Activity for James Jenkins‭

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Question	—	Where did all the stink bugs go? I live near Pittsburgh PA, and I just saw a stink bug, possibly the first one I have seen all year. In the last couple of years they have been a major pest. Now they seem to be mostly gone. Where did all the stink bugs go? (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Equipment for driving off road in the Northeast United States I talk a little about the different kinds of 4x4 vehicles in my answer to this question you don't say what type of vehicle you have, make sure the terrain you want to cross and your vehicle are comptable. If you get in trouble you may be a long way from anyone, see This answer for some considerat... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Hiking with goats? A few decades ago, I raised Saanens goats as part of a small farm. I also liked to hike. I did some research and found that 'pack goats' where in use in some places. The have a number of positive attributes that make them a good choice. I have actually had them on the trail a few times They eat... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Hiking with a mule or two? If you are too old and out of shape to hike alone, you are too old and out of shape to take care of a mule or two alone. Animal care is a 24/7/365 job, hiking is a hobby that occurs when you are in the mood and the weather meets your fancy. Unless you are already hiking on trails, that allow equin... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Keeping your butt dry in a kayak Answering my own question based on recent experience. As Aravona says in their comment many have drain holes in the seat area. I bought a sit on top, kayak with drain holes in the seat. I took it to the lake and, put it in the water at the dock. I weigh about 180 pounds, and the kayak is rated at... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can I use a Canoe Paddle with a Kayak? Answering my own question based on recent experience. I went and bought an inexpensive Sit On Top kayak, and took it to the lake with my shortest canoe paddle. Lessons learned. Yes you can, it is slower then you might expect though Kayaks are much more responsive than canoes, If you give a big st... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can you train wild deer to get "used to" your scent before the hunting season This is not going to be effective. You and your 3 week old shirt are going to smell different. The shirt smells like you, but it ages, when the deer smell the live you, they will know that that person who left his shirt is back. Also you may be surprised on opening day, how many other hunters t... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Looking up fish species by body of water and vice versa In the US, get a fishing license, it should come with a book that describes the kind of fish you are allowed to catch and the ones that must be released. It will have fairly comprehensive listing of which fish are in which bodies of water. It should include good quality illustrations of the fish ... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Most practical knots for hitching a line to an object while keeping the bitter end as tight as possible, without sag? I use a truckers hitch it is easy to make and create and pull tight. It is not difficult to untie but does stay in place well. It is a great knot when you need to cinch something down. Image source https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TruckersHitchUsingAlpineButterfly2.jpg (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Sleeping solo in a double sleeping bag In my experience, most standard single sleeping bags, are built so you can zipper them together to make a double. They are designed to zipper to an identical/matched bag, so don't count on buying to different bags and have them work together. Instead of buying a dedicated double bag, buy a matched... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Question	—	Keeping your butt dry in a kayak I have started looking at sit on top kayaks. Several have looked promising. Though I just realized, in most of them the lowest point in the boat is where your butt goes. I normally travel in a canoe and any extra water can mostly be bailed out and the remaining is just at your feet. So if I have a s... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it safe to carry a propane gas cylinder in minivan? A 20lb Propane tank can be safely transported in your mini van. It can also be transported unsafely. Safely: up right, secured, ventilated, kept cool Unsafely: on its side, not tied down, un-ventilated, allowed to get warm The key is to keep it secured, upright, cool and ventilated. The problem ... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Question	—	What percentage of campground outlets are GFCI or RCD protected? A recent answer said: Any mains electric (100-240V) going to a tent needs to be GFCI-protected (Europe: RCD) since you will be mixing electricity and water in close quarters. Source I know I have been camping since before GFCI/RCD have been required in houses. I got wondering what percentage o... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Backpacking with incontinence You do not mention your gender, but if you are male and incontinence is urinary only: Consider a "Male External Condom Catheter" or 'Texas Catheter', the volume of required supplies is much lower than diaper type incontinence products, it will also last much longer before needing to be addressed. W... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Question	—	What to consider when choosing between rigid and inflatable stand up paddle boards? Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP) come in both inflatable and rigid. What should I consider when choosing between the two styles? (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Will beginner notice a difference between lower and higher middle-end stand up paddle boards? If you goal is muscle exercise, a stand up paddle board may not be the best choice. I stand up and paddle all the time in my 17 foot coleman canoe. I use the same 5 foot paddle sitting or standing. When standing the physics of applying pressure to the water with the paddle means you can not appl... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to remove butter stain from raincoat? You already washed it, so it is probably not as waterproof as it was new. If the pores/fabric are open enough to trap butter and keep it through a wash with dish soap. you have two options. Buy a new one, this one is unlikely to be an effective rain barrier. Rub cinnamon into the area with the ... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do I make and test a radar-reflecting hat? Your question implies that having a radar reflecting hat is somehow going to prevent you getting hit by a large ship that is using radar. This is at best wishful thinking. In most cases human powered boats have the right of way, except in narrow channels. A vessel of less than 20 meters in leng... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to escape a cave in an emergency situation? Get lucky If you don't know where the exit is, getting out of a cave is a matter of luck. If you have watched T.V. you have seen people using a flame to check for a breeze, but in reality, there is no guarantee that one way or the other will lead to an exit you can use. You might follow the water,... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it OK to throw pebbles and stones in streams, waterfalls, ponds, etc.? Nature is not static, it is always in motion. Let's look at two extremes. A small pothole full of water on the trail can be completely filled with a couple of handfuls of gravel. Expand this to a small pond at a park and have daily visitors tossing gravel from the path in to the pond, and soon th... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why would one type of 22lr ammo be louder than another? Assuming both the 40 and 60 grain are actually subsonic (the projectile does not break the sound barrier) and both have similar muzzle velocities, you should expect the 60 grain to be louder. It takes more energy (gun powder) to get the heavier 60 grain projectile to the same speed as the lighter ... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why does a fox defecate on my patio, which I use as a feeding station for critters? Stop removing the poop. If you are tired of removing it think how the fox feels about having to replace it! The fox is marking their territory and you keep removing the marks. Per your updated answer you are fine with sharing the patio with the fox. Let the fox know it as well, leave the poop. ... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why would a Rocky Mountain Goat be making scrapes in the ground? Because they like it. It feels good, so they do it. Many mammals roll in sand or dirt, presumably to keep parasites away or to help dry themselves after exercise or becoming wet. A sand roll, which is a stall or yard covered with deep sand, is traditionally included as part of stable complexes... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to heal a flapper quickly Super Glue... Instead of cutting the flap of skin off, glue it back down with super glue. There is a plethora of blog posts about it. There are specific formulias for medical usage For your first aid kit: 2-Octyl-cyanoacrylate Dermabond SurgiSeal N-2-butyl-cyanoacryla... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are there statistics on how often CPR on someone who has been struck by lighting works? This is a partial answer, without the requested statistics. Lighting strikes can disrupt the normal electrical signals in the heart. See Cardiac Effects Of Lightning Strikes Assuming that no other life threatening physical trauma has occurred, CPR can maintain oxygen flow until the heart restarts... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Question	—	Leak proof ice container, for RV fridge I have a propane/120 volt refrigerator/freezer in my camper. For safety reasons I turn off the propane when moving. I keep the freezer section mostly full of the blue ice containers, which keeps things cool, for short trips (24hours) between electrical connections. It becomes ineffective for longe... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Question	—	Is it possible to make a slingshot from "Natural" resources? According to Wikipedia, slingshots did not exist prior to the invention of vulcanized rubber. Slingshots depend on strong elastic materials, typically vulcanized natural rubber or the equivalent, and thus date no earlier than the invention of vulcanized rubber by Charles Goodyear in 1839 (patente... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why would cottontail rabbits be hanging out in a gravel parking lot? I have pet house rabbits living in my house and getting on my bed in my experience they prefer harder areas with good traction for resting. Floors are better than beds, carpet is better than hardwood or tile. I would expect that when you see these rabbits, they have all four feet under them. Read... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Question	—	What to look for in a portable generator? While shopping for a portable generator I noticed that some very similar seeming generators, have drastically different prices. Presumably there is something besides a brand name that makes a 1000 watt generator twice (or more) expensive then a similar 1000 watt generator. What are the difference... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Portable power generator ballpark fuel consumption Generator run time per gallon varies greatly by manufacture. Just like gas mileage varies per vehicle. Not all small 4 seat cars, driving the speed limit get the same gas mileage, even though they are doing the same work. Most manufactures include run time per tank or gallon in their literature.... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Mountaineering trousers with short legs Look in the women's section of your favorite clothing supplier. The average woman is shorter than the average man, which means there are often smaller sizes in these selections. They also have some options that are not available in mens clothes. Unfortunately Women's clothes often have small po... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Activities at the campsite There are some good ideas in the existing answer. We camp all over the US, and almost never in the same campground twice. We camp because we travel with pets. Our camp is our mobile homebase. Because the best tent sites are always taken by locals who know the best sites. We have upgraded to a sm... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Question	—	How to find natural salt licks? There are a number of places where salt can easily be found at or near the surface. Notably Salt Lake Utah, but there are also other Salt lick places of note. How would I recognize a natural salt lick if I saw one? Would I need to just stumble across one, or are there signs that will lead to o... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Question	—	Salt Vs Smoke as a preservative A recent question about travelling with dried food where the recipe did not include salt caused the OP some concern. As far as I know salt just dries out food. So if you get the food completely dry with out salt, salt is not needed. Salting is used because most bacteria, fungi and other potenti... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Flat bottom boat trolling motor power I found a couple of references. This one has a chart that says the minimum thrust for a 12 foot boat is 30lb, it says 50lb for 17 foot boat, and 101lb for a 22 foot boat. This speedboat artcle says, you should have at least 20 Horse Power for your 800 pound boat. The rule of thumb is ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Driving in Alaska - Antispray device I used to live in Washington state. There are similar regulations there. As Charlie says in his comment this is "legalese for mud flaps" For passenger cars it is integral to the cars design. Think about a logging truck or semi without a trailer. All those large tires (eight+) on a wet rainy and/o... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the best way to cross a wide river in winter? Regardless of the water temperature, trying to swim across a river after an earthquake that brought down a bridge is a probably not a good choice. Underground septic and sewer systems will be damaged, likely contaminating the river for hours to days. Commercial storage facilities for fuel and chemi... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do you wave off a search and rescue helicopter? Ignore the helicopter and it will go away. There are some existing answers about signals you don't know already, and most people are unlikely to remember should the need arise. Trying to use a signal your are not fluent in, is not going to be helpful. Search and rescue helicopters are looking for... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do you refill your alcohol stove while it's burning? You don't, adding liquid fuel to stove with a live flame is never recommended. Related meta post Do we want a post notice for questions where people are using equipment in ways that are clearly incorrect or dangerous? Believing the stove to be out of fuel, she tried to pour more denatured alcoh... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Treated wood for a trailer bunk for pontoon boat I believe your question begins with a false premise, that using treated wood has some advantage and one possible negative on a boat trailer. It is true that that wood treatments will interact badly with some metals. But also consider, there is not much wood on a boat trailer. Any untreated wood... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do you deal with blackberry bushes on the west coast when bushwhacking? Going around is the best solution. You can wack your way through with a machete, but it is not easier. The vines are really long, you would need to cut a tunnel, where you cut both ends, it is a lot of work. When you cut them, you are cutting a long fairly stable thorn covered vine, it becomes two... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	When to plant a potted live Christmas tree? We purchased a small potted live Christmas tree. We want to plant it outside. The ground is not frozen, can we plant it the day after Christmas or do we need to wait until spring? Each year millions of trees are killed for this winter holiday, we are trying to restore life not take it. (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Does listening with an ear to the ground actually work? If there is a herd of buffalo you will hear them sooner by listening at the ground, then in the air. BUT only if there is lot of them, making a large impact. A single animal or even a few is unlikely to have enough energy to transfer sound any distance in the earth. In a solid, the particles a... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	Is a flare a good fire starting tool? We have a couple of questions showing that in dry times a flare can start forest fires. Is there a safer way to use a flare in a wooded area? What is the risk of starting a forest or wildland fire with a flare gun? Most flares will start easily when wet and even burn underwater. So would seem a ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	Is burning cow pies (dried cow manure) safe? Is it safe to cook and or heat using "cow chips"? Cow dung, also known as cow pats, cow pies or cow manure is and has been used to fuel fires where firewood is not available. Ruminant manure constituted an important factor in American settlement on the Plains, providing fuel for heat and cooking ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Different woods and how they burn/what if we are unsure of the wood? Question said: Hazel burns well, but Alder tends not to burn so well Good and well very based on many variables... As a solid fuel, Alder kiln dried logs are a good choice. However, because the tree grows quickly this means that it’s often not as dense as more popular firewoods, but... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	Should I travel through freezing areas with hot or cold water in my RV tank? This question is specific to the hot water tank in an RV. In my case it is 6 gallons, propane heated and insulated with the only exterior contact the access panel, as seen in most standard RV's in the US. Hard as it is to believe hot water can actually freeze faster than cold water. How it happens ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: When should I report a potentially injured-looking animal to authorities in a large, monitored, wildlife area? There are two very good and accurate answers existing here, by Kerri & not disregarding their points at all. If you wonder if you should contact someone, do it! Calling with information gives the authority the option to make the decision. You should never physically interact with the anima... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	What is the feed/day limit for various pack animals? Wikipedia lists these common pack animals Camel Yak Reindeer Goats Water buffaloes Llama Equines including horses, donkeys, and mules Dogs (packing and sledding should have different values) Each animal has a weight it can carry normally described as a percent of its body weight, and food requir... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Trekking with a donkey Trekking with a pack animal is not something to be undertaken lightly. If it is private property the land owner will define requirements and likely provide the animal, usually with a guide/handler. If it is public property, there are rules that very drastically by location. But in general. U... (more)	—	over 5 years ago

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