Activity for Janis Peisenieks‭

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Answer	—	A: How should I remove a tick? If a tick has already attached to you, I'd reccommend seeking out some medical help, but since we're in the outdoors group, what are the chances of there being one nearby? :) You should: Pour a little bit of spirits on the tick. That should both disinfect the area and stun the bugger a bit. Make a... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: What do I need to look for in good, quality hiking boots? My experience in this field is quite limited, but this is what I'd look for: Light - Hiking boots should be as light as possible. Believe me when I say that walking around when carrying a ton sucks. A proper sole - and by proper I mean one that isn't too hard or too soft. Too hard will provide litt... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I be absolutely sure my fire is safely extinguished? About the legal aspect. It varies wildly depending on where in the world are you and what is the regulation there. There are protected wildlife territories in which a fireplace shouldn't be made. Then there are aspects like season. It may not be wise to make fire in certain times of the year in ce... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: When buying a backpack, what should I pay attention to? What really gets to me, is strap placement. Since I'm a big guy, if the straps on the top half of pack are close, it gets really uncomfortable real fast. So I'd also like to add strap placement on the watch-out list. So I definitely agree that you should buy a backpack hands on. Internet is too ... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it legal to camp on private property in Russia? As far as I know (living in Latvia, used to be a part of USSR), it is not completely legal. The owners can call the police, but it usually doesn't go that far. If you try to camp in a field or near a private lake, try to talk to somebody, if a home is in sight. If not, people in these parts are quit... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago