Reverend Gonzo‭

How do I know what type I should use when I'm planning a camping trip?

4 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

Tents are described being either single or double wall. What is the difference and when is one preferred over the other?

2 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

I will be going above 15000 feet (4500 meters) on a trip next month, and I've heard people will often get altitude sickness. Is there anything I can do beforehand to prevent sickness or take while ...

3 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

I have a bunch of dirty hard-shell pants and jackets. Are these safe to put in the washer and dryer? If not, how should I clean them?

4 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

I'm going to be winter camping, and I'm concerned about getting frostbite. What can I do to protect myself?

5 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

I've heard that storing a sleeping bag in its stuff sack for long periods of time will cause it to lose loft, and won't provide as much comfort or warmth when used again. If so, how should I store...

5 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

I'm training to climb large mountains. What kind of ascent should I train for at altitude. Let's say above 12000 feet and carrying up to 60 lbs?

1 answer  ·  posted 13y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

After I've been climbing for a while, my finger joints are very sore. Is there anything I can do to relieve that pain?

7 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

I'm starting to learn how to rock climb, and there seem to be two types of climbing, top-rope climbing and lead climbing. What's the difference between the two, and what would be better for a begin...

1 answer  ·  posted 13y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

This is sourced from REI's How To Choose An Ice Axe. As Chris mentioned, the axe should barely touch the ground when standing upright and with arms at the side. A rough guide to ice axe length is:...

posted 13y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭

I'm planning a whitewater rafting trip, and I keep reading that different rapids are different classes, and sometimes the same rapid is different classes at different times of the year? What do th...

1 answer  ·  posted 13y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭  ·  last activity 13y ago by System‭

I'm planning a whitewater rafting trip, and I'm worried what I should do if the raft flips over. Is there a standard set of procedures I should go through to get back on the raft?

2 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

When navigating in the backcountry, you'll usually bring a topographic map that shows the terrain so you can tell if there will be steep slopes or cliffs that might make the route difficult. A sa...

3 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

When camping in cold weather, some people say it is actually warmer to sleep naked than to sleep with clothes on. Is that true, or is it better to leave warm clothes on while in the bag?

13 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

I have a belay device that looks like: which I used when I am belaying someone who is top roping or leading. However, my rope only goes through one of those slots. What is the purpose of the oth...

2 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭