Activity for Kevin Krumwiede‭

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Edit	Post #41901	Initial revision	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why do so many people hike with such light footwear? As you've noted, the purpose of heavy boots is to reduce the likelihood and severity of foot and ankle injuries. I would argue that lighter equipment in general also accomplishes the same thing, reducing the need for heavy boots. You're less likely to place your foot badly, and less likely to be in... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Does a bird really abandon the nest? Will similar birds re-use it? Some species reuse abandoned nests. According to the Bird Nests and Eggs field guide, great horned owls reuse abandoned raptor nests, and elf owls nest in abandoned woodpecker holes. This is far from a complete list of species that reuse nests; this is just two I remembered off the top of my head a... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to light a fire with wet firewood? Since you didn't limit the question to materials found in nature: I've lit wet firewood in the rain using pieces of waxed cardboard. They burn very fast and hot. And wax firestarters are essentially waterproof themselves, so they're pretty reliable even in wet conditions. You used to be able to g... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the most efficient food to take a for a 12-15 day hiking trip? Historically, many coureurs de bois survived on pemmican, a mixture of rendered fat, dried meat, and dried fruits rich in vitamin C. It's supposedly a nutritionally complete meal, and capable of sustaining you over long periods of strenuous activity. Marrow fat is supposed to be the most nutritious... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are there any sunglasses with prescription insert that does not alter depth sense? The problem is that eyeglass prescriptions are calculated for a standard distance between the lens and the eye, with the lenses in flat frames parallel to the face. You can see the effect of varying lens-to-eye distance simply by pushing or pulling on your conventional eyeglasses, and the effect of ... (more)	—	almost 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Ration or consume water? When I took a wildlands firefighting course in Arizona, the instructor said that if you find yourself lost in the desert, you should not ration your water. People have died of thirst with water in their canteens. (more)	—	about 10 years ago
Question	—	Field dressing small game in hot climates When hunting small game in a hot climate, is it advisable to field dress the game where it falls, or wait until the carcass can be refrigerated? Searching has turned up plenty of conflicting answers, but few offer any explanation or justification. The question is complicated by the fact that small-... (more)	—	about 10 years ago