping in the evening, it's even brighter. It seems to be traveling in almost a sideways motion. We ...

1 answer  ·  posted 5y ago by Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GL‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to improvise or make pot grip / pot handle

How do you deal with handling hot pots / cups without using a pot grip (see the picture for an example)? It's inexpensive and rather light-weight, but why add gear if you can use what you already h...

5 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Alexander‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Can you train wild deer to get "used to" your scent before the hunting season

United States (and more, specifically, NY state -- though that shouldn't matter at all) here. I am brand new to hunting, and in a few weeks I will be going out into the woods and hunting public ...

1 answer  ·  posted 5y ago by hotmeatballsoup‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Hiking with goats?

I asked around (including on this site: Hiking with a mule or two?) about hiking with a mule or a horse. Some people on other sites actually suggested hiking with pack goats. (for weights on the o...

1 answer  ·  posted 5y ago by Censored to protect the guilty‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Badges for tourists achievements/quests

In Poland Polish Tourist and Sightseeing Society (PTTK), has created set of badges that can be awarded to tourists for various achievements in different activities (hiking, skiing, kayaking, etc). ...

1 answer  ·  posted 5y ago by pbm‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Why do they turn the 9/11 Memorial Lights off for birds?

On the morning of September 11, 2001, two airplanes flew into the "Twin Towers," part of the hub of the World Trade Center in New York City, United States. The towers, which at one time had been th...

1 answer  ·  posted 5y ago by Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GL‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭