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Answer	—	A: Places for canyoning in England / Wales I actually went Gorge Walking weekend before last near a place called Clydach (Cwm Dyar), and it was brilliant :) I went with a group of about fifteen of us and I organised it through a chap called Michael at http://www.lifechangingactivities.com/ There are some great places as @Berry120 has said in... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Good resources for information about hiking trails near Boston You could use Map My Hike and use Boston and expand to area and specify how far you want to walk. I have used this site to find local running and trail routes before and have found it useful. Another site is Every Trail which you can access here. As @Pulsehead has suggested using local trail clubs a... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Question	—	Is it better to wear one pair or two pairs of socks while hiking? From personal experience I tend to wear two pairs of socks, normally some running socks and then my hiking socks on top of that. It helps me avoid blisters. Quite a few of my friends thinks this is nonsense. But with well worn-in boots I always tend to get more blisters if I wear only one pair. Does ... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to find objective reviews of outdoors gear? I often use Outdoors Magic when trying to work out what to buy! Another magazine in the UK I subscribe to is Trail, there parent website, "Live for the Outdoors" can be found here. There is also Gear Junkie, but have not used their site. Its often probably a good idea as you allude to to check a few... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Question	—	What are the advantages / disadvantages of a rock climbing hat made from hard plastic to one made out of carbon fiber? What are the advantages / disadvantages of a rock climbing hat made from hard plastic to one made out of carbon fibre? I have done a Google search already, but wanted some pointers with people who have experience. (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Question	—	Should I always take a hard hat if I go scrambling? Should I always take a hard hat if I go scrambling? Scrambling (also known as alpine scrambling) is a method of ascending rocky faces and ridges Quite often when I'm out on ridges in the UK, I rarely see people wearing any kind of safety equipment! I guess it depends on the geology of the area ... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: What can I do about those obnoxious biting flies? I have more recently being using Smidge which has been developed by Edinburgh University, UK - it works on Midges, Ticks and Mosquitos claim the manufacturers. Similar to the answer I gave for this question. Like Avon's Skin So Soft it doesn't damage the skin, so great for eczema sufferers like mysel... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to cheaply introduce someone to backpacking I would begin thinking about the overnight accommodation. You can do this fairly cheaply in the UK if you stay in a hostel, walkers lodge or a bunk barn. Many of them provide bedding and often food as well. Thus removing the need to take a tent or sleeping bag. Some places even provide tents for a ch... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do I pack a mummy type sleeping bag in a M10 or M28 haversack? I guess it all depends on the pack size of your mummy sleeping bag. Typically army issues haversacks have dimensions of anything ranging between 12x12" to 13"x18" (30x30cm and 33x45cm). If the compression bag that comes with the sleeping bag does not fit when you place it in the haversack, you could ... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: What type of mosquito repellent is most effective? DEET can be harmful to the skin if you suffer from any skin disorders such as Eczema (as I do). I have recently started using a product called Smidge when hiking in Midge infested areas of Scotland. More details can be found here. The manufactorers claim it works on a variety of biting insects incl... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Question	—	Where are good places to look for water sources when I have run out on a multi-day hike? Luckily this has never happened to me, but even the most prepared hiker can often get themselves into difficulties if they run out of water. My question here is in your experience in remote arid mountainous locations (), If I have run out of water where are good places to look for water sources? Re... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: Looking for a Topographical map resource? In the UK your best bet is to use the Ordanance Survey website where you can purchase maps: Ordnance Survey. I've used the getamap feature which is great at creating your own maps! Which is useful if your hike goes over several map boundaries - often the case in the Lake District!! You can also use... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do you determine how long a hike will take? You could use Naismith's rule which goes as follows: Allow 1 hour for every 3 miles (5 km) forward, plus 1 hour for every 2000 feet (600 metres) of ascent. A lot of hikers in the UK use this as a guide of course bear in mind terrain and altitude! and of course this is not appropriate at higher alti... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Question	—	Is there a definitive list of the tallest mountains in the world that require little or no mountaineering experience? I was wondering if there is a list of the tallest mountains in the world where you can walk or scramble up to the summit? As opposed to using even basic rope skills? (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: What exercises are recommended to build strength for hiking? It all depends on how far you want to hike! Its probably good to do stretching before any exercise such as hiking or running! Lunges and squats may also help as well. Although you may look a bit silly in the gym, you could carry a backpack on a treadmill and use it on an incline to strengthen your ... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Question	—	What is the best material to make an outdoor shelter roof out of? Say you are caught out without a tent in mild temperature conditions, e.g. moorland/woods. What material would you look for to make a good shelter roof out of? (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the best way to store my tent? Best place is to store it in a dry, thermally static environment. Make sure it is well-aired, dry and any muck is removed from it before storing it. Best to check the manufacturers guidelines if there are any. (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: Where in Europe is wild camping permitted? Generally in England and Wales it is illegal to wild camp anywhere without prior permission from the land owner. Although some UK national parks are more tolerant than others!! In my experience certainly in the English and Welsh national parks it is tolerated as long as you are not seen and you leave... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: Where can I find information on letterboxing in my area? Letterboxing resources for various locations: Dartmoor http://www.dartmoorletterboxing.org/ (more)	—	almost 13 years ago