HTDutchy‭

An axe is (when used properly) just as safe as any knife. On long hikes where I know campfires are gonna be a must I do actually carry a small hatchet. My axe has a fairly long handle and weights ...

posted 11y ago by HTDutchy‭

I'd advise against plugging in a 30 to 15 amp converter and using it directly. If something short circuits in your 15 amp cabling it might not be enough to trip the 30 amp breaker (if there even is...

posted 5y ago by HTDutchy‭

After some googling I found a very nice guide to axe maintenance here: http://woodtrekker.blogspot.nl/2011/04/beginners-guide-to-basic-axe-care-and.html The head of the axe is the easier part t...

posted 11y ago by HTDutchy‭

As far as I know you should be able to survive for quite a long time. I often hear about ocean racers who have just freeze-dried foods to eat and they live on that for more then 2-3 months at a tim...

posted 11y ago by HTDutchy‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

Well by the looks of it, It'll hold up in a bid of rain, but no downpour or any hard wind. Plus side on this tent is that the rain fly will keep some direct sunlight of of the inner tent. And it lo...

posted 11y ago by HTDutchy‭

Just to add to Liams answer: Plan your trip and search for natural campsites (so don't go for the busy familily and tourist ones). I found they mostly have two parts, one open-ish field and a fore...

posted 10y ago by HTDutchy‭

You could use a towel or (if you can spare the weight) some old news papers. Me and my friends dry everything except for the tents by fire. Just set a line about 3-4 meters away from the fire so it...

posted 10y ago by HTDutchy‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

I do most of the transport for our scouts group and have found that the solution is mostly the simplest. Get a set of roofrails and crossbars. You should be able to get them for any type of car, ma...

posted 10y ago by HTDutchy‭

I use a 'pod' hammock tent for backpacking and enjoy it a lot. This bigger tree tent wouldn't be for backpacking but for car camping with friends or family. Sleeping in a suspended tent is clean, d...

posted 10y ago by HTDutchy‭

Allthough I'm not a professional climber, I do regularly set up climbing obstacles and ziplines for children (scouting). When working up in the threes we mostly secure ourselves using slings so we ...

posted 9y ago by HTDutchy‭

Most (main) roads are marked with yellow poles. Other roads might be marked by stacks of rocks or the simple fact that there's a winding patch of less rough terrain forming an obvious trail. If yo...

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

I have no experience in this but It seems logical that you can drink while underwater. This thread seems to confirm that. Most importantly you should use a soft pouch as a container with a straw....

posted 6y ago by HTDutchy‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

If you want to go the DIY route, use a stationary/bench grinder. These often have adjustable guides to help you set an angle equal to the original. After getting the angle back on both sides of the...

posted 7y ago by HTDutchy‭

Doing a quick google search for "Impeller 2002 2 stroke 75 HP Yamaha" shows that it is a rubber impeller, these WILL age and dry out. Check your manual for when and how to replace it. As a rule ...

posted 5y ago by HTDutchy‭

From my experience, NO. My only experience using a few different Gri-Gri devices was during my beginners course last year. I have however used figure 8 belay devices for years at scouting and that...

posted 5y ago by HTDutchy‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭