Shawn‭

First, you have to figure out the dimensions you're looking for. Too big is uselessly bulky to carry, but too small can prevent it from being useful. This will depend on the size of your tent/hammo...

posted 14y ago by Shawn‭

Yes it is possible. There are many methods, but here is one I found by googling "single handed bowline knot" (first result): http://www.animatedknots.com/bowlineonehand/index.php With the rope ...

posted 14y ago by Shawn‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

Another point which hasn't been brought up yet is shelter. Have a look at these types of shelter which you can sometimes build: Quinzhee Igloo Trench (Just dig a trench in the snow and cover it w...

posted 14y ago by Shawn‭

Before leaving, make sure you know about white-water swimming techniques (float on your back with your feet at the surface pointing downstream). When you fall in, make sure you aren't tangled up i...

posted 14y ago by Shawn‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

When cold temperature is an issue, your fire may be harder to start, but the biggest reason will likely be yourself. Your cold hands and waning patience are more likely to make your fire harder to ...

posted 14y ago by Shawn‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

I believe you could be faced with back problems if you slept in a hammock every day of your life. I don't think it would be a problem for just a few days once in a while though. Another problem pr...

posted 14y ago by Shawn‭

Some stores have waterproof glue which you could use to fix a waterproof patch. An example.

posted 14y ago by Shawn‭

If someone wants his job to take place mostly in the wild, what kind of career should he look into?

2 answers  ·  posted 14y ago by Shawn‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

Good Ol' Reliable Peanuts (GORP), or Trail mix: Trail mix is a combination of dried fruit, grains, nuts, and sometimes chocolate, developed as a snack food to be taken along on outdoor hike...

posted 14y ago by Shawn‭

According to esquif, Royalite is a multi-laminate similar to Royalex but distinguished by its lightness. [...] The result is a weight reduction of 15% with a minimum loss of material streng...

1 answer  ·  posted 14y ago by Shawn‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

First, make sure you don't get caught in the same situation as the person you're trying to help. Don't rush in and pull on him.. Rather, stay on solid ground and use whatever you have (rope, knaps...

posted 14y ago by Shawn‭

Don't ski alone. If you do fall in one of these, it will be much more difficult to get out on your own than if you have some help. Obviously, being aware of what these traps look like can help you...

posted 14y ago by Shawn‭

Wearing the wet clothes can help dry them quicker, though this can only be done in certain situations of course. On a sunny day, sun-bathed rocks can be a good way to dry clothes as they are hot a...

posted 14y ago by Shawn‭  ·  last activity 14y ago by System‭

In some places, you could be better off to walk during the night to fight the cold and rest during the day when it's warmer. This works best where the temperature difference between day and night ...

posted 14y ago by Shawn‭  ·  last activity 14y ago by System‭

A few tricks in no particular order: Long sleeves and wearable netting for your face Tiger Balm behind your ears (smell keeps bugs away from your face) Bug spray on your clothing (around your col...

posted 8y ago by Shawn‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭