Posts by James Jenkins
Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP) come in both inflatable and rigid. What should I consider when choosing between the two styles?
Because enough people pay this price for the resort to stay in business. Sister site What Creates the Price in the First Place supply and demand depend on a whole range of (hypothetical) pri...
I am not familiar with your specific boat. In most cases the reason the needle is moving is because the float in the fuel tank is moving as the fuel sloshes back and forth in the tank. Changing...
Do animal trails use switchbacks? = No How do you prove a negative? You can't, but consider the alternate question; "Why would an animal trail use a switch back?" Goat climbing cliffs maybe, bu...
There are many variables, with weight and budget. But given this sentence in your question slept with my backpack wedged uncomfortably beside me due to limited room in a fully manned tent I ...
If I was considering nails for my survival kit, I think I would probably upgrade to a hand drill instead. Metal nails are use once and gone, a drill and a knife will make an unlimited supply of h...
There are no places in the US that meet your two criteria. Gathering firewood is banded in most campgrounds. As seen in the related post, you can gather firewood in some very secluded locations, w...
There is not a single "right" answer to this question. The body can last for much longer then you are willing to eat from it. As a rule of thumb, maggots can start to appear within about 24 hours...
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 i...
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 ...
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 ...
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 cano...
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 ...
I suspect but have not found supporting references yet, that to a bear you smell more like a person then you do the food you are cooking. General cooking smells are not going to make a bear anymore...
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 standi...
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...
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 give...
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) E...
It used to be the direct discharge for the head into the water. Here is a blog about a boat similar to yours, asking if it is illegal It was not unusual in the era of your boats manufacture to di...
I am guessing the OP either found the problem or bought a new stove, as this question is a couple months old. The most common (in my experience) cause is the collection of dust and/or bugs in the ...
I ordered the new detector linked in the question, when it arrived I read the directions and learned about the 30 day reset window for end of life. Question says: The Propane/CO detector in my...
Unlike driving, with boating there are not a lot of regulations that will get you in trouble with the authorities. Number 1, would be a launch permit. This varies by body of water, but essentiall...
A recent question got me wondering if there are Takedown Compound Bows. I Googled around and found several longbows, (recurves, etc) that can be taken down for travel. But I did not find any comp...
A mostly non-medical answer. If you live in the United States (US) and you have health insurance. You can be relatively sure that the medical and legal communities both agree there there is ver...
Fingernail clippers are super helpful in outdoor situations. This is my number one always in my pocket survival tool. But they have a tendency to come apart, there are even videos showing how to p...
