Posts by paparazzo
When you look at zoos they have like 12-15 feet (4–5 metre) of cement. If you are going to lay that many poles might as well pour a fence but it will not be cheap. You could probably build a smal...
You want to be light with big tires with tread. The idea is to float. Look up Baja 500. None of those vehicles are weighted down.
On average a hole will be cooler. Wine, root, and cheese cellars are all used for preservation (cool). A cellar will even out swings so on a cold night it may be warmer and during the day it wil...
A number of kits have guides for angle. I happen to like the Sypderco but it is not cheap. Hopefully you can get angle from the manufacturer. 40 degrees is common (20 each side). 30 degrees i...
General guidelines are going to be all over the place. We don't know how far you are going to hike a day or how many down days you are going to take. The US length is 3,100 miles. What is your ...
Freezing is not that cold. If it is a quality 2 person tent with a good rain fly then I might go that direction. Mine is mesh but the rain fly seals almost all the way down. I camp it all the wa...
Liability is the biggest concern. You should have like an LLC to reduce the risk of sued personally. You should have lawyer draft a waiver that will (hopefully) stand up in court. Insurance. An...
You should be looking at more than jackets. Long underwear is nice but if your office is heated you may get too hot. Cold feet at a train stop or bus stop is miserable. I recommend some winter b...
My input is if it is loud enough they cannot easily carry on a conversation then it is too loud. On a crowed peak maybe one song as a celebration then shut it down. If you get an applause then on...
That soft cooler with blue ice it should be fine. During the day store it in the shade if you can. You could even store a sandwich and drinks on the way there. Search Amazon for blue ice freezer...
Many recommend send for inspection yearly. katadyn Factor that into the price and decide if it is still a good deal. IMPORTANT: For your safety, we require that an inspection be completed o...
In moving water put it in a bucket and let it settle for 12 hours. In still water the top layer is solar disinfected. Solar disinfection
You literally make long strokes of the mainsheet. It is done from the stern standing. It is best with a small tail wind. Doubt it would work with a head wind.
I use 3mm utility cord around my neck. I tie in key with a Girth Hitch. Or tie the key into the necklace. I use a double fisherman on the cord.
A forest fire moves fairly rapidly (like 6-10 mph). Once it consumes the vegetation it goes out. If you stack a fire pit at best it will burn for a day. Just wait a day or two and walk out. Yes...
I am not a Dr but it seems to me the body would declimitize as fast as acclimatise. So you would lose 4 days of acclimatisation. MOUNTAIN CLIMBING & TREKKING BOLIVIA For example we have s...
Always use a fuel container. They are marked and designed for fuel. Never use improvised water containers for fuel. There are various sizes available in retail shops and online.
Ultralight and to sleep without feeling cold are inconsistent. Ultralight mean to be as light as possible with sacrificing comfort. If you want to be comfortable then go with the comfort rati...
Yes a bag will lose loft with time. Loft = insulation. Your best bet is to store in a large bag or hanging in a cool dry place.
Consider splitting the kit. Put dressings, scissors, hemostat, tape ... in one for non perishables. I like using a fishing tackle box. Athletic tape, antiseptic powder, saline solution, and ba...
Did you backwash? Even if so several days. I keep a jug by my bed that often goes more than a week. If bottle was clear and hanging on your pack the the sun would kill bacteria. wiki solar wa...
First control the bleeding with gauze or a cloth and light pressure Elevate the foot Clean with soap and water Apply an antiseptic You can get single packs Bandage/bandaid(plaster) if necessary ...
Even 350 HP ski boat would not be able to pull that out. Dig it out with a shovel would be a lot of work. This is a task for a commercial salvage company. Or put like 30 people on it. 2-3 i...
A trail closed sign on a post or tree.
Yes wet sand is easier. Start in a low gear and see what works. You want weight back - arms straight and head back. Bigger tires are better. Riding in soft sand is hard. As in difficult ...
