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| Edit | Post #41891 | Initial revision | — | over 4 years ago |
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Is freeze-dried food healthy? I've recently heard an opinion (from a sailor that attempted to beat a 122 day, westward route, around the world sailing record) that freeze-dried food is actually very healthy, as it contains less fat that normal meals and helps the metabolism. Could you validate this opinion (only in terms of long... (more) |
— | almost 12 years ago |
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Dealing with very cold climate (clothing) In the near future I will have to prepare myself for a Siberia expedition. During the winter, average temperatures in Siberia range from -10°F (-23°C) to below -50°C (-45°F).1 What should I wear in very low temperature conditions? Is there any layer system that has been pr... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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Training to prepare for oxygen deficiency in the high mountains I would like to prepare myself for the climb in the high mountains (for now by "high mountains" I mean elevation 4000 m and more, but eventually eight-thousanders). What can I do to improve my general physical condition specifically for this purpose (oxygen deficiency)? I am asking about both type... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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Putting in contact lenses when outdoors I am wearing contact lenses on a daily basis. Many times, when outdoors, I cannot put in my contact lenses (because of limited time or just no sterile conditions). Is there any cleaner I could safely use to quickly clean my hands before putting contact in? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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Things to consider when buying sunglasses I am going to buy sunglasses. Here is how and where I am going to use them: mountain trekking - with altitude mostly below 2000, however I will use them in the following months on higher mountains (Kilimanjaro, Mont Blanc) summer and winter (all year but I think due to sun reflection snow it's an i... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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Kilimanjaro expedition - trousers - softshell vs. gore-tex I am going on an expedition to Kilimanjaro and I'm going to buy new trousers specifically for this purpose. Some agencies recommend to take soft shell trousers and I'm not sure if it would be the best choice. I know that gore-tex is a better-breathable fabric, so it might be a better choice for a Kil... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |