Andrew Jennings‭

Cotton kills - but only when not in water. Whilst in water, cotton will not have any thermal effect. However, the material itself can easily wear you down through drag. You might be able to swim...

posted 6y ago by Andrew Jennings‭

Chemically, they're very different, having to do with carbon chain lengths, the discussion about which will not help you decide. @WedaPashi gave an awesome answer, so, I'll add to it by saying thi...

posted 7y ago by Andrew Jennings‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

You need to use rope specific to the knots' purpose. It does no good to practice a fisherman's knot on hemp or climbing rope, when fishing line is expected. You'll never understand the nuances of...

posted 7y ago by Andrew Jennings‭

One downside I've recently found out is that some hammock use can violate Leave No Trace policies. If you aren't careful about the rig you use to hang the hammock, you could injure the trees. The...

posted 7y ago by Andrew Jennings‭

The WHO reports no rabies contracted from marine life. Rabies (World Health Oorganization) However, many kinds of marine mammals, such as seals, sea lions, whales, dolphins, and - especially - ki...

posted 7y ago by Andrew Jennings‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

I would use a red, yellow, or green bottle - and never a blue, white, or clear bottle, no matter how you labelled it. Red is typically used for gasoline. Kerosene is stored in blue. Diesel is st...

posted 6y ago by Andrew Jennings‭

Almost always the victim gets the bill, but as mentioned in commentary, it depends on locality and sometimes fault. Local rules always apply. As an example, in the US, some state authorities will...

posted 6y ago by Andrew Jennings‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

A few years ago, I went on a hike with the scouts, and came upon a beautiful overlook atop a cliff. The sun was setting, a gentle breeze was blowing, and it was really serene. We admired the sigh...

posted 6y ago by Andrew Jennings‭

Your travel to Scotland has probably passed, hope you had a good time. You are in the land of my favorite single malts: glendronach, oban, and glenmorangie - and therein lies my answer: Use ethyl...

posted 6y ago by Andrew Jennings‭

Lightening strikes from a point of excess electrons (negatively charged) to a path to a deficit of electrons (positively charged). As a rule, lightening usually strikes from the clouds to the grou...

posted 6y ago by Andrew Jennings‭

I use these sites for general product recalls (categorized by use), although I think they are maintained by the same group: www.Recalls.Gov US Consumer Product Safety Commission For other recall...

posted 6y ago by Andrew Jennings‭

Generally, I'm more used to methods described here for the US. Our task this past weekend was to use dots to remark a trail, but the method of placement was opposite to what I'm used to: the dots ...

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by Andrew Jennings‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

For me, I'm fairly experienced at sharpening knives by eye. If you don't have access to a guide, which is not something that immediately comes to mind when you're packing for a hunting or camping ...

posted 6y ago by Andrew Jennings‭

Use a pencil. They do not freeze and can be easily sharpened. You might also use a grease pencil; they can write on metal, plastic, wet, oily, or waxy surfaces as well. These don't always afford...

posted 6y ago by Andrew Jennings‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

There are times when accuracy counts. A map will tell you where there is a dangerous or sensitive area, like highways (where you might miss a pedestrian crossing), cliff, body of water, private ...

posted 6y ago by Andrew Jennings‭