Activity for RogerB‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: How can I view a route from a .kml file overlayed on an Ordnance Survey map? You can convert to GPX eith with Chris h's suggestion above or http://gpx2kml.com/ will convert Kml to gpx and back. I really like Viewranger, is a great phone app that will allow you to have GPS navigation with your route overlayed onto an OS map. I'm guessing that you're after a more desktop appr... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to use legs more effectively to avoid grip stress on overhangs There's no hard and fast guidelines for climbing overhangs that don't already generally apply for vertical or even slabs. I generally agree with SpoonerNZ, core strength is a huge part of it. On steep ground try to place your feet so that you can adopt a body position that relies on major muscle gr... (more)	—	about 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to clean rock-climbing shoes? Kill the bacteria that turns perspiration into a foul smell, sounds crazy but put them in the freezer overnight. This and a through onslaught with any other antibacterial treatments e.g. biological washing powder in luke warm water. As far as I'm aware there is no permanent cure. Do Not put them in ... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why shouldn't I buy an ultra light tent? If you want a tent that has value for money, don't buy lightweight. If you want a tent that is going to stay waterproof for years and years, don't buy lightweight. If you want a tent that isn't going to break the bank, don't buy lightweight. If you really need the performance and the weight saving... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: How To Quickly Warm A Tent First of all a tent is made from two thin layers of fabric, expecting it to have sufficient thermal efficiency to retain heat, even with the door closed is perhaps a bit ambitious. Any heat built up in the daytime will be long gone before it even gets to the wee hours. A tent is a shelter that keeps ... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Differences for bivi packs Bivying used to be regarded as a desperate act that you'd do in an emergency. In these circumstances a large polythene bag would serve as a make do shelter. Very cheap simple and pretty awful. In more recent years bivying has become more widespread in the outdoor adventure arena and purpose built ki... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can I mix fuels when using the MSR whisperlite international stove? I have successfully used mixtures of gasoline, diesel and kerosine in various portions and had no problems that couldn't be solved by swapping to the other jet. Use the suck it and see approach works fine without getting technical. If availability is an issue and it comes to hot dinner or raw dinne... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Which fuel burns the cleanest? Can I use E85 for an MSR stove? In my experience Coleman Fuel burns the cleanest out of everything that I've tried, it is unfortunately the most expensive and hard to find (relative to gasoline or diesel). Unleaded - Cheap and widely available, burns well but a little sooty. Diesel - Slightly less cheap (in UK/Europe) works very ... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: How safe is the bowline knot in different situations? None of the photos show the bowline with the loose end tied off. In this (untied off) form the knot is unsafe as there is a strong chance of slippage. It's also easy to tie badly with fatal consequences. On the plus side its possible to tie one single handed in about 4 seconds. When tied off with a ... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Knot to turn cord into loop (load bearing) Coming from a climbing and industrial rope access background, the double fisherman's is the recommended way to make a loop using rope/cord. Undoing the knot was never part of the question, however under body weight loading even this shouldn't be too difficult. The figure of eight would work equal... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Pitching a tent in the rain? For tents that erect outer first, pitching in the rain is no different to any other time, just don't leave the dry inner out in the rain while putting the outer up. The outer will get wet on both sides anyway. To make this easier a bit of forward planning is useful, like pack the inner and outer se... (more)	—	over 10 years ago