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First, consider if you have the right backpack. If you're considering chopping off all sorts of parts, you might be using a pack that isn't designed for you. You could sell it off and buy a more mi...
The best whistle is one you don't forget. The last two packs I've had included whistles built right into the chest strap clip.
While it can be useful if you are really out in the wilds, say in the Amazon jungle, and using a machete to clear every step, I wouldn't expect to carry a knife sharpener for a trip under a week. ...
Another way to find the time is to use well known stars. In the northern hemisphere, you can use the Pole Star and the Big Dipper to tell the time fairly accurately. A good explanation of the pro...
There are a few common measures that I've seen: Full Skin Out - we're talking everything you're wearing, everything in your pack, food, water, fuel Base Weight - everything in your pack, minus "c...
Pea vs. Pealess -- In very cold temperatures, pea whistles don't work Volumn -- Louder is better... to a point. My safety whistle has a health warning to not be within 10ft or risk hearing loss. ...
An astronomer with a protractor and pocket-calculator can figure almost anything. Unfortunately, though, astronomers don't fit very well in survival kits (and grumble when you try to stuff them in...
We (Kent and Deny) did an experiment in order to shed some light on this debate. We found that keeping the water in the cooler along with the ice kept the overall temperature of the cooler below 5 ...
SOS is pretty recognizable and clear. Just make it BIG. Rocks with holes around them (to create contrast) seem to be the easiest and best way.
Given that the basis for defining time is based on the Earth's rotation and where the Sun is relative to a point on the Earth, it's going to be difficult to estimate the time without knowing where ...
DSLRs work quite well in cold weather, but there are a few tips to keeping things working nicely from my experience. The most important thing about cold weather and electronics is to prevent rapi...
You can easily* make two strand cord out of a variety of materials - I have done it with long grasses, but any relatively long fibrous material can work, including the fibres from inside woody stem...
I have a 24' diameter Tipi that I use for this type of thing and it works great. I have a small coal fire going the entire time and with 6 people it is plenty warm and spacious. I have had as many ...
Go for a tent without a floor. High traffic causes wear and tear and you're likely not going to expect people to take off their shoes as they come and go, spillage becomes less of a problem, and pu...
I use alcohol based napkins (aka wet-naps/handy-wipes). They are individually packaged, light in a cinch, come free with a lot of fast food (fried chicken, ribs, etc.) and the packaging is usually...
One method I've found to be particularly reliable is the finger method - hold your arm straight out in front of you, facing towards the setting sun like so: Place your hand so your little finger...
This is based on what we did for ours, and may not be specific to your model (but should hold true) Take off the prop and grease every season When storing drain all fluids I actually find that mi...
Russell's comment is very valid, however the first things to look at in any case: If the outboard is moved by cable from a steering wheel, check every cable guide and the bearings in the steering...
It Depends. Actually, it depends on pretty much everything: Weather, terrain, fitness, group size, and of course, how long a day is. It's better to think of 'How much can I do in an hour, and how...
In good terrain, I use the thumb-rule: 10 minutes per km of distance + 10 minutes per 100m of altitude. This works on easy trails in moderate conditions (no heat, no high altitude, etc.), and often...
By coincendince, I asked the same question to a guide last weekend. His response was this: There is going to be some reduction in the strength of the webbing from the girth hitch. Especially th...
I've been using a LowePro TLZ bag clipped to the front of my pack, just above the sternum straps. At the risk of repeating my answer verbatim from photo.stackexchange.com, I'll just link there. N...
No, it's not vital to have thermal underwear. Layering is your friend. During the winter months, I've been hitting the slopes regularly for the past 8 years or so. Though I do own thermal underw...
Each person is unique and may need one feature over another. But here is my take on the features in a rough order of importance: Warranty: If you plan on heavy usage, make sure it has a lifetime ...
Good underwear is very important in winter conditions. When you're active, you're sweating. The moisture greatly reduces the termal isolation, which increases the chances of hipotermia. Cotton is ...
