Activity for Brusselssproutâ€
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Are grizzly bears attracted by human urine? I was backcountry camping recently in the Canadian Rockies and there was a sign that said “please don’t urinate around the campsite, it is attracting bears”. Of course, following LNT principles, I used the pit toilets, but it made me wonder if the sign was just to scare people in... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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Will it damage my rain gear to store it in a compression sack? I go hiking nearly every weekend, and usually (almost always) bring my rain jacket and pants. I store them in a stuff-sack in my backpack. I air them out after hikes if they are used. I was thinking about getting a compression sack to store them in, to take up even less space. I've read that it's no... (more) |
— | almost 9 years ago |
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Trekking in the Alps with a toddler - should we stay in refuges or backpack? My husband and I are working on section hiking the GR5, a long-distance trail that goes from Rotterdam to Nice. We are going for two weeks with our 1.5-year-old daughter. I will be carrying her in the baby backpack...plus my water and something light and not dense, like diapers, my husband will be ... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |