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Answer	—	A: Keeping water from freezing while cross country skiing Use warmer water to begin with (even hot. possibly tea if you don't like drinking hot water) Use a thermos or an bottle insulation sleeve (typically made of neoprene, it will help a bottle stay warmer for a bit longer) Bring more water, since as you noticed, when the bottle is less full that's when ... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Vancouver Sunrise Hike Advice? Several peaks on the north shore have broad 360 views that should include nice sunrise views. For example, Holyburn in Cypress, First Pump on the way to Mt Seymour. Winter conditions for both are usually packed snow (as many people use those trails), so micro-spikes at least, or snowshoes if there ... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How should I dress for sweat inducing activities in cold weather? Timing is key. A lot of times, your outdoor activity will involve more intense parts (for example, going up is more intense than going down). Remove a layer before starting an intense activity, put it back as soon as you stop. (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are some tips to setting up a refuge if I am lost in the woods Disclaimer: I never got lost in the forest. Before leaving Tell someone where you are going, when, with whom, what is your expected itinerary when they should expect you, and when they should start worrying and sending search parties Prepare your trip a minimum: know where shelters are, water supp... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can you really get Frostbite within 30 minutes at -35 'C I find that whenever I have to perform fine manipulation that require removing my gloves, in those temperatures (even up to -20 or -15), I feel my hand cool down really fast to the point of hurting within a minutes (seconds if there is wind and it is really cold). I don't find it hard to believe tha... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I backpack further without resupplying? I would add one suggestion to the other answers: Since you are coming back by the same way, you can cache your food on the way up. The first day will be heavy, but the weight will go down much faster. It requires some extra planning and a few extra approximations, but i means that you basically do ... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are the pros and cons of air pads vs foam pads for backpacking? Pads have several measurable characteristics that may be important for you when you make a decision: Weight. How much you carry is important if you actually carry it. Weights ranges from 250g to several kilos. Don't forget to consider the repair kit if needed, the pump if you take one, ... Dimensio... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Mountaineering with a 6-year-old kid in winter If you find that: The avalanche risk is close to null (listen to reports, ask professionals, don't take any chances) You have the necessary equipment and you can carry it (you'll have to carry most of it for the both of you. Big sleeping bags, big sleeping pads, too, a good tent, food and kitchen, ... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What size needle should I use with 210d Dyneema X Gridstop when sewing my own pack? The needle size depends on the size of the thread. With that material, you would possibly use MARA 50 (Tex 60) to get strong seams, but you can also use a Tex 40, which is already plenty strong. I would not recommend a smaller thread. I usually use the following needles for thread size: Tex 30: n... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Choosing a sleeping pad for camping For the characteristics of the pads you selected, here is what I can say: Weight Crucial when backpacking. 1lbs 1oz (740g) is on the heavy side, but still doable. 2.5 lbs (1140g) is enormous. If you put that on the outside of your pack, it could unbalance it, and pull you backward. Unless you put... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How could a lighter winter sleeping bag also be warmer? On reason why the Bison costs less is simply because it has less down. At 8oz for 35$, that's not a big difference though. The bison is warmer because it is more snug. The semi-rect shape of the Cypress loses a lot of heat that way, because it exposes a larger outside area. (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is using ultralight gear possible without sacrificing safety, comfort, or skills? That's one gigantic backpack! Let's look at it item by item: Tent: Your hillberg is pretty light by several standards, but indeed far from ultralight. Of course the Big agnes is lighter, and there are alternatives that are much lighter, and also cheaper than that, but you do need a tent that match... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to get prepared for Fjällräven Classic hiking tour? I would recommend starting by making a list of the gear you'll need, not forgetting anything. (Note separately fuel, water and food as the amount will change, consider if you'll be carrying water or purifying/filtering as you go) That will tell you how much you'll have to carry, what pack you need, ... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How does weather affect an altimeter watch? In a nutshell: when the weather goes bad, pressure drops, your perceived altitude increases when the weather clears, pressure rises, your perceived altitude decreases Using a precise topographic map of your hike, re-calibrate your altitude watch whenever possible. (At the start, at a summit, at ... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is a realistic weight for a week long hike? A few points on your kit: you can get rid of the folding chair. what is the use of the brewberry flask? the underblanket seems overkill compared to the sleeping bag. your towel is huge your backpack is both heavy and very small, especially if you have to carry food for several days. There is no sto... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Am I packing too much for a 2-3 day hike in the forests? Make a list (much more detailed) of your gear Weight everything For each item, consider whether or not you really need it. For example, the extra pants, the tarp, the extra batteries, the multitool, the paracord, ... Make a new list with only the items you really need. Profit. Then, you can consid... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: ultralight backpacking in snow and preparing for wet gear When you start packing lighter, usually it comes with smaller margins of error. It seems that it is typically your case here. Basically, the first thing is to be more careful. It is a habit to take. For example, when you couldn't find information about whether there was deep wet snow or not, the de... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is an effective way to join a map that is printed on several sheets? A 1/25000 map gives you roughly 5 km by 7,5. With 4cm overlap between maps, you have 1km overlap, that should be enough. What I did last time was to scan all the maps for the whole trip, join them in one big image, then cut 1-page-sized images from the map, with clear overlap from one to the next. ... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to attach snowboard to backpack during skitour? I find that horizontal is often not convenient. It will get caught in narrow paths, it will get in the way of your arms if you use poles to go up, and it can easily get unbalanced, pulling strongly on one side. On the other hand, most dedicated packs allow you to secure the board vertically, which w... (more)	—	almost 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Repair a GoreTex jacket's zip? Given the description of the problem, it seems you have to replace the zip entirely. You can bring it to a tailor, they should be able to do most of it. They may not have the waterproof zipper, though, but you can find it online. Measure it first. It is probably a #5 size, though you don't have to u... (more)	—	almost 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Skis or Snowshoes for Colorado Snowshoeing is ridiculously easy, will get you everywhere, and is quite cheap. Where I live you can rent them for the entire season for, IIRC, 60$. Cross-country skiiing (off trail, that is) require knowing how to actually ski, and also specific material, like cross-country bindings, possibly shoes ... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Possible to transform (at least two) smartphones into walkie-talkie like devices? Not really. The only long-distance communication method phones have is GSM/CDMA-based, and requires a tower (at which point, just call each other). Other signals they carry are usually Bluetooth and WiFi, with an effective range of respectively 10 and maybe 30 meters. (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Does any tent manufacturer promise to have replacement parts? Tents, as far as replacement goes, are usually made of 3 parts: Fly Inner Poles Poles can usually be repaired (to a point), or replaced with equivalent or with similar models with a little work. Better yet is to use a tent that fits on straight poles, which can be replaced with trekking poles, o... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Question	—	Why is silnylon/silpoly slippery, but silicone sealant is not? I am seam-sealing a tent made from silpoly with silicone sealant (generic 100% silicone, couln't find any silnet around me). The fabric is very slippery, much more than regular polyester fabric or nylon fabric. The parts covered in silicone sealant are the opposite of slippery (missing a word here,... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is the outdoor ”cottage industry” only about ultralight? I'll answer anecdotally. I started lowering the weight of my pack by - weighting stuff I put in, - considering whether I need each item or if it could be replaced, - considering that some cottage or myog could be as or more efficient for less weight The first home-made gear I used was a sleeping qu... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Tactical Folder vs traditional knife patterns for EDC I carry an Opinel #8 carbon (that's 8.5cm, 3.34 inches for you) when hiking, and sometimes also when not hiking. Here is why: It is a good quality knife. The design hasn't changed in decades, it just works It locks open and closed, which is nice to carry in your pocket (this is actually quite recen... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to re-store an inflatable sleeping pad? I usually take a container for the pad that is large enough so I can store it easily. When hiking, I don't exactly want to spend 15 minutes crushing my pad into its pack in the morning. So measure your current smallish container (height and circumference (flat width)), and find something slightly la... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do you keep the inside of your backpack organized? First-in = Last-out. In order: Sleeping bag Those three more or less together, the heavier pieces closer to the back Sleeping pad (if fits in the backpack) Camp clothes Tent Camp stuff, mostly: Food (Except for day food) Kitchen Book Depending on the weather Extra day clothes if any Rain s... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do I calculate how much lift an outrigger needs? (I realize my vocabulary about those things in english is very limited. Please edit if I use the wrong words) My understanding of how that works is that the outrigger displaces the amount of force applied by the wind, like so: | | WIND -> | | | BOAT -> O VS ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Snowboard Boots with the Throwback? If there is a lot of puff where you plan to use it, consider a pair of snowshoes (which you can totally use with snowboard boots, just make sure the snowshoe straps are long enough). Most backcountry backpacks will have straps to attach the board on the way up, and the snowshoes on the way down. Oth... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Hiking: How to start? The single most important piece of equipement you need is a good reference on the hiking trails around where you live. Read it through, pick a few that you want to do. Those books usually give you a good idea of how long it takes and how hard the hike is. For the rest, Ben Crowell has a pretty good ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are the Pros and Cons of No-Cook Backpacking? Cooking or not, being able to heat water can be very useful in many cases. A basic alcohol stove, a little fuel, and a fireproof cup will weight less than 200g and fit all in the cup, so that's not much of a big deal. (All for less than 15$ for basic stuff). You'll get tea in the morning and you'll... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What clothing would be suitable for hiking and camping in 0°C? I would add an extra insulation layer for the morning. A light down or synthetic jacket would help you warm up when you get out of bed. Don't wear cotton pants. Not only will they keep you cold if they get wet, they will never dry, and will be very uncomfortable. When it does not rain, you'd want y... (more)	—	over 9 years ago