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Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: Scat Identification in Southern NH Was it too big to be a coyote? There are certainly coyotes in Western Massachusetts, and there have been for probably twenty years. That's not far from Southern NH, so they might be in your area as well. They can be fairly large dogs compared to the coyotes found in the west. (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Gear for Car-camping with 2 small children We car-camped with our 5 month old using a yoga mat as a sleeping pad wedged in above our heads in a two person backpacking tent. It was summer and in California, so we weren't worried about moisture from touching the sides. We were worried about having him sleeping in anything too soft, because that... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Dealing with Sap on a Tent I've never tried this with a nice tent that had a waterproofing layer, but I have had to remove pine sap from several items before (backpacks, clothing, car upholstery). You need some sort of a solvent to really take it off without a lot of abrasion. I have used the product Goo-Gone or nail polish re... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Snake dangers while hunting in the desert? It would be unusual for a snake to attack a stationary person. I suppose it's possible that a snake might approach you or your shelter to try to get warm, and you could then surprise them after they had already settled down near you. I'm guessing there is no coyote season in Nevada, so you could be ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are water purification tablets safe? If you're worried about the safety of iodine or don't like the terrible taste, you could get some chlorine tablets. They cost about the same, but aren't as easy to find at general sports stores. (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to effectively dry/clean the inside of water bladders? I bought a water reservoir cleaning kit for about $7 from Walmart. Disclaimer: I haven't used it yet (I only got it a month or two ago. I haven't gone on a longer hike where I wanted to go to the effort of filling a water reservoir, instead of just bringing a little bottle). Outdoor Products Hydr... (more)	—	over 9 years ago