Activity for Arluin‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: Etiquette of playing musical instruments on popular hikes I, and the people I hike with do not appreciate music on the trails. If you want music use headphones. We try to hike the least popular trails to avoid encountering blaring music. We are out in nature to experience nature. (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are there any natural materials found in the wild that can be used as an effective sunscreen? A quick Google search reveals that carrot seed oil has an SPF of 40 and raspberry seed oil has an SPF of 30. The reliability of the site is not established. Just FYI here's a formal study of herbal sunscreens. One of the products tested claimed to be carrot seed based but another person evaluated th... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Hiking: How to start? Use MeetUp to find local hiking groups. They can lead you to great hikes, and provide company and safety in numbers. @njzk2's answer has good recommendations for equipment you should consider for any hike. I used to use the Afoot and Afield series of books to find good hikes in my area. (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Pack of coyotes in my neighborhood In our neighborhood two small dogs have been snatched off the leash by coyotes (on the trail that runs along between houses and the preserve). Be very wary. (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to carry fat, greasy foods like tahini sauce and peanut butter? Try Coghlan's Squeeze Tubes (available from REI) The base of the tube opens up so it's easy to fill and then closes securely. It's easy to squeeze the contents into your mouth, or on to crackers or other media for eating, without using utensils or trying to lick/scrape the gooey contents out of a ba... (more)	—	over 9 years ago