Activity for Swagin9‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: Are almond fruits edible? If you are eating fruits like these, you aren't eating true almonds. These are tropical almonds, Terminalia catappa, and the entire fruit and nut are edible. (more)	—	almost 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What to do with a wet dog while camping One very helpful thing is to brush him while you're towel drying. The brushing will help separate the hair to keep it from matting and will allow more air drying to occur. Also, if you use chamois leather to dry him off initially it will keep you from soaking a towel right away. The chamois will a... (more)	—	almost 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the most effective way to keep warm in a Hammock in below freezing weather? You might try stretching out your hammock tighter between trees and sleeping slightly diagonally to keep the hammock from compressing the sides of your sleeping bag as much. If you're able to sleep on your side it should reduce the amount of insulation being compressed as well. (more)	—	almost 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to choose a fire steel and use it most effectively? For most uses, a Storm Lighter is going to be more practical, but if something were to happen to the lighter (runs out of fuel, crack in the reservoir, etc) it would be very nice to have something that is going to work. The biggest benefit to using the fire stick is the simplicity. You'll have to ... (more)	—	almost 9 years ago
Question	—	Is wax waterproofing more effective than spray for fabric coat? I am going skiing shortly after Christmas and I have a thick canvas (65% polyester, 35% cotton, brushed) coat that I need to waterproof. Is a wax more efficient for waterproofing than a spray for this situation? I'd like to avoid wash-in waterproofing as well. (more)	—	almost 9 years ago