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The OP should definitely try the other suggestions first, but if you have serious problems with cold feet, it is possible to buy battery heated socks. These are particularly likely to be useful if...
The first thing to consider is where you're going to be carrying it, and under what circumstances. The (optically) best scopes are heavy and bulky and need a solid tripod; they're not ideal if you'...
I use a truckers hitch it is easy to make and create and pull tight. It is not difficult to untie but does stay in place well. It is a great knot when you need to cinch something down. Image s...
If you're after getting tension into the line, I'd normally use a Truckers Hitch. This uses a loop to create a pulley - and there are various ways to make the loop. I tend to prefer either an Alp...
Looking at the link provided by ShemSeger, I disagree that the knot in picture is actually the ABoK #1044. I am not particularly knot-savvy, but basically, following the one in picture here, it st...
In the UK many petrol stations (which, BTW have some of the longest opening hours of any retailers, especially on Sundays) say minimum 2 litres, some minimum 5. There are rules about the type of co...
As others have commented, Trucker's Hitch (with an Alpine butterfly) would be the best. Note that it would be enough to do it on one side only; I usually tie an Anchor Hitch at the other side. Ano...
I agree that the trucker's hitch will certainly do the job. That said, if your special situation requires retightening if things start to sag, you might consider the tautline hitch. It's a great ...
You don't need a knot, just add a few rounds of rope around the tree and the friction will make it more or less impossible to "pull" the rope and create sag (besides, a few extra rounds prevents th...
No, this has not been shown in realistic mountain hiking settings. It has only been shown for fast hiking. The answer by Tullochgorum links a 1984 US army study. It is quoted here (emphasis mine...
When you are on a hypocaloric diet for several days/weeks and you lose some weight, you do not need to call this calorie debt, especially if your new weight is closer to your normal weight than bef...
With a shelter like this, it's mainly the ridge pole that tensions the fly. You don't give details, but usually the length of the ridge pole will be adjustable. If the fly is sagging, try using a ...
As you are looking for a range of different purposes. There is no one-size-fits-all here. I have a basic (headlamp) one from Black Diamond that will illuminate up to 80 meters (260 feet) with a ma...
I'll second the recommendations to buy bags that can zip together. We have the older North Face Cat's Meow, and they work well for my ultralight distance hikes, and for family camping. While you c...
I have an inReach and have used it in all sorts of conditions and terrain. Overcast weather is not a problem but a reflective tarp or deep canyons can be. If a message fails to get through the dev...
It is also worth knowing the pros and cons of using automotive Gasoline / Petrol in stoves: From MSR's website MSR's website "Liquid Fuel Stoves 101 Choosing the right fuel for your stove Whit...
The call would be routed to the international COSPAS-SARSAT network. Here are the Beacon Regulations Handbooks for each country: http://www.cospas-sarsat.int/en/documents-pro/beacon-regulations-...
Realistically this is something to be aware of, horrible assaults and murders have happened before on the trail. Beyond that, for me at least this isn't a reason not to hike, it's a reason to be aw...
Take a pen or fork and jam/poke it at the top of the can where the tab is connected to the top of the can. See diagram below: I've done this almost my whole life, it would look like it would be h...
If you have a clean black garbage bag with you (and if you don't, you really should :)), put the snow into the garbage bag, arrange it in a thin layer inside the bag, and lay the bag in the sun on ...
Regarding your own safety: Attachment: Do actually use and clip into the auto-belay system. It sounds ridiculous, but according to @Guran did happen, and it's not that hard to imagine. In many gy...
I currently own 7 pairs of footwear: Croc knockoffs. Used in camp. MEC moc boots. Much like a diver's boot. 3/16" neoprene with rubber soles, toe and heel caps. I like these for any trail wor...
Additionally to the previous answer, gunpowder quality (including pressing quality, corning, the size of the granules, etc.) is one of the factors affects on louderness and power.
You should probably interpret the incident as a rare fluke and try and forget about it. Murders and crime have happened on the AT before: Frequency of crime/assault on the Appalachian Trail I have...
I think it heavily depends on what kind of hike you are planning on. I typically prefer applying the following: A trail with a lot of ups and downs and often through ankle-high water and/or rain:...
