Activity for Stereotypical
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What good options are there for wine transport? Large glass bottles just don't strike me as a "good idea" for hiking. What options are there for carrying wine and preserving the flavor for a couple of days while hiking? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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A: What qualities to look for in a good emergency whistle? Pea vs. Pealess -- In very cold temperatures, pea whistles don't work Volumn -- Louder is better... to a point. My safety whistle has a health warning to not be within 10ft or risk hearing loss. Okay, I'm sure it can be heard for miles but... how do I blow it from 10ft away? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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A: Is it better to wear one pair or two pairs of socks while hiking? Hiking blisters are from friction. When things shift, your sock is more likely to stay with your boot than your foot as the two fabrics (or leather and fabric) will catch each other. This leaves the sock moving against your foot, which causes friction. When you wear two socks, specifically a smoot... (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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A: Does hiking with a dog in bear country increase or decrease your risk of a bear encounter? Keep your dog on a leash. According the the Scouts, dogs are a bad idea in bear country. Leave your dog at home. A dog often infuriates a bear and may come running back to you with the bear in pursuit! New Hampshire department of wildlife agrees that, while small, the primary risk is that ... (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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Is there a functional safety difference in types of helmets From a pure safety standpoint is there a functional difference between a climbing helmet, cycling helmet, etc? Is a cycling helmet actually the safest solution for a cyclist, or would the greater coverage of a climbing helmet be better for safety? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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How to store fuel tablets for travel I'm looking into using some fuel tablets for cooking with a stove like this esbit as a backup/emergency stove when rafting. However I have heard that the fuel can easily foul food, clothing, etc. What's the recommended way to store and pack the fuel when rafting to help prevent package rupture? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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Are Personal Flotation Devices a good idea when rafting? Are Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs/life vests/life jackets) good for rafting? It may seem like a silly question, but I have heard several times now that they increase your danger due to the risk of entanglement. (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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A: What can I do about those obnoxious biting flies? On more than one occasion, having forgotten DEET, we have just rubbed down with raw garlic. It smells, but it repels most bugs. (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |