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Q&A How to keep my legs warm in winter?

I live in an area where temperatures of -20C or colder is a normal winter day, and can go down to -40C at times. A good pair of long underwear and a pair of flannel lines jeans sounds like it would...

posted 9y ago by Ruralife‭

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Q&A Retractable reel for twine - does it exist?

I occasionally use a very long stretch of twine to transport light gear (<1lb) between my partner and I when we're camping out ~30m from each other. Unreeling and reeling this twine is extrem...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by BLAZORLOVER‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Are any canyons in the Sierra de Grazalema accessible without special canyoneering gear?

The book Sierra de Grazalema: Complete Guidebook to the Natural Park includes a chapter on canyons, describing two routes: one Garganta Verde and one through the Garganta de las Buitreras. Both re...

0 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by gerrit‭

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Q&A Is there a mesh mini-tent on the market that covers head, shoulders and arms, allowing you read comfortably in buggy terrain?

Yes, you want one of those hats with an extra long mosquito net around it: (Source: MEC) Larger ones than the one in the photo exist. In places like northern Finland in summer, you pretty much ...

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

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Q&A Is the outdoor &#x201D;cottage industry&#x201D; only about ultralight?

Cottage industry: an industry whose labor force consists of family units or individuals working at home with their own equipment a small and often informally organized industry Withi...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by gerrit‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Dealing With Wind Direction Changes When Sleeping In A Tarp

I've recently switched from using a tent to using a tarp, and on the whole I'm really enjoying it, however there is one thing I haven't solved. How do people deal with situations where the wind sw...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by Undistraction‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Which two handed fly casting style should I learn?

To answer your question, "Which two handed fly casting style should I learn?" the answer is all of them. After you've learned every style then you'll know which one suits your needs best in any sit...

posted 9y ago by ShemSeger‭

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Q&A Is this anchor set up right?

If it is load bearing, then hell no. This is a mess of cross- and ring-loading, which will break the biners. If it is just a material storage placement, then it is simply confusing. And of what I k...

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

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Q&A What tent should I use for extended winter camping in the midwest US?

If you are going to live in the tent, get a canvas wall tent and a stove. It will be much more livable over the long term even if it costs a bit more up front. I found a lot of information about an...

posted 9y ago by samglover‭

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Q&A Effective way to carry a sleeping mattress with rucksack?

I switched to using a self inflating mattress years ago, mostly because of the problem of the bulk of foam mats, and having them outside the pack while working though dense bush. Inside as shown...

posted 9y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Effective way to carry a sleeping mattress with rucksack?

I think having it vertically using side compression straps or bungees on the rear of the bag effects movement the least (ie not getting caught on stuff). As Kate Gregory mentions the pads are reall...

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

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Q&A What are other alternatives to Sleeping pads?

Depends on the situation and therefore the gear you have along and the environment you are in. For example if you are on an alpine tour, you can do similar as we did this year in a bivouac: try ...

posted 9y ago by Wills‭

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Q&A What are some good tips and techniques for packing a backpack?

Here's some advice from REI's page "Tips for How to Pack a Backpack": Packing a backpack is pretty simple, but there are some tips to make the process easier and to get you better results. ...

posted 9y ago by RV Park‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Can urinating around camp attract wildlife?

According to Backpacker, and the National Park Service, peeing attracts some large predators because animals like the salty taste: ...urinate well away from camp on rock, sandy areas, or duff. ...

posted 9y ago by Chris Mendez‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Why are these acceptable and safe anchors?

I happen to know for a fact that the steel ring in those anchor set ups is rated to 50kN. That's as much as both hangers combined, they're only rated to 25kN each, which is still double the force a...

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

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Q&A Repair broken plastic buckle in the middle of hiking or alternative way to fix it

Carry a spare Things break. If you're expecting to be far enough for long enough, it helps to be able to repair your gear. In addition to needle and thread, I have in my rucksack a half-meter of...

posted 9y ago by Peteris‭

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Q&A How to create a cast or splint to aid a broken bone?

A cast is meant to promote long-term healing of a broken bone, and getting a cast typically requires a doctor in a definitive care environment. A splint is the preferred treatment for fractures and...

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

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Q&A Considerations for older campers?

My family took my Dad camping for his 80th birthday. We grew up camping with my Mom and Dad but it had been 20-30 years since my Dad had been camping. We brought all of our usual car camping gear...

posted 9y ago by Dana Spivey‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is camping at Zion National Park in mid-December feasible?

You can get a weather forecast for Zion here. As you can see, daytime temps are about freezing or slightly above by night temps can drop pretty low. In my opinion camping in -10 to -15 C is prett...

posted 9y ago by nivag‭

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Q&A Considerations for older campers?

What sorts of considerations, gear, practices, should I/we/they acquire to help them get back into car camping? Others have covered the questions of comfort well, and I have nothing to add t...

posted 9y ago by ab2 MonicaNotForgotten‭

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Q&A Does wearing too many layers have any negative impacts other than sweating?

In cold weather, I'm the guy that always has way more layers on than everyone else. I don't let myself sweat though, I just suck at retaining body heat. Sweating is the primary reason for not over-...

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

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Q&A I never adjust for true north. Is this bad practice?

This depends highly on your location. Contrary to popular belief, the difference between the magnetic pole and the geographic pole is not the only reason for declination. As a matter of fact, the m...

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

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Q&A Are "skateshoes" really necessary?

I've only skateboarded much when I was younger, and have only about an hour of practice total this past year, but here is what I know: There are a few things that make a skate shoe good for skateb...

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

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Q&A Reacting to tornado warnings while camping with no buildings nearby

Tie your canoe off to a tree or big rock and sink it in a shallow area (chest deep) it will be safe till you need to retrieve it same with equipment that dosent matter if it gets soaked through (po...

posted 9y ago by user8454‭

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Q&A Is a portable jump starter dangerous?

Like many campers, I bought a portable jump starter, which contains liquids and gases. In what situation does it get dangerous? Can I simply carry this portable charger along with all my camping ...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by Moon‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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