Activity for roryalsopâ€
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A: What equipment is recommended when camping with a baby? I have taken my kids camping since they were just a little older than that, and the only things I would plan to take over and above a usual trip out (with the usual nappies, wipes, water bottles, spare clothes etc) are: lots of spare clothes. LOTS! Both for when they end up in mud somehow, and also... (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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A: How can one find the difficult to find geocaches? In cities, an issue with geocaching is the accuracy of the GPS - you need to assume a greater margin for error than when you are in the open countryside as tall buildings do affect the signal. As @xpda says, some sort of regular search pattern may be required, and be aware that geocaches may be hidd... (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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A: What can I do about those obnoxious biting flies? Most folks I know (including the Royal Marines) swear by Avon's Skin So Soft to repel most biting insects - it certainly works well against midges in Scotland. It is also much less harmful to the environment than DEET and leaves your skin extra soft :-) (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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How should I check that the anchor is secure when I anchor a small yacht off unfamiliar land? When sailing I may anchor in a different bay each evening and take a dinghy in to land to sleep in a tent overnight. I always worry that when I wake up in the morning the boat may no longer be there. What can I do to choose a suitable sea bed to anchor in, or to ensure the anchor is firmly affixed,... (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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Is there a straightforward way to calculate energy requirements for a trek If I know my route will take x days, over terrain y, with a change in height of z, in temperatures of p, is there a simple rule of thumb which will let me calculate food requirements? Water is relatively easy, but I always find myself erring on the side of too much food in my rucksack. (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |