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| Edit | Post #40235 | Initial revision | — | about 4 years ago |
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A: What are good knots to know for camping and backpacking? Here is an article from Scoutin magazine Knots and Boy Scouts go together like campfires and cobbler. Here’s how to tie three of the knots required to reach First Class, plus four more that can be very useful. Knots. It all begins with rope — different sizes, lengths, widths, and s... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: If I'm caught in lightning above tree-line, what should I do? Here is the position the Boy Scouts of America teaches boys to use when in this situation. If a lightning storm catches your group in the open, spread out so that people are at least 100 feet from one another. Further limit your risk by crouching low with only the soles of your shoes touching... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: Staying dry in severe weather I am going to assume your in a wooded area not large open area and it's raining but not snowing. First thing to do is get out of the water flow and onto higher ground If you can build a "higher ground" for yourself (i.e. a stump) that you can stand on to get out of the water on the ground. Basical... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: Is it warmer to sleep naked in a sleeping bag? Possibly. the reason this is a consideration is best way to stay warm is with loose layers (multiple depending on the temp) that trap air pockets close to the body that are heated BY the body. if you are in your birthday suit you will trap a decent larger pocket of air around you. BUT a single slee... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: What are areas of the body which lose heat more quickly, and how can I reduce that loss? Here is a thermogram pictorial answer to try and figure this out! I believe this is a un-clothed male under a thermal camera (SFW) (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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Looking for a Topographical map resource? Does anyone know of a good way to find topographical maps for either download or purchase? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: How could I treat scrapes outdoors without a first aid kit? As yucky as it sounds, if you dont have ANY water or anything to clean the wound, assuming your healthy and dont have any "plumbing problems"(instructions from an ER doctor / paramedic) urine is 100% clean right out of the body. These are the words straight from the doctor: "pee on it." Might be... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: How to reduce the annoying sound of falling raindrops on a tent? Sometimes if you just can't stand the sound of nature, an mp3 player or other source of noise that you CAN stand may work. (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: What are the most effective ways to start a fire in the cold? If you can find a decent supply of semi-dry birch bark (which contains a natural accelerant) you are at least off to a good start. Then general fire-making steps kick back in two-fold. (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: How can you navigate / determine your location in thick fog? according to the boyscout handbook you can use moss (apparently it usualy/always grows on the North side of the tree...) It is generally believed that in northern latitudes, the north side of trees and rocks will generally have more luxuriant moss growth on average than other sides. This is assum... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |