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Q&A Any tips to prevent theft while tent camping alone in a caravan park?

What I've learned in half-a-century of camping... First, don't get too stressed out - in most developed countries theft is rare. Don't let your concerns spoil your holiday! (But be sensible - the...

posted 7y ago by Tullochgorum‭

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Q&A Can any automotive fluids be made safe to drink?

My vehicle has broken down in the middle of a desert, I have some tools but I am out of water. I have the ability to make a fire. I know that drinking antifreeze is fatal, but I am wondering i...

3 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What can I do if I have 24-hour warning of very strong wind gusts (45&#x2013;50 m/s), but I cannot reach a fixed shelter within this period?

What you are probably going to want to do is to build your own shelter out of rocks. Basically, you are going to want to pile them up into a wall a couple of feet high and get down behind that. If ...

posted 7y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Q&A How did Viking era hikers carry their gear and provisions?

I'm interested in how Viking era1) hikers carried their gear and provisions while out and about on foot. My focus here would be longer walks in civilian life, e.g. to get from farm A to farm B. I.e...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Crevasse rescue with knots in the rope

In addition to Felix's excellent answer of what should be done it practice, it is well worth knowing how to pass a knot in the rope (whether while rappelling or hauling). This will generally be mor...

posted 7y ago by erfink‭

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Q&A How to contain the stench of climbing shoes?

I take public transportation to my work and the climbing gym. This means my climbing gear stays in my office all day with me. My climbing shoes stink and are really offensive to have in my office. ...

7 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by StrongBad‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Are there tents with better space-to-weight ratio than tunnel tents?

What are your options? As someone who makes their own shelters I've given a great deal of thought to the pros and cons of different architectures. But like most things involving gear choice, the r...

posted 7y ago by Tullochgorum‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is this image of a skier skinning up a very steep slope rotated?

The picture in the answer to that question you referred to here doesn't have a source listed for attribution. To me, however, it does look like the same picture as the one in the answer to the ques...

posted 7y ago by Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GL‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What material is a good alternative to neoprene?

Fleece dries fast, and fleece is relatively warm while wet. It's probably the best you're going to get in normal clothing materials. But it's not an alternative to a wetsuit or drysuit, more of a "...

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

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Q&A How to contain the stench of climbing shoes?

I've used Boot Bananas sourced from my local bouldering gym after complaints by my better half about stenchy climbing shoes. Since using them the complaints have completely dried up. They are still...

posted 7y ago by Jon P‭

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Q&A How to counter bindings getting loose on MSR Lightning Ascent snowshoes?

Some things you can try to hold the boot in place that work for me: Strap the toe, then the heel. Strap the rest of the foot straps. Then, re-tighten the toe & top straps so they are really t...

posted 7y ago by Felix‭

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Q&A What footwear did mountaineers wear in the 19th century?

Before rubber soles, mountaineers (and others) used hobnailed boots "have been used since antiquity for inexpensive durable footwear". There is a nice note here about Vibram soles replacing hobnail...

posted 7y ago by StrongBad‭

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Q&A Why do compasses develop bubbles?

Either small leaks or changes in atmospheric pressure. However if the bubble is less than 1/4 inch across it won't affect accuracy. Bubbles can form from high elevation or exposure to cold temp...

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

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Q&A How can I prepare my body for a relatively hard hike?

I'm from Munich, Germany. There is a German highest mountain Zugspitze (2.962m) close to the city (2 hours with a train), and I want to climb it in spring. Base camp is 700m high. There are a coup...

3 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Deutche Knabe‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A My car broke down in Siberia. What do I do now?

When travelling on extremely remote roads, you need to prepare for the worst. This is even more true if you are travelling in a climate where the weather might kill you within days, such as in ext...

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

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Q&A My car broke down in Siberia. What do I do now?

First, if you go somewhere in a car, take along the clothes necessary to be outside for an extended period. 406 MHz PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) All the tragedies have one thing in common: the...

posted 7y ago by Harper - Reinstate Monica‭

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Q&A Titanic survival, ice cold water?

Any amount of insulation helps. There are 3 main areas of heat loss. Head, sides of chest, and groin area. Any form of fabric will work. Yes, even cotton. (Cotton's problem is when it's in the...

posted 7y ago by Sherwood Botsford‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is it warmer to sleep in a car or in a tent?

Is it warmer to sleep in a car or in a tent? Suppose that our old internal-combustion-engine car breaks down in a remote place at -30°C, -40°C, or -50°C, and the engine won't run at all. Suppose ...

12 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by gerrit‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Finnish maps: bogs easy vs hard to traverse

Bogs on my Lemmenjoki and Hammastunturi map are marked as either easy or hard to traverse. What conditions should I expect from both terrain types in summer (mid August)? Does easy mean one can wal...

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by robaki‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A What can I do about those obnoxious biting flies?

An article in the Spokesman Review claims that the best solution for biting flies is a combination of Permethrin to treat clothing with Picaridin to treat skin and gear. Supposedly the Picaridin ...

posted 6y ago by Benzo‭

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Q&A When backpacking, what gear should go in the brain(top most compartment) instead of the main compartment?

Most backpacking backpacks have both a big main compartment and a "brain" which goes over the top of the main compartment. Image source When packing, which gear should go into the brain?

3 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is the risk of getting lost while canoeing in a cypress swamp?

You have a leg up as far as canoeing experience is concerned, but there's a definite risk of getting lost, especially the first time you're doing swamp canoeing. The terrain is different from other...

posted 6y ago by Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GL‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How should you find out about local shooting ranges in a new area?

Often times it makes sense to ask the locals by asking at gun shops or outdoor gear shops like for example Sportsman's Warehouse or Cabela's. The other good resource would be the managers of publ...

posted 6y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Q&A Do truly all-season tents exist?

Late to the show, but I'm not entirely convinced by the current answers. First, we can't really talk about 4-season tents without considering the activity and conditions The term "4-season" can m...

posted 6y ago by Tullochgorum‭

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Q&A What is the proper way to ford a shallow body of water in a back country situation?

I will answer in reverse order: (2) the least impact to the stream ecosystem, presuming you intend to cross, is to use the preexisting track. First, this restricts disturbance to an already distu...

posted 6y ago by Jon Custer‭

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