Posts by paparazzo
Me I would just buy some regular port covers cut a hole and epoxy a screen over the top (or bottom).
Vapor barrier liner gives about 10 F. You wake up damp and they are not real comfortable but they work. Not only does it hold some heat in it prevents moisture from building up in the bag. Espec...
Disassembly is the easy part. Drill out the rivets. Reassembly will be a big problem.
Mattress in a conversion van width wise seems to be a close call. Typically you only get a measure between the wheel wells. After that the shape of the van makes it not so clear. For width wi...
Seems like standing on conventional skis is out if cannot stand. There actually is a disabled skiing category. There is specialty equipment and I bet as least one ski camp that caters to the ca...
It will depend so much on the individual. I think your numbers are aggressive. You should do some training and start at more the 10-12. And finish at like 14-16. Your legs, heart, shoulder...
Nalgene is owned by Fisher Scientific. They do lab bottles, recreational bottles, and lab equipment. Boiling water is a probable exposure. If bad thing happen the lawyers would be putting out w...
Harm, upset, or imbalance are three levels. Need to weigh impact versus usability. You're just trampling on dead branches and trunks EVERYWHERE. There has to be a balance somewhere. Li...
Search on "dry bag". Look for one with a tether and tow it. Ortlieb Also there are some waterproof packs. I don't know anything about this brand - it is just an example.
Not going to strengthen much in two weeks. But you can get your back and shoulders used to weight and fit of the pack. I would go for as many short to long hikes as you can and would not overload...
Can you keep a cooler in your vehicle? If so then you are set. If you have access to groceries you are not limited to camping (prepared backpacking packs) food. Most fresh fruits and vegetables...
Yes it will create CO. The question is if the CO level is dangerous when you open the door to tend to the cooker. Put it by the door and don't enter the shed while cooking.
A hitch knot. A hitch is a type of knot used for binding rope to an object. You may be thinking of a clove hitch.
The following information is from Regatta Professional. Question: How should I wash my Waterproof Garment? Answer: Always follow the care symbols on the inner label when washing your jacket. ...
Down reduces the convective heat loss substantially. The movement caused within a fluid by the tendency of hotter and therefore less dense material to rise, and colder, denser material to ...
The gel coat is cracked. It is appropriate to patch the gel coat. As long as the fiber glass stays wet it is just going to get softer. Take down the gel coat enough to expose some fiber glass ...
Wicking is not the most important factor here. You need a material that wicks and also has good insulation when moist / wet. With boots her feet are going to sweat in the car. This is a good a...
The heat to melt is the same so will not make a lot of difference. A larger pan will have more surface area and be more efficient. Continually add snow and ladle out water with a small cup. U...
At night all layers cool down from lack of radiant energy from the sun. The wind dies down from the same cause. Cold air is denser and flows down hill. Valley is the worse place to be. About 1/...
Getting the fish home fresh is more important than how long it actually lives on the stringer. If you don't have a cooler and you don't have a live tank a stringer is your best option. Water is...
Not clear if domesticated and beekeeper (beehive) are the same in the context of that comment. That comment did not conclude beekeeper- rather likely. My interpretation of the words is since th...
If you have an entrance big enough to get in out it seems to me that would be more than enough ventilation even if it is partially blocked with pack(s). Think how much circulation you get in some...
That link lists it as a 1-2 day hike. If you are slow definitely a 2 day hike. And it says night time temperature can get near freezing. Sleep under the stars is what you hope for. If it is c...
You may be over emphasizing the wrist Fiskars Take big swings, leading with your elbow, so the blade meets the stems and stalks at an angle and slices through them. Never reach out to ...
You will need to counter sink (fostner) the nut (bottom right) on the back side (because it will be up against the wall). A drill press would be nice. Or space the board from the wall. Any solid...
