Activity for That One Actor‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: What is the best type of shoe to wear for crossing deep rivers? If I were you I would just grab a plastic bag and slip it over your boot. It's small, lightweight, and won't break in a backpack. This way you won't need to take off your shoes and socks either, just slip on the covers, and you are done (especially nice if it's raining). Good luck (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Question	—	In a survival situation, should I drink unpurified water? If I am in a survival situation, is there any reason I shouldn't drink the available water? I am aware of Giardia and cholera. Are these worthy concerns, or are there good enough cures available that they can be outruled? I know that giardiasis and many other diseases take a week or two to develop b... (more)	—	almost 9 years ago
Question	—	Why are people so worried about Giardia? Everyone I have ever been camping with seems to have an unwritten rule never to drink from streams no matter how clear they might seem, for fear of Giardia. I have also heard people telling about having to go to the doctor for a pill and "living" on the toilet for a while. Even as recent as the 1900... (more)	—	almost 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to freeze a water container without deforming it? If you are okay with taking a more "hands on" approach, then it works to put the water in and then when the top layer is frozen over, then you poke a hole in the layer so that the rest of the expanding ice is not stuck. (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Question	—	Is a tepee, log cabin, or lean-to configuration most effective for starting a fire? As long as the wood is dry and you have good kindling, does it matter how I start a fire? (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Question	—	How do I make sure my cliff-diving location is safe? I like cliff-diving, but I am always scared that there might be a rock hidden in the water. If it is a popular spot, then I just trust that someone has already done the work, but what if I am going somewhere new. How do I know where the rocks are? (more)	—	over 9 years ago