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Common paddling problems Most people are strongly right handed You'll get more power on your stronger side It's really common for the weaker hand to slip closer to the blade as a result of wantin...
Going in circles while in a paddled craft such as a kayak/canoe/raft means that there is more force being applied on one side than the other (this is also how you turn the craft). If you notice t...
The tips in the Keijzers' answer are valid. Some additional comments: Overall the purpose of loading your pack with weight high/close is to reduce the lean you need to compensate for the change...
You already washed it, so it is probably not as waterproof as it was new. If the pores/fabric are open enough to trap butter and keep it through a wash with dish soap. you have two options. Buy...
If not a tick (photo is way too fuzzy) then I would say bedbug nymphs since you indicate they are tiny.
Type Cascade (D) 1 from the second half of the 70ies. I bought mine (complete khaki) in 1980. The cascade (D) 2 had larger side pockets and a large square sized leather "badge" with the JS logo sew...
Looks like a fully engorged deer (black-legged) tick. Can't tell from your picture whether it's larva or nymph. Here's a size comparison photo: https://news.psu.edu/sites/default/files/styles/thr...
Without witnessing or knowing anything about what really happened, it is a 100% safe bet to claim that these three people didn't drown. They certainly, without any doubt, died from hypothermia (in ...
I've fallen into the water where these people unfortunately died. In almost 40 years I have never been in as much pain as when that happened. The water is sub 45F (~7C) or even colder. Exposu...
You don't. The tent is not an insulated structure. It protects from the wind and the rain. Inside your tent, you need insulation, such as a sleeping bag or warm clothes. That's what you warm up. ...
Have a look at an application called Avenza PDF Maps. Avenza allows you to download a host of free (can not free) maps onto your tablet or smart phone. Since Avenza is displaying the map backgrou...
Presumably you won't be plugging your tent into any of these common North American RV dock connectors: 240V/50A on a NEMA 14-50 240V/30A on a NEMA 14-30 or 120V/30A on a "TT30" In those case...
In the UK this has been required for some years. I'm not saying you'll never find an old installation that isn't, but I haven't seen one since converting my campervan nearly 10 years ago. Usually w...
TLDR: Use an electric blanket instead. Make sure it is on an AFCI and GFCI breaker or outlet. I take it you don't pay the electric bill. Tents just can't hold heat, and so you'll be wasting ...
Pour boiling water into the anthill If a bit of animal cruelty isn't beneath you, pouring boiling water into an ant nest gets the job done. Scientists sometimes use this method for precision killi...
Clothes washing detergents are not good for greasy stains. This also applies to regular clothes : Smear the area with copious amounts of dishwasher detergent then wash normally. This is going to r...
Salt is the answer. A continuous line of fine salt around your tent and campsite. Ants don't like crossing it. You have now angered the ant God so you have to do an appeasement offering. Smear the ...
Generally it's recommended to get a "foamie" as your first board, mostly because they're relatively cheap so if you don't commit to the sport you're not so much out of pocket on the attempt. By th...
There are a multitude of ways to die in open water while wearing a life vest. It is contingent upon a variety of scenarios whether you survive and the best scenario assumes that the person overboa...
Prevention is important: Wear the shoes with trip socks for a few weeks before the trip. The shorter distances involved in day to day living will get your feet accustomed to your shoes. There ar...
I would say "I've made all the moves, but not put them together yet". Usually, when I'm projecting a route, and got into that situation, I think of it as "I've made the moves, but used 120% of my e...
In the specific case you mention, both the NY Post and Deutsche Welle say that the cause of death is still being investigated, and both of them point out the low water temperature (the victims were...
Life jackets do not make one drownproof, just increase your odds significantly. Our data also show that over 80% of drowning victims were NOT wearing life jackets when found. We know from oth...
You do not mention your gender, but if you are male and incontinence is urinary only: Consider a "Male External Condom Catheter" or 'Texas Catheter', the volume of required supplies is much lower ...
There probably isn't a big concern about bears being attracted to your stash since they would much rather have your food, but you could either: Hang it just like you would your food. Place it wit...
