Activity for user31925‭

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Answer	—	A: What type of jacket can I wear to prevent my back from getting sweaty while also wearing a backpack? The harsh truth is that if you are hiking long-enough distances, carrying heavy-enough packs YOUR BACK WILL SWEAT. Accept it. Now, what can you do to REDUCE AND MANAGE IT? Some backpack designs help (e.g. external frame packs), and you can wear a "softshell" (if it's cold and not raining) over a mer... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is there a way to attract more birds to my yard without a bird feeder? Apart from the water, you could also have an area with dry sand/pebbles for dirt baths. Birds do like them (I see them do it often where I live), and it's an actually effective "washing method". If it's very wet where you live, they will likely appreciate it. (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What to consider when buying fins for recreational snorkeling? I'll say full boot (more comfortable, and you don't need to buy booties), open toe (for water and sand to drain), solid (more sturdy against accidental strikes), and on the shorter end of the models. I found length to be specially important for maneuverability when snorkeling near riffs. Plus it's e... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the best way to figure out the size/volume of an old pack? If you have some dry-bags handy, seal them up full of air and check how differently they fit in each bag respectively. It won't give you an exact measure, but it should be a good enough (and easy enough) way to solve your problem. (more)	—	about 6 years ago