orangejewelweed‭

The tent and the canoe are both objects that can catch wind. Tornadoes can generate winds in excess of 200 MPH and can throw cars. You would want to avoid being in either. Securing as much gear as ...

posted 10y ago by orangejewelweed‭

I think it is difficult to give an exact correlation between running time and hiking endurance, but distance running as a fitness regimen is excellent training. It sounds like you have a pretty goo...

posted 10y ago by orangejewelweed‭

That lean-to in the link looks like it would shelter from all but the most wind driven rain. If you pack a cheap vinyl poncho that should take care of most situations. They are light enough that yo...

posted 10y ago by orangejewelweed‭

Sleet As snow descends through the atmosphere and the air warms it melts and turns back to liquid (rain). If rain or partially-melted snow falls through a layer of sub-freezing air, sleet forms as...

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

You can use a heavy duty rain poncho wrapped over tree branches. This site gives a good illustration of how to make one. I've seen this method recommended by outdoor organizations and the US Army....

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

Duct tape wraps around items fairly and can be stored by wrapping on your gear. Nalgene (or similar) water bottles have a good shape for keeping the tape flat. I have wrapped tape around spare batt...

posted 10y ago by orangejewelweed‭

I know nothing about wombats, but I do stalk a particular wild animal here in my part of the world. Here is some general advice. Scat is a good start. Are there areas where it is more concentrated...

posted 10y ago by orangejewelweed‭

You can improvise a tent-like shelter with a sturdy rain poncho and some cord. Tie one corner to a tree a 18" (~1/2 meter) off the ground, then spread the poncho in a diamond shape. Pull the corn...

posted 10y ago by orangejewelweed‭

In places where the contour lines are closer together, the slope is steeper. Where the lines are further apart, the slope is gentler. In a spot where you see several lines merge together, that is a...

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

I have driven my F(ront)WD Hyundai Santa Fe on plenty of logging roads in northern New Hampshire. It is quite possible to get around safely. I even know someone who owns an off-road Toyota Corolla....

posted 10y ago by orangejewelweed‭

Four possible ways to work upper body muscles harder Pack heavily Walking, even a casual stroll, is work for core torso muscles. More weight and more strenuous walking will make these muscles wor...

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

My compass has become increasingly untrustworthy. Over the past couple years I had noticed that it often pointed pretty close to magnetic South, but it corrected after a light tap. In two recent t...

2 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by orangejewelweed‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

Here are some pointers and questions: Gloves: Layers are good. Have spares, as well as a set of mittens. Wool pants: How water resistant are they? The greatest potential for problems would be fro...

posted 10y ago by orangejewelweed‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

When I was in central Alaska, courtesy of Uncle Sam, we wore vapor barrier boots. They are great for extremely low temperatures, but of you are heavily exerting in milder weather* (down to -23C/-10...

posted 10y ago by orangejewelweed‭

Just run. Alligators (and crocodiles) are cold blooded and as a result don't have a lot of stamina. Warm blooded animals can maintain high energy output for longer periods. If you want to aim for ...

posted 9y ago by orangejewelweed‭