Activity for Marcus Wigert‭

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Answer	—	A: Fitness for surfing? Without knowing your level of physical fitness, I would say that the following points would be important to be able to enjoy surfing: Balance, critical for enjoyment of any "ride the thing" sport. Static legs, beef up those thighs to be able to brave the highest of waves. Stamina, run, cycle or swi... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Tree bark as food According to this entry in the Swedish wiki, flour made out of pine bark contains about 82kcal/100g, or 400 kcal/pound (thanks to a comment). This flour is not made of the bark itself, but the thin layer between the bark and the wood. It is harvested in the spring when rising sap makes it come of ra... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Pike fishing equipment & rigging I'll try to answer some of the questions you have: b) The kind of lure I normally use for snatching pike is a wobbler, when it comes to bait, small fish(eg. common roach) usually piques the pikes interest.(no pun intended.) f) The pike likes to muddle around the reeds and similar environments, so y... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to repair rubber welly boots? A temporary fix I have tried while fishing is to use duct tape. just tape on both sides if the hole and it should hold until you can make some more permanent repairs. To repair damage in a more permanent fashion you can fill the smaller holes with wet-room silicone and then cover the fix with a rubb... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Guy Ropes and Wildlife I use to pitch my ten in such a way that I can use the surrounding vegetation as anchors, or build small metal screens to put around the ground spike and line. (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Am I liable for damage or injuries caused by my dog? You have absolute responsibility for your dog, what it does is always your fault in the eyes of the law. If your dog kills an animal, you are also responsible for reporting it to the department that handles the preservation of wild animals(Naturvårdsverket here in Sweden). A fine might be impose... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Question	—	What is the most energy efficient way to get food in the wilderness(Central Sweden)? I have gained an interest in arranging a full week camping trip together with some friends(party of 4). We are looking to cut down on our packing by limiting ourselves to emergency rations(freeze-dried and power bars). The distance we will be travelling is not that great(30km with 3 stops) and have c... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Question	—	Pack for carrying a puppy I have planned a smaller lake trip for me, my girlfriend and our two dogs(10 year Labrador, 5 month Eurasier). What I didn't think of is the fact that the puppy might need to be carried for a part of the distance since he's a wee bit too small to be trusted with walking on marsh-planks. I did a fiel... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Does my layering system need adjusting? I believe that you should prepare with some additional first layers, bringing more socks is not a bad idea since you will be walking quite a bit (I assume). Otherwise I would focus some on bringing a little extra protection, in form of a scarf, fleece cap and a pair of gloves. Winter is a unforgiving... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can a walking style be changed? We are all different and this problem is nothing rare. What you are describing is called overpronation, which means that you roll more on the inside of your foot when you walk. This is something that is rooted in your pattern of movement, i.e something that is very hard to change. The best way to re... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Question	—	What is the longest time you can go, eating only freeze-dried food? As a former member of the Swedish home guard youth, I was told during a survival exercise that you could eat only freeze-dried food for about two weeks. Young and green as I was, I swallowed the statement without any further thought. I have come to discover that this statement was not all truth. Th... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Clarification need on layering principle for head in wet/rainy conditions You would normally dress for the activity you're about to preform, and then add a watertight layer on top of your other layers. You also have to be certain that while the wet can't get to you from the outside, your poncho won't protect you against your on perspiration. As to address your direct ques... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Lacing materials for huaraches I do believe that what Don Branson said in the comments is very much right on the money. I have a friend whom have worked with leather for quite some time now and according to him, a round leather lace should be the best approach if you want something with more staying power than a normal braided st... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Question	—	Will the benefit of an axe outweigh the drawbacks and win over a large knife? I've hiked some in my life, and gotten used to carrying a small axe for chopping wood for the fire. But after I bought my self a large fixed-blade bowie knife, I find myself relying less and less on the axe for chopping since the knife very much acts like a small axe. So my pickle is, now that my ax... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is cold shock response a real danger, if someone is used to cold water? I do believe cold-shock is a real threat, but the reaction is a combination of physical and psychological reactions. As being dropped in near freezing water is a horrendous experience, even for the more hardy of us. The mind goes into full panic, only wanting to get up out of the water, often flailin... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Question	—	Non-gun hunting tools for small game I'm looking for alternative ways of hunting small game(rabbits, pidgeon etc.) besides a rifle/pistol, and the requirements I have found to be the most important are: Effective - Gaining more calories than spending. Lightweight - Has to be as small and light as possible. Not ammo dependant - Either ... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it safe to drink hot water? How hot can it be? I think the answer is highly personal, as an avid coffee-drinker, hot is for me what scalding might be for someone else. But if I am to give some kind of benchmark, I would say 45°C is a pretty good temperature to aim for. Not as hot as to scald your mouth, but hot enough to give you some warmt... (more)	—	over 11 years ago