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There are a few fundamental differences between oars and paddles. One main difference is the position of the user relative to the direction in which the vessel is moving. Oars are used to pro...
If you can constantly feel them hitting your head and see them on your clothes, you should easily be able to get them trapped on something sticky. Try an adhesive bug trap or simply some double si...
The problem will be that both the terms/activities "dynamic climbing" and "mountaineering" are quite broad. Strictly speaking the answer is yes: You sometimes use dynamic climbing in mountaineering...
So this isn't the type of dynamic climbing you'd see in a bouldering problem, but one "dynamic" climbing technique that I could see being used on a mountaineering route is a pendulum. This is prett...
Bacteria and fungi can only grow in water, not in the fuel itself. If a fuel tank is unused and resting for a longer time, the small water content in the fuel can separate at the bottom and provide...
I read the answer by Erik vanDoren then I cut inspection ports in my boat. What I learned helps validate the correctness of his answer. Quick history. I purchased the boat (1972ish sunfish) a few...
I got your question wrong at first. Correctly considered your question is based on a false assumption however. Adult humans don't eat certain food for the simple reason that they can. You would be ...
Based on the comments, it seems that you are looking for some sort of fabric that has moisture wicking capabilities. There are several fabrics that have this desirable trait. Many of them are syn...
I'm somewhat of a claustrophobic sleeper when it comes to quinzhees, so I'm very particular about my ventilation. How much ventilation you need is proportionate to the size of your quinzhee, and h...
HTH all of y'all .. I've learned it all the hard way. To address a few of the points: Your fiance is ABSOLUTELY correct to not wear them overnight, can get eye pits, etc. not fun. painful, no...
I've seen a number of people llama packing in black bear territory in the Sierras. Typically the llamas are hobbled or tied to a line; they can still kick and spit, and they can make noise. Most be...
This is just a day hike, not an extended backpacking trip? Then use a good cooler with dry ice. Elaboration: Dry ice is colder than water ice (-78°C vs 0°C), and thus in a well-insulated cooler s...
Freeze a 24 oz can. It will bulge out. Put it in a freezer bag. Pack it in the middle of your sleeping bag. Wrap your sleeping bag with your insulated pad. Throw all of that in the freezer for ...
There are a handful of manufacturers that make climbing holds from granite. My recollection is that Petrogrips used to make 30 cm x 30 cm panels of granite with various features cut into them. I ca...
This rule of thumb has not worked for me but here is what worked. Get several opinions from people who already done the same exact trail. It is better to know these people, so you can compare thei...
I don't know where you live, but you can buy cheap glasses online and I'm sure a lot of the sites have international delivery. I too have astigmatism and I can get extended wear contact lenses (6 ...
With regards to climbing granite, my experience is in western Canada (Skaha, near Penticton BC) and Bishop (California, bouldering spot), Squamish in BC and a few routes on an outcrop near my homet...
Just sleep with the solution in your sleeping bag. Same with drinking water. During the day you may need to carry it next to your body.
As Rory states in his answer, hull weight is just the hull. But you need not worry, the mast, rudder, center board, sail, etc. Are usually loaded separately from the hull of the boat. For small t...
You really shouldn't waste any time after you shoot a deer, how long you wait to dress your deer can affect the taste of the meat. The first thing that happens after you kill a deer is rigor morti...
Yes, and no, it kind of depends on the local laws. So long as your equipment is covered by your manufacturer guarantee, and you will have to bear in mind as will all diving the local laws and leg...
The butcher's comments sound completely bunk to me. Although there may be some difference in overall taste by not keeping your meat vertical with good air circulation, this variable is often out o...
It is dangerous as it can hang up and it places you more forward in the chair (slip off). Lift operators fear packs. A hip pack is a much better option as there is a gap in the chair for the hip p...
Yes there are increased risks associated with riding a lift while wearing a pack Hangups The first major risk, mentioned by Paparazzi, is hangups. These occur anytime the pack becomes entangled ...
A combination of nylon webbing (i.e., a strap) and a plastic buckle that's both quick to cinch tight or to loosen. They're usually called Accessory Straps or Compression Straps. The strap comes in ...
