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Posts by amphibient‭

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Q&A Trekking with a donkey

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 5y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A Carrying a gun openly while hiking in western North Carolina

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 4y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is leather superseded as footwear material?

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

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Q&A Shooting into tree

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 6y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Climbing wall on private home

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

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Q&A How to tension rope between two trees?

I often need to tension a rope between two trees, usually 20-30 ft apart. I am not skilled with knots so it is often sloppy and the tension doesn't hold even very modest weight (such as clothes or ...

3 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Wild animal in Virginia that sounds like monkey cackling/laughing?

I'm here hunting turkey in Virginia and I keep hearing unidentifiable sounds that I'm pretty sure are not turkey. One of the most common one is something like a monkey (chimp) cackling/laughing. I...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Hiding backpack waistband

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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Q&A Picking length for all-terrain touring XC skis

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 7y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to freeze a water container without deforming it?

I like to take a frozen Nalgene bottle of water to my Bikram Yoga class. The problem is, every bottle I have used so far becomes deformed and, as can be seen in the picture below, the bottom bulges...

6 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Adjustable cross-country-skiing poles vs trekking poles

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 8y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to fold rope for storage?

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 8y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to choose length for backcountry touring skis?

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 8y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is it safe to put snow in water filtration?

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

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Q&A Can bears smell food inside dry sacks?

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 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Tree skiing/riding in Colorado

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 9y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Gloves for knuckle protection that can get wet but not necessarily waterproof

I am looking to replace my NRS creeking gloves that I use for kayaking "bony" rivers and creeks where rock contact is a real possibility. The problem that I have with them is that the seams are no...

4 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Thermal insulation of truck cap

I have a cap over the back of my truck and spend many nights a year camping and sleeping in the back rather than setting up a tent. I really like sleeping in it, saves the tent setup effort and gi...

4 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Comfy inflatable pillows for car camping

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

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Q&A How to get a top-mount cooking burner for 20 lb propane tank?

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 9y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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

I am a whitewater kayaker and I often show people down rivers I'm familiar with on their first time down. I take special joy in doing so and consider it community service. The only compensation is ...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Which types of animals would peel bark off this tree?

I'm just curious which animals would peel bark off a tree like this: It's a riparian setting in the Mid Atlantic region. I was thinking maybe a beaver?

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

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Q&A Can I use one helmet for both kayaking and skiing?

A kayaker and snowboarder here. You don't want to use a ski helmet when you go whitewater kayaking -- they usually have padding that is somewhat water resistant but not designed to endure constantl...

posted 6y ago by amphibient‭

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Q&A Escaping tree well

Last week, while exploring tree snowboarding at Big Sky, MT, I ended up in a tree well. I was up to my waist and was able to crawl out. But it felt awkward and I see how I could sink deeper. My qu...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Drinking surface water heuristics

I'm curious about some general guidelines, that may represent a probability although not necessarily certainty, especially when combined with other factors, about choosing the best source of emerge...

2 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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