Posts by Roddy
As said, prevention is better than cure. But, most importantly, don't attempt to thaw frostbitten areas if there's any chance of them re-freezing. This typically means don't try to treat it yoursel...
Never tried them but I've heard Crocs often mentioned as a good and reasonably lightweight solution.
The Scottish 'code' mentions specific rights on the 'foreshore' What about public rights on the foreshore? 2.18 Public rights on the foreshore and in tidal waters will continue to exist. T...
Boots and Crampons have ratings that give you an idea of compatibility. Boots are rated B0 (three season boots, or basically, bedroom slippers!) to B3 (rigid shell mountaineering boots), and cramp...
Take an external rechargeable powerpack like one of these:- http://www.amazon.com/PowerGen-External-Blackberry-Sensation-Thunderbolt/dp/B005VBNYDS/ref=dp_cp_ob_hpc_title_1 Choose the size of powe...
When water evaporates, it cools the surrounding surface. This is primarily why we sweat - our body is using this process to cool itself down. So, a buff (or mitts) dipped in water can act as prett...
To add a data point to the curve, I'm 6'3", and after much deliberation bought a 65cm DMM Cirque as a general winter hillwalking axe. While I'm generally very happy with it, I'd definitely switch...
On a backpack, you'd have the quick-release buckle, but no clasp. The clasp is really doing two things - stopping the buckle loosening, and making it look tidy. If the buckle is decent quality and...
I've never had a pack failure 'in the wild' but I think my usual repair kit of duct tape, tie wraps and a bit of paracord should be able to handle most things. Minor strap and buckle failures aren...
It's vital to get them off ASAP as the risk of infection from Lyme Disease increases after the first 24 hours, but the list of ways NOT to do this is probably more important ;-) Don't burn it, sq...
Some of the Mammut headlamps can be fitted with an optional diffuser for ambient lighting. Haven't tried it, but it looks like it could be a neat solution. Mammut TR1 Headlamp
If you're staying out overnight, consider digging a snowhole instead of using a tent. A snowhole can be much warmer than a tent and give significantly better protection. And, as Andy Kirkpatrick wr...
"list" questions can cause problems on stackexchange sites, but, anyhow... From a UK perspective, Robert Macfarlane's "The Wild Places" is excellent.
A compass is "accurate" in both hemispheres in that it should still point to magnetic north. But the problem is that when you're in the southern hemisphere, the magnetic north pole is sort of 'un...
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