Activity for Nate W‭

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Answer	—	A: How much land would one family need for sustainable food production? Depending on a couple factors such as ingenuity and whether or not you are considering the land needed to hunt game to be included in the total land area needed, i think it could easily be done on two acres or less. There are many stories of people growing enormous amounts of food on small suburban p... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What type of centipede is this? From what i can tell, and the little bit of research i did it appears to be a "Flat backed millipede" or part of the Polydesmida family, of which there are a huge variety and many are hard to tell apart. Polydesmida (from the Greek poly "many" and desmos "bond") is the largest order of millipedes... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to test the sharpness of a knife? The best method in my opinion is one that must be learned, and involves moving your thumb across the blade, perpendicular to the blade not down it! It's very difficult to describe the feeling but if you do it on enough dull blades and sharp blades you will begin to be able to tell the difference. O... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Keeping the hose on a hydration bladder from unscrewing? I looked into it a bit more and I would recommend trying a light coat of plumber's tape on the threads of the hose connection. Pipe thread tape, or 'plumbing tape' is made from Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). A non-toxic and stable synthetic fluoropolymer Source The trick is to wrap it the ... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can ocean/saltwater fishing gear be used for freshwater/lake fishing? Yes they will work but may not be ideal from a professional standpoint, for recreational fishing that you are not overly serious about it will work fine. The major difference is that generally speaking saltwater rigs (poles, reels and line) are a lot heavier gear for larger fish, however if he was fi... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can a person picky about water taste use a hydration bladder? I've found lemon juice and baking soda works quite well. I've also found that different brands of bladders have more or less plastic taste to them. If all else fails you could look into using a disposable bladder such as the Polar Cenote, they come individually or in multi packs and are reasonably ... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Would worms work well in this pond for trout or bass? For bass fishing, what i use is referred to as a Texas rig, which also happens to be where i live so i'm partial but i also feel like it is one of the better ways to fish with a rubber worm. They are done like so, a slip sinker (aka a worm helmet) is threaded onto the line before the hook, then... ... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: As an outdoor beginner, what features in knife/tool combinations should I look for? I think a lot of it depends on what type of terrain, and how primitive you plan on being. I personally would take a sharp medium sized pocket knife (3-4" blade) to be used for food prep and other small tasks. Ideally this would be of decent hard steel that can take some abuse without chipping or dull... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Rigs for carrying axes and machetes In reference to my comment above i made this drawing. The comment: What if you made a backpack only to be used for this, the ax could either go in the main part if you made a supportive frame or hang off your belt, the two machetes could be stowed in PVC tubes you attach on either side of the ... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the responsible way to sell a firearm? One possible solution, if you find a buyer that is willing to wait for it, i have heard of people taking a copy of the buyer's drivers license to the police station and asking them to run it to check for any red flags, or past offenses that prevent them from owning guns such as domestic abuse, or bei... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Quick and easy winter shelter for kids to build There are a few different styles of shelters that come to mind with differing levels of difficulty. A lot of it depends on if they will be making it to survive the night, or to survive for an exponential amount of time until possible rescue. A snow cave is one option, however it may be difficult wi... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Unconventional ways to light a fire After a bit of research i found a suitable answer to my own question. Feel free to add your own as well, i thought i would share as i found it rather interesting. Taken from Urbansurvivalsite.com Steel Wool and Battery This is similar to the gum wrapper method. Just stretch the steel wool s... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Question	—	Unconventional ways to light a fire In a survival situation, lets say post apocalyptic, what are some unconventional ways a campfire could be lit? Obviously there are the classic flint and steel, rod and bow, and of course matches. But what are creative non conventional ways to start a fire from things you might find in a post apocalyp... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How warm does it need to be for bats to come out of their caves? Likely the reason was due to a momentary torpor. Similar to hibernation but sometimes only lasting as little as a few hours. When it is cold, there are less insects, which mean less food for the bats. The bats know this and choose instead to save energy rather than waste it flying around. Bats have a... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can I avoid dew by sleeping at higher elevations? According to this Physics forum, altitude does not directly correlate with dew point. So it will greatly depend on the other atmospheric conditions which will very from one time to another. So not something you can count on in order to avoid dew formation entirely. Dew point temperature depends ... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Thermal insulation of truck cap One thing to consider, You could use an adhesive thermal insulating liner on the underside of the bed cap, it would be semi-permanent but i don't see it causing any adverse affects if left in place year round. If the bed liner is one of the one piece plastic liners you could try removing it, adding ... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What insect makes this hissing type sound, especially in the summer? Its very hard to distinguish from that sound clip but my guess as to what you are hearing is probably cicadas depending on your location. They can sound like a buzzing or hissing noise and generally are most active during the peak of summer. If you look you will probably find their shells they have l... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Question	—	Can you boil/decontaminate water with heat from a magnifying glass? A bit hypothetical, but ruling out being able to use a solar still, or the SODIS method, could you make water drinkable by using the suns heat through a magnifying glass? Paper self ignites at 451° F , water boils at 212° F, but that is at one concentrated point when paper burns using a ma... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Geocaching: How important is having a dedicated GPS device instead of a smartphone? In addition to the good advice Tullochgorum gave, I have been Geocaching for a couple years, i did it for about a year with just my phone, later i bought a dedicated GPS device, used it for awhile and then went back to my phone. With the correct app a phone is just fine. I find mine to be accurate t... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Snowshoe hare migration patterns through changing seasons This page makes it seem like they do not migrate. Most other plant eaters, like deer and elk, vacate deep snowy areas and migrate to the lowlands, river bottoms, or south-facing slopes that are relatively snow free. Movement through snow, of course, is not nearly so energetically costly to hares ... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How quickly do Oxygen Absorbers "spoil"? This may not be an exact answer but I figured I would share it just in case you hadn't seen it. They say 10 to 15 minutes is the window you have to get them in the Mylar and seal it. From Backdoorsurvival.com : The most important precaution is to limit the exposure of unused packets to air. T... (more)	—	over 8 years ago