amphibient
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See all 40 »I've just seen a documentary in which a guy trekks through some rugged terrain while he has his cargo on a donkey. It's a pretty cool and versatile animal overall. What are some pros and cons of t...
2 answers · posted 6y ago by amphibient · last activity 4y ago by James Jenkins
A few weeks ago, I strapped a target onto a tree that was about 1.5-2' in diameter to sight my muzzleloader on private property. I fired about a dozen .50 cal bullets into the tree. In addition t...
4 answers · posted 7y ago by amphibient · last activity 7y ago by System
I grew up in the 80s and most of what seemed top outdoor/adventure footwear was made of leather. Leather, at least in my surrounding was considered supreme for shoes. But a lot of enhancement in o...
3 answers · posted 5y ago by amphibient · last activity 5y ago by System
I know that NC permits open carry but I'm actually interested in cultural implications of running into people in the woods who may be weirded out by it. I've hiked a lot in places where it's legal ...
2 answers · posted 5y ago by amphibient · last activity 5y ago by System
Currently, I use this cooking setup and it is pretty convenient when the travel space is tight: However, its BTU potential is understandably modest and I would sometimes like to cook a soup or b...
2 answers · posted 10y ago by amphibient · last activity 6y ago by System
I use a combination of an 18"x18" inflatable pillow and a Thermarest compressible one, the largest size (commonly seen at REI and similar stores). However, the inflatable often slips out and I just...
3 answers · posted 11y ago by amphibient · last activity 11y ago by System
I am getting ready for a Colorado snowboarding trip in a couple of weeks... YAAAY !! I have been all over the country and I generally like CO resorts best (Keystone and A-Basin being my favorite)...
1 answer · posted 10y ago by amphibient · last activity 10y ago by System
I like to do long hikes in black bear country. I don't really go on multiday trekking trips, just day trips but often need to bring food along. I know that backpackers often keep their food in be...
2 answers · posted 9y ago by amphibient · last activity 7y ago by System
I was wondering if it is safe to put snow in water filtration and then just wait until it melts down if the temperature is right. Of course, carefully picked, clean looking snow.
2 answers · posted 9y ago by amphibient · last activity 9y ago by System
I am 6'2" (185 cm) tall, 200 lbs (~ 90 kg). I am in the market for backcountry touring skis and have my mind set on Madshus Eon. I have demoed similar skis in the past and really liked the wider ...
1 answer · posted 9y ago by amphibient · last activity 9y ago by System
What is a good and easy way to fold a (50-100') rope for storage so that it resembles a caterpillar and has no loose ends getting undone? Close to the way it comes folded in a store like this at th...
1 answer · posted 9y ago by amphibient · last activity 7y ago by System
Are there any features to regular trekking poles that adjustable cross-country ski poles do not have? I know that many people use trekking poles for snowshoeing but are there any reason adjustable ...
3 answers · posted 9y ago by amphibient · last activity 5y ago by System
I'm just curious how feasible it is to install a rock climbing wall on the side of a regular, balloon framed house (modern standard in the U.S. and Canada). Would something like that require constr...
1 answer · posted 8y ago by amphibient · last activity 8y ago by System
I am preparing to make a purchase of all-terrain touring XC skis (sidecut 83-62-70 mm), with which I will use SNS XA boots and bindings. I know that the rule of thumb for regular XC skis is to go ...
2 answers · posted 8y ago by amphibient · last activity 7y ago by System
I just got this backpack but noticed that the waistband can't be concealed when not being used. It is the one with a large buckle in the bottom of the picture below. Since I plan to use it snowb...
1 answer · posted 6y ago by amphibient · last activity 6y ago by System
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