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Answer A: The best solution for carrying a D-SLR when hiking
I've been using a LowePro TLZ bag clipped to the front of my pack, just above the sternum straps. At the risk of repeating my answer verbatim from photo.stackexchange.com, I'll just link there. Note that the photo below shows this rig with a small day-pack, but I've also used this equally successfu...
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over 12 years ago
Answer A: Falling into an ice cold body of water
Sirex &amp; Rory have covered getting them out of the water pretty well, but given that getting them out of the water in the first place might be no small feat, you're right in understanding that you're far from out-of-the-woods, so to speak, even after they're out. Getting the victim warmed up is p...
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over 12 years ago
Answer A: Driving tent pegs into rocky ground
A couple years ago, I ended up on a little island while canoe camping, and the tent pads were literally solid rock. Although this was far from optimal, I did my best to secure the tent by tying the tent cables to rocks, trees, etc. I'd consider this a last resort, but it got us through a fairly win...
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over 12 years ago
Answer A: Are Personal Flotation Devices a good idea when rafting?
No question about it -- use a life vest. Make sure you're using a secure, tight-fitting jacket, though. The ones I've always used have several straps across the front so you can get a good, snug fit. If the jacket isn't fitted properly, you stand a good chance of the jacket popping up around your ...
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almost 13 years ago
Answer A: How can I avoid putting cinder burn holes in my clothing?
Know your woods. In addition to materials that fly away, which are obvious no-no's for safety reasons, the other source of burning cinders is wood that pops, throwing embers at you. As a very broad generalization, wood from evergreens tends to spit and pop quite a bit more than hardwoods. If you'v...
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almost 13 years ago