Activity for OddDeer
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How to get prepared for Fjällräven Classic hiking tour? The Fjällräven Classic is a hiking tour with 110 km. How do I need to train to be able to carry around 20 kg over a distance of 110 km in varying terrain? I have around a year to get prepared. I'm able to hike 25 km with minor breaks while carrying about 10 kg. (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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How to get prepared for Fjällräven Classic hiking tour? The Fjällräven Classic is a hiking tour with 110 km. How do I need to train to be able to carry around 20 kg over a distance of 110 km in varying terrain? I have around a year to get prepared. I'm able to hike 25 km with minor breaks while carrying about 10 kg. (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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What's meant by F.O.C.in archery? When it comes to arrows, a term which is often mentioned is "F.O.C.". What does it mean? Why is it so important? How can I measure/calculate it? (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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What's meant by F.O.C.in archery? When it comes to arrows, a term which is often mentioned is "F.O.C.". What does it mean? Why is it so important? How can I measure/calculate it? (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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Games for kids in the great outdoors I visited the woods with my nieces a few weeks ago. They enjoyed the nature pretty much of course and were happily hiking until we decided to take a break. We (the adults) began to fall in this comatose state of drinking, eating and talking :D However, the break took a little too long for our youngst... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Games for kids in the great outdoors I visited the woods with my nieces a few weeks ago. They enjoyed the nature pretty much of course and were happily hiking until we decided to take a break. We (the adults) began to fall in this comatose state of drinking, eating and talking :D However, the break took a little too long for our youngst... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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I shoot horribly at archery tournaments - what can I do about it? Commonly I shoot about a 13 to 14 average and 12 is my absolute lower limit. However, at tournaments I struggle even to get a 10 average (shot 192 out of 19 targets :'( ). I think the problem is that I set myself under pressure too much. I have the feeling that the people in my group constantly jud... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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I shoot horribly at archery tournaments - what can I do about it? Commonly I shoot about a 13 to 14 average and 12 is my absolute lower limit. However, at tournaments I struggle even to get a 10 average (shot 192 out of 19 targets :'( ). I think the problem is that I set myself under pressure too much. I have the feeling that the people in my group constantly jud... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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When to know it's worth to start with agriculture? Based on survival series, films etc. most of the people stranded on a lonely island (not necessarily restricted to this situation of course) over a long period start with agriculture at some point. While I understand that it gives you great benefits, it also consumes resources (water, energy etc.). ... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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When to know it's worth to start with agriculture? Based on survival series, films etc. most of the people stranded on a lonely island (not necessarily restricted to this situation of course) over a long period start with agriculture at some point. While I understand that it gives you great benefits, it also consumes resources (water, energy etc.). ... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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When to wear a chest protector? I personally don't know any traditional archer wearing a chest protector. I noticed however that Olympic archers (and similar disciplines) nearly always wear one. Which circumstances should make me think about wearing such? (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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When to wear a chest protector? I personally don't know any traditional archer wearing a chest protector. I noticed however that Olympic archers (and similar disciplines) nearly always wear one. Which circumstances should make me think about wearing such? (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Which authorities to consider in Germany when planning an archery course? If I want to create a 3D archery course in Germany on public land, which authorities do I have to contact? First of all I need to know which authority administrates the land but also if I have to talk to the ranger, game tenant etc. (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Which authorities to consider in Germany when planning an archery course? If I want to create a 3D archery course in Germany on public land, which authorities do I have to contact? First of all I need to know which authority administrates the land but also if I have to talk to the ranger, game tenant etc. (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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What to look for in a quality shooting glove? A shooting glove seems to be quite important for archery. I'm a bit lost when it comes to characteristics of a good shooting glove. What makes a 40 $ glove superior to a 15 $ one? What should one look for? (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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What to look for in a quality shooting glove? A shooting glove seems to be quite important for archery. I'm a bit lost when it comes to characteristics of a good shooting glove. What makes a 40 $ glove superior to a 15 $ one? What should one look for? (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Big black bug in Southern Germany Yesterday we were sitting on a porch and suddenly a wild bug appeared. It was completely black1 and had no horn etc. It just looked like a common bug without any special features. Okay, nothing special so far, but it was huge! The insect was about 5 cm long. I've never seen such an animal before. Als... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Big black bug in Southern Germany Yesterday we were sitting on a porch and suddenly a wild bug appeared. It was completely black1 and had no horn etc. It just looked like a common bug without any special features. Okay, nothing special so far, but it was huge! The insect was about 5 cm long. I've never seen such an animal before. Als... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Should I eat when I don't have anything to drink in a survival situations? I've had a pretty interesting discussion beneath this survival question. A source given in the answer to this question states that you shouldn't eat when dehydration can become or is a problem: (...) (A) simple rule(:) If you have nothing to drink, then do not eat. Eating anything, even watery ... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Should I eat when I don't have anything to drink in a survival situations? I've had a pretty interesting discussion beneath this survival question. A source given in the answer to this question states that you shouldn't eat when dehydration can become or is a problem: (...) (A) simple rule(:) If you have nothing to drink, then do not eat. Eating anything, even watery ... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Is there a M1A1 carbine replica production? I've always wanted to have an M1A1 carbine. However, I don't want an "original" one because I think that this would be too valuable in my hands. I don't want to take one away from a real collector. That's why I need to know if there are still any replicas in production? (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Is there a M1A1 carbine replica production? I've always wanted to have an M1A1 carbine. However, I don't want an "original" one because I think that this would be too valuable in my hands. I don't want to take one away from a real collector. That's why I need to know if there are still any replicas in production? (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Is it a good idea to drink blood to avoid dehydration? When in an emergency survival situation were you don't have access to clean or at least "okay" water but to wildlife (or it is at least easier to grab a snake for example than to gather water), is it a good idea to drink blood to avoid dehydration? (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Is it a good idea to drink blood to avoid dehydration? When in an emergency survival situation were you don't have access to clean or at least "okay" water but to wildlife (or it is at least easier to grab a snake for example than to gather water), is it a good idea to drink blood to avoid dehydration? (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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How should I clean epoxy out of the insert that goes in an arrow shaft? I've glued in some inserts with the Nijora two component glue (hard to 200 °C). However, as they've a hole in the "ceiling", some glue got into the insert. It sticks to the thread now. I'm not able to screw in my points. How to get this glue out of my insert and thus from the thread? One thin... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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How should I clean epoxy out of the insert that goes in an arrow shaft? I've glued in some inserts with the Nijora two component glue (hard to 200 °C). However, as they've a hole in the "ceiling", some glue got into the insert. It sticks to the thread now. I'm not able to screw in my points. How to get this glue out of my insert and thus from the thread? One thing I t... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Method to test if wood is suitable to start a friction fire As far as I know a wood (for the "hearth board") has to full fill several characteristics (at least they've to be soft) to be suitable for a friction fire. When in a survival situation, how can I determine (quick'n'dirty) if a piece of wood fits the needs? (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Method to test if wood is suitable to start a friction fire As far as I know a wood (for the "hearth board") has to full fill several characteristics (at least they've to be soft) to be suitable for a friction fire. When in a survival situation, how can I determine (quick'n'dirty) if a piece of wood fits the needs? (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Am I able to "open up" a snake bite and suck the venom out of it? Someone told me that you should treat a snake bite (in the wilderness) by cutting a X in the skin (with a knife) and sucking the stuff out of it. This sounds a little weird to me. Is this really a technique to go with in an emergency situation? (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Am I able to "open up" a snake bite and suck the venom out of it? Someone told me that you should treat a snake bite (in the wilderness) by cutting a X in the skin (with a knife) and sucking the stuff out of it. This sounds a little weird to me. Is this really a technique to go with in an emergency situation? (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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What should I do to avoid ticks other than wear particular clothing? Today I've learnt that one can't vaccinate against Borreliose, also known as Lyme Disease. I've thought that I can't get that (yeah, that was stupid) and so didn't really care about ticks. However, since one really has to care about them, what should one do to avoid a bite in the first place? Edit:... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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What should I do to avoid ticks other than wear particular clothing? Today I've learnt that one can't vaccinate against Borreliose, also known as Lyme Disease. I've thought that I can't get that (yeah, that was stupid) and so didn't really care about ticks. However, since one really has to care about them, what should one do to avoid a bite in the first place? Edit:... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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A: Highest point of the Planneralm 3D course (Robin Hood land) I was there a few days ago. The highest point of the 3D course was 1800 m and starts at 1600 m. Most of the hiking trails however go up to nearly 1900 m and one is even close to 2100 m. (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Downsides of a bullet point for 3D archery I would like to have bullet points for 3D archery. I just think that they look better than combo/field tips. However, I was suggested that I shouldn't use them for 3D archery. What are the disadvantages of bullet points compared to combo/field points in 3D archery? (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Downsides of a bullet point for 3D archery I would like to have bullet points for 3D archery. I just think that they look better than combo/field tips. However, I was suggested that I shouldn't use them for 3D archery. What are the disadvantages of bullet points compared to combo/field points in 3D archery? (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Legal situation to bowhunt in Hungary for foreigners As a foreigner from the EU, what prerequisites do I have to fulfill to hunt with a bow in Hungary? Edit: I'm asking for general rules like "You need an accepted hunting licence. Most of the EU hunting licences - like the German 'Jagdschein' - are accepted." and so on. I don't ask for specific hunt... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Legal situation to bowhunt in Hungary for foreigners As a foreigner from the EU, what prerequisites do I have to fulfill to hunt with a bow in Hungary? Edit: I'm asking for general rules like "You need an accepted hunting licence. Most of the EU hunting licences - like the German 'Jagdschein' - are accepted." and so on. I don't ask for specific hunt... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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A: Are fixed or mechanical blades better for moose hunting? It doesn't really matter. The recovery rate of mechanical broadheads is a little bit higher but negligible since the rates are overall extremely good (82 % fixed vs 91 % mechanical). So, if you are used to mechanical broadheads and can afford them, I would recommend to go with them. If you aren't use... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Fill material for shooting sack A lot of people swear on their shooting sacks as their training target. They take a potato bag or something else and put foil rests etc. in it. I really want to try things out but I'm unable to get my hands (not too easy at least) on foil waste. What would be other suitable "recycle-materials"? (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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A: How can I tell if a opossum is truly dead? How to tell if an opossum is truly dead? The only safe thing you can do is wait. Commonly after an hour, the ears of the Opossum start to move slightly. This is your indicator to know that it's an actor :) After four hours of stiff ears, you can be pretty sure that you are looking down on a dead a... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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A: Are there any possible telltale signs along a water's edge that it would be a good spot for gold panning? According to Chris Ralph from mindlab, you should go for these signs: Color Changes: In many districts, acidic mineral solutions have bleached the area rocks to a lighter color. This can be an indicator of gold. Iron Staining & Gossans: Not all veins produce much quartz – gold ... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Paper bin waste suitable to stop an arrow? I currently work on a diy-target. I wan to fill a big cardboard box with stuff, that stops an arrow. However, I'm not able to get my hands on foil rests or textile waste. I just have a full paper bin :) Is this paper-waste, when compressed (pressed in the box and held together with duct-tape), (card... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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A: How do the skills required for mounted archery (archery from horseback) differ from those required for other forms of archery? I'll focus on the directly archery related things. I think it's quite obvious that the horse is heavily moving and thus you've to learn to absorb this movement in your hips. The main difference is, that you need to be fast. You don't have time to sit in your anchor and focus. You've to look, draw, a... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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A: What is "Dry Camping"? This term is pretty vague. This paragraph describes it pretty well however: Dry camping means different things to many people. The common definition I hear from people is camping in a location where electric/water/sewer connections are not available at each site. This definition is very b... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Good and easy way to create a paper tuning jig I need to do paper tuning in a few days. Is there any recommendation on how to quickly setup a paper tuning jig? I'm in a shooting range, so I basically need the jig (frame holding the paper) only. (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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What's the purpose of the sling on the heel of boots? Nearly every outdoor shoe has this sling on its heel. No matter whether it's a hiking-boot, snowboard-boot or something else. In the left-hand side of this picture for example: What's the purpose of it? (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Carrying soda instead of water due to nutritional energy? Let's say we have a liter of coke and liter of water. Both of them weight nearly the same. However, the coke contains a lot of calories whereas the water contains none. Despite other health-related topics (teeth etc.) and personal taste, would it make sense to carry soda instead of water in respect... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Is it offensive to "just hike" on a pilgrim's path? I am considering taking a pilgrim's path - Olaf's Trail - in Norway (about 3 weeks). However, I don't want to do it for any religious reasons. I just saw this trail in pictures and thought: "What a great hike!". Would it be offensive towards the pilgrims or the Catholic religion in general to "just... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Is it offensive to "just hike" on a pilgrim's path? I am considering taking a pilgrim's path - Olaf's Trail - in Norway (about 3 weeks). However, I don't want to do it for any religious reasons. I just saw this trail in pictures and thought: "What a great hike!". Would it be offensive towards the pilgrims or the Catholic religion in general to "just... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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A: Is it possible to differentiate between a dog print and wolf print? No, there's no chance to distinguish the print of a large dog from one of a wolf. However, you can still differentiate between them, if you have a whole track. Dogs walk remarkable different than their ancestors. Compared to a wolf, a dog draws a sinuous line like it was drunk. The best way to d... (more) |
— | about 8 years ago |