Activity for David R.
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Affordable Hiking/Trekking boots for flat feet I have been using a pair of lightweight desert combat boots for hiking for the past couple of years, but they are finally falling apart and the brand/model has been discontinued. I am a large guy with size 15 feet, typically requiring an EE pair of boots. Very few of the boots I've found are availabl... (more) |
— | almost 9 years ago |
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A: Attaching a mosquito net to a tent There are many homegrown solutions to this, such as latex glue or even duct tape. If you want to be extra cautious though, approach it like you were patching it. Find the recommended patch kit for that tent, sew the netting to the patches, then attach the patches as if it was a tear. I couldn't find ... (more) |
— | almost 9 years ago |
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A: Why is silnylon/silpoly slippery, but silicone sealant is not? Silpoly is based on polyester, which means it's hydrophobic (doesn't absorb water). Not all slippery materials are hydrophobic, but this definitely factors in. Silicone sealant also repels water, but through different properties. Those different properties are also the ones that let it adhere to many... (more) |
— | almost 9 years ago |
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A: John Muir's Gear List John Muir traveled much, but it would be foolhardy to follow his pattern of starving while tramping unless there was a bigger reason for it. He would go days without any food, or possibly on a handful of crackers. Minimalism is what he lived, but there are healthier ways to do it now that didn't exis... (more) |
— | almost 9 years ago |