Activity for GeistvonPA‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: Where to carry a folding knife when hiking? IMHO. Folding blades are really only meant for concealment and aren't good for long term, heavy duty use. I have used many folding blades throughout the years for protection as well as in the woods for using on multiple tasks. Their poor design is that it uses a hinge and locking mechanism to exte... (more)	—	about 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Lighting a fire using a flint and steel Simple demonstration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVpGFAJmG3g. The trick is to pull the Flint-stick towards you while keeping the scraper stationary. Make sure you are using something dry, tiny, or chard cloth, or fine steel wool works well. I've never had a problem with mine, but I still like to ... (more)	—	about 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: How is the Nuaulu palm leaf carrying pot made? I would say to look up basic basket/container weaving techniques. The First picture obviously shows some form of stitching around the middle of the container, as well as when they are packing the Sago into the leaf container for transportation home. The basic mechanics for weaving can be applied to j... (more)	—	about 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is there a portable / comfortable pillow suitable for camping / backpacking? I have always had this trouble and I find using spare clothes in my sleeping-bags compression sack works the best. Whoever, since I bought a Hammock I sleep comfortably without the need for a pillow. (more)	—	about 10 years ago
Question	—	Bare Essentials for 2-3 day Hike My story I like to hike and pack light. Lately I have been experimenting with various setups for making a 2-3 day trek along the Appalachian Trail. I have tried a few different methods of carrying gear within different packs. (I've used a KoolerTron, A.L.I.C.E pack and East German Pack.) By far; my... (more)	—	about 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Should I bring my dog with us to a Cabin Honestly. I think this should have been addressed with your friends and/or the campsite/resort. If you know all this and the 2 dogs get along then, take your dog. The worse that will happen is that your, or both, dogs will have to be leashed. I honestly don't see how this should be a community questi... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why shouldn't I buy an ultra light tent? IMHO. You shouldn't buy new. Throughout my attempts to find that "one great tent" I've waisted so much money buying all the "best reviewed" ones, and ones I thought would serve my needs. To be honest, the best tent I ever slept in was an old cotton canvas covered with bee's wax to repel water. But th... (more)	—	over 10 years ago