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Posts by GeistvonPA‭

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Q&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...

posted 10y ago by GeistvonPA‭

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Q&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,...

posted 10y ago by GeistvonPA‭

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Q&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 hone...

posted 10y ago by GeistvonPA‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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...

5 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by GeistvonPA‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&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 pillo...

posted 10y ago by GeistvonPA‭

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Q&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 S...

posted 10y ago by GeistvonPA‭

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Q&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 wood...

posted 10y ago by GeistvonPA‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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