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TDLR : Single actions only fire the revolver, double actions both cock the hammer and fire. The way that revolvers work is that each time it is fired, the cylinder must be rotated and the hammer c...
Liam's answer is spot-on, but I would like to add some details. "Dawn wall" is actually not the name of a route, but of a portion of the south-east face of El Capitan, which you can see in the fig...
I wanted to write a comment to supplement the fine answer by @Chris H but it was too long, is important, and can pass as an answer. The literal "yes/no" answer is as ChrisH says. Chewing gum can m...
Striker-fired pistols too, can be either "double action" or "single action." Usually the first shot in a magazine will require you to manually chamber the round, after which a pistol is then "singl...
It isn't poor etiquette per se, however one should remember that many people who are out on an adventure are doing so to get away from people, and for a lot of people, it can be rather annoying and...
I can't speak specifically to "indoor climbers", but i've definitely witnessed some fairly common overall plateaus, and experienced a few myself with regards to outdoor climbing. I would however sa...
There are two different norms for ski bindings (and their release characteristics): ISO 9462 for alpine ski bindings and ISO 13992 for touring ski bindings. The former is tested together with alpin...
There's nothing wrong with using your AT gear at a resort. Actually, to a degree, your gear will probably see less wear on a resort than during traditional AT use. When climbing hills, your bindin...
A few months ago, in November, 2017, we purchased a heated bird bath which fulfills all the criteria and more! It's a common type, and is sold by retailers world-wide. As I write this, in January, ...
Though you don't actually state it, I get the impression you normally let your dogs roam free on your hikes. If this is correct, then you are taking a very large risk with other people's health and...
Mylar emergency blankets can be critical when minimizing gear - regardless of season or location. They are a good tool beyond just a first aid kit staple, inexpensive & lightweight, and can mak...
Minimalist shoes or "barefoot" shoes are shoes that provide your feet with some form of protection, but get you as close to a barefoot experience as possible. The styles range from simple ultrali...
Teach your dog to pack. 4 cups seems like a lot. Big dogs? Our dogs live outside in winter and get 2 cups. The two larger ones are 50-55 pounds. If the main ingredient in your dogfood is corn me...
The answer to this question will vary on your level of foot strength and the terrain. Human beings did pretty well for thousands of years without supportive footwear, but when they started walking...
We live for a month at a time on the following type of diet. Weights are in pounds if unspecified. Breakfast: hot cereal 0.2 brown sugar 1 oz dried fruit 2 oz margarine .5 oz Lunch: 1 cup gran...
If the pain is from muscles only, then there should be no long term problems. However feet are extremely complex with lots of small bones, cartilage and tendons. So it is possible that these are in...
Firstly I have to say that I disapprove of an inexperienced kayaker considering running any rapids alone. Get out and walk round. However, given that and your intent to fish, I suggest looking at ...
If you can, unzip your sleeping a little bit and stick your feet out. If your feet are cold than you body will be cold too. If your head or your hair is cold your body will be cold too. So if your ...
Cave photographers have to deal with a similar problem, where thin steam that's normally invisible can be seen in photographs taken with flash. Steam is composed of fairly spherical droplets of wa...
Arbitrary rules are just that - arbitrary. One point of difference is that in 3D archery in the USA, you get exactly one arrow per target -- there's no concept of a "split kill". The ring you lis...
The Easton Traditional are slightly heavier GPI because (I think) of their wood decal wrap. The 400 spine Trad is 4.9 GPI where the same spine in the ST is 4.0 GPI. There are a few other minor di...
I doubt there is a specific answer; I think different species have different preferences. In the Piney woods of east Texas , I have a couple traditional baths and a small pond with a 30 ft stream o...
There was actually a project done on the definition of what a minimalist shoe is and the result was "Footwear providing minimal interference with the natural movement of the foot due to its hig...
There are two linked, but distinct issues: Preventing immediate injury and landing as "softly" as possible to prevent long term issues with joints/back/... The title tends to address the former, th...
One problem is a dogs do not like changes in diet. Search on calorie dense or weight gain dog food. I don't want to name brands. Work that into their diet before you leave. Get packs for you...
