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Dozens of dead little spiders in the snow The winter suddenly set in here and it was pretty warm before. We walked through the snow in a central European forest and I realized a lot of "black dots" (dozens of them) as a contrast to the white. It turned out that these were little spiders - dead little spiders. I saw one rappel down from a br... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Dozens of dead little spiders in the snow The winter suddenly set in here and it was pretty warm before. We walked through the snow in a central European forest and I realized a lot of "black dots" (dozens of them) as a contrast to the white. It turned out that these were little spiders - dead little spiders. I saw one rappel down from a br... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Sticks leaning on a tree building a hut-like formation - what's the purpose of that? We were in a central European forest last weekend and discovered a few places where a bunch of sticks were leaned against a tree. They build kind of a circle so that it looked like a small hut. However, this can't be the purpose of them, cause they weren't pretty close to each other (so they are hole... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Differences between the right and the left trekking sock As I put on my trekking-socks last weekend, I wondered what might be the differences between the left and the right sock (besides the "mirrored" design)? (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Which country has the most snow days in Europe? For snowboarding reasons I need to know which country has the most "snow days" (is it even called like that?). I don't mean the highest snow height or something. Just the time when it's white outside. :) A snow-fall analogy to the "sunshine hours". I guess it's a battle between Scandinavian countrie... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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How to carry a traditional bow while hiking? We're planning a 4 day hike in a few months. I would like to take my bow with me to do a little roving. How can I attach my bow to my backpack (back)? We are talking about an unstrung one-piece traditional hunting recurve. (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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A: Why did the wolf-pack withdraw from attacking me? So, first of all there is no alpha male! An alpha male only exists in captive wolf packs but never ever in the wild. Further reading about this topic here for example. The pack you've encountered was a family of three (more likely in January) or two generations. The average pack consists of a fa... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Bearpaw fletching jig deluxe - am I able to just change the clamps from right winged to straight? I've a Bearpaw deluxe fletching jig. Simple and easy to use, the jig is made of a high-quality combination of metal and space-age plastic. Change from 3 to 4 or even 6 fletch settings with the flip of a switch. No more set screws, allen wrenches, or cumbersome knobs to turn! I've bough... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Excercises to get in a mindful state The practice of mindfulness involves being aware moment-to-moment, of one’s subjective conscious experience from a first-person perspective. I often have the problem that I can't bring myself down "to the hike" when on a short Saturday trip etc. This problem doesn't apply (at least for ... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Advantages of a (hunting) hat in the woods? I feel like hats are quite popular among hunters and other outdoor-people which are mainly active in the woods. Also, a lot of outdoor brands have hats in their range. Which rational characteristics makes it preferable over "bare-headed" for some? Side-note: One shouldn't answer with things l... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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How to react to a fox in furious phase (rabies)? So, I had this question. The answer was that we should kill a fox with rabies to help it. Rabies has a phase called "furious phase". The infected animal has symptoms which can directly affect humans. An infected dog may viciously attack any moving object, person, or animal; a cag... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Legal situation for Parkour in the EU I often wonder if it's even legal to practice Parkour in the cities of the EU? The runner is kind of trespassing the plots, isn't he? (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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How to find a trekking buddy Unfortunately none of my friends seem to be very interested in trekking through Sweden. However, you can't just pick a random person and say: "Let's go!", can you? I mean it's the only contact person for a week or so. Is there a website or something where people may get in touch? (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Should wax for G-1000 be continuously applied? I got a Fjällräven Barents Trousers for Christmas! Hell yeah! It's made of the "G-1000" material. 65% polyester, 35% cotton. G-1000 Original is the original fabric in Fjällräven’s comfortable outdoor clothing. It started as a tent fabric that proved to be too heavy... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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A: Staying safe from hunters while hiking in France TL;DR Know the season Know when and where hunting is allowed Know the time hunters are most active Make some noise Most important: wear the right colours Answer Good question! Staying safe from hunters is rather the same thing in every country and doesn't apply to hiking or bird-watching only.... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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A: Camping and Monkeys I love this question and thus I've researched a little bit. Just as you've wished I don't talk about the encounter with a monkey or something. I just show off the different races and their ability to adapt to humans in their territory. What I wanted to make clear: I absolutely assume that the reade... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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How to help a fox with rabies? Rabies has a phase called "furious phase". The infected animal has symptoms which can directly affect humans. An infected dog may viciously attack any moving object, person, or animal; a caged rabid dog will chew the wire, break their teeth, and try to bite a hand moving in front of the cage... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Material to use for home printed target faces? I often print some custom targets on common copy paper. However, as you might already guessed, the paper gets tattered very fast. Is there any printable (common inkjet) material which is more durable (some foil etc.)? Printer stats: A4 Color Inkjet HP Officejet 8600 Pro (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Material to use for home printed target faces? I often print some custom targets on common copy paper. However, as you might already guessed, the paper gets tattered very fast. Is there any printable (common inkjet) material which is more durable (some foil etc.)? Printer stats: A4 Color Inkjet HP Officejet 8600 Pro (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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How to walk on wet, slightly rotten wood? I've had serious problems walking on such wet, slightly rotten() wood this weekend. It was extremely slippery even though I was wearing my hiking boots. As soon I applied pressure onto the food standing on these battens, it slipped away. Is there something one can do about it? Maybe a special tr... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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A: Descending a dry grass slope with serious inclination and exposure Ice axe The answer to this question is quite surprising: use an ice axe. The self arrest works nearly just like in a icy situation. I taught myself this technique, behind Bill's Barn under Tryfan in early 1963, with a gang of mates, all of us having recently acquired ice axes, by repeated... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Get the bad smell out of sheep wool Note: This question might be a little offtopic. Kill it if necessary. I've always had "THC" outdoor jackets which are knitted sheep wool jackets. However, they stink like a stable. Normally I put them outside for a week and the smell is gone. This time the smell refuses to leave the jacket. It's ... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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How to concentrate on a minimal point on a solid surface? The "aim small, miss small" principal for instinctive archery states that you should aim for the smallest possible point. An example: In this picture you can see that there are a lot of "bullet holes" (more like arrow holes =) ) in the kill. You can choose one and absolutely concentrate on it. ... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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How to deal with a tooth infection? Caries and other similar disease can be a painful threat. It even can be a danger to life if not threatened over several months. An abscess may result from a trapped piece of food, uncontrolled periodontal (gum) disease, or even an infection deep inside a tooth that has spread to adjacent pe... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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How to react to a shark attack There was this story around Mick Fanning this year. He was attacked by a shark in a surfing tournament. In 2015, Fanning survived an encounter with what is suspected to be a great white shark during the J-Bay Open finals in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. It's unlikely to happen but theoretica... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Circumstances to prefer mittens over common snowboarding gloves? I know that if all things being equal (fabrics, thickness, and insulation), mittens are warmer than gloves. from this question. However, I feel like there's was a trend to "mittens" the last years. It's unlikely that this only comes from the fact that "mittens are warmer" cause it's not th... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Does moisture harm a skateboard? Should I be concerned if my skateboard somehow got wet? Let's say I didn't know it better and rode it in rain for example. (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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A: Is there a minimum poundage required for bow hunting? According to the "Australian Bowhunters Association" there is no minimum requirement. Q: What the minimum bow poundage required to hunt in Australia? Answer The ABA has no minimum recommendation on poundage for hunting. There are State regulations that require minimum standards of po... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Are "skateshoes" really necessary? Skaters commonly wearing special kind of shoes. However, from my point of view they just look like a pair of sneakers. In most cases these are very expensive and I asked myself if they're really necessary equipment? Or is it just for "identification"? (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Are wooden shafts competitive to carbon ones? I know a lot of archers who emotionally prefer wooden shafts: More "traditional" Environmental-friendly if lost Just general personal preferences However, do they (the arrows) have any rational characteristics which can make them superior over carbon ones? Edit: Besides that they are generally... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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A: Is there anything specific required for a dog first aid kit? They are often basically the same but there are often three additional items listed: tick tweezers louse-comb foldable cone (to be preferred), muzzle or strips of cloth to prevent biting (its wounds etc.) Especially the tick tweezers seems to be pretty useful of course. Other pet-specific su... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Which ABEC to use for park skating? I'm pretty new to skateboarding and I've ordered my first "real" deck. The shop mailed me which ABEC I want to have for my ball bearings. The ABEC scale is an industry accepted standard for the tolerances of a ball bearing. It was developed by the Annular Bearing Engineering Committee (ABEC)... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Building a fridge in the wild I've read that one can create a (actually a pretty decent) fridge with quite common materials a few years ago. How do you do that? (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Why do you not aim for the head while archery hunting? In 3D archery and while hunting we're aiming for the lungs and the heart most of the time. At least this is true for bobcats, lynxes, deer and other similar animals. See this target for example: According to films and stuff, the best way to kill a human is to shoot in the head. Is this true? A... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Creating a bone colored feather dye I've white turkey feathers. I want to dye them like my nocks: As you can see, they're "bone" colored (a slightly dirty white). Am I able to make my white feathers a little bit more "creamy"? Edit: Feather image for bad displays (;P): (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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What makes flannel so popular? The flannel shirt is extremely popular when it comes to outdoor activities since ever. Flannel is a soft woven fabric, of various fineness. Flannel was originally made from carded wool or worsted yarn, but is now often made from either wool, cotton, or synthetic fiber. Which characterist... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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What are suitable strength exercise for archers? If one doesn't have much opportunity to go shoot over the winter, how can they maintain their muscles? Which exercises are suitable? What equipment might be handy? (more) |
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A: Am I allowed to sleep in the wild in the Austrian Alps? tl;dr What you describe is absolutely allowed (using a bivouac to spend one night). If you set up a small camp (described as a "planned bivouac" further in this text), you shouldn't be in a protected area. Bivouac Wikipedia Sleeping one night without a tent or a small igloo. An emergency b... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Possible to transform (at least two) smartphones into walkie-talkie like devices? Of course we agree on the fact, that cellphones aren't that good in the great outdoors cause they just don't work if you are too far from civilization. That's why we use devices like Walkie-Talkies etc. So, since everyone of us has a smartphone already, is there any hard- or software to transform th... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Calculate true north with a compass and map We've a map and a functional compass. A compass shows of course the magnetic north and the map provides us with the correct and current declination. The North Magnetic Pole is the point on the surface of Earth's Northern Hemisphere at which the planet's magnetic field points vertically downw... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Why do some prefer methane to cook food It feels like methane is growing popularity to cook food while camping. I've only used the "classics" like methanol, propane and butane. Why would I prefer methane gas as my camp stove fuel? (more) |
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How should we protect ourselves from a lightning strike? We are in the great outdoors and a massive thunderstorm will be over us soon. What steps should we take to be safe from a lightning strike? This question is not "am I safe in my tent" etc. You are in a situation where it's you and your backpack and the great outdoors. You don't have a base camp or ... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Why is the US kill rating so different? In European 3D archery we've (besides a few "uncommon" ratings) two basic rating systems: One kill The yellow, red and blue area is "the kill": First arrow - Kill: 20 First arrow - Body: 16 Second arrow - Kill: 14 Second arrow - Body: 10 Third arrow - Kill: 8 Third arrow - Body: 4 Split kill... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Distinguish iced snow from powder We found ourselves in a pretty dangerous situation once. We were snowboarding in the backcountry and came to a spot where a rock on the left side and a slope on the right side built a path (about 3 meters wide). We took this path and suddenly realized that it wasn't the nice, deep powder anymore. We... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Protection from rain - running vs. walking Let's assume there's a reason to stay dry from rain. You've a form of a basecamp which can keep you dry. Is it better to walk or to run back through the rain? The crux (imho!): Running reduces the time spent in rain Walking reduces the amount of drops you "run against" There may apply other ... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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How to react to someone measuring distances? I've had an archer in my group who used a laser-tool to measure the distance between the stake and the target in my last 3D-archery tournament. He used it at the first target but understood the group's "body reaction" that it was an absolutely outrageous and unruly behavior. Therefore he didn't do ... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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A: What's a bullet tip/point? You are right, a "bullet tip" or "point" is something used for target shooting. In fact, it's THE arrowhead used for target shooting. The term "bullet" refers to its shape: However, the bullet point and the field tip are the most used arrowheads for target shooting. Here's a listing of the mos... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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What's a bullet tip/point? Someone has recently mentioned a "bullet tip". I assume he meant something for target shooting but it sounds like some hunting equipment. So, what exactly did he refer to? (more) |
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Highest point of the Planneralm 3D course (Robin Hood land) I'll travel to the Planneralm next summer to shoot a little 3D. However, we've a person in the group which is a little bit concerned about the height (she has a shortness of breath if she goes too fast too high). How high is the top-most point of the (3D-course-)trail? (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Highest point of the Planneralm 3D course (Robin Hood land) I'll travel to the Planneralm next summer to shoot a little 3D. However, we've a person in the group which is a little bit concerned about the height (she has a shortness of breath if she goes too fast too high). How high is the top-most point of the (3D-course-)trail? (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |