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Activity for J Kimball‭

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Answer A: A method to retrieve a carabiner
Here is a collection of retrieval methods, some including carabiners. Perhaps looking through here will job your memory. http://dyeclan.com/outdoors101/canyoneering101/?page=rigging-a-retrievable-rope
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over 8 years ago
Question Tent inside of a tent - any improvement in warmth?
I know that a pocket of still air is an excellent insulator. Would placing a tent inside of another tent provide any substantive benefits to warmth? For a concrete example, consider placing a small two person dome tent inside of a much larger 6 or 8 person family tent. I'm interested in comparing ...
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almost 9 years ago
Answer A: Is there any practical use for a grappling hook?
Grappling hooks are sometimes used in the arborist (tree climbing) world. Rather than being thrown upwards, they are attached to a line in order to retrieve the other end of the line. Here is a picture of the relevant maneuver. The hooks on the end are often curved and rotated so that they will not...
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about 9 years ago
Answer A: Are there any contaminates that become more toxic when boiled?
There are essentially three categories here: 1) water contaminates made safer by boiling. 2) water contaminates unchanged by boiling. 3) water contaminates made more dangerous by boiling. In case one, boiling works by killing biological organisms, rendering them unable to infect you. I...
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about 9 years ago