Buck Nelson‭

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Q&A Why are people so worried about Giardia?

Why are People so Worried About Giardia? Because giardia is commonly found in backcountry water and it is known to make some people very sick. The EPA says [giardia] "Cysts have been found all...

posted 10y ago by Buck Nelson‭ · last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is the ACE 1 Ultra-Clean Biomass Cookstove too good to be true?

I used a "rocket stove" on a long wilderness survival trip. That stove was also heavy and very efficient in burning "found wood." It made good sense for a fixed camp. In my opinion it would be far ...

posted 10y ago by Buck Nelson‭

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Q&A What's that stinging feeling when I swim in the sea?

I think a reasonable guess would be jellyfish larvae, also known as "sea lice." Sea lice are actually the microscopic larvae of jellyfish and other ocean stingers which contain the same nemat...

posted 10y ago by Buck Nelson‭ · last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A What do you call a long-handled hatchet?

When I think of a long handled hatchet I'm thinking of something like a Hudson's Bay Axe. With a longer handle, even with a smaller axe head, there is a lot more power in each swing. I have a simil...

posted 10y ago by Buck Nelson‭

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Q&A Should a hiker be concerned about wolves in the back-country?

*Are wolves a legitimate worry-worthy threat to back-country travelers?* The short answer is no. I can honestly say I have a lot of experience around wolves. I live in Alaska and have encountered...

posted 10y ago by Buck Nelson‭

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Q&A Any tips to reduce chance that I have to get up and pee in the night (not counting dehydration, of course)

Using a pee bottle is very common among climbers and backpackers, especially in winter and bad weather. I make sure I drink what I need to during the day but nothing excessive near evening. At nig...

posted 10y ago by Buck Nelson‭

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