Activity for Noam Gal‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: What is the most efficient food to take a for a 12-15 day hiking trip? I can offer my favorite hiking food routine, but I usually just had it for 4-5 days max, between resupplies. Quaker Oatmeal for breakfast (usually two packets with the powdered milk, add cold water to each packet). 3-4 snacks during the day (2 Snickers, 2 M&Ms, sometimes other variants like Cli... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: What's the difference between white gas, propane, kerosene, and gasoline? I personally highly recommend using an alcohol stove (pepsi-can stove, or some other variant), especially when hiking solo. In my opinion, the weight benefits far exceed the disadvantages. The benefits of Alcohol: An alcohol stove is usually much lighter than a comparable white gas/propage/keros... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: How does one dry clothes in humid weather? If you have a synthetic sleeping bag, you can put your hiking clothes down the bag, near your feet, when you go to sleep. Your body warmth will help them get drier. Note, however, that they will not be completely dry by morning, but will still remain somewhat damp. Still, better than completely wet. ... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: When buying a backpack, what should I pay attention to? Pack weight - A heavy pack is also some extra Kg on your back. Even though a good pack will put them to good use in distributing the content's weight over your back. Pack frame - Many ultra-light backpacks come with a minimal frame design, or no frame at all. You'd need to use your mattress to creat... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can you navigate without a compass or GPS If you look at the current time, and imagine yourself in the center a big analog watch, just place your shadow on the location of the hour's hand. Then imagine the location of the 12 o'clock hand, and exactly in the middle of the angle between those two hands is the north. Be sure to ignore daylig... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do I treat hot spots and blisters when I have no moleskin? I would imagine you might not have compeed, if you don't have moleskin with you, but I just thought I'd mention it as a nice measure to prevent/treat blisters. I would also recommend carrying less weight and using a lighter pair of shoes, instead of a heavy pair of boots. Those blisters are your feet... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago