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Posts by fgysin reinstate Monica‭

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Q&A What's the best way to preserve a skull, without bleaching?

I have a fair little collection of bones and skulls at home, which I have gathered since I was a kid on countless hikes and vacations in the great outdoors. What I normally do: If the skull does...

posted 5y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭

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Q&A Safe, effective method for splitting firewood using a hatchet?

There is one very efficient trick I will call reverse chopping. (No idea if this technique has a proper name, feel free to correct my answer.) The problem with a hatchet is that it is quite light ...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A What makes a fisherman's hat so popular among outdoorsmen?

I think one of the reasons for the popularity of fishermen hat types is that they are easily rolled up/folded and put away in a pocket. The same is not possible with most traditional (felt) hats, a...

posted 8y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭

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Q&A Is stringing a recurve without a stringer damaging to the bow?

This picture shows the proper technique for stringing a recurve bow without stringer. (In @Charlie Fishers link this is called the Step-Through Method.) It's what all the people in my archery club...

posted 8y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Legal liabilities of non-profit guiding in adventure sports

I think this question is hard if not impossible to answer on this SE format; after all we're outdoors men and women and not lawyers. I'd still like to offer some points, (though IANAL and don't eve...

posted 8y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do you lower a backpack over a cliff without damaging it?

I'm gonna offer a super-cheap and quick workaround for the problem: Bring along an IKEA bag (assuming there are IKEAs where you live). They are basically very large shopping bags made out of ...

posted 8y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Falling into an ice cold body of water

A couple of additional points which I think have not yet got the attention they deserve. Time is of the essence. I've once seen a report that stated that the average swimmer can make it about 50 m...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭

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Q&A Should wax for G-1000 be continuously applied?

I own a couple of different Fjällräven items (trousers, jacket, hat, duffel) and a number of my friends do as well. While my personal experience with the Greenland wax is limited, it is my understa...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to walk on wet, slightly rotten wood?

I would treat this exactly like walking on ice: use the penguin technique, i.e. always keep your center of mass above your feet and take small slow steps. Also see What's the best way to avoid sli...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭

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Q&A Arrows in full length measured without the nock?

From my experience the arrow shafts will be exactly the length as specified, at least with all the vendors I dealt with so far. (It might be safest to just ask them however!) If you're putting tog...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Proper food storage against black bears on a LONG (e.g., 14 days) trip, partly in black bear country? (enough bear canisters not practical)

In 2013 I did an long trip (12 days) in the Rockies (near Banff/Lake Louise National Parks). We were entirely back country, except for the very first camp site. In this area brown bears are the big...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Case example on Altitude Mountain Sickness: How to detect and react properly?

I guess one of the central concerns with AMS is that you can never know when it hits you. You can prepare, acclimatize and try to avoid all the stupid mistakes - but even under perfect conditions, ...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A What nocturnal animal in Massachusetts skitters around and grunts loudly?

It's hard to give a definitive answer, but based on your description one possibility could be a badger. They make some really astonishing noises ranging from grunts to screams to barks. Maybe head...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭

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Q&A How are camping fuels named in different languages and geographies?

There exist a plethora of different camping fuels, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Depending on your cooking equipment (mainly the used stove/burner) and the environmental conditi...

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Rain soaked leather jacket- how to repair?

It is normal to a certain degree that wet leather, after drying, is a bit stiffer than before. The effects will generally be worse the longer your leather was in contact with water if the water ...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Dealing with rashes between thighs and around the groin

One trick not yet mentioned, but surprisingly efficient: When I start sweating in this area (and I'm out in the woods where I won't meet a lot of people) I usually just open the zipper on my pants...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭

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Q&A What to look for in an Umbrella for Backpacking?

After years of experience doing short and long treks in various climates this is the first time I hear of a trekking umbrella. And honestly, I'm not convinced. Yes, rain protection will be good, b...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭

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Q&A How to prevent sweat washing off insect repellent?

You should keep in mind: DEET is not an insect repellent that will prevent insects from landing on your skin! DEET is a contact poison that will be very unpleasant for any insect who gets into cont...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭

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Q&A Art supplies on backpacking trips

On my treks I usually keep a trail journal. I only bring a pencil and some eraser (i.e. super light-weight), and use this to write about the journey, draw small maps/diagrams and sometimes even ske...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭

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Q&A Doing The Ice Run 2016. Any recommendation on how to survive Siberian Winter

Merino wool (e.g. IceBreaker shirts & long underpants) is very warm compared to its pack size and weight. It combines well with most other outdoor clothing like fleece - and you'll be wearing l...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭

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Q&A What are the criteria for tent for one person

Before deciding on the tent to buy think about the characteristics of your different options. Tent size (how many people does it hold, is there room for luggage or even indoor cooking?) Tent weig...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭

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Q&A Is drinking urine safe?

Rectal infusion I have read of a case where people survived in a life raft not by drinking their own urine, but by rectally infusing urine through a tube. This is apparently quite a safe way to g...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭

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Q&A Sleeping in an inflatable boat

I would suggest not sleeping on the boat. Apart from the safety issues this will bring up - the boat could slowly lose air, or could start drifting away, the water could rise, ... - it will not pro...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭

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Q&A What should I bring home foraged mushrooms in?

I have good experiences using cloth grocery bags (note: breathability). Depending on how many mushrooms you are gathering it might be necessary to put something like a bowl/small basket into the b...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭

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Q&A Impregnation and waxing full leather shoes

Full leather shoes are easy to take care of in a way: they'll perform exactly accordingly to how you treat them. First off: if the shoes are new, don't to anything. They'll already be treated/impr...

posted 9y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭

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