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In the context of a long hike (AT, PCT, CDT, LT, etc.): What are the advantages and disadvantages of double sleeping bags over two individual sleeping bags? How do they compare to single sleeping ...

3 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by ppl‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

GearScout blog post on Down is coming from Arc’teryx provides some insight on Arc'Teryx usage of down in their products. According to them, Arc'Teryx did not have down products in their lineup pri...

posted 11y ago by ppl‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

There is at least one documented incident with a bear that occurred in the 1980s which may have been related sexual intercourses. Unfortunately the two teenagers, Jane Ammerman and Kim Eberly, di...

posted 11y ago by ppl‭

For USA to Canada flights, I have seen hiking poles being accepted (after a bit of explaining..) and refused (WestJet). If they are refused, you may be asked to go back to the luggage section which...

posted 11y ago by ppl‭

Roll top dry bags are fairly common. They are usually combined with either a pack cover or a pack liner. The pack liner is commonly an over-sized roll top dry bag placed inside your backpack. A ch...

posted 11y ago by ppl‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

There is a thread about the topic on backpacker. It doesn't quite resolve the dilemma. Personally I stuff the fly on the outside of my backpack because it is faster. It may also have a chance to br...

posted 11y ago by ppl‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

There are several equivalents just as there is for the AT. I would consider Halfmile maps combined with PocketPCT. Halfmile's PCT maps 'Erik the Black' books PCT Data Book Pocket PCT (No longer ...

posted 11y ago by ppl‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

Some small fish species such as the Smelt are eaten whole. In some fish the appeal is in the flesh of the fish and are therefore gutted and deboned. Gutting can prevent some tainting of the flesh....

posted 11y ago by ppl‭

Foambark can cause contact dermatitis and is listed by aboutthegarden as one of many low-allergen to avoid in an allergen free garden.

posted 10y ago by ppl‭

In Canada, you will need a hunting license depending on the province (or territory) and type of game you wish to hunt. Typically, a safety course is also required. For example, moose requires appl...

posted 10y ago by ppl‭

It is likely caused by iron in the pump or pipes. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health: Iron is mainly present in water in two forms: either the soluble ferrous iron or the in...

posted 10y ago by ppl‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

Eye flies feed on lachrymal secretion which your eyes produce. they feed on lachrymal secretions and other body fluids of various animals, including humans and are of medical significance. ...

posted 10y ago by ppl‭

It is fairly common to store duct tape just below the handle of your trekking poles. This is my preferred way as it is always accessible. Some people prefer to wrap it around Nalgene bottles. An a...

posted 10y ago by ppl‭

You're looking for balds. They are quite common in the southern Appalachians. The Roan Highlands along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina are particularly beautiful.

posted 10y ago by ppl‭

If you want to keep the food in the tent you could use an odor resistant bag such as OPSak or NiloBarrier. NyloBarrier is very light and convenient. You could combine this with a Ursack as mentione...

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