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Posts by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A Are there less crinkly emergency space blankets?

I have only purchased the inexpensive kind. That cost a couple of bucks. These work by using a metalized plastic to reflect 90% of body heat back to the person. They are light and compact. The natu...

posted 3y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A Why would hearing muffs be tested against continuous and not impulse noise?

Current testing is "is based upon idealized laboratory testing, the NRR can overestimate the protection" There is some talk about changing the rating system, but in a quick search I don't find anyt...

posted 3y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A What is the best method for storing a 'pre-mixed baking mix' in a camper for long periods?

I have a camping trailer that we keep stocked with food and beverages. When we head out on an impulse trip, it stocked and ready to go. Most of the supplies are canned or dried, so we don't need to...

2 answers  ·  posted 3y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Monica Cellio‭

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Meta What do the 'delete' and 'close' options I see under a question do?

What do the 'delete' and 'close' options I see under a question do? I am a normal user with ~1700 rep. I see a delete button under questions and answers (if I wrote them or not). When I mouse over...

2 answers  ·  posted 3y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by luap42‭

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Q&A Towing with a Recumbent Trike, Tadpole or Delta?

After lengthy consideration, I went with the delta. My particular trike has one wheel drive. After the first outing I put a knobby tire on the drive wheel. I have always made sufficient traction ...

posted 3y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A How many wag bags will the average person use per day?

Several references indicate that average person poops between 3 times per day, to once every 3 days. Any group could average anywhere in that range. Given the unpleasant prospect of re-using a wag ...

posted 3y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A What would minks be looking for next to a seasonal irrigation canal after dark?

You are beginning with a false premise "The irrigation canal has no fish or crawdads in it, because its only full for a short time." Abstract.—Irrigation canals can be a major source of mortality ...

posted 3y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A What is the survival rate for baby cottontail rabbits between spring and winter?

Spring to fall is the breeding season. While they can have a litter every 28 days. The best research I am finding suggests they have 3 to 5 litters per year, with 1 to 8 kits (babies). By some est...

posted 3y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  edited 3y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A What is the advantage of a running vest instead of a backpack for trail running?

Balance... A vest for a limited amount of stuff, is a quick easy replacement for Combining a Frontpack with a Backpack while hiking

posted 3y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A Are there any tricks to get a fish to commit to biting a fly?

In my personal experience: Keep the fly moving. A moving fly is a meal that is about to escape. A fly that is not moving, needs only to be protected from others until you decide if you want it or n...

posted 4y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A At what temperature does rain gear become a liability?

At what temperature does rain gear become a liability? If it is a couple of degrees above freezing and you are wearing rain gear to stay dry. It helps keep hypothermia (too cold) away. If the temp...

1 answer  ·  posted 4y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by Olin Lathrop‭

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Meta How to refine search for multiple words?

How to refine search for multiple words? If I search 'Rain' I get 30 groups of answers. https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search=rain If I search 'Rain gear' I get 75 gr...

2 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Mithical‭

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Q&A Would an Ursack stop marmots?

No, the Ursack is only bear proof. If you want protection against smaller critters you need the Ursack Allmitey From the company site No need to choose between bear and critter protection. The Ur...

posted 4y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Meta Import new posts from TGO

I know from experience on other codidact sites. That if we provide a list of posts, ArtOfCode can and will import them. I propose that about monthly we use the list at https://outdoors.stackexchan...

0 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Meta Gear Recommendations

Charlie I saw the new Gear Recommendations my first impression is that I like it. My second thought is that there are probably a lot of post in the primary Q&A that would fit nicely there. Is i...

1 answer  ·  posted 4y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by ArtOfCode‭

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Meta Advertise Outdoors on The Great Outdoors?

TGO community ads for 2020 need to be posted on meta here https://outdoors.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/1608/community-promotion-ads-2020 I don't have the time or the skills to create the ad....

posted 4y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A Planted cherry tomatoes too close together; can I still recover?

Pinch off (kill) the smaller of the two plants. Leave just the roots and base of the smaller plant. Anything else you do is going to adversely effect the larger/better plant.

posted 4y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A Why would a skunk be chasing a human?

The skunk is clearly not angry or afraid. The woman has something the skunk wants and expects to get. Could be food, could be attention. I have a rabbit in my house that follows me just like th...

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Q&A How to keep gloves from getting sweaty?

Putting on a snug fitting pair of latex or nitrate gloves on first and then putting the winter gloves on is a good solution. You often see nurses or mechanics wearing these types of gloves to keep ...

posted 4y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A How to keep gloves from getting sweaty?

When shoveling snow in the winter, if my gloves are warm enough to keep my hands warm, they tend to sweat and get the gloves wet from the inside out. How can I prevent this?

2 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by Olin Lathrop‭

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Q&A Adjusting derailleur with bike upside down, is it ok?

I need to adjust the derailleur on my bike, I don't have a bike stand because I am on the bike trail. I have three options for pedaling while adjusting the the derailleur. Turn the bike upside dow...

3 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by Mithical‭

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Q&A Towing with a Recumbent Trike, Tadpole or Delta?

I have some experience towing with an upright bike I am considering getting a recumbent trike, as my back side does not last as long as my legs. With an upright bike I automatically move my weight ...

2 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Olin Lathrop‭

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Q&A At what point does a solar charger become more efficient weight wise than batteries?

There are a lot of variable's Season: Summer has more sun then other times of the year Direction of travel: The charger needs to face direct sun to be most effective, You can't just put it on you...

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Q&A How long does canned chicken repackaged into a ziplock last?

Actually you might want to keep the chicken in the can, and you probably do not want to cook fresh chicken at home and bring it with you. The USDA recommends that cooked chicken at room temperatu...

posted 4y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A How stay fit enough to make moderately hard rides a couple times a month?

When I have time I like to get my bike and canoe out and do a day trip. Doing a mile or two is not hard but a good day trip is between 8 and 14 miles. When I started at the beginning of the year 6...

0 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by James Jenkins‭

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