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Q&A Are there any natural materials found in the wild that can be used as an effective sunscreen?

Red Ochre Red Ochre is a natural earth pigment found in clays that are rich in iron. It's been used for thousands of years by cultures around the world as a natural sunblock. It's also the same pi...

posted 7y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A how high does a fence need to be to prevent European brown bear to climb it?

Bee keepers in central B.C. will use old school busses as portable bee yards. Each hive base is bolted to the floor, and a tunnel leads outside. They use a solar electric fence charger to charge t...

posted 7y ago by Sherwood Botsford‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What's this backpack part called and how can I get a replacement?

It looks like this piece goes by 3 different names, Sternum Slider Image source Piping Clip Image Source Wing Clip You could also try contacting the manufacture, since these parts don't s...

posted 7y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Q&A What is growing in these cocoon-looking structures found on a mountain in Massachusetts, USA?

We went back today and spoke with the naturalist, Cindy, who's part of a team that cares for that property which includes hundreds of acres. These are webbed nests filled with hundreds of caterpi...

posted 7y ago by Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GL‭

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Q&A Where can I find public water tap for cleaning/bathing in the Netherlands?

There is a website which has a map listing all public fountains, some examples of how the fountains look can be found here. But most Dutch people tend to be friendly, so if you ask them if you can ...

posted 7y ago by Bart‭

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Q&A What is the easiest way to remove creosote from pots and pans?

Heat up the creosote covered pan. This softens it. Then pour some denatured alcohol on it and scrub it off. I used a scotch bright pad to scrub with the alcohol, and then wiped the now liquid creos...

posted 7y ago by Ben Smith‭

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Q&A Art supplies on backpacking trips

I personally use a Canson mixed media sketchbook in the 5.5x8.5 size (140 x 216 mm), two sturdy mechanical pencils with long, extendable erasers, a Sakura Field Kit watercolor set of 48 colors, and...

posted 7y ago by Pigg‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is there any effective repellent against deer flies (Lipoptena cervi)?

It looks like lemon eucalyptus extract has some effect, It is concluded that the use of a repellent based on lemon eucalyptus extract (tested in 2004-2005) will protect humans from Deer ked bit...

posted 7y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Q&A Are there any natural materials found in the wild that can be used as an effective sunscreen?

As you said yourself: mud. Or cotton as Gabriel answered, or wood, or leaves, or bark, or anything that stops light from reaching your skin. Is there any natural material that without any processin...

posted 7y ago by Monster‭

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Q&A What is the easiest way to remove creosote from pots and pans?

Unless the black stains bother you for visual reasons, let them be. Wash the pan off with normal dishwashing methods. This will take care of the stickyness and most contamination from pan to clothe...

posted 7y ago by Stian Yttervik‭

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Q&A Are there any natural materials found in the wild that can be used as an effective sunscreen?

It depends on what level of processing makes you feel something is no longer natural. Typical Sunscreens use Zinc Oxide as a UV blocking agent, as it is photo-stable and creates a nearly invisible...

posted 7y ago by GOATNine‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How can I find Corner Caps for my 1963 12ft StarCraft boat?

Google leads to me to the parent company (Manufacturer) of your boat, contacting them would be the first best step Based on your photo and description you have a 12 foot boat, designed for an outb...

posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Are there any natural materials found in the wild that can be used as an effective sunscreen?

Wood ash As @Monster said: anything that stops light from reaching your skin. The OP her/himself suggested mud. All you need to get wood ash is a campfire, which you probably want anyway, ...

posted 7y ago by ab2 MonicaNotForgotten‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Are there any natural materials found in the wild that can be used as an effective sunscreen?

The mucous from the marine animal mushroom coral, is a natural sunscreen, which is designed to keep the coral itself from burning in the sun. The mushroom coral is only found in coral reefs in cert...

posted 7y ago by Damien‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How can I know if a rope is certified? I found a hidden tag

Is this sufficient reason to conclude that the rope is indeed legitimate for aid/rescue use? Can it carry more than 2000 kg as specified by the NFPA 1983? No, but almost. If your statement was...

posted 7y ago by StrongBad‭

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Q&A What group of people call themselves "Outdoor Influencers", and what do they do regarding natural areas of land?

Basically it's people with large social media followings who use their influence on those platforms, especially Instagram, to influence people to visit outdoor places, buy outdoor things and suppor...

posted 7y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Under what conditions does heating a tent artificially make objective sense?

In my humble opinion, there is no condition where heating a tent makes objective sense. The impracticality of heat generation usually means that travelers who would benefit or need heating the most...

posted 7y ago by Gabriel C.‭

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Q&A How sophisticated a dust mask can one hope to improvise?

TL;DR Yes, carbon might be your best bet. I would not bet my life on such a thing if I had not already practiced it though. Carbon is used to filter purify both water (your typical Brita water fil...

posted 7y ago by Loduwijk‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How sophisticated a dust mask can one hope to improvise?

There are a number of plans using 2 liter plastic bottles for improvised "gas masks". Note that they would not stop gasses but instead filter out particulates like from a dust storm, collapsed bui...

posted 7y ago by Restless Adventurer‭

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Q&A Are there any credible estimates of how much of the US National Park System does not have cell phone reception? If so, what do they conclude?

I believe what you are looking for can be found here, Cellular Coverage in National Parks which has cell phone coverage maps for a number of National Parks in the US. It depends on the park and h...

posted 7y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Buying Campingaz in Eastern Europe

Try this Camping Gaz store locator for Poland: http://www.campingaz.com/PL/t-retailerlocator.aspx. It might help (and you can use Google Translate if needed.

posted 7y ago by Paul Lydon‭

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Q&A Carrying small game while hunting on foot?

A fishing creel bag works great for small game like rabbits. https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/white-river-fly-shop-creel-bag

posted 7y ago by Imnohero‭

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Q&A Is there a good way to be kept up-to-date with climbing gear recalls?

I think one of the most comprehensive lists is maintained by the UIAA: https://www.theuiaa.org/safety-standards/recalls/ EDIT3: It seems to be working fine again. EDIT2: Currently there are no ...

posted 7y ago by flawr‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How use a nylon cordelette as an adjustable tether for rock climbing?

The solution to this is a Purcell Prussik, that looks like this, It's a cordelette tied into a loop with a double fisherman's, and then looped back with a prussik to itself. See here for how to ...

posted 7y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is there a good way to be kept up-to-date with climbing gear recalls?

I use these sites for general product recalls (categorized by use), although I think they are maintained by the same group: www.Recalls.Gov US Consumer Product Safety Commission For other recall...

posted 7y ago by Andrew Jennings‭

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