Activity for flith‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: Should one buy a higher shoe size while buying hiking shoes? While it's a very personal thing, there are a few simple guidelines for trying on boots. Go late in the day, when you've been walking around, and your feet are already sweaty and swollen. Your feet will naturally go up a size when active, and this represents your default when hiking. Boots tested i... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: As an outdoor beginner, what features in knife/tool combinations should I look for? Honestly, there isn't much you can't do with a decent mid-sized fixed blade (your basic 3-4" Mora type) with a Scandi (flat) grind, and a small axe for processing firewood. With practice, you can also use the axe head for planing and shaving wood (tinder, feather sticks, etc). A 6" knife is completel... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: I've just been bitten by a rattlesnake; how, exactly, do I "keep calm"? There are lots of answers here and I'm reluctant to add one more, but after reading through them they all seem to focus on breathing and meditation. I'd like to add some other things to this with a more medical focus, as well as directly address your main questions: I'd like to know exactly what ... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to keep away animals from my camp without setting a fire? While @Ben has written a pretty nice answer, I'll tackle the OP's question a little more directly with a couple of concrete suggestions: Animals are attracted by food. Seal your food in an airtight container (the rolltop bags used in water sports are a great option) and hang it off the ground, for ... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What should I do to avoid ticks other than wear particular clothing? (I'm adding this as an answer, because it addresses some points in the original question as well as supplementing the tips given by other answerers, but although it's kind of supplementary, it is too long to be a comment. If that's not correct SE etiquette, please let me know, but I thought the guida... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Lapland UKK hike in late-May Is it possible to drive the route from Helsinki at this time of the year? In general, yes, you should have no problem driving from Helsinki to Saariselkä towards the end of May. Be cautious of moose and reindeer crossing the road in front of you (or lurking at the edges). How about gett... (more)	—	over 8 years ago