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Erik's question is critical here. If your goal is to be Robinson Crusoe, then all the "survival knife" recommendations make sense. If your goal is to be out in the woods for some other reason and...
Have you thought of the Lower Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle? It's 1.5 hours from Pittsburgh and has the distinction of a paddler being able to park, put in below the falls, run the river, and then...
The easiest is to take the routes that many people take, because on those routes, social trails have formed and you may find help if you are in trouble. 5–7 days is too short. Although you can ...
For an experienced paddler: These kayaks can be a delight to paddle on flat water. They're light, fast, and maneuver beautifully. For an inexperienced paddler: It'll be a nightmare. It has a K...
I think the best bet for a person without arms (assuming we aren't talking rough water/offshore use) is a type 2 life jacket. Specifically the type that look like an oversized bib. These jackets...
Taking hand bearings can be tricky to get precise and accurate. There are a lot of factors that play into one's success, stability of the user as the most critical. While on the water I perceive m...
Icy conditions will require more rigid skis that cut into the snow and don't track in established ruts. Soft powder will require fat skis that float and flex through the soft snow. Beginner skier...
Considering the construction principal: "Water Will Find The Failure," water-proofing barriers must be complete, or provide outlets. If you seal your object 100%, it's ability to retain water wil...
The name of it was a bomber. Back in the 50s. Very good old lure back then. Or plug. Have used them often in younger years. They were a good fish catcher & have been for years. It seems lures ...
While the other answers given do include some good advice, there are a few other points worth making. NB I speak as something of an expert, having stuck hooks in myself (unintentionally) several ti...
Unless there is a certain terminology for "backside" plugs, this is a plug (or as I know it: a wobbler. No idea which term is more commonly used around where you live). Wikipedia Link I had to bu...
The answers to this question may differ based on location, but I can tell you that in my part of the world there is legislation in place for controlling populations of certain birds (as well as oth...
There are two sources of danger, both of which are unexpected. The first has to do with the variations of your condition. Based on what you have written, you can do say, two kilometers on an "aver...
I work in an office that's inside a forest, and about 800 m away from a busy motorway (2x2 lanes, 120 km/h speed limit), with noise barriers along the motorway. I go for a walk in the forest every ...
BTDT I think, but I don't remember ever having a 'problem'. As a guy who camps and also gets to use squatty potties once in a while, here's my advice: First, ditch the shorts/pants it'll be much m...
Another answer talks about hardness. There is some relevance to that, but more importantly, ice is brittle, regardless of how hard it is. You don't need much of a tool to scrape or crack chunks f...
The following assumes you have enough time to follow all the steps, and assumes you are below timberline. Find a log. Dig your cathole on Side B of the log. Plant your feet on Side A of the log....
The tie in is incorrect and should go through the lower loop before tying off with a bowline. Remember to double back on the buckle as the webbing has the potential to slip. Despite the ignorent co...
The CDC recommends... Take steps to control mosquitoes inside and outside your home Use screens on windows and doors. Repair holes in screens to keep mosquitoes outside. Use air cond...
Having talked about this to a couple of people offline who have some experience with mapping, we have a working theory (though I'll not accept my own answer unless+until others confirm these ideas)...
I think you're going to have problems with camping. The age of responsibility in Italian law is 18 years. I've looked at the terms and conditions of a number of campsites, and they all say that e...
As an active adult in the Boy Scouts of America, I would highly suggest that you find a local scout troop in your area and sign up. Not only will you be helping the troop in a number of ways, but ...
This is from the well known trekker Andrew Skurka, who did an East/West traverse that would cross similar terrain to your proposed route. Question: I have asked around and everywhere I hear th...
I tweeted a link to this question and a series of tweets from Heritage Futures said: A big question and the answer is it remains to be seen. There are no current plans to extend rewilding in th...
We had this same problem with our family tent (6 person tent) while camping in the interior of British Columbia. And it gets hot there. First of all, color maybe beneficial for you. Try choosing ...
