Posts by 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...
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 ...
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...
If someone wants his job to take place mostly in the wild, what kind of career should he look into?
Some stores have waterproof glue which you could use to fix a waterproof patch. An example.
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
This is especially problematic if you dress up in layers, the last one being, for example, a raincoat. Putting a burn hole through your rain coat let's the rain in... Are there some tricks in fire...
You can use a net to catch fish like you would do in an aquarium. Fastening a net at a strategic place in a rapid can, in theory, act as a fish trap, but I've never tried it.
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 ...
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...
I believe ice can help. It's a local anesthetic, reduces swelling, and closes the pores, keeping the poison out. Of course, it can be hard to find ice..
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...
I would say it depends on what other materials you have and how cold the water is. So if the water is cold, it's really important to stay out of it. If not, you can maybe endure having your feet ha...
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...
Sometimes just choosing the location of your tent can make a huge difference in the amount of rain it receives. For example, you can protect it by placing it under thick foliage, or near a cliff if...
I heard that light colors attract less insects than dark, that dark colors could be warmer, and I was advised against wearing white in the jungle. Where can I get a comprehensive list of the effect...
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...
I have old cross country skis which require those boots with a flat end with three holes which you insert into three pegs on the skis. I'm looking for the name of that style of boot in order to be ...
Just to add to what others have said, snow can be pretty useful for managing wind. You can use it to build a wall if there is too much wind. You can then make a hole in that wall to let wind in. Th...
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...
