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Q&A Games for kids in the great outdoors

Things we have enjoyed in the past as a family. These are not all "games", but I think they will help address the larger part of boredom. Teach the kiddos all the things are you doing and let th...

posted 9y ago by Russell Steen‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to scuba dive safely in waters that have Great White Sharks?

This question is easy! Just dive as you would. If you see a shark, don't dive towards it, because it could think you want to attack. Just stay in one spot, watch the shark, and enjoy! Sharks are v...

posted 9y ago by Niqql‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to get prepared for Fjällräven Classic hiking tour?

Body If you're already moderately in shape (i.e. able to do some proper hikes of 20km with 10kg weight as you say) I don't think you'll have to to any specific training per se... But of course tra...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to determine the length of poles for a tent

Okay, it is a bit hard to tell the model, so here is the process you'll need. Stake the tent out. Any old stakes will do. With a semi-rigid pole (see below) push this pole through the loops/guid...

posted 9y ago by Russell Steen‭

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Q&A Difference when using twin or half ropes

ShemSeger's answer already contains good information and a great self-made illustration. So please read it, I will merely expand on it. Three man parties With single and twin ropes, you need to b...

posted 9y ago by imsodin‭

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Q&A What makes a fisherman's hat so popular among outdoorsmen?

Fisherman hats are good at shading the face and neck. They typically have a downward sloping 360 degree brim. I doubt you are seeing open water strap it down type hats on the archery range. ...

posted 9y ago by paparazzo‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A How can I keep outdoor critters outdoors?

Rodents are tenacious beasts. We've seen river rats in our area dig through concrete footings to get into storage areas. As long as it's just mice they can't usually get through concrete or stone...

posted 9y ago by Russell Steen‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the best methods to clean out a fire pits and dispose of the ash?

The practice recommended by the Forest Service here, and here is, When the ashes are COLD and DEAD OUT, the ashes can simply be scattered outside of the campsite. I would say that the more wi...

posted 9y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Garmin Etrex 10

Yes, your GPS device can tell you the distance to a location. You will first need to load the cache locations onto it. Both the manual and the quickstart guide that came with it have information ...

posted 9y ago by requiem‭

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Q&A Will a laser pointer work for pointing at whitewater?

You might just get away with highlighting white water itself and rocks. Clear water wouldn't reflect the light in the right direction. But you'd need a very bright, possibly illegal and/or dangerou...

posted 9y ago by Chris H‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A To activate PLB if you know search and rescure are looking for you but there is no emergency?

The PLB is very much for highlighting to the emergency services that you are in an emergency situation and need a rescue. It can incur significant costs as the services are called out but gives a f...

posted 9y ago by roryalsop‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Putting electronics inside a surfboard?

You'd install it basically the same way you'd install fin boxes and foot strap inserts (youtube example), surfboards aren't much more than a big block of styrofoam wrapped in fibreglass and resin. ...

posted 9y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to deal with change in diet and schedule after returning from a long expedition?

There's a lot to consider. I go on long canoe sailing trips and eating is basically when we can on the go and one solid meal at the camp. Yours is more lifestyle changes. Some of us are up and dow...

posted 9y ago by Jason Green‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Putting electronics inside a surfboard?

Despite what others have said, your not going to want to 'seal' electronics into the board with fiberglass and resin. How would you access it if it breaks down? What you need is to encase the devic...

posted 9y ago by Tanner‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is the fishermen's greeting "Petri Heil" accepted all around the world?

This answer is based on the meaning of "Petri Heil", I have hardly any first hand knowledge of the use of this phrase. For starters it is certainly restricted to countries where the majority relig...

posted 9y ago by imsodin‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is the fishermen's greeting "Petri Heil" accepted all around the world?

I grew up in Italy, in a fishermen's village on the Adriatic Sea. I never heard this expression, and I am pretty sure I've never heard it anywhere in the Mediterranean. Furthermore, I think that a ...

posted 9y ago by Federico Giorgi‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is the fishermen's greeting "Petri Heil" accepted all around the world?

In English, a common greeting used would be "Tight Lines", more on exiting the area than entering, to wish others luck. Although not a literal translation, it is considered equivalent.

posted 9y ago by dlb‭

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Q&A Is all ocular fluid potable?

According to Wikipedia the Aqueous humour is composed of, Amino acids: transported by ciliary muscles 98% water Electrolytes Ascorbic acid Glutathione Immunoglobulins ...

posted 8y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Are there any techniques for starting and maintaining a fire in snow?

I'd say this depends much more on how wet the conditions are in general than just whether there's snow on the ground: when winter-camping in Manitoba, we trampled down the snow a bit and started ca...

posted 8y ago by cbeleites supports Monica‭

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Q&A Why would one aim off when navigating with a map and compass?

Navigation - be it either over land or sea - is governed by non-Euclidean geometry, which means dealing with a sphere instead of a plane. This also means that shortest path between two points on a ...

posted 8y ago by AcePL‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How many trees are there in California you can drive through?

Drive thru tree park Klamath tour tree thru Shrine Drive thru tree tunnel log Can't see many more than that!

posted 8y ago by dperrie‭

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Q&A How much stronger is a vertical v-thread than a horizontal one?

TL;DR Vertical oriented V-threads (A-threads) are significantly stronger than horizontally aligned V-threads. The following numbers should not be taken at face value: Different test configurations...

posted 8y ago by imsodin‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Can I get crampons for small feet?

I have a pair of Charlet Moser walking crampons, and just for fun, I fit them onto my 3 year old's size 25 winter boots (US/CAN size 9C): I had to cheat of course, I removed the bar that attache...

posted 8y ago by ShemSeger‭

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Q&A Choosing socks for frequent switching cold-warm

For any type of cold you want wool socks. I wear one type of socks all year-round: They are 74% merino wool, 20% nylon, and 6% Lycra Spandex. They breath very well, and keep you feet warm even ...

posted 8y ago by ShemSeger‭

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Q&A How to keep away animals from my camp without setting a fire?

Related to flith's answer, noise can be a deterrent. The same way fires are prohibited in some areas, making too much noise may also be frowned upon, so this may not be a viable strategy depending ...

posted 8y ago by cr0‭

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