Activity for coteyr‭

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Answer	—	A: How to sharpen the line cutter/gut hook on a knife? You need to use a sharpening rod. Example: AC134 Smith's Pocket Pal Multi-Function Knife Sharpener. The rod just slides in the groove and sharpens it. Here is another sample:AS028C AccuSharp 4-in-1 Knife & Tool Sharpener. And an image from Amazon: (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Given limited space and weight what should I carry to get a fire going with damp wood? I have always found it easy to just carry a few tea lights. PUt them under a wet teepee of small kindling, and it will light, eventually. Size up slowly, remembering that the wood needs to dry and then to light. If it's actively raining you may need to "cover" the fire a bit with a tarp or large leav... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What methods can be used to keep a cooler cold longer? When we go camping I generally use this technique to pack the cooler(s). Generally, a cooler like the one shown will last more then a week, if done correctly. First in goes a layer of ice, on the bottom. Very thin, you want a lot of ice, but you don't want to give up too much space to it. So maybe a... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can a van be used for sleeping in National Park campgrounds in the US? I know you asked about national parks, but I thought I would add my experiences which are at state and city/county parks as well. Most of the time the rule against sleeping in your car is to protect wildlife. If your sleeping in your car in a designated campsite for "RVs" then there should not be a... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Using a thermometer for hypothermia diagnosis in backcountry? 100% no. The best case scenario your going to get is an anal thermometer. You have to be pretty high up in management to use one of those on your self properly. Oral, infrared, or "stick on" thermometers are nearly useless unless you're trying to confirm a fever. Even then, they really only indicate... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Heat index vs feels like temperature As someone that lives in a high humidity and high-temperature area, I can tell you for certain that "feels like" and "heat index" is very much the same thing. It's an insanely important number because, at 90 degrees Fahrenheit in 40% humidity, you can feel very comfortable, but at 90 degrees in 95%... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Where does lightning strike @Wigwam's answer is a pretty good explanation, but I thought I would add to it a bit more "common" one. First lightning is extremely powerful, and it does not need to hit you to totally mess you up or kill you. Lightning will hit just about anywhere, though it likes to take the "best path" to the... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are these fishing things called "Pre-rigged sets"? It's for cane poles and the like. https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-cane-pole?hvarAID=shoppinggoogleproductextensions You literally tie the line to a stick and drop it in the water. Really great for kids, quick fishing, fishing off of bridges, river fishing from overhangs, etc. Honest... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Titanium Carabiner: what is its ideal use case? All useful [climbing] carabiners will have a rated weight, engraved on them, usually in kN (kilonewton). Even non-climbing ones should have a rated weight. Based on the picture, and the description, I would use that one for decoration. It's not meant for climbing, it's too awkwardly shaped and t... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Under what conditions does heating a tent artificially make objective sense? The general rule I use is if your tent needs to be heated to be comfortable, then you're "doing it wrong" and should have gotten a better tent. There isn't really any weather (especially backpacking, where weight matters more than it does when unpacking from a car) where the correct tent and sleeping... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What should a beginner look for in a sextant? Low cost, or flash. Or make your own, they are "easy" to make. When learning how to use one (there is a reason they are still sold) it doesn't have to be precise. You just need something to practice with. https://www.popsci.com/make-sextant-from-junk They are very easy to use and very easy to make... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why are birds so nervous around humans? We are bigger, and bigger things eat you. It's really that simple. Go to a park in town, and many birds will be very friendly towards humans. Go to a beach and seagulls will be more than happy to get very close. The simple fact is we are bigger, that's scary. That's really all there is to it. But... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why couldn't you eat frozen bait shrimp? Live shrimp are just that, alive. You can use the fact that they are alive to determine that they are reasonably safe to eat. However frozen shrimp do not have that built-in check. The FDA and other agencies will "police" commercially available frozen shrimp, but they don't do anything for bait shr... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to store fresh dead bait shrimp for a short period of time? Eat them. Nothing wrong with eating them. Shrimp are shrimp and there fine to eat as long as they are alive (or at least recently dead) when you start to cook them. I wouldn't want to cook shrimp that have been dead for 12 hours in the sun, but live shrimp kept in a bait well or cooler should be qu... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How dangerous is a swarm of bees? Unfortunately, for us as normal, everyday people there is no really good way to tell how dangerous a swarm is. As Kate Gregory, has mentioned, usually a swarm is the most docile a bunch of bees as there ever was. But there is one fact that trumps all that: we people are stupid. With normal bees an... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: I have a firestarter disk, but it won’t light. How do I use it? There are two possibilities. As Olin Lathrop states it's a grindstone, and would be used to sharpen, or "file" things. It that's the case, then you would not use it to start a fire. It's part of a fire starting kit. I say a part, because fire starting kits usually have something like flint, that y... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to fight bugs when hiking? I live and play in Florida, and I feel you. First, don't be afraid of insect repellant. It's not a total solution but it can really help. Coat your clothes in it, then spray a little on your self. The ones made with DEET are very effective, though they can discolor some clothes and will harm some pl... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Two kids sharing a sleeping bag We do this all the time. It's fine. Just leave the bottom open. It will help them feel more secure and safe especially if they sleep in the same bed at home sometimes. There are no risks, and no dangers, but there you do want to leave it (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it warmer to sleep in a car or in a tent? It depends. Your question says that you have a good set of camping gear. A properly set up tent, with the right gear can be quite warm. Much better then a car. A car will lose heat quite quickly. Running it, specially in the snow, can be deadly. A proper set of gear will keep you not only warm but... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the responsible way to sell a firearm? There are three ways that I am aware of, as a private seller to sell your guns to someone else correctly. Keep in mind that correctly is very jurisdiction-driven, and in some ways dependent on opinion. But First Make sure you can sell your gun at all. Many collectible guns fall under certain rules ... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Should overweight people ever climb? I'm fat, and I climb. Now to be fair I climb indoors and not up the side of a mountain, but some of the problems I face would tend to be the same. Also I climb for fun. It's a much better workout than a treadmill. But I am by no means a serious climber. Safety gear is harder to find. I am a big d... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to safely rescue someone drowning as an untrained bystander? I was always taught three very important things to consider before you even attempt to rescue someone in distress in the water. You, yourself, all alone, barely float. You might think you're awesome at back floating, but put just a ten pound weight on your chest and see if you can still float. A p... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How should I prepare my body for prolonged exposure to heat? As a native Floridian I can tell you dealing with the heat takes a lot more awareness then dealing with the cold. Cold is easy compared to heat. Mostly because cold effects can be felt, while heat can’t (in general). So in Florida it can get well over 37 C in the sun, and it’s humid. ... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: I've just been bitten by a rattlesnake; how, exactly, do I "keep calm"? There are two things you can focus on depending on your immediate needs. Focus on small things to do All I have to do is make a 911 call All I have to do is restrict blood flow All I have to do is stop the bleeding All I have to do is turn on my flashlight etc. The key is to focus on the tiny ... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How should I plan a backpacking trip with people who have never backpacked before? I can only tell you what I do, when I am in this situation. It's tricky, and getting everyone to agree can be tough, but it works. Take charge First, be the leader. Don't just suggest people bring x or y, make them. Assert control over the trip and make sure to keep it. Now that doesn't mean you ha... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it warmer to sleep with an empty bladder? There is a really good answer by Ryan Cavanaugh, as to the scientific side of emptying your bladder. In short NO your not going to be any warmer for having emptied your bladder. HOWEVER Big picture human stuff, you might actually "feel" warmer in the end. Now to be clear, this is not at all the s... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why do I always wake up freezing? First, your probably sleeping with to much on. Your sleeping bag looks fine, assuming your mat and tent are fine, then your likely just fighting moisture. Get naked. Or close to it. At least down to your undies. When you cover up in the sleeping bag, and you ware your cloths, specially day cloths... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: To locals without a tide chart, how surprising are tides? As someone that lives, works, and plays in a coastal area in Florida, I can say that I qualify as a local. The answer is nearly never. You would hardly ever be surprised by the tide. It becomes a lot like being surprised by the position of the sun. You may, on occasion notice it's later then you thou... (more)	—	over 8 years ago