Activity for Philip Oakley‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: What gear should I carry along for winter emergencies? Given that the OP said Europe, the advice should always include seeking local advice because there are a wide variety of conditions in Europe driven by the effects of the Gulf stream that can be significantly different to the conditions in North America. There are areas that have similar continental ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can removing dead wood harm the ecosystem? If you clear too much, then the opened areas won't regrow that well, either because of trampling (continued easier access), or because of lack of nutients from the decay. The overall ecosystem can be damaged because of lack of micro habitats for insects and other lower elements of the food & pol... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to safely rescue someone drowning as an untrained bystander? SHOUT should be on top of all the lists. It helps remove panic, attracts attention and allows the passage of useful instructions to the victim, such as treading water, floating on their back (so the mouth and nose are upper most!), encouraging them to swim / doggy paddle backwards (nostrils uppermost... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is ankle support a myth? The high boots choice extends beyond ankle support and depends on both terrain and personal comfort aspects. Here in Scotland the paths (when present) can be variable, and underfoot ranges from bog to lichen covered rocks to large loose boulders. A high boot often provides a level of water resistanc... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Do tent colors have functional purposes? The hue of the tent colour can also affect whether insects and flies are attracted to the tent. In some cases certain flies like certain gaudy colours. However more commonly it will be flies that shelter in darker hollows and under grass and leaves that will like the dark tent, while a lighter sha... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to safely mark a rope I used fishermans thread, the sort used to bind the guide loops to the rod, as a whipping around the approriate point. (more)	—	over 9 years ago