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Answer A: Tenting, and want to hookup my laptop to RV power hookup
Notice that the ad says: For use when RV has 15 AMP power and needs to plug into 30 AMP power source Now notice the 15 Amp receptacle side of the adaptor: This is a standard household outlet, which I suspect matches your charger's plug. I.e. if you rent the 15A hookup, you shouldn't need an...
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almost 5 years ago
Answer A: How to properly light a Son Of Hibachi
From the "quick overview" it looks like the charcoal is started in the closed vertical position, which should get all the coals hot fairly quickly. And indeed, the process can be seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cXOxQME5w4c
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almost 5 years ago
Answer A: How to temporarily mark a trail?
One thing no one has mentioned, is, if one must mark the trail (e.g. if lost and not expecting rescue in the near future), how to mark. The one thing that you must always do when leaving a mark is to stand close to it and make sure you can clearly see the previous mark. If you don't, you won't be ab...
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about 5 years ago
Answer A: Are there any areas in Southeast Asia where it would be safe to wild-camp with a tent in the mountains?
No one has mentioned Singapore yet. There is some camping allowed: Guide To Camping In Singapore - 5 Places To Pitch A Tent For A Non-Clich&#xE9;d Night Out. However the whole country is mostly a large city with a lot of parkland. Most people that camp elsewhere wouldn't consider this real camping....
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about 5 years ago
Answer A: How big do ducklings get before they can fly?
According to Mallard - Wikipedia: Incubation takes 27 to 28 days and fledging takes 50 to 60 days. The ducklings are precocial and fully capable of swimming as soon as they hatch. So they will be about 8 weeks old when their flight feathers are fully developed. However it will be another month ...
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about 5 years ago
Answer A: How to prevent strap slippage through buckle?
I find that simply tying a half knot below the buckle keeps it from slipping:
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about 5 years ago
Answer A: How do I safely move around Canada Geese?
Most of the time geese will make only token gestures of aggression. Don't make sudden movements, just walk past them, and they'll begrudgingly move out of the way. But for a month or two every spring, geese have a nesting season. During this time they lose their flight feathers and are totally una...
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about 5 years ago
Question Did any lighthouses provide directional navigation signals?
Rather than shining in all directions, lighthouses usually produce a directed beam of light that continuously sweeps in a circle. This allows: the light to be more concentrated and so appear brighter. the flashing to be more obvious than a continuous light in bad viewing conditions. the sweep frequ...
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about 5 years ago