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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
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almost 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...
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about 8 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...
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about 8 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.
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over 8 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?
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almost 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?
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almost 9 years ago