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Answer A: How to tension rope between two trees?
You can tie the rope to one tree using a knot of your choosing, depending on the application. The other end you fit using a prusik knot, which is easy to tie. You can tie this knot while the rope is loose, then slide it along to make it as tight as you need it to be. I use this for my hammock Ridge...
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over 4 years ago
Question Good "real" fridge for car camping
I'm looking for a decent fridge with a 12V-outlet to use in the car for car camping. When I say fridge, I mean something that can keep products cool at 4&#xB0;C/39&#xB0;F, regardless of outside temperatures, so that it can be used to transport, for instance, meat.
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about 11 years ago
Question Is a type of walking trailer a good alternative to a heavy backpack in off-road conditions?
Heavy backpacks can spoil the pleasures of being in the outdoors. There are two ways to resolve this: Carry less Find an alternative to the backpack While the first option is usually the best one, it's not always possible to carry less. If you head into a cold environment where you have few if an...
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about 11 years ago
Answer A: How can you navigate without a compass or GPS
I want to suggest a couple of books I really like: "The Natural Navigator" by Tristan Gooley Navigating without a Map or Compass by Harold Gatty These books are not about quick tips and tricks. These books are filled with stories, history and a lot of nuances that will take a lot of time to actua...
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about 11 years ago
Answer A: What are some good gluten-free foods for backpacking?
I follow a paleotic diet (which is gluten-free) for fairly similar reasons. I will give you some of my recommendations; I have tried them all myself except for the hard boiled eggs: Beef jerky/pemiccan: it is very nutritious. It's my number 1 recommendation for food on the trail (regardless of whet...
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about 11 years ago
Question Sleeping in twos in one hammock
My girlfriend and I both like sleeping in hammocks in the outdoors. We now sleep in two separate hammocks. However, I've seen many hammocks that are designed, or at least make it possible to sleep with two people in it. Most notably these two: ENO DoubleNest Hammock ENO DoubleNest Deluxe Hammock ...
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about 11 years ago