Activity for Johan‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: What gear should I carry along for winter emergencies? First off there GPS works everywhere. In situations where one can get lost and as a result of that end up spending time out in the cold, probably the best way to prepare is by up-scaling your chance of finding your way. Cellphone with pre-downloaded maps. The Cycle-maps from OpenStreetMap is used... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What should I do if I face Elephant? If the Elephant is annoyed, not actually aggressive, then walk away without hesitating. If you are between a mother and calf, do not approach the calf. Do not try to climb trees. Animals are not emotional about your presence. They will do the minimum needed to ensure their own safety. Only in rar... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is hiking alone always faster? The main thing is stops. One person alone only stop for his/her own rest needs. When there is more than one person in the group, the group needs to stop for each one of them. When hiking on my own I often find that I don't stop at all, simply because I go at a pace which is comfortable to me. A g... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What precautions should we take in situations when hiking or walking through tall grass? If you are concerned about snakes then the only thing that you can do and that you should need to do is "don't be quiet". Snakes are scared of humans and whenever possible will try to get away as quickly as possible. A normal conversation with a buddy, the sound of your feet and even the sound of y... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to take care of an acrophobic person while hiking? Over here we refer to height as "exposure" and we encounter a lot of it in the form of cliff traverses. In order to take care of a person with some fear, one important thing is to recognise that different people have different limits and comfort zones. For one person walking on an edge with a 2 met... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why not use a cotton base layer? Cotton doesn't wick away any moisture, it will soak and capture it. Furthermore cotton is heavy (compared to other materials), doesn't insulate, becomes wet very quickly, and stays wet for a long time. (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Tent inside of a tent - any improvement in warmth? Tent in a tent will not really work. Firstly the chance of getting two tents that are designed to work this way is essentially nil. You will end up having to find two tents that are compatible - one larger than the other. The smaller tent must still be usable, and the larger one so large that it... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Does it look like these boots are too long for my foot? Hiking boots definitely must be bought a size larger than your everyday shoes. The space in front of the toe is essentially a requirement. Your feet swells considerably during a strenuous hike. Do not underestimate this. On a steep downhill you don't want your toes to push against the front of th... (more)	—	about 9 years ago