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This isn't an 'off-the-shelf' solution, its more of a DIY thing. I do have faced a time when I didn't want to get rid of my shoes because they were intact, it was just the sole that had worn out a...
The gold you find while panning didn't originate locally. It came from a gold vein in a rock somewhere but was eroded to tiny particles, carried off with a water current and deposited somewhere whe...
It seems to be elderberry (or Sambucus). Most of the species are edible according to that Wikipedia article.
Regardless of what kind of game bird it is (although I'm with Liam--it's probably Grey Partridge), the dietary requirements will be similar. All game birds need a significant amount of protein in t...
It takes some judging. Stand tall. it is 13 miles to the horizon. Squat 1/2 that is 7 miles So your height to the horizon or a yard stick is better. Rough triangle. That gives you distance. Current...
That doesn't necessarily mean that Equisetum arvense is a poor indicator of gold. It simply means that the plant does not take up enough gold in mineral rich areas to be significant (gold is a nob...
Before leaving home: I prepare myself two safety kits (see this one as an idea) - one contains medication and first aid, the other has survival tools (like matches and stuff to build a fire). I che...
In terms of sleeping, a sleeping pad performs two purposes. The first is to provide warmth and down is a good insulator. The Exped XP 9 LW has an R value of 8.00, a weight of 41.3 oz, a length of 7...
tl;dr Gather a few plants from your area. For each one, flip a coin; if it's tails, you can use it for what you describe. Where I'm coming from on this I live near the area you specify; in New Y...
In Europe, especially in the mountains, trail signs usually have time instead of distance, even though the distance is probably accurately known. The mileage isn't really the most important thing a...
In addition to what the other answer says, a fire burning near a crag could weaken bolts; so if there is fire damage anywhere nearby, the bolts should be considered suspect and replaced (at least t...
The following information is from Regatta Professional. Question: How should I wash my Waterproof Garment? Answer: Always follow the care symbols on the inner label when washing your jacket. ...
As stated, your first port of call should be the manufacturer's washing instructions I'm not familiar with this fabric. A quick google of IsoTex basically shows it's Regatta waterproof fabric. Not...
If you can, buy a block of candle wax at a hobby store candle shop. Then buy dry cleaning fluid. Carbon tetra cloride is best, although you may not be allowed to buy that in the U.S. Put your wax ...
I really hate it when that happens. These are my steps for getting sand (and other small debris) out of shoes after an adventure: Take out the insoles if you haven't already. Lots of stuff will b...
Yes for cotton or poly cotton jackets wax is far more effective at waterproofing a coat. An easy way to reproof such a coat is to rub a candle on it until it is covered in white wax. Then take a ha...
Sport climbing means both indoor and outdoor climbing. Why? Sport climbing originally developed out of Trad climbing where climbers wanted to climb really hard routes without the nasty business of...
Agree with Charlie Brumbaugh Manufacturer's figures are based on smoke and mirrors, bragging rights, and what someone thinks would be possible in good conditions. I tell you that loading a canoe ...
Down reduces the convective heat loss substantially. The movement caused within a fluid by the tendency of hotter and therefore less dense material to rise, and colder, denser material to ...
It's a combination of Send and September. Sendtember – according to climbing folklore – is blessed with perfect cool, dry, stable spring conditions in which climbers can harvest the gains made ...
I can totally see your point of view as your coming from forestry or generally working outdoors, but this is fairly straight forward from a hiking point of view: Hiking is walking, meaning work fo...
After a bit of research i found a suitable answer to my own question. Feel free to add your own as well, i thought i would share as i found it rather interesting. Taken from Urbansurvivalsite.com ...
Routine is your friend. Tent pegs: One person picks up all the pegs. Start from the front and go around. Count the pegs. Cup & spoon: Top right pack pocket. Rain gear: outside top pocket. ...
Dew is likely wherever there is atmospheric moisture and an overnight drop in temperature. Dew forms when the ground or any other object radiates it's heat and becomes cooler than the air. The mois...
Aluminum is not good at compound curves. My Chestnut Prospector has a section that is concave front to back and convex up and down (or the other way around depending on whether you're looking at it...
