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I'm not totally clear on your power requirements, but what about solar? For smaller applications there are companies like Goal Zero that provide camp-friendly, turn-key battery and solar panel appl...
I think this comes down to personal preference, your level of training, and what type of hunting you're going to be doing with your rifle. In general I don't think trigger pull weight is going to b...
Really its all about the loft. So if you have a specific bag you're wondering about, next time you launder it look at it when its wet and see how much loft remains. I know my winter bag loses about...
To answer your underlying idea, mounting a canoe on the roof of a regular car can easily be done safely - however you've chosen two poor examples. First photo: not safe There's no proper roof-ba...
First question : are you walking or driving and do you need to camp for any length of time ? For short stay driving you take a second car battery and Amps x 11 = Watts or Watts/11 = Amps. It is 1...
No, I don't believe so. The .38-40, perhaps despite its name is a 40 caliber round, while the .38 Special, certainly despite its name, is a much smaller .357 round. The case diameter dimensions a...
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) bottles are not "special" containers, they are the most widespread containers holding potable water in the world, with more than 100 million used per day. Now, yo...
You're a bit more cramped than a topper but it seems to be much the same game. It's very much about the type of paddle you're using and the position you want to be in. We used praddles in the Topp...
There are several symptoms that could indicate an animal may have rabies–they have already been shared in other answers to this question–but the only way to know for certain if an animal is actuall...
As your travel advisory links state, the ‘rabies-free’ designation ignores bats. This is also mentioned on the CDC list of rabies-free countries which you link to: The countries on this list ar...
This is a function of latitude and season. Apart from that, it depends on local landscape, weather, and your own eyes. On a rainy day in a dense forest, it may already be quite dark at sunset. O...
Take it to a knife smith. They have specialized equipment, experience, and knowledge. They'll be able to put an appropriate grind back on it and address any other issues.
According to the owners manual here, it says to Always clean your sharpener after use. Clean with damp cloth or mild brush. Do not rinse with water. Store in a drawer or cabinet. Since yo...
Disassembly is the easy part. Drill out the rivets. Reassembly will be a big problem.
With laces untied you're more prone to slipping around in your shoes thus increasing your chances of getting blisters. Also (from own experience with using low shows untied) those shoes wear down ...
The greatest risk with unlaced shoes or boots is that a lace will slip out of the shoes or boots and you will trip on a lace dangling on the ground. I often go around with unlaced tennis shoes (...
Yes, you could if you can get the multitool apart, although it won't be the easiest thing in the world. and it won't be as stable as a traditional arrow head or spear point. Basically, you want a ...
There is a very simple way to relieve the itching for a while. Press firmly on the bite with your fingers or thumb for 20-30 seconds. The pressure causes the body to release endorphins that will ...
The cheap and simple solution to this is 5 lbs of peanut butter i.e. two normal sized Jiff containers and a spoon ducktaped to the containers for approximately 12,000 + calories. If unopened, they...
Two suggestions. You can get fingerless gloves that also are mittens. Here's a child version so you can see how they work: Second, you can try to get a touchscreen that works with gloves. For ex...
I've been using Petzl Spiky Plus for four seasons. I like that they are mostly soft rubber and can easily be put in a small backpack pocket. They only have six microspikes per foot but they grip r...
"Fast pack" refers to setting up a tent with just the fly, tent poles, and usually a groundsheet. You leave the inner body behind. For example, here are the fast pack instructions for the Big Agnes...
Should you just put them on and warm them up with your feet or is there a better alternative? In fact, I've found just putting them on and putting up with the cold for the first few minutes is...
Yes! This is a rewarding and awesome experience. I have three children that I take hiking all the time. My youngest is almost a month old and he hasn't been out yet, but will as soon as he has a bi...
Before I saw this question, I had no idea the term stealth camping existed, but I have definitely done it a number of times, just backpacking, with a bike, and with a car. Yes, it's possible to do...
