JIMMYPlay‭

Where I live, we are about to get a bunch of snow (5”-8”). This has brought about the question of which is more dangerous an icy road or an icy road with snow? Does the snow help traction on the ic...

3 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by JIMMYPlay‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

I am going to Philmont Scout Ranch in the Rocky Mountains in New Mexico, USA, this August. I am planning on using the Eureka Timberline 4 tent, which weighs about 8 pounds. I am doing a 7 day trek ...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by JIMMYPlay‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

There was recently a storm near me. T was a lightning storm and I was wondering if it really is true about it only hitting tall things or if it is really just an old wives tale. If it is true why i...

3 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by JIMMYPlay‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

Some friends and I were thinking of doing a one day hike somewhere in Minnesota. I have looked online for places but nothing I have found really gives me a sense of the place. My requirements are...

5 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by JIMMYPlay‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

I’ve been seeing an increasing number of vacuum insulated water bottles and was wondering would a plastic(single walled) or a vacuum insulated water bottle be better for... Everyday (going from h...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by JIMMYPlay‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

The answer really depends on how long you plan to be standing still. If you plan to be standing still for extended periods of time, say 10 or more minutes, I would suggest a warmer coat. If you're ...

posted 5y ago by JIMMYPlay‭

So I have heard this saying a lot and would like to know if and why this is true because the leaves are upside down now and I have always been confused by this because some have told me nay and som...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by JIMMYPlay‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

I was planning on a trip to Philmont Scout Ranch this August but it closed the back country for the rest of the summer. My troop already has group tickets on a flight to Colorado with Delta. I was...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by JIMMYPlay‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

I hear it both ways some will say a feels like temperature or a heat index. I want to know if there is a difference between the two and if so what is it. Thanks in advance

3 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by JIMMYPlay‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

I love camping and backpacking and have always wondered if it would be better to use a hammock instead of a tent. I want to know if a hammock is a viable replacement for a tent if you don’t care h...

0 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by JIMMYPlay‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

I would suggest a pair of good waterproof winter gloves instead of mittens. These will keep your hands warm and protected from wind and still allow for enough dexterity for writing with a pencil.

posted 6y ago by JIMMYPlay‭

If you bring a smaller water bottle it will fit into something like this which you can wear under your coat so your body heat will keep it warm. Some downsides are that it is slightly less comforta...

posted 6y ago by JIMMYPlay‭