Activity for Snijderfrey‭

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Edit	Post #41295	Initial revision	—	over 4 years ago
Question	—	What advantage does the what3words coordinate system have over other, traditional systems? I recently came across the what3words coordinate system in an outdoor magazine. The system divides the world into squares of 3 m x 3 m. Each square is then named with a combination of three (as far as I understand) arbitrary words, but each three word combination denotes a specific square. Buckingham... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Gear storage: what gear that can be safely stocked outside? Do as suggested in the accepted answer, check the manuals. But also use your common sense, the manuals will suggest conditions which definitely work, but other conditions might be okay, too. I store my stuff in my cellar, and that is not airproof or moisture-repellant or anything in that line, and a... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why isn't carrying a satellite phone considered best practice for hiking/mountaineering in remote regions? You can take a satellite phone if you want. But you can also decide to take the risk to go without one. Satellite phones cannot prevent all kinds of accidents, just like any technical equipment cannot achieve that either. If you want to make sure that nobody gets hurt or even takes the risk of being ... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: As of 2019, why do mountaineering courses still teach how to use a paper map? Maps and compasses are independent of any power source, so it is usually recommended to take them with you. GPS devices can fail, also because the GPS signal can be switched off or blocked. Alternatives like Galileo work similar to GPS and could face similar issues. So backup devices will not help mu... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Clothing for cold weather hiking My configuration in cold weather is: Head: Wool hat when dry, additionally hood from rain jacket when wet. Upper body: Merino wool base layer (not too thick for me because I tend to be warm), maybe another layer of merino wool if it is very cold, down jacket (mostly worn during breaks, otherwise to... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can you boil/decontaminate water with heat from a magnifying glass? The discussion is indeed theoretical because it seems impractical - however possible - to me. First of all, there is a big difference between paper (solid) and water (liquid). In the liquid, the absorbed light energy is distributed by molecular movement rather quickly and you will not necessarily get... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Other than good shoes and a stick, what are some ways to preserve your knees on long hikes? Well, I would say taking more time is a very valid option. Also if you know you have knee trouble you could reduce distances to an extent where you do not have to walk for hours with exhausted muscles. From my experience, pushing yourself over the point where the joints lose sufficient muscle support... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Question	—	Long distance hikes with small children In recent years, my wife and I completed a few long distances hikes together, for instance: Kungsleden from Nikkaluokta to Abisko, 105 km (Sweden) Landmannalaugar to Skogar via Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls, 78 km (Iceland) Svartárkot-farm to Herðubreiðarlindir, „Askja Trail“, 93 km (Iceland) Ammoud... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Cat-safe mosquito repellent? I also ty to avoid chemical mosquito repellents, but I am quite successful with appropriate clothing to repel mosquitos. It really helps a lot and you do not have to apply it again and again throughout the day. Mosquito nets for the head for example may look a bit silly and impair vision a little bit... (more)	—	about 5 years ago