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Posts by bobbym‭

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Q&A How can I clear spiderwebs in my path while hiking?

We get giant Banana Spiders here in Florida. They can span across the entire trail and though harmless can be a real pain. When going down trails that no one has used for months or years they ar...

posted 8y ago by bobbym‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to choose a fire steel and use it most effectively?

We use both. It is not difficult to light a fire with a ferrocerium rod especially if you have pine trees around as we do. A bit of sap from one of them on your shavings, cotton balls, spanish moss...

posted 8y ago by bobbym‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Are there any tips for preventing a vehicle from being broken into while parked at a trailhead?

There ain't no way man...As Mr. Miyagi would say, "the best defense against a would be car vandal is no be there." I propose a different solution than others would: I never have that problem beca...

posted 7y ago by bobbym‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Dealing with rashes between thighs and around the groin

I use zinc oxide ointment for making rashes go away and for protecting skin. Found some in the dollar store with a much higher content of zinc oxide than Desitin has. It is cheap, safe and works fo...

posted 8y ago by bobbym‭

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Q&A How do you determine current trail conditions before going on a hike?

Depends on the area, here in Florida a heavy rain can occur at any time flooding what was reported to be a good trail. I remember going through a trail in the ONF that the website said was beautif...

posted 8y ago by bobbym‭

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Q&A Tent placement?

My stomping grounds are in central Florida, deep in the subtropical jungles. You do not have much choice, it is under a tree or nothing, so check those trees carefully. If you do find an open prair...

posted 8y ago by bobbym‭

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Q&A Why should I take a pocket knife for wild camping / hiking?

I carry a smaller pocketknife for cutting cord, doing some whittling when I am shaping wood, tent stakes for instance. I carry a big 8 incher for use as a machete, for splitting small logs, for gen...

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Q&A How to hike without constantly looking down

How can I go walking and hiking without constantly looking down? When I am walking in a city such as NYC or Las Vegas, I do not look down. I am looking right and left for cars, people and dark...

posted 8y ago by bobbym‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How should I plan a backpacking trip with people who have never backpacked before?

Hmmm, people with no real experience, no cardiovascular fitness, no strength to lug a pack around, no navigational skills, I would say heck no. The first time we did it we almost bought the farm, g...

posted 7y ago by bobbym‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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