Activity for Gilad Nachmani‭

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Answer	—	A: Trekking Poles - Carbon Fiber vs. Aluminum When comparing shafts made in the same thickness with the same level of finish and quality of production, carbon will be lighter and stronger compared to aluminium. That said, it is rarely the case and it depends on the company making the poles and the quality of product. The case for aluminium Alu... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it feasible to plot my own trekking route from Lima to Cusco? To give a simple question, yes, you can, but it is very complicated. About 10 years ago I've done a similar journey but I found that walking around Lima and west and south of the Andes very hard so I ended up using public transportation. Walking in the Andes is very challenging as weather conditions... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is Fast Packing? For non FKT (Fastest Known Time) chasers fastpacking is aimed at keeping a 3-5 miles per hour pace with the goal of covering 25-40 miles per day. I found that fastpacking can be very demanding and settled on ultrapacking (my term...) that is more about slow endurance than speed, aiming for 2.5-3.5 ... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are the Pros and Cons of Trekking Solo? Pros: The ultimate freedom – from where to camp to pace, breaks or even where to go, it is all up to you There is a lot more room in the tent and you can spread your things everywhere No one makes stupid navigation errors and argues about it with you (unless it is you...) When you are camp... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Should I spray a 'good' raincoat with 'water proof' spray? To answer the question simply - no, you shouldn't spray it with anything. Waterproof fabrics (the higher end kind) are coated in the factory with a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish that is usually silicone based. DWR will wear out over time (and then you spray again), but straight off, it is goo... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: When is the midge season in Scotland? There is not really a defined time in which midges are out and about, but usually they are seen from early June until October. Midge season heavily depends on the weather and a wet and cold June will mean less midgets or a later start to the season (as it happens this year). For a really good resour... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do I help people enjoy camping/hiking (like I do!)? I had the privilege on introducing the outdoors to quite a few people in my life, lately focusing on my wife and child; and from my experience there are a few simple things that increase the chance they might enjoy it: Keep them comfortable - make sure they have as little physical discomfort as pos... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: A list of suitable foods for a long hike For sustaining a person long term in extreme conditions such as walking daily 15-25 miles in varying conditions, the biggest problem after having enough energy to walk is the ability to properly recover every night to do that again and again. To be able to recover well you need a good amount of prote... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to prevent chafing in my lower regions I suffered from chaffing for years and tried a whole range of options. What I found that worked best is the Under Armour Original Boxer Jocks, the 9" version. They cover most of the thigh and holds well enough to keep everything separated to avoid the chaffing. I get them from USA when they go on sa... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to keep your beer cold up to 12 hours? If you are in a place that has streams, placing the beer in the water every time you take a break will cool them. Place in a cold/cool body of water about 30 minutes before drinking will also help. If you don't have a body of water, wrap the individual cans/bottles in a wet towel in the shade, prefe... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How often to wash gore-tex? From my experience with WP/B garments, keeping them clean will keep them useful and functional for a long time (I have a 11 years old Gore jacket). What I do is: Clean the garment in the washing machine (30 degrees, delicate cycle) using pure soap flakes under two conditions: Heavy soil (WP trouse... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Paramo vs Gore-Tex jackets? Nikwax Analogy (Paramo) fabrics and Gore-Tex fabrics are very different, and in fact fall under two different categories: Nikwax is more of a softshell and Gore-Tex is a hardshell. That means Paramo is not 100% waterproof, even when treated while Gore-Tex fabric is (when well maintained). The fact t... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do I prevent rocks or sand from getting in my boots? If you are hiking in warm weather and want to keep things more light and airy, trail running gaiters (such as these) are light and breathable and will protect from sand and pebbles specifically. (more)	—	over 9 years ago