Activity for Pooneil‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Question	—	How to describe a trail well for others in a systematic way? I occasionally design or lead hikes in areas with multiple trail junctions. I attempt to be thorough in the planning by having several different ways for hikers to follow the trail. (Maps and GPS are the two main methods) I am seeking a better way to verbally describe the planned hike route by des... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why aren't aluminum canoes more popular/prevalent? Aluminum canoes became popular because the aerospace company Grumman had surplus manufacturing capacity after World War 2. As did aluminum producer Alcoa. (There were probably other companies to) Alcoa's manufacturing was based in the North West and powered by relatively cheap hydroelectric power ... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is hiking alone always faster? The fastest hikes I've done are with a small group headed by a guy that has a very fast pace. My natural pace is about 3.25 MPH. I just fall into that unless I concentrate all the time, which is hard to do once you start to get a bit tired on the trail from going faster than the natural pace. I... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are longer kayaks faster than shorter ones? The narrower the beam, the less paddling resistance the boat will have. For any given weight capacity, the longer boat will have a narrower beam. (The widest part of the boat, where the paddler sits) The benefits of a narrow beam far outweighs any additional surface drag that might occur from ha... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How long is Gore-Tex lining in boots effective? I have never had a pair of GTX boots or shoes where the lining lasted the length of the boot tread. Sometimes it is shorter and sometimes it is about the time I am thinking of replacing them. Sometimes it is a small leak in one shoe and sometimes it is major problem. And GTX shoes are much hotter ... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are cheap Packable Backpacks reliable enough for a long day strenuous hike? Buy it now and do a few hikes before you leave. If it doesn't do what you need, return it and try something more robust. (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How should I plan a backpacking trip with people who have never backpacked before? I've done this a few times with about 30 people in my hiking and camping group. My main preparation was in selecting a place that was as safe as possible. The lake we camped on is surrounded by a loop trail of about 11 miles. So the first day is 6 miles and the second day is 5. However, there is ... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: When should I carry both a wind jacket and hard shell? When cool temperatures and wind is a concern, I use a thin, very light windshirt. If it is cold enough to need fleece, the windshirt comes off and the fleece goes on. I have a new, fairly densely woven fleece from Patagonia that offers some wind protection but not is not rain resistant. If more pr... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why do most tents have black floors? A quick online search among performance tents sold by a major U.S. retailer and a major U. S. based manufacturer showed no tents with black floors. Many had grey floors, in various shades, which may be what you meant. Some tents also had floors with colors that matched or coordinated with the tent b... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Tent inside of a tent - any improvement in warmth? Among the problems with this idea is that pole ends from the inner tent can damage the floor of the outer tent. If you need to be warmer, augment your sleeping gear with an inexpensive blanket or two. Check around at used clothing stores or buy new. (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it safe to tie a canoe to the top of your car like this? The auto in the top photo has a rack that is in the hitch receiver to support the rear of the canoe. With the strap holding the boat on the rack it appears very secure. The front looks to have only one strap, on the centerline of the car. I'd certainly prefer straps going to the sides of the front... (more)	—	about 8 years ago