Activity for Vince
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Do Garmin InReach plans include unlimited incoming messages? I am considering getting a Garmin InReach device (a device allowing two-way satellite communication via text messages) and I am trying to decipher the hidden costs of the subscription that comes along. If I understand correctly how it works, the communication is possible by sending a message to a re... (more) |
— | about 4 years ago |
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What are differences between higher and lower shoes other than ankle support? In this question with good answers, we can read that while being significantly effective for some cases, ankle support from boots/higher shoes does not have an important effect when hiking. I was thinking of changing hiking shoes and I wanted to know if there is another difference than ankle support... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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Is there a mobile app to easily send a SMS message with coordinates? A couple years ago I have traveled to rather remote areas alone on multi-day hikes and the cell phone coverage was poor. During my hike I wanted to let someone know about my progress (the tracking was for security reasons). I set some checkpoints for each day of my hike to reach and tell that person ... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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Camping with a tarp, what are risks about animals? I have never camped using a tarp (and just a sleeping bag under), and I am wondering about it. I am thinking about camping in Canada, and the animals around there are apparently mostly bears and other animals from the hills. To avoid bears, the best advice is put your food far enough from where you ... (more) |
— | about 9 years ago |
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How to decide which tarp size to take? I am thinking about getting some tarp as a 1-person shelter for hiking this summer. There is a large choice of tarps on the market. The difference between them are often the size and the material it is made of, which influences the weight. And for similar prices, there are sometimes particularly ligh... (more) |
— | about 9 years ago |
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What sleeping gear should I use in a lean-to? I have recently discovered the lean-to, a shelter with three walls. It seems considered as a shelter with more proximity to the nature. I have some worries though, regarding the wind and the warmth. I suppose it is usually set up so that the windier sides match the walled sides, but I am afraid it... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |