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Q&A How can I keep my backpack from resting directly against my back?

How about putting a mesh back support (this thing you see on some office chairs) and maybe modify it to fit better with your back? I've been asking myself how to modify my backpacks and this seems ...

posted 8y ago by Ivan‭

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Q&A How can I take keys with me while swimming?

There is a product that launched in 2015 called PocketBands. It is a low profile silicone band/bracelet that has a hidden pocket. You insert your key on the underside and it stays secure while swim...

posted 8y ago by NaniBly‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How can I take keys with me while swimming?

Most here have focused on taking the key with you to the lake, with the assumption that you have taken your car. Here is slightly different solution: My house has an electronic lock with keycode. ...

posted 8y ago by josh‭

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Q&A How can I take keys with me while swimming?

If it's just the keys that need securing, I love key wristbands. They are properly secure and you have the key in sight if you are a bit paranoid about it ;) I prefer it over any kinds of bags on s...

posted 8y ago by Frank Hopkins‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Do cars really hit 20 moose per day in Sweden?

Moose–Vehicle Collisions From Fatal Car to Moose Collisions: In Sweden, the number of moose vehicle collisions (MVCs) were 5874 in 2016 (Nationella Viltolycksrådet 2015). During the last 10 y...

posted 8y ago by ab2 MonicaNotForgotten‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How can I take keys with me while swimming?

There are a few ways to do this in addition to the previous answer. If you have a car with a hitch: This is what we use when we SCUBA dive. Since you are only swimming and presumably not going ...

posted 8y ago by Pete B.‭

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Q&A Life Jacket for a person without arms?

The expensive way is to get a harness lifejacket. The cheap way is to fit a crotch strap to a lifejacket (type 2 pfd), this is a standard part and I believe most lifejackets have fittings for one....

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

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Q&A Footwear for one month in wet climate

Theoretically you have a lot of options and most of them are covered in answers above. Practically you will be comfortable with flipflops or sandals. 95% of cases you will be wearing flipflops or ...

posted 8y ago by spideringweb‭

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Q&A Optimal timing/routing for a year visiting US national parks?

30,000 Character limit per answer. This is the end of my large answer November Park: Mammoth Cave State: Kentucky Region: Southeast Links: National Park Service, NPS camping, Wikipedia, Weather...

posted 8y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to get the best results when applying gelcoat with a brush?

I asked an older co-worker if he knew about Gel coat on FG, because he was THE dude when it came to that department of the shop. He said there are newer finishes and Gelcoat is a B*&ch to do, b...

posted 8y ago by user12032‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Screen cover for boat inspection port

Me I would just buy some regular port covers cut a hole and epoxy a screen over the top (or bottom).

posted 8y ago by paparazzo‭

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Q&A How to select a good sleeping bag liner?

Vapor barrier liner gives about 10 F. You wake up damp and they are not real comfortable but they work. Not only does it hold some heat in it prevents moisture from building up in the bag. Espec...

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

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Q&A How long can fresh water fish live on a stringer?

A fish can survive a few hours on a stringer, but they're generally not the best approach. The fish will struggle against the stringer and injure itself, which can damage the fish and raises other ...

posted 8y ago by Andrew Brēza‭

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Q&A How to get the best results when applying gelcoat with a brush?

The trouble with hardening is usually insufficient hardener in the mix, though it's possible you've got a high temperature or very slow drying gelcoat. Getting a perfect finish requires either vac...

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

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Q&A How to take care of an acrophobic person while hiking?

I'd treat a new acrophobic hiker the same way I would any other new hiker I was out with. I start out by asking them what they are comfortable with before we even start, as well as what their fitne...

posted 8y ago by Karen‭

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Q&A How can I keep a water-proof barrel dry for use in a canoe?

Always inspect the seal, the closing ring and the barrel lip when buying used barrels, some are pristine and other have been somewhat abused. In certain cases the seal might look good but, from fac...

posted 8y ago by Erik vanDoren‭

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Q&A Is amine blush only a concern with new/ongoing epoxy repairs?

Amine blush is something you will have to deal only on new repair. In old and exposed repairs the blushing would likely be long gone. Basically amine blush is salts of amine carbonate, they will c...

posted 8y ago by Erik vanDoren‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A I have an older shotgun designed for lead shot, can I use steel shot?

In addition, it isn't only the gun itself you should worry about with steel shot. For instance, my turkey plug is only for lead shot. I believe my shotgun can take either, but the specific plug I...

posted 8y ago by Branco‭

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Q&A Worm catching with electricity?

Had a neighbor who used this technique to get worms all the time. It was amazing how well this system really works. He used a system where he had several car batteries rigged onto a dolly and thus ...

posted 8y ago by Ken Graham‭

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Q&A Is there any reason that a wild boars would charge the tent?

As a general rule wild boars would not charge a tent. They usually only charge when they feel threatened. Like many other wild animals, wild boars will only attack if they are cornered or if th...

posted 8y ago by Ken Graham‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is it safe to fire 38 caliber rounds in a 357 magnum pistol?

A .357 Magnum can safely and readily shoot the following rounds: .38 Short Colt, .38 Long Colt, .38 Special, .357 Magnum. Your big problem in the short-near term is that shooting shorter cases will...

posted 9y ago by Sean Wilson‭

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Q&A What is "Dry Camping"?

This term is pretty vague. This paragraph describes it pretty well however: Dry camping means different things to many people. The common definition I hear from people is camping in a locati...

posted 9y ago by OddDeer‭

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Q&A What material are the shells I just purchased made of?

Put a strong magnet on top of a shell and turn it upside down. If the magnet sticks then you know it contains steel shot. If it doesn't, then you could have either lead or "non-toxic" shot. If y...

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

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Q&A What is the difference between a rifle and a shotgun?

In the U.S. there are legal definitions provided by code (18 USC 921) and regulation (27 CFR 478.11), which are somewhat derived from the customary definitions. A shotgun is designed to shoot shot...

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

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Q&A Best type of rope for glacier travel?

Mr. Wizards answer provides nice pictures supplied by Beal about what type of ropes can be used on ice/snow and rock. Quick recap: On ice/snow you can use every rope type (single, half and twin) wi...

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

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