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Q&A Does freezing cut bait affect its attractiveness to fish?

YES. Freezing any type of bait definitely makes it less attractive to fish. Freezing depletes the bait of it's scent and essential oils that attract fish. The scent and oils are still there, b...

posted 9y ago by steelersquirrel‭

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Q&A What's the difference between a fjord and a fjard?

I think Wikipedia article on Fjard has a very good explanation: Although fjards and fjords are similar in that they are a glacially-formed topography, they still differ in some key ways. Fjords...

posted 9y ago by George Sapkin‭

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Q&A What is a "spit anchor"?

Searching the climbing dictionary for "spit" shows that this is the french term for a "bolt". So the answer is simple: The translation of the guidebook isn't perfect. "Spit anchors" are bolted an...

posted 9y ago by anderas‭

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Q&A How do you patch/repair an inflatable dinghy while still underway?

Depends where the hole is and how big it is, but: First, determine if it's necessary to try and patch the hole in open water. If you're close to shore, then go ashore and patch it there. If you'...

posted 9y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Replacement tap for Coleman 5 gal. water carrier

Found this on an amazon review: "I bought a flat, low-profile cap for an interim solution as well as to have a more durable closure for storage and transportation. A cap which fits perfectly is the...

posted 9y ago by John Pratt‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Travel trailer with pets during a tornado

Trailers can be literally thrown around by a tornado, even high straight winds can be a concern, under it is not a safe place. Usually the idea is to know when they come and move out well before ...

posted 9y ago by Erik vanDoren‭

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Q&A Where can we go backpacking out West under 8,500 feet that has much of the feel of much higher altitudes

I'd recommend Logan Canyon in Northern Utah -- There are numerous short hikes that are gorgeous, and a few longer hikes suitable for several days of backpacking. Here's a website with some basic in...

posted 9y ago by Kwuz‭

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Q&A Can a compass needle become de-magnetized over time?

According to the Mountaineering Council of Scotland, reversed polarity in compass needles is becoming a significant source of navigation error. The reason is the increasing range of magnetic fields...

posted 9y ago by Tullochgorum‭

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Q&A Best time to buy used (wind-)surfing equipment

Pretty much all my wind surfing equipment is used (I'm still just getting into it) and I've discovered that the best time to buy windsurfing equipment is at the beginning of summer, for a a couple ...

posted 9y ago by ShemSeger‭

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Q&A Is it safe to feed swans in the United Kingdom?

The "swans can break your arm" concept is rather lacking in evidence, though one once caused a kayaker to drown. They are a nuisance on the water, especially if you get between adults and their cyg...

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

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Q&A How to join two pieces of rope in an adjustable tight loop?

I'm not sure how your setup is, but I'd try a Purcell prussik or something similar. Animated example You must test its holding Power on paracord yourself, but on climbing cord it's solid enough.

posted 9y ago by Guran‭

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Q&A What does lumen and lux for flashlights/torches actually mean?

From a related post: Lumens is the SI unit for luminous flux, which is essentially the total amount of light in the visible spectrum emitted by a source in all directions. Lumens does not depe...

posted 9y ago by nhinkle‭

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Q&A How dangerous is it to climb a via ferrata alone?

Quantifying the total risk of an activity is hard and to an extent opinion based. The increased risk of being solo, is more quantifable and that is what my answer focuses on. The major increase in...

posted 9y ago by StrongBad‭

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Q&A How dangerous is it to climb a via ferrata alone?

The overall risk comparison between being alone or in a group can be split into parts: falling: no increased risk This is obviously independent of being in a group or soloing as climbing on a via...

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

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Q&A What are the wall-cleaners in climbing called? What equipment/gear do they use?

We used to call them 'wall sweepers' This is a wall that isn't climbed much. You can see in the video there are some fresh bolts that have been put in and few old ones. They are just using 'slin...

posted 9y ago by Citizen‭

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Q&A What are the relative advantages of .308 and .30-06

I have owned, reloaded, and hunted with both 30 caliber rounds and have to say that they are both very effective and capable for almost all hunting applications. The first comparison I can offer...

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

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Q&A Travel trailer with pets during a tornado

If you don't have a shelter, then you want to find somewhere as safe as possible with solid walls surrounding you, at the core of your building. Garages don't usually fulfil this role, as while yo...

posted 9y ago by roryalsop‭

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Q&A What's the best way to store/carry olive oil for hiking?

Try olive oil capsules. You can find them in many health food stores and sometimes even supermarkets that stock vitamins or have a pharmacy. If no one carries them where you are, you can order them...

posted 9y ago by Sean Wilson‭

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Q&A How dangerous is it to climb a via ferrata alone?

Previous summer I spent a week in Switzerland and did four via ferrata's on my own. The risk varies greatly depending on the weather and the route. One day there was mist and snow, and I went up a...

posted 9y ago by Sjoerd‭

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Q&A How dangerous is it to climb a via ferrata alone?

You could take steps to evaluate and mitigate your specific risk. e.g. Check whether the entire route is under cellphone network coverage Analyse how popular is the route? Should you have a di...

posted 9y ago by curious_cat‭

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Q&A Where in Europe is wild camping permitted?

There's quite a good guide I've found on wild camping in the UK here: Wild Camping. In general, there's more acceptance than you'd expect from simply reading the laws, if you show respect. In Sc...

posted 9y ago by DaveJ‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A On a coast to coast walk across Scotland, which areas would require the most self-sufficiency?

A fairly traditional and challenging route might start on the west coast at Inverie (shop, bunkhouse, remote pub!), which you must reach by sea on a passenger ferry from Mallaig. Head into Knoydar...

posted 9y ago by Rob Jeffries‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A What does lumen and lux for flashlights/torches actually mean?

Lumen: The lumen is essentially the amount of light emitted from the point source. A candela is roughly the amount of light emitted from one lit candlestick in any direction over an angular span. A...

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

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Q&A Essential windsurfing moves

Once you are past uphauling, it is not a move you are likely to use again. It is a high effort move that in high winds is next to impossible. The moves you will need to learn are: beach start tac...

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

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Q&A Will aid climbing make you a better trad climber?

In aid climbing the frequency of difficult placements and the length of potential falls essentially determines the grade. Basically anything A2/C2 and up is going to require you to use some combina...

posted 9y ago by StrongBad‭

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