Activity for lucasjmoore‭

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Answer	—	A: Do you footprint the inside of your tent, outside, or both? While on a month long canoe trip we were using well-used tents, a tarp under the tent was usually all that was needed. But we did have a few nights where adding an extra tarp to the inside to keep sleeping bags dry was a great quick fix. Most people on the trip had their own tarps, though we were sh... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Question	—	Is a mountaineering tent necessary for backpacking Iceland? I need a tent that will work in snow, sand storms, lots of wind, rain and sun(UV). Temperatures I'm expecting are -2C at night to 15C during the day. I will be backpacking, so the tent's weight should be sufficiently small for that. How do I cut down on weight without giving up what's needed? I've b... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Question	—	What collapsible or compact skis should I get for commuting? I want to be able to commute part way to school via skiing, but can't carry around full length skis all day. Has anyone heard of or used a good pair of compact cross country skis? (more)	—	almost 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Driving tent pegs into rocky ground Another solution similar to using rocks and trees to tie the tent down. It depends on how light you're traveling, you can tether your tent to a waterproof pack and use that. Month long canoe trip, camping on James bay for the night. Wide open spaces with forest far back from land. We had a tent make... (more)	—	almost 11 years ago