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Question	—	Suffocation while cooking under an umbrella? I was recently backpacking in Olympic National Park. I didn't have a tarp with me (was being cheap. Bought one shortly after the trip) but had a $5 umbrella. It rained a bit during one the mornings and I was cooking under my umbrella (the main reason I brought it) to protect the stove from getting we... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Does bottle color affect mold growth? Mold doesn't need light to grow, in fact it thrives in darker environments. It needs warm temperatures, water, and food (sugars/salt from backwash). So those three things are independent of water bottle color. As an aside, in terms of light filtration, a green water bottle isn't a perfect green ligh... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is a soft board or a hard board better for a beginner surfer? I recently went through this decision myself. Something I was told is you should be able to consistently stand up/catch waves on your current board before you move to a "harder" board. So by this advice you start on a foamie. I went for a cheap ($50) slightly used foamie. Of my 5 friends who also jus... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: How tall of a paddle is needed for standup paddle boarding? Paddle size is unsurprisingly related to rider height. While different people will vary by a little in their recommendation there are three general categories of usage that will determine the amount to add to your height: General flatwater, surfing, and racing. I've included advice from Tower and Aqu... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Boots or trail runners with reference to blisters? There are a lot of factors that determine when you will get blisters that it is hard to say if one is better than the other. For example, brand new hiking boots vs. brand new trail runners is a totally different question than 1 year old worn in boots vs. runners. You also need to consider (not exhau... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why use string walking in archery to change the distance of your shot? This site covers the why (emphasis mine). Barebow archers don’t have the luxury of an adjustable sight or multiple sightpins. Instead, they use their arrow tip to aim, turning its point into an adjustable sight by gripping the string at different locations. Barebow archery is described h... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to belay top-rope climbers who are ascending quickly? If someone is going quickly I prefer to alternate my brake hand. This way I don't need as much time to "reset". It also allows me to grab large amounts of slack at once. You just need to be comfortable enough with your non-dominant hand on the brake side, which isn't an issue for most. Steps: Pull... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What types of ropes are there for multi-purpose camping that are strong? General Answer Sterling Accessory Cord is probably somewhat ideal for your weight specs while still being a reasonable price. Stronger than what you are looking and from a very reputable brand. I use sterling accessory cord all the time; it is a staple in my whitewater kayaking rescue kit for prussi... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: For beginners, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using a training line along with a slack-line? The idea of the training line is three fold: It puts your arms in the correct position. This helps you use better form. It gives you the ability to "push off" the line with your arms, allowing you to balance more easily. You are not putting all your body weight onto the training line. @IanC in the ... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Slackline vendors/ brick and mortar stores in MD I'd try one or both of the following: REI. At least one employee in the store should have some knowledge. And you can always return within a year if there is a problem with no questions asked. They sell Gibbon slacklines for about $100. Climbing Gym. If your local climbing gym has a slackline setup... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What's the minimum possible gap needed to tie a slack-line between two trees? As close together as you want! Most climbing gyms will set up 5m (ish) lines which is a pretty good distance for beginners. In general you probably don't want to go much less than 3m. Keep it nice and taught while you are learning; the less slack in the line the easier it will be. Most of all just g... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Do I need protective measures against wild animals in Yosemite National Park? You are not allowed bear spray in Yosemite. It is also illegal to discharge a firearm for any reason, but you are allowed to transport your gun through the park (assuming you legally own it). Additionally: Within Yosemite National Park, it is prohibited to possess or use pepper spray (including ... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are these red, air-filled, pod-shaped pieces of vintage outdoor gear? While I'm not sure, something that popped in my head is that it looks like it could be an early avalanche airbag system. See this history of airbags page for a picture of (one of) the first system made by Josef Hohenester. The hoops you see in the picture you have could be Bowden Cable post expansion... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is the Battery Life of the Garmin InReach Mini enough for a 2 week trip? I used a Garmin InReach Mini for a 19 day trip down the Grand Canyon this past January. I checked in once a day to say "I'm ok" like you had planned to. I recharged mine about 14 days in since the battery was probably around 20%. It probably would have lasted the whole trip, but it was shockingly cut... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Tioga Pass (Yosemite) Day Use Opening Timeline The NPS announced that the road will open unrestricted on July 1st (conditions permitting). (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What to look for in eco-friendly sunblock? This article has a list of what chemicals to avoid, why, and some good sunscreen choices. The three main points are below. Note that titanium dioxide falls under physical sunscreen but is still harmful! So saying physical is okay but chemical ones are not is FALSE. I personally have used Raw Element... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Question	—	Tioga Pass (Yosemite) Day Use Opening Timeline NPS has opened Tioga Pass for through traffic but not for day use recreation. I can't find any historical information about how long after the initial opening it typically opens for day use. Anyone know when I could expect the pass into Yosemite to be open for day-use recreation hiking? Hoping to go ... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is there any evidence that the small canisters (10 liters) of 95% oxygen actually help with altitude sickness? While not sure about the medical backing, from personal experience I once had HAPE and my oxygen reached 62% SpO2 by the time I was at the ER. I had one of those style canisters and I think it definitely helped during the 45 min between buying it and getting to the ER. I was using it fairly constantl... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago