Activity for jsf80238
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| Edit | Post #41737 | Initial revision | — | over 4 years ago |
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Pulling vs. Carrying I've done a lot of backpacking in my home state of Colorado. My pack and its contents is pretty light but not "ultralight", maybe 20 pounds including food. I'm considering something like these for the Colorado Trail: https://www.competitivecyclist.com/weehoo-igo-cargo-bike-trailer https://www.qui... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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Getting started fishing My 15 y/o son has expressed an interest in fishing. He tried it recently using borrowed equipment and would like to get his own. I fished as a teenager and liked it well enough to do it again. Then again, I don't miss it. With that background I am interested in purchasing the basic gear: not so ... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: Are there any low sodium freeze dried meals? Probably not as tasty as the answers above, but simple: I purchase the standard freeze-dried meals, shake, open the package and empty half into a container for later use. To the package I add 1/2 cup of 5-minute rice or instant mashed potatoes. On the trail I add boiling water (1/2 of what the pac... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: How can a barbed wire fence be crossed safely? I would look for rocks or branches and build a makeshift ladder. Whether going under, between, or over the wires, I would cover the wires with my fleece jacket. (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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Is it normal for a compass to develop an air bubble at high altitude? I live in Denver, Colorado. Going above 10,000 ft. (3,000 metre) always results in an air bubble large enough for me to want to tilt the compass to prevent the bubble from interfering with the needle. Is that normal behavior for a compass? I contacted the manufacturer (Brunton) which responded: "Ex... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Why would people descend to sleep while acclimatizing? I am watching a video about a climb of Annapurna. To acclimate the climbers head up from base camp to another camp higher up, stay for a day or two, then return to base camp. They repeat this process a few times, each time going a little higher. Why the return to base camp? Seems to me that would... (more) |
— | about 8 years ago |
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A: Choosing a sleeping pad for camping For 1lbs 1oz (740g) I'd choose an inflatable pad. Mine is 72"x20"x2.5" and super comfortable. It's also warm because your body is not in contact with the ground. It takes a few minutes to inflate by mouth (it's an "air core", no foam inside) but well worth the time. (more) |
— | about 8 years ago |
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A: How can I protect my dog from mosquitos? I opted for Insect Shield Repellent Bandana. I'd rate it a 3 out of 5 for effectiveness, 5 out of 5 for value. (more) |
— | about 8 years ago |
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How can I protect my dog from mosquitos? I am concerned about these things: The health impact to my dog. My dog's sleep and my sleep: my dog snaps at the mosquitos all night. (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |