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A: Where are good places to look for water sources when I have run out on a multi-day hike? You always look at places where water could accumulate (here are some not so obvious choices): Extra green vegetation like sycamore tree is good indicator of water source. You can utilize the plants transpiration via plastic bag or bottle. And just leave it out in the sun. With big enough plastic b... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: How to make a signal fire that can be seen miles away I found this image. I think this is good method since you can prep several signal structures depending where in your camp you are, and where the help might be approaching from. The bigger it is the more smoke it will produce. This way you just have to keep small fire going and, when you need to, you ... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: Looking for a Topographical map resource? Check this link out: FREE topographic maps and research tools. It contains this and many more countries: UNITED STATES TOPOZONE.COM If all sites could be just like topozone. Topozone has a seamless map of the US at all published USGS scales; 1:24,000, 1:100,000, and 1:250,000, and 1:63,360 for Ala... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: Can I shoot a bear in self-defense? For hunting bears you have to check with your local rangers for hunting season, permits and so on. Self-defense is self-defense if your mental state does not allow you to think and you feel killing is the only way out than it the only way out. BUT Bear Defense Spray is more effective and easier t... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: If lost in the wilderness, what is the first thing I should do? Assuming you told people where you were going and you don't have PLB with you, you should start building camp. Construct distress signal discussed here: How can I signal for help in the wilderness? Don't panic Get busy making your camp Look for sources of water Construct distress signals Make trap... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: What are survival tools I should have when in the wilderness? Out of all the things that I listed bellow I think the most important is warm clothing and a water container. A knife you can make by splinting hard rock. Remember you need this (in order of importance): Air to breath, Shelter to keep warm, Water to function, Food to keep going. Items: Cl... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: How do you make a snow shelter? Here are few shelters that I think have good design. Although some of them are missing hole for cold air to drop in, they are still good for shelter from a storm as quick solution. (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: What fps does a bow need to hunt moose? With the bow it is not the speed of the arrow but the power it is packing. I think the general speed is around 300 fps (90 m/s). There are some compound bows that can shoot faster with thin diameter arrows. Usually 55 lbs draw is enough to kill any large game. I shoot a 65 lb take down recurve when... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: How do I tie a bowline knot? Here is nice site with animation: http://www.apparent-wind.com/knots/bowline/ (more) |
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A: How do I tie a double fisherman's knot? Double fisherman's knot Source (more) |
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A: How do I tie a Prusik knot? A Picture is worth a thousand words: (more) |
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A: Is it worth buying a footprint for a tent? I have seen people use Tyvek as an alternative. It is cheap and light. You might even be able to score it for free. Needs little work to adjust it to the tent but you should be good after that. (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: Serrated vs flat-edge knives Flat-edge knives are the best choice for wilderness and campsite activities. A lot of times you have to use beating stick to split wood and that will dull out any serration you might have anywhere on the knife. Serrated knives (and partially serrated) come in handy in suburban environment where you ... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: How do I desalinate seawater? Outdoors you can dig a hole and build SOLAR STILL. It is quick and dirty but works very well and it is time tested. Or you can put big plastic bag over brach with a lot of leaves on it and put rock on the bottom to capture the water. Make sure you don't do it on foliage that is toxic to people. ... (more) |
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A: How should I remove a tick? Gently and very slowly pull the tick out. Do not burn the tick. Do not twist the tick. Do not pour oil or alcohol on the tick. It is a living creature and as soon as you stress it out, it will start spitting and vomiting into your body. (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |