Activity for Harper - Reinstate Monica‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: Why isn't carrying a satellite phone considered best practice for hiking/mountaineering in remote regions? That would be a mandate. We don't like those. Telling people they must expend resources to exercise a right they do possess is generally not permitted, and certainly not politically acceptable. Saying they must have a smartphone to vote would be a poll tax. The healthcare mandate was tossed out last... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: As of 2019, why do mountaineering courses still teach how to use a paper map? Digital content is no substitute for skill Here. Describe to me how to fly the go-around on a Runway 13L approach to Midway. Here's the approach plate. Before you object, remember. You are looking at this on a digital device. "But but but" -- yeah. Exactly. Having the data in digital form does not... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do I get a stuck gas canister (for hiking/camping) out of a stainless steel mug? How did this happen? Yes, the mug was warm. But also, the gas canister got colder. It is stored in liquid form, but you use it in gaseous form. That means as you use it, the liquid gas must boil. To transition from liquid to gaseous state, the liquid gas must absorb heat energy equal to its latent ... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why is there such a singular place for bird watching? It's nothing more complicated than this: The hobby is accessible. Birds come to us. The suburbs are a very, very, very hostile place for land animals - vast and sterile by their standards, with pavement, lawns (no cover), structures, fences to impede mobility, and thick with predators (dogs and cat... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Other than good shoes and a stick, what are some ways to preserve your knees on long hikes? Make sure you are using your knees correctly. Body mechanics is a big deal. My doctor was on the road to a knee replacement 25 years ago, and decided he really did not want that. So he learned Tai Chi from an real expert. Tai Chi, as designed, is to train proper body mechanics (in a martial arts co... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What percentage of campground outlets are GFCI or RCD protected? Presumably you won't be plugging your tent into any of these common North American RV dock connectors: 240V/50A on a NEMA 14-50 240V/30A on a NEMA 14-30 or 120V/30A on a "TT30" In those cases, they provide a ground wire, and that is tied to the vehicle frame. AFCI/GFCI is provided via branch c... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to safely heat a enclosed tent with electricity TLDR: Use an electric blanket instead. Make sure it is on an AFCI and GFCI breaker or outlet. I take it you don't pay the electric bill. Tents just can't hold heat, and so you'll be wasting heat energy at an unbelievable rate. A 1500W heater costs about 20 cents an hour to run. And it isn't ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What gear should I carry along for winter emergencies? This query started with a local accident. Yeah. We get so many of these. I was moved by the James Kim story. For the want of a nail... Have a 406MHz ELT Every big player from the Royal Navy to Emirates wants a world-class global locator beacon system that works anywhere. However, the infrast... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: My car broke down in Siberia. What do I do now? First, if you go somewhere in a car, take along the clothes necessary to be outside for an extended period. 406 MHz PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) All the tragedies have one thing in common: they did not have one of these and/or did not activate it. This is the gold-standard, same as aircraft ELT... (more)	—	over 6 years ago