Activity for Jani Hyytiäinen‭

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Answer	—	A: What could be the cause of condensation on the tent floor? Condensation is about Relative Humidity of a given system. Relative humidity (RH) is the ratio of the partial pressure of water vapor to the equilibrium vapor pressure of water at a given temperature. Relative humidity depends on temperature and the pressure of the system of interest. When temperat... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are some good gluten-free foods for backpacking? One of the problems with gluten free diet is bread. Fortunately the solution has already been invented in the stone age and due to its energy content, it's perfect for backpacking. Instead of just handing out a recipe, you can google for the following search terms and adjust your own recipe to your t... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Do backyard birds prefer birdbaths with moving water? I found a paper from Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Providing Water for Birds While it does mention the usage of a pump or circulating water, it doesn't suggest it to attract birds. However, it says: The key to attracting a large number of birds is to keep your bath full of water at all times. A... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What type of jacket can I wear to prevent my back from getting sweaty while also wearing a backpack? Yes there is. First, without going into specific products I can say that I've ditched the idea of shell jackets. And by shell-jackets I'm talking about jackets made out of materials like Gore-Tex. No matter what the marketing department says, such a shell jacket will only get you wet from inside. Esp... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Does shaving help prevent tick bites? Suggestion Keep hiking with the friend of yours. It may be that you were not chosen as the host due to him. Reasoning There are active and passive host finding strategies when it comes to ticks. While active ticks run to you, the passive ones will cling on vegetation and wait for contact. In theor... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: When to see autumn colours in and around Kerlingarfjöll, Iceland? I would say from late August to mid-September. However, the exact timing, the color intensity and duration varies greatly from year to year and is impossible to predict. If you want to maximize your possibilities of seeing autumn colors, I'd say take a 2-week trip on the first half of September while... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to determine the needed volume size when purchasing a backpack? For smaller trips I always take my 85L backpack, for longer trips I always take my 110L backpack. If there's extra room, I use the compression straps to make the backpack slimmer. But here's what generally affects the size required. Expected temperature range Length of the trip in days The highe... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Effective way to carry a sleeping mattress with rucksack? I tend to attach the sleeping mattress to the bottom of my backpack so that my backpack can stand upright without extra support. Highly convenient. (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to attach signs to trees considering tree growth? Painted wood with 2 galvanized nails like this: They do that all the time in Finnish natural parks and such signs can take all the 4 seasons with minimal maintenance. The tree will push the sign outwards as it grows but they won't drop out like ever. (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are the most effective ways to start a fire in the cold? I don't see air temperature as playing any part in the equation. I just wrote some instructions for starting a camp fire and they should apply to pretty much every situation. (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do you stop blood-flow from a leech bite? Plantago major (broadleaf plantain, white man's foot, or greater plantain). Image source Plantain is found all over the world, and is one of the most abundant and accessible medicinal herbs. It contains many bioactive compounds, including allantoin, aucubin, ursolic acid, flavonoids, and asperulo... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are there any advantages while backpacking to hike during the night and sleep during the day? Lapland in the spring We are going on a 2-week trek in Finnish Lapland 27th may. As it turns out, there's more snow this year than on average. If the snow won't melt before our trip, we're planning on traveling at night when the temperature freezes the surface of the snow which makes it possible to ... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Swimming across a strong current Crossing a stream in a group Each participant will bring their own rope to the trip if such a crossing is anticipated. First picture: #1 will tie the rope around him. Strongest will cross first. #2 and #3 will not be tied to the rope but they'll simply handle the rope and prevents the crossing pers... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: If I have extra space in a backpack, am I better packing it short and fat or tall and thin? Tall and thin. There are 2 rules in weight distribution with a backpack. As close to your back as possible As high as possible (if not traveling in steep terrain, such as mountains where it is safer not to be top heavy) Both of these rules will bring the center of the mass on a backpack as clo... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I identify edible berries/fruit from poisonous? Do NOT try this at home. But if your life depends on it and you can't find anything you know is edible, you can follow these instructions. Again, you may die by doing this but if the odds are you'll die anyway, you can play roulette with your life as safely as you can. Rub the plant on an area of y... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Camp fire starting for the novice? There is really no magic in starting a fire. Even moist wood will ignite if you do it right. First you want to forget about paper or any fluids as they won't do you any good, then you need some patience for proper preparation. Have a good air circulation from the bottom. 2 blocks of wood side by si... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to dry wet shoes quickly? For the night, open your boots completely (remove soles), have them upright and throw in iron oxide -based hand warmers. They'll heat up to some 70°C/160°F and your boots will be dry by the morning. 10 pairs of hand warmers should cost less than 10 bucks and they weight close to nothing. (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do I disinfect my wool hiking socks? Merino wool is self-cleaning. Carry as many pairs you need to keep your feet always dry as fungi thrives in moist and dark places. Dry your socks in direct sunlight. Do not wash them too often as wool contains lanolin (aka. wool wax) which has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties that protect the... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the best type of shoe to wear for crossing deep rivers? Neoprene socks. Your feet will stay warm You retain the feel for the surface you're walking on Weights practically nothing Protects your feet from sharp rocks You can find them in stores selling scuba diving equipment. (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Would there be any practical uses of a geological map for a hiker/backpacker? Geological map can help you to estimate in beforehand the ease of travel, potential of springs and type of vegetation. Highly useful in my book. (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I make sure there are no more ticks around? Sauna. And not that joke-of-a-sauna but a real Scandinavian sauna with 80°C / 176°F. One thing with ticks is that they can take an enormous amount of beating and other forms of killing attempts but they're extremely vulnerable to heat. Same thing with deer flies. You can also try with a ho... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Waterproofing a sleeping bag There's one piece of equipment I've carried with me on every trip, even on day trips and that's a lightweight and durable rescue blanket. Not only can it help you to stay warm (shiny side in) but it can help you to protect yourself from heat (shiny side out). Being wind and water proof it makes a ver... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it a good Idea to drink grape sap if you have no clean water? I'm not sure about grape sap but I can tell you that birch sap is great and has no ill effects. You can collect it quickly and easily in the break of winter/early spring and it contains heterosides (betuloside and monotropitoside), 17 amino acids including glutamic acid, as well as minerals, enzymes,... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to make my own liquid camp soap? What I use for dish washing is Ecover ZERO Dish Soap. It's made with plant-based and mineral ingredients which makes it biodegradable. Comes in a 25oz bottle so it should be enough for you for refilling. For clothes, I use gall soap. That too is biodegradable and on the top of that, it's an awesome ... (more)	—	about 7 years ago