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Activity for Melinda‭

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Answer A: Is a Tanto or Utility knife best to carry when mountaineering?
For an all-around knife I'd tend to stay away from a serrated knife, myself. Serration is nice for cutting rope and, um, I think that's pretty much it. You'd shred a fish or small game with that thing. I'm having a hard time understanding why someone would need that particular knife. Why not some...
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about 12 years ago
Answer A: What are the key features to look for in mobile device apps for hiking/camping?
Battery consumption is determined by the software, too. Some stuff polls for new data, some takes GPS readings more often then others, etc. Honestly, I do not consider using a smartphone app for hiking or getting out into the backcountry. For too many of them you need network connectivity, batte...
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about 12 years ago
Answer A: What should I do if I break a shoelace in the wilderness?
Real 550 cord (paracord) has an outer braid over multiple twisted strands of fiber (7, I think). If the cord is too thick, whack off a piece and pull out as many strands as you need to get the job done. It's incredibly versatile stuff and you probably should consider it basic survival gear. But ma...
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about 12 years ago
Answer A: How can I locate wilderness maps for specific countries or regions?
That's actually a very difficult question to answer, since there's a lot of ambiguity about what's a "road," etc. Some geographers in Alaska tried to tackle a similar question here, in an Alaska Dispatch article.
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about 12 years ago