Activity for Aaron‭

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Answer	—	A: Sleeping in twos in one hammock This is not personal experience, but I'll share anyway. I was really into hammocking a few years back and found a guy on one of the message boards who was VERY enthusiastic about sharing a hammock with his girlfriend. He had built a hammock he was very satisfied with, but it had a spreader across t... (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it dangerous to sleep in a tent alone in a forest in -20°C? Re: tent size and down sleeping bags the bigger the tent is the more energy it takes to warm it up. You want a balance between space (to move around in) and energy here, so probably not something you can stand up in. your sleeping bag should be fairly close fitting (i.e. not a rectangular bag). Sa... (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Water-resistant shoes for Trekking in New Zealand IMHO, you should get some waterproof shoes/boots for a multi-day trek on this specific trip. I'm inclined to give more weight to the Scottish respondent since I think their typical weather is likely similar to what you will experience in NZ. Lightweight, breathable shoes are great in warm weather w... (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Dome tents vs popup tents, are there any inherent pros or cons besides price and ease? Another thing to consider is the quality of sleep you'll be getting. I've never slept in a pop-up tent, but the ones I have seen pitched seem like they have trouble staying up even without wind. Because of the design of the single, continuous pole, I would say they are inferior to dome tents. I've... (more)	—	about 12 years ago