Activity for Sirex‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: If lost in the wilderness, what is the first thing I should do? I was always told to make a cup of tea. Doing so gives you time to think, and involves finding firewood and many of the materials you'll need if things go bad. On the other hand, i'm British so given enough time to tie a shoe lace we've usually got a brew on. (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Question	—	Is it normal for an Evenk/Siberian hitch knot to become loose? Is it normal for the Evenk/Siberian hitch knot to open out in use, particularly when tied to a large diameter object (think tree) where the rope enters the knot close to right angles from the load? I'm 99% sure I'm tying it correctly, but no matter how slowly and carefully I work the knot up, aft... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Falling into an ice cold body of water I've never had this happen fortunately, but I'd imagine it would depend on a few factors. Namely: How cold the water is. What gear they are carrying that prevents them swimming? How muddy the bank / lake bed is - will you get stuck if you enter or approach the water? I'd personally consider goin... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the safest way to purify water? If boiling isn't an option, aqua mira is usually a good choice. It's a doddle to use, and is very effective. It doesn't make the water taste like soap either, like some of the tablets do. (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Question	—	Navigational gear worldwide Is there any difference in navigational equipment between the northern and southern hemisphere? We live in the northern hemisphere but will be emigrating to the southern in the next few weeks. We'll take our usual compasses and GPS units with us in our shipping, can we expect these to work and be acc... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: How should I treat poison ivy? Jewelweed should do the job, if you have it locally. It usually grows close to the poison ivy. (more)	—	over 12 years ago