ShemSeger‭

Yes You can use a canoe paddle without issue, kayak paddles are simply more efficient. They actually make adapter grips so you can convert your two piece kayak paddle into a traditional style can...

posted 4y ago by ShemSeger‭

If you think about it, lighting a kerosene lamp with a flint and steel is essentially the same as lighting a Zippo Lighter. The classic of classic lighters has a flammable-fluid soaked wick that is...

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

Short answer: As much as you want/have room for, evenly distributed in the bow and stern, but the minimum is only how much is necessary to prevent your boat from sinking. As far as getting back i...

posted 6y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

You can quickly determine how much time you have until the sun goes over the horizon using your hands. Hold your hand out in front of you at arms length, parallel to the ground, palm towards you. ...

posted 5y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

There are several symptoms that could indicate an animal may have rabies–they have already been shared in other answers to this question–but the only way to know for certain if an animal is actuall...

posted 5y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

As Freedom of the Hills also states: "Mechanical ascenders are stronger, safer, faster, and less tiring." – Freedom of the Hills The key advantage in there being, "less tiring", yes you...

posted 8y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

Following strict leave no trace principles, you're already doing a pretty good job. Where you can improve is to use no soap, small amounts of biodegradable soap are acceptable, but you can clean yo...

posted 8y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

It is possible to clean/repair your bag if it's not too far gone, but buying a new one will be easier, might even be cheaper, and will certainly be better. Options for cleaning slightly mildewy ba...

posted 7y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

Most insoles are either sized to fit, or cut to fit in your shoes, if your insoles don't fit right then you should probably buy new ones. But first I would question whether or not your new boots ar...

posted 7y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

I've been out in the woods with companions who have suffered severe burns. You first priority is to relieve the pain, you accomplish this by removing the heat from the burn. Cool clean water is you...

posted 7y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

Dynamic climbing is never recommended when mountaineering. The most dynamic you'll get is jumping over a gap. The first rule of trad climbing and ice climbing or any other form of high exposure cli...

posted 6y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

The Kenow fire ripped through the Rockies near where I live. Flames were reported to be hundreds of meters high coming off the tops of some trees. Some of those flames licked the crags I most frequ...

4 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

All our kids have been coming on hikes with us since they were newborns. We have two types of baby carrying hiking packs, two more snuggly baby carriers, and a variety of baby wraps. The answer to...

posted 5y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

It affects accuracy. There's something in archery known as the archers paradox. If you think about it, you never actually shoot an arrow straight in front of you, you have to shoot it around the ...

posted 5y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

I think there's simply more to climb on El Cap. A quick look at the list of established climbs in Yosemite (http://www.yosemitebigwall.com/routes-by-difficulty) reveals that there are way more rout...

posted 5y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭