Activity for rumtscho
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| Edit | Post #40564 | Initial revision | — | over 4 years ago |
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A: What natural (non-synthetic) fabrics are good for the winter? Sheep's wool, especially the comercially sold hiking variants like Icebreaker, is the least warm options out of all standard wools. If it has to be sheep's wool, take homeknit, from feltable wool. A cable design will be warmer, since it has more wool in the same size. But it is probably better to loo... (more) |
— | almost 6 years ago |
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What gear should I carry along for winter emergencies? This question is prompted by a real accident, in which a young, healthy and experienced hiker I knew was found dead from hypothermia ridiculously close to civilization. The assumptions behind it: a hike in winter conditions in a temperate climate zone (Europe), can be below or above the tree limit.... (more) |
— | almost 6 years ago |
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A: Can I safely eat grass? A look through the veterinary literature can show you some further reasons not to just go out and eat grass. Specifically, parasites like liver fluke, different species of tapeworm, and some nematodes can infect humans as well as sheep (or cows, or mufflons, or whatever lives on the pastures where y... (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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How comfortable are pump sacks for air matresses? I am considering getting a new air mattress for situations where I want to save weight. I already have a large comfortable one for when I drive to camping with a car. So I saw a system which costs a bit too much to be a "try it and throw away if it is not good", even at discounter prices, consistin... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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Will a laser pointer work for pointing at whitewater? I have been doing whitewater kayaking for some time now, and still have a great deal to learn. For difficult places, it is normal for me to stand outside and talk about which lines are good and which places to avoid. More experienced people can simply point out salient features to each other, "Go rig... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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A: How to cook meat with no equipment? The most ancient form of simmering is to use a piece of supple tanned leather and some stones. It works with a plastic bag too. You have to make a fire and heat 3-4 fist-sized stones in it. You also have to form a pouch from your leather somehow, e.g. By binding the corners to a stick and suspendin... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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How do I attach a hammock to trees? On my next vacation, I will be camping in a tent on a designated campsite. I saw somebody use a hammock for lounging during the day last time, so quickly got a cheap hammock from eBay, with a "let's see if that works for me" attitude. The hammock came, and it is a piece of silk with a spread of rop... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Where can I get long but light bottoms for water? I need clothing for kayaking in the summer. I already have the "heavyweight" equipment - thick neoprene longjohn and a whitewater cag. But for places where I need less protection from cold and injuries, I'd like something more breathable and less restrictive. I looked into products marketed at kaya... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: How does one steer a two-person kayak? cfi's answer describes the classic situation, but if you have a skegg, you can have the front person steer (it can be wired to the front). I've been regularly paddling in a touring K2 regularly for 4 months now. My partner (an expert kayaker) sits in front, while I (a beginner, but have also paddle... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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Is this "dry suit cutting wrists" story realistic? I'm reading a very good novel, called "Smilla's sense of snow". A minor figure tells this story from the time he was a frogman with the marines: Going down, I glide through a cold belt [...] I panic. I lose my safety rope. [...] They told me later that Føjl saw it. And took a lead belt in t... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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How to properly lace hiking boots? When I go on hiking trips, I wear proper boots. However, when I lace them tight, my ankles swell terribly after a few hours and start feeling funny (bending the joint feels like touching a balloon). There is also light pain in the ankles while walking. After I remove the boots, the pain disappears, b... (more) |
— | about 12 years ago |