Activity for Sean Wilson‭

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Answer	—	A: How can you tell if roadkill is safe to eat? Disclaimer: if you do Something NOT-SO-SMART™ and become ill, injured, or die...that's your choice, not my fault or responsibility. Beware of snarkcasm. While there's a lot of good rules of thumb listed, the tests to be concerned with are the same as with any meat, at any time: does it smell a... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Things to consider when approaching deer The biggest things are scent, movement and not seeing what the deer can see. Most people trying to approach a deer are not seeing the forest, field, meadow or whatever, as the deer sees it. Crouch down so your head is about 2-3 feet lower than normal, and the world looks different. You see different ... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Quickest / most efficient way to ascend a hanging rope with rock climbing gear? If you're using snap link instead of a figure 8 or other such device and can rig a Bachmann/carabiner, just detach and climb as if you were just free climbing the rope with the foot scissor/stand technique, using one hand to slide a Bachmann/carabiner each time you stand/slide up. Useful if you don't... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it safe to fire 38 caliber rounds in a 357 magnum pistol? A .357 Magnum can safely and readily shoot the following rounds: .38 Short Colt, .38 Long Colt, .38 Special, .357 Magnum. Your big problem in the short-near term is that shooting shorter cases will foul cylinders further back in the chamber and if not cleaned thoroughly after shooting, you may not be... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Should I be worried about bears when sleeping in a hammock? One of the best things about hammocks is that you can elevate them as high as anchor points allow. That means you can sleep with the woodpeckers and squirrels up high. It's actually a lot of fun to do, but it isn't for the faint of heart, or those who sleepwalk. Getting up high among the branches let... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What's the best way to store/carry olive oil for hiking? Try olive oil capsules. You can find them in many health food stores and sometimes even supermarkets that stock vitamins or have a pharmacy. If no one carries them where you are, you can order them online easy enough. Get the 1000 mg capsules. Depending on the length of your hike, fill up a waterproo... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to stow backpack and boots whilst in a hammock? I know it's fashionable to store as much stuff as you can in your hammock and hang it underneath, but there are plenty of good reasons not to, most of which depend on your environment and sleeping preferences. In swamps and jungles, for instance, there are a lot of creeping and crawling things that l... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: De-stinking my water shoes Care for your neoprene water shoes as you would for any neoprene wetsuit. http://scubadiverlife.com/2011/03/15/scuba-wetsuit-care-101-removing-odors-extending-suit-life/ You can use any search engine and search for 'wetsuit soap' or 'wetsuit wash' and will find suitable products. Stop by any dive s... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Practical uses for commando/Australian rappel? An Aussie rappel is useful for when you need to see and work going forward. It's particularly useful on steep slopes, not just down vertical or extreme slopes you are going to run down. You may need to clear brush down a steep slope, working in front of you as you go, something you obviously can't do... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Trail gun for protection against bears Anyone that says you shouldn't carry a handgun in bear country is misinformed about a lot of things. Better would be a .12 gauge shotgun with slugs, but let's deal with the handgun issue. Sure, bear spray is good to have, and we all like to have recourse to non-lethal measures, but if it comes to pla... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to harden feet for walking barefoot on harsh surfaces? Simply walking barefoot everywhere is one way to toughen your feet. If you live in a city, spend time outdoors in your yard, on the concrete of your garage, patio and on the grass of your lawn. But there's more than just going barefoot that will harden your feet. Jumping rope, running, jumping...you ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it really necessary to gut a fish? Depending on your situation, you don't have to necessarily gut the fish, but in that case should cook it much longer than you otherwise would. Parasites are a concern, and the innards will make it harder for heat to propagate through the meat. Longer cooking times to ensure the insides are properly c... (more)	—	over 9 years ago