Timothy Strimple‭

The problem with the rechargeable lighters like Zippos is they tend to evaporate their fuel quite quickly. They can make starting fires very easy, but always take a backup (or two, or three :D) met...

posted 14y ago by Timothy Strimple‭

Absolutely not! Fire is the obvious risk, but carbon monoxide poisoning should be taken seriously as well. If the weather is bad, at the very least cook under the vestibule with maximum ventilation...

posted 14y ago by Timothy Strimple‭  ·  last activity 14y ago by System‭

Depending on the type of pain, this may be plantar fasciitis. If it's more of a burning, that developed slowly and started to get worse while hiking, it may be a hot spot which you should take care...

posted 14y ago by Timothy Strimple‭

I have two sets of shoes that I wear while hiking. My favorite by far are my light weight trail running shoes. I have worn them on 9 mile hikes without any break-in, and went blister free. From a c...

3 answers  ·  posted 14y ago by Timothy Strimple‭  ·  last activity 14y ago by System‭

There really isn't much reason to use an external frame backpack, especially if you're looking at modern backpacks. In almost every case, the internal frame is going to be the better option. Intern...

posted 14y ago by Timothy Strimple‭

So if you're completely out of your expected element, have no emergency blanket or shelter, then there are a few options to provide some additional protection from the cold. Get out of the wind. ...

posted 14y ago by Timothy Strimple‭  ·  last activity 12y ago by System‭

To me it's one of those sounds that can be soothing initially, but start to grate on you after hearing it for hours. You could try ear plugs. I don't wear them because I like being able to hear my ...

posted 14y ago by Timothy Strimple‭  ·  last activity 14y ago by System‭

You can get a rough estimate from using an online calorie estimation website. Make sure to use one that accepts weight as a variable, and add your pack weight to your body weight. I am a large guy,...

posted 14y ago by Timothy Strimple‭

If you don't mind the extra weight, I would say definitely go for it. It helps to protect your tent, and $40 spent to protect a $300 to $400 item is well worth it in my experience. It reduces the c...

posted 14y ago by Timothy Strimple‭  ·  last activity 14y ago by System‭

The best way to learn would be in a class, with a professional in a controlled environment! The process is very difficult to describe in text. This is one of the best videos I have found describing...

posted 14y ago by Timothy Strimple‭

The key is reducing friction. Duct tape can be a good preventative as long as you get it on before a blister forms. After the blister is there, it's harder to recommend as once you're ready to remo...

posted 14y ago by Timothy Strimple‭

The distribution of sun east / west should be pretty close to the same. In the northern hemisphere, the south side of areas gets more sun due to the sun being more to the south (perpendicular to th...

posted 14y ago by Timothy Strimple‭

If you're on an extended trip away from civilization, I wouldn't recommend it anywhere except directly from a spring coming out of rock. If there are animals in the area, you can be sure they some ...

posted 14y ago by Timothy Strimple‭

Are you sure you need boots? I absolutely love my trail running shoes (La Sportiva Wildcats). They are much lighter than boots, and while they aren't water proof, they dry out very quickly due to ...

posted 14y ago by Timothy Strimple‭

When wearing my Vibrams, I tend to travel much more carefully than when wearing my trail runners, so I find that I need less protection than I would in more traditional footwear. I would say it dep...

posted 14y ago by Timothy Strimple‭