B540Glenn‭

After reading this question about emergency kits, I noticed that no one mentioned nails. Why shouldn't we include 10 or 12, common 6d (2", 6 penny) nails in the kit? Ten 6d nails weigh about an o...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by B540Glenn‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by James Jenkins‭

Humans have trichromatic vision. Deer, Elk (wapiti) and some other animals have dichromatic vision. It's not that deer and Elk can't "see" oranges and reds, they just perceive them differently. ...

posted 8y ago by B540Glenn‭

According to the owners manual here, it says to Always clean your sharpener after use. Clean with damp cloth or mild brush. Do not rinse with water. Store in a drawer or cabinet. Since yo...

posted 9y ago by B540Glenn‭

I'd like to try tarp camping. 3m x 3m (9ft x 9ft) and 3m x 4m (9ft x 12ft) tarps of differing material are plentiful and many are even affordable. Which tarp shape is more versatile in the number...

5 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by B540Glenn‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

The next time a Gun & Knife show or an Outdoor Gear show comes to your area, take the knife. Visit a vendor who is selling knife sharpeners and giving demonstrations. Use the line, Your ...

posted 9y ago by B540Glenn‭

How about a pencil? I use a pencil to add a little play into stubborn knots. Don't use a very sharp point, use one that has a rounded point to avoid puncturing the line. I don't climb so the lin...

posted 9y ago by B540Glenn‭

While researching a driving trip to Alaska, I came across an Alaskan motor law, 13 AAC 04.265. Antispray device (a) No person may drive a motor vehicle unless it has a device which effect...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by B540Glenn‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

I suggest taking the target species, season and location into account as the deciding factors. I started with wet flies because I was targeting bass and panfish in a small inland lake during the...

posted 8y ago by B540Glenn‭

Position the canoe centered between your cross bars. You can use foam padding (e.g. pool noodle) between the crossbars and gunwales if you want to protect your gunwales. With stout cordage using ...

posted 8y ago by B540Glenn‭

For adventure seekers, catching a big catfish with a rod and reel may not get the adrenaline flowing as wrestling a 100 lb (45 kg) catfish in its native environment with the possibility of losing t...

posted 8y ago by B540Glenn‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

You can require the purchaser to fill out a Form 4473 that the BATFE requires FFL holders to file. Make sure the purchaser fills out the form and signs it. Even though you're not an FFL holder, t...

posted 9y ago by B540Glenn‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

Use it for shade at the beach? Cut off a side so you have something to sit under for shade or to protect yourself from the wind.

posted 8y ago by B540Glenn‭

Another option would be a throwing stick. In general a throwing stick is a stout stick about the length of your forearm. It's one of the most basic forms of hunting weapons. They're easily found ...

posted 9y ago by B540Glenn‭

I propose an onion bag or any other sack with a loose mesh fabric. Along with allowing air to circulate around the mushroom, it allows any spores the mushroom may release to return to the wild. B...

posted 9y ago by B540Glenn‭

How about using a couple frogs on your belt. The type of frog I suggest is similar to a bayonet frog. It's usually a piece of leather looped around your belt with a holder for a tool. In the cas...

posted 9y ago by B540Glenn‭