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Answer	—	A: Trail marking material that will last a few years Permanent trails in NZ were marked with cut up bits of Venetian blinds - the aluminium ones and preferably white, nailed to trees with stainless steel (IIRC) nails. You can (could) often get these free from people renovating their homes. Now people seem to use triangular orange trail markers, as a mo... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Jumping off of a cliff into water - survival tips Feet first is always best - you might break your legs if you hit the bottom, but at least you won't break your back, neck, or be knocked unconscious - all of which can kill you, either through the damage to the spine or through drowning. I would aim to jump in angled away from the cliff (i.e. body n... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Permission from military when hiking in Israel According to this thread on Tapatalk, the Mt Havushit trail is the starting point for the Golan trail. It seems from the map in the thread that if you start or want to climb Mt Havushit, that this is on the border with Israel and Syria and Lebanon (not Palestine, as anatolyg pointed out) and as such ... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What does "UVA in-vitro 49" mean in a sunscreen's description? @fygsin has this more or less correct, but to expand on the answer: This is long so TL:DR - In vitro = in glass - lab based measurements, not performed using real sunlight. Higher number = better protection. Tests measure absorbance of UV by the chemicals, not reflection. UV is classified into 3 ty... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How common are avian diseases? I'm a virologist (mostly flu), so I can answer for that and other viruses, but birds also host a range of bacterial and fungal and protozoan pathogens which can make you sick or even kill. These include things like salmonella (bacterial), chlamydia (bacterial), cryptosporidium (protozoan), aspergillu... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is this tiny round shiny black bug that bites? An additional suspect besides the tick family is another member of the Acari - mites. There are a number of mite species that affect humans, the most common and well known of which is the Scabies Mite (Sarcoptes scabiei). Adult females are in the range of 0.3-0.45 mm/0.012-0.018". They are spherica... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Waterproof mittens for cycling and snow-fun: leather or synthetic? I can't answer the specifics of mittens, but I can answer in terms of leather and cleaning/drying. Artificial fibers materials can be very hard wearing, if you get the right ones - gloves designed for mountaineering will be tough and designed for snow/ice use. However, I have found that leather ones... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it possible to delete Geocaches from a Garmin etrex without plugging it into the computer? This is late - however, potentially useful for others in the future. Long story short - you can't delete files that have been added to the memory via computer! All the information, including that found on the official Garmin instructions online indicate that this must be done through a computer con... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Which Ultralight & Compact Jackets are suitable for Winters (minus 10-15 deg. Celsius)? The question as you asked it is unanswerable - you supplied cold and (potentially) humid - no mention of wind or duration for outside; 10 min is very different to 1 hour, which is very very different to 1 day! I can't comment specifically on any of those jackets you linked. They are all from reputab... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can I place emergency calls on a FirstNet cell with a standard cell phone? I have no certainty in this answer, so it may be inaccurate. The idea behind FirstNet is that it allows priority for emergency services in times of emergency. In several (relatively) recent disasters such as the attacks on 911 and during hurricane Katrina, regular phone services were overwhelmed by ... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Could a lamprey attack a swimmer in coastal waters around the UK? I have no certainty on this answer as there are a few species of lamprey, only one of which spends all its life in fresh water. The sea lamprey is probably the most likely to attach to a swimmer - so the answer would be yes. However, the risk is relatively small as sea lamprey are not commonly found ... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are surfing spots that are equally safe as Peniche (Portugal) but with somewhat smaller waves? I can't specify beaches because I'm not in Europe, and I guess you don't want to be travelling all around the world looking for surf waves. It looks like you are after a shore break, but there are other possibilities like reef breaks. However, there are some generalities that can be made about waves... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to repair worn hiking boot eyelets Without seeing the rest of the shoe, it looks like it is just a matter of un-stitching the loop and attaching a new one. I think your best bet is to take them to a cobbler, probably one of those ones you can find in most malls like Cobbler Plus (assuming your user name is an indication you are Austr... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Suffocation while cooking under an umbrella? The answer to this is a resounding: No. The main problem with suffocation and cookers is in enclosed spaces where there is no airflow. Suffocation when using a cooker can happen when either the O2 concentration drops below the minimum needed, or when the CO2 (carbon dioxide) or CO (carbon monoxide) ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Drawbacks and advantages of using a trimaran instead of a monohull for sailing in the arctic? Without specifics of when and exactly where in the Arctic your character plans to visit, this is a difficult question to answer. I see no risks (beyond the usual storms etc.) of sailing a boat of pretty much any description in the tropics and higher latitude ice-free waters. The Arctic covers a lo... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to improvise or make pot grip / pot handle A common way in the past was to have a handle similar to a bucket's attached to the pot, often made from a thickish wire (e.g. baling wire). Classically this was called a billycan, and meant that you could suspend the billy over the fire by the handle using just a stick, either cantilevered over the ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to coexist with bees/wasps? There are a few things that could be contributing to the presence of bees and/or wasps and things that mimic them as they all have different behaviours and different means to get rid of/deter. Note that if you are allergic to bees, you probably aren't allergic to wasps as they are completely unrelate... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Looking up fish species by body of water and vice versa I can't speak for NY, but in TN we have a government produced document (PDF) that lists which species are present in the state and where they might be found as a generality. I don't know if there is any publicly available mappable data, but I would be willing to bet that the local wild-life resources... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I determine which flashlights have the maximum regulated output for the longest duration? As you are looking for a range of different purposes. There is no one-size-fits-all here. I have a basic (headlamp) one from Black Diamond that will illuminate up to 80 meters (260 feet) with a max of 300 lumen output. This is plenty to see trails for hiking, running, climbing, camping etc. There ar... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How well do mosquito clothing patches work? If you have a look through the information provided by the page you linked, they state: Our patches are made out of citronella, lavender, and lemon These three plants all exude chemicals (citronella, geraniol and linalool respectively) that are known to inhibit the ability of mosquitos to find... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do I tell if a glacier is safe for crossing? I'm not an alpinist, but I think that the answer relating to "conditions" is entirely dependent on the local conditions for the position on the glacier where you intend to cross. Sure, crevasses are a big threat and should always be treated with caution. However, there are other also serious conside... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Where to insert slackline into ratchet? The slackline goes through the center drum to hold it in place. Better than editing a picture, you can see how it works from this video at 0:49. Basically you have to provide a bit of tension, so that the line wraps around the center drum and then catches and winds on in a "doubled over" form as at 1... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is this tick or spider? This is definitely a tick. If it were a spider it would appear that the legs all come from a central point, as spider bodies are separated into segments, whereas tick bodies are not. There are two main types of ticks - hard ticks and soft ticks. They look quite different. Hard ticks have what's know... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Identification of a jellyfish-like, shapeless sea-creature from India It is very hard to tell from the poor photo, but I suspect that it is a member of the Tunicates, a class of marine animals that includes things like sea-squirts. More specifically I would guess that it is a member of the Pyrosomes, which are more commonly found in warm waters, such as are found off ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Filtering fine silt/mud from water (not necessarily bacteria etc.) Leaving aside your assertion that water in the high mountains is likely to be biologically safe. The answer depends on how big the particulates are. The smaller they are, the harder it is to find an easy way to remove them effectively. For both of the following you will need to take a funnel to ho... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can you shoot and eat animals such as deer and stuff on England or is that specified as poaching? Note: I'm not from the UK, but a quick search of the laws relating to poaching is pretty easy. Note: THERE ARE MANY ANIMALS IT IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN TO HUNT/SHOOT (think large large fines and jail time). Always identify your target. The short answer is: Yes - it's illegal apart from under certain... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Uses of a rabbit in a survival situation? You can, of course, use the skin for some (minimal) clothing - furs are nice and warm. You could also use the animal as bait (living or dead) to attract larger animals (bigger skins) or for fishing. You could also boil the meat and skin to extract the fat components, which then could be consumed in... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What kind of berries are these purple and reddish with crown looking tops? These are not blueberry - the leaves would be smooth and the fruits would be covered in a pale whiteish wax bloom. Although they do look very similar to blueberry in the washed fruit form as you might buy at the supermarket. However, good news - these are most likely Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnif... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Which tree produces heart shaped seeds enveloped in a long pod? With pictures posted, it looks like it is the African tulip tree (Spathodea campanulata). The decisive features were the long pod with the pores. Similar (but not as strongly heart-shaped) seeds are seen in the jacaranda tree, which has a wider and rounder pod, which usually opens with an outer membr... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Where to find Rocky Mountain Goats? Note: I don't have any experience with mountain goats in particular, but have hunted and tracked wild goats from other species. I am assuming that they are similar. Like all goats, there will be signs of their presence in their habitat. The trick is to distinguish this from other animals (e.g. deer)... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Help identifying mouse-like rodent in Willamette Valley (Oregon) I'm not 100% certain, but they look like a young Rattus genus. They could also be Mus genus (common house mouse) - most of these genera are pretty similar with a pale belly and darker dun dorsum. Young rats superficially look like mice, but have shorter, thicker, and less tapered tails. In both the t... (more)	—	over 5 years ago