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I go camping in the sand all the time. (see Rainbow Beach, QLD, Australia) The two best things to have are. Small dustpan/brush - (or just the brush really). Use it to wipe dry sand off your f...
Hammock Can you lie flat in it? How large/heavy is it? Footbox? Color (stealth camping?) Suspension How easy is it to adjust? Can you adjust your hammock to different sags? Do you alway...
Anecdotally, the only three factors which may cause you problems are: supplies running out losing fitness boredom And these are really only an issue if you are stuck for extended periods of tim...
You can buy specialist markers. They're designed to not impact the rope strength. Always use a specially designed rope marker as there is a comprehensive list of things to keep away from your r...
The two terms specifically refer to the finer aesthetics of Lead Climbing, in which a climber will either create intermediate anchors using gear (referred to as traditional climbing), or will use t...
I'm guessing from how you phrased your question that you are really interested in how rebolting, specifically bolt removal, is performed. I have never rebolted anything, but the ASCA (American Safe...
In the UK this is controlled/coordinated by the BMC. They publish an extensive guide on how and when to do this Bolt Guidance Document. There is also a working group, coordinator and they even pa...
A crevasse that wide cannot just be jumped across (unless you're among the top long jumpers of the world), therefore you have only two possibilities: avoid it or build a bridge over it. Typically ...
You asked about dosing. My recommendation is to get a professional to figure out the dosing. If you cannot get a professional, then do not carry this as you are potentially introducing as much ri...
IMHO. Folding blades are really only meant for concealment and aren't good for long term, heavy duty use. I have used many folding blades throughout the years for protection as well as in the wood...
I'm no herpetologist, but in my experience, snakes are in the "you don't bug me, I won't bug you" category. If you're sitting in a blind and are still, you aren't likely to surprise them. Surprisin...
I was given some horrible smelling perfume, had it in my bag and with one tiny squirt the leech fell off. The next time I went down to the dam, I sprayed it on my legs and ankles, never got a leech...
As you specifically mentioned Southern Nevada Mojave Desert, if you come across a snake and considering the worst case its a venomous snake, then its very likely to be a Rattlesnake or a Side Winde...
If possible, don't pitch your tent on the sand - get back a bit into some vegetation. Then apply these strategies: set up your cook area well out of traffic and impose a strict no-running rule an...
Looking at the photo, if the ground is as soft as that, burying the canister by 2-3 cm could help a lot. If you're camping at a beach and bury it halfway in the sand, then that should even work in ...
These letters stand for Basic and Technical The real differences are: B's are lighter, relatively cheap and not recommended for technical climbing. They are considered general mountaineering axe...
I trust Arc'teryx's Product Care Information. There's a video to take you through the whole process. And you actually DO want to use the dryer because the heat reactivates the durable water repell...
To get a long lasting fire, you have to limit the cumbustion somehow. Think embers as apposed to much flame. Wood stoves are specifically engineered to allow you to control the rate of combustion...
Climbing and Mountaineering in Europe Pit Schubert: Sicherheit und Risiko in Fels und Eis (Safety and Danger on Rocks and Ice). This is essentially a huge catalog of all the mistakes you can m...
Perhaps my favourite wilderness like place, Dartmoor, fits the bill relatively well. It's in the South West of the UK, in Devon. Generally appears to have been affected primarily by the forces ...
Peručica forest in Bosnia might almost fit the definition. Native Tree Society BBS Peručica forest forum post In the National Park »Sutjeska« (17,250 ha) the strict forest reserve »Perućica«...
Disclaimer - I should mention that my answer only applies in the context of the original question. I'm discussing my experience rappeling in a rock climbing context, using a dynamic single or half...
Well both have there own advantages and disadvantages. Its depends on you what is your requirement. but dome tent shape is not particularly resistant to strong winds. The higher the dome the worse ...
Since it has been a year and some of this has not been mentioned I felt compelled to do so. I know you were concerned about your own equipment, and I know this advice can be found all over the inte...
Any Wilderness Areas. Seriously. The legal mandates for designating "Wilderness" in the US (as defined by congress) have very rigorous criteria established by each of the major land agencies. Take...
