Activity for Jeredepp‭

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Answer	—	A: I can't get floating in my canoe again, now what? Well first of all i have to speak up, if you're lacking the skill to get back into your canoe, you shouldn't be in it in the first place and the same goes to all your potential passengers. So as you correctly noted, most canoes float if they're filled with water. This will aid you when you're in a s... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are these round, spiny, puffy, green things from the ocean in Northeast United States? They are Sea Urchins and they taste like mussels. People mostly eat them raw. They're actually pretty tasty. Oh yeah, you'll peel off the shell and go for the slimy flesh, a delicacy with fresh lemonjuice and a pinch of salt. I used to pick them open with my pocketknife and slurp them up with some... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What's a realistic distance to expect boys aged 11-17 to sea kayak in a single day? I paddled from Zürich to Amsterdam with no experience in kayakhiking, the following rule was pretty accurate for me. But before i get into that rule you have to do a testrun to see how far you can go in one day (preferably on the same type of water you plan to paddle on like a river or a lake). ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What size dry bag is best for keeping and washing clothes? I wouldn't keep clothes to wash in a drybag at all, it will smell worse than wearing those clothes. If you can't wash your clothes in one night, you'll probably be taking the wrong clothes with you. And all in all i'd take more smaller bags than one large one, because you can put them better in your... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Where can I find public water tap for cleaning/bathing in the Netherlands? First of all, in the Netherlands camping in the wild is prohibited, and they really don't like it. Now you're in need for some water, first the good news, tapwater in the netherlands is filtered and ready to drink but like you said, you won't find much public water because of the expenses that are n... (more)	—	about 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do you go upriver in a canoe? Upstreampaddling can be very exhausting, but in genereal it's more predictable than paddling downstream. I got my knowledge purely out of experience and not out of books, i paddled down the whole Rhine and in the process of it i had to change direction a few times, so i'll try to provide you with a r... (more)	—	about 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why is it unsafe to handle metallic equipment with bare hand at higher altitude? The Problem with metallic equipment and cold temperatures is that your hands are moist, if you touch a very cold metallic surface (or any other smooth surface), your moisture will freeze to the surface which causes the top layer of your skin to get stuck on the surface. For Example: it's freezing co... (more)	—	about 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Gloves for knuckle protection that can get wet but not necessarily waterproof I use these regularly for Kajaking, since i nearly ripped off my flesh while getting out of my yak at a stonewall. They're not waterproof, but they're very durable in my opinion and they dry very quick, and as an extra they are windproof. And also the seams don't rip at your fingernails while paddlin... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Hemp socks and wicking properties I can't recommend Hempsocks, except you use them as second socks to reduce friction. They're very durable but not comfortable to wear. A good alternative to Merinowool is Bamboo, it's also very smooth and dries very quick. So in short, hemp is good to protect your socks or reduce friction because i... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Orienteering skill organized trainings in Germany? There's a German organization. Their website can be found here. It's best for you to ask them for further information. You can contact one of these people. (more)	—	almost 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Am I allowed to swim in the Austrian Alps lakes? It is allowed if there's no sign declaring it as Naturschutzgebiet/Naturschutzzone this is german for natural reserve if there's no such sign or you know for sure your not in such a reserve, it's safe to swim legally. However, best practice is to ask at the local tourist information center. (more)	—	almost 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I boost morale on long backpacking trips? When hiking with small children, you can boost their morale by throwing candies in front of you and pretend to follow the trace of the easterbunny, or something like that. In my experience all of them have very happy memories of this experience. But i never tried that with adults :) (more)	—	about 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is playing musical instruments like Harp/Harmonica, Flute unsafe during backpacking trips? Wind-chimes where originally designed to keep wildlife away, for example Wolves don't like sounds they don't know, that's why it will keep them away. So it's safer (to play an instrument) than not playing an instrument on your campsite (more)	—	about 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to find new poles for old tent? If the only problem is that the replacement poles don't fit your grommets, I'd suggest you have to replace the grommets too. It doesn't look like 6.5mm poles would break; you'll have to keep in mind that in those 30 years the materials also got a lot better than back then. Another possibility is vis... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Dealing with rashes between thighs and around the groin You can prevent this by getting some talcum powder (baby powder) and putting it where you usually get the rash. Depending on how much you're sweating, apply it every few hours. Also wear tight and long underwear so you minimize the friction, it's certainly the cheapest solution. Give it a try, I ... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Trekking poles on planes This is definitely up to the Pilot, some Pilots may accept it but others won't take you on board, except you pay/get another seat. I'd better check it in if you want to avoid uncomfortable situations (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are some effective ways of reducing itching from a mosquito bite? In case you don't have anything to put on your bites, I found out the following. If you got snow around you, put a piece of metal (I prefer a spoon) in the snow or cold water, and wait for it to nearly freeze. And then just put the freezing cold spoon on the bite. You can also heat a spoon (or just... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Commuting by canoe To answer my own question. I checked it with different dealers and experts, and all of them told that if I want to use it on regular basis, I should consider inflatables as toys. Also here in Switzerland it counts as flotation device and is not allowed more than 150 meters offshore. I bought myself ... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Question	—	Commuting by canoe I live at a lake with my company in sight just 2 km (1.2 miles) away. To get to work I have to cross the city, which is not only expensive in terms of money, it also costs a lot of nerves. That's why I think I should go to work in a canoe. What do I need to learn to do that? I thought about an infla... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Where in Europe is wild camping permitted? I can only answer for Switzerland. It's legal to "wildcamp" and most ground belongs to Farmers which can be asked anytime, and most of them will let you pitch your tent. For more information see the following links (in German/French): Campieren & Biwakieren Biwakieren Verbotsliste (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Advice for first Grand Canyon Hike for Eastern Hikers i can only agree to the answers, i was there and did a short hike (we just started like we would do here in switzerland) we're used to big and steep hikes without any trees giving shadow in the blazing sun. But the desert is dryer than you might think. Carry enough water and calculate more time th... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are the orienteering marches popular in Germany? What you mean is called "Orientierungslauf" or in short "OL" in Germany. There are some events, but it is best you get in touch with some organizers over there perhaps using this list of upcoming orienteering marches. In my experience the events of this kind which are not highly popular are mostly ... (more)	—	over 11 years ago