Activity for Kerri
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A: What are some effective ways of reducing itching from a mosquito bite? I have found calendula cream to work well. It's the Neosporin alternative if someone is allergic to the active ingredient in it. Being a cream, it is also a bit cooling, so that may be what helps. (more) |
— | about 5 years ago |
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Is there an app to identify flora and fauna You often want to identify different flora and fauna while hiking. Since I have my smartphone with me either way, I would like to have an app to do so. Which apps tackle the described use-case and also do they work offline? (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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A: What are the downsides to sleeping in a hammock on a multi-day hike? My personal problem with hammocks in general is my hips aching after an hour or so. I sleep on my side when in a bed, instead of my back, meaning I wouldn't be sleeping in a comfortable position on a hammock, thus preventing sleep and then tiredness in the morning. Camping provides no guarantee that ... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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A: Are liner mittens significantly warmer than liner gloves? I've found the best luck with a combination of having gloves with an attached pull-over cover or shell that creates a mitten to hold in heat from the multiple layers of fabric between each finger. If only there was a way to keep the thumb in with the rest of the hand. (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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Nepali / India bioacoustics hiking Has anyone recorded animal sounds while trekking the Annapurna trail (Nepal) or in Ladakh (India)? If so, where are the richest acoustic areas? (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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A: When should I report a potentially injured-looking animal to authorities in a large, monitored, wildlife area? Depending on the species, park rangers and other wildlife officials may be very interested to know that it has been spotted. For example: the monk seal in Hawaii. If found on shore, it is so endangered that a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) official will come out and set up a p... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |