DaleSwanson‭

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Q&A How can I locate the leak in a inflatable pad, while hiking

There are 3 ways I've found of finding a leak in an air mattress: Soapy Water - It may not be likely, but perhaps you have some camp soap or something similar that you can use to make a soapy mixt...

posted 14y ago by DaleSwanson‭ · last activity 14y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do I treat a blister? How can I prevent getting them in the first place?

The other answers are good, but here's my personal experience, as well as some of the common advice I didn't see. Cause - The two causes of blisters while hiking are moisture and friction. This m...

posted 14y ago by DaleSwanson‭

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Q&A Chasing with mosquitoes

http://www.mosquito.org/faq How fast can mosquitoes fly? Depending upon the species, mosquitoes can fly at about 1 to 1.5 miles per hour. I got that source from this recent article abou...

posted 13y ago by DaleSwanson‭

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Q&A Do bear-safe rules still apply in the winter?

Bear canister rules are often relaxed in the winter. However, this will depend on where you are camping. On the east coast, in the Adirondacks, the rule is: NYSDEC Regulation Requires The Use...

posted 14y ago by DaleSwanson‭

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Q&A How do you determine current trail conditions before going on a hike?

This will depend a lot on the region you are hiking. Hiking in the Adirondacks, for example, trip reports from forums are often useful. There are some general trip report sites, but if the area y...

posted 14y ago by DaleSwanson‭

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