Activity for Tim B‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: What advantage does the what3words coordinate system have over other, traditional systems? This is used a lot by emergency services, in fact I've recently seen emergency services advice recommending people install it on their phones. If you are outside, in the wind and the rain, and someone's had an accident and you're by the side of a road or half way up a mountain or anywhere else where... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Sleeping solo in a double sleeping bag Zip-together bags would be the best solution but if you already have a double then just fold the sleeping bag in half and sleep in the top half with the other half underneath you. You get extra cushioning and extra insulation between you and the ground and your weight will keep the sleeping bag (most... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	Identifying a plant seen in Cyprus This plant was seen in Cyprus a few days ago and my girlfriend was wondering what it is. Is anyone able to identify it please? (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to protect a body in the wilderness? The other answers seem good, however there's an extremely important step they have missed. Make sure the person is dead! (And no I don't mean by stabbing them). Some injuries are clearly fatal but it's entirely possible that someone who is ill/ poisoned/ injured/ hypothermic/ suffering from blood ... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to react to cattle charging towards you? When I was a child (probably about 10) I had a small herd of cows all run down the hill towards me as I was crossing the field. They didn't look aggressive and there was no bull so I just stood still and waited since I was in the middle of the field so unlikely to be able to outrun them. They stopp... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Do leeches fall onto prey from trees? This really depends on what part of the world you are in. There are leeches in Australia that live in wet undergrowth (fronds, plants, etc) next to trails. When anything edible walks past they grab hold and start feeding. You don't even notice them until they drop off and the bleeding starts (since ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What hazardous wildlife is there in the UK? In general the British Isles are very safe. Most paths are well marked, dangerous areas are also marked off, and there are no large predators or other animals that are a serious threat to humans. Wildlife The other answer already covered this well. Essentially there are no animals in the British i... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Pitching a tent in the rain? The outside of a tent is designed to get wet, the key trick is to keep everything else dry. You will want to pitch the outer first and only then add the inner. The other answer has covered that well. Some more general tips though is to have a look at the base of your inner tent and see how waterproo... (more)	—	over 10 years ago