Activity for Charlie Brumbaughâ€
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A: Do self-inflating sleeping pads have to be kept dry during trips? Not exactly, if your sleeping pad gets wet and you lay your sleeping bag on top of it then your sleeping bag will get wet and that's not a good thing. Otherwise, your sleeping pad is preventing air from getting out, and that means its capable of keeping water out. On the other hand blowing into it ... (more) |
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A: Why did wetting down canvas sails increase the speed of a sailing ship? Wetting the sails down helps hold more wind by closing the gaps and making the sails stand flatter. Now the sails had to be kept wet, for a wet sail holds more of the wind than a dry one. Water had to be hoisted up from the sea to the towering height of Constitution's yards and spilled down the s... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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Why did wetting down canvas sails increase the speed of a sailing ship? In some of the Horatio Hornblower novels, when they want to get the last bit of speed out of a sailing ship, the crew will wet the sails down in order to go faster. For a real example consider, The men were constantly employed in wetting the sails and as the wind filled them and the speed of the... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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A: What is the minimum amount of water per day to survive? Rationing water is not a good idea, If activity is reduced, healthy people can survive on half their usual food intake for an extended period and without any food for many days. Food, unlike water, may be rationed safely, except for children and pregnant women. ... If supplies run low... (more) |
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A: What is the difference between single action (SA), double action/single action (DA/SA) and double action only(DAO) semi-auto pistols Starting with simple and moving to more complex. Single Action (SA) A single action will only drop the hammer, it will not cock it back. If a round is chambered and then the hammer lowered, it must be manually cocked before it can fire. A good example of a single action is the M1911 pistol. Double... (more) |
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What is the difference between single action (SA), double action/single action (DA/SA) and double action only(DAO) semi-auto pistols Somewhat like revolvers, semi-automatic pistols also come in single action, double action/single action and double action only. Also while there are similarities to how this terminology is used with revolvers, there are also differences. What exactly are the differences between these types of actio... (more) |
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A: Is a sentinel (guard) Canada Goose always a male, or a female, or does it vary? When geese are feeding it is not specified as far as I can tell, but during nesting it is the male who does the guarding. Wary - Alert for danger. Often while the flock is feeding, individuals will take turns acting as sentinels (neck erect), warning others of impending danger (Bent 1925). Sou... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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Are statistics about the frequency of crime actually useful in determining how safe a trail is? We have a question here about how common assaults/crime happen to people hiking the Appalachian Trail which I have answered with basically all of the statistics I could find. However it doesn't seem to me that one can judge the safety of something by the numbers when the risk is going to vary consid... (more) |
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A: Frequency of crime/assault on the Appalachian Trail Note: I don't know that its possible to answer this without mentioning the things that have happened, some of which were pretty horrible. Not everyone may want to read this. TLDR: People will be a horrible out of civilization as in it, and the rarity is matched by the severity and barbarity of the i... (more) |
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A: Climbing before 1950: photography book/database I found a site that has a number of old climbing photographs from around that time and I think is your best option (that I could find). Historical Rock Climbing Images 1890s - 1930s There is also the Yorkshire Ramblers Journal which goes back all the way to 1899 and some of the articles have pictur... (more) |
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A: How many hours a day, on average, do Canada Geese sleep? It looks like they spend very little time during the day sleeping, Aleutian Canada geese in the northern, Arcata study area in 2002 spent 87.0% of the daylight hours actively foraging (SE = 0.01, n = 700 scans) and 12.7% being vigilant (SE = 0.01, n = 700 scans), leaving little time for other a... (more) |
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A: What is the difference between single and double action revolvers? TDLR : Single actions only fire the revolver, double actions both cock the hammer and fire. The way that revolvers work is that each time it is fired, the cylinder must be rotated and the hammer cocked so that it can be dropped onto the primer to fire the bullet. To do this with a single action rev... (more) |
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What is the difference between single and double action revolvers? Some revolvers are single action and some are double action, what exactly is the difference between the two types? (more) |
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A: Is "Short roping" "Death Roping"? I am pretty certain that I have already answered why this is dangerous here. As for when it would be a valid technique, If the terrain is such that there is a slight risk of falling, but not enough to justify putting in intermediate placements. When balancing the need for speed with the risk of f... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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Is it poor etiquette to ask fellow backpackers where they have been/where they are going? I got a comment here that said, Please omit the "Where have you been?" part of your social interaction. That is going to set me more on edge, not put me at ease. It sounds "stalker-ish", which is especially bad in OP's case where you look ragged. and before that Strongbad had suggested changing... (more) |
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A: How many tea light candles are needed to equal the heat output of a person? TLDR: Two candles to a person but you really shouldn't have an open flame inside a tent. BTU of a person, Based on a 2,000-calorie diet, the human body generates about 330 BTUs per hour of heat. ... This number fluctuates depending on the conscious state of the person. For example, a h... (more) |
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A: What are "minimalist shoes"? There was actually a project done on the definition of what a minimalist shoe is and the result was "Footwear providing minimal interference with the natural movement of the foot due to its high flexibility, low heel to toe drop, weight and stack height, and the absence of motion control and stab... (more) |
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A: How do I make people not be afraid of me and my dogs? Couple suggestions for meeting people on the trail with dogs, Keep the dogs leashed. When passing people put the dogs on the opposite side of yourself so that you are between the dogs and the people. Pull off to the side and have the dogs sit, as this demonstrates that you have control over the dog... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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A: How are minimum legal calibers for hunting decided? I don't have great answers, but I thought that I would post what I have found so far. Sorry for my delay on your question and I don’t have a very good answer. It was determined by the commission with probably some input from FWP staff. It would of went out for public comment and then the... (more) |
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A: Do black, brown/grizzly or polar bears ever prey on humans? TLDR: While rare, it definitely happens. In fact the majority of people killed by black bears in North America were killed by aggressive bears not by say surprised bears or mothers defending their cubs. The study found that 63 people were killed in 59 incidents in Canada, Alaska and the lower 4... (more) |
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Do black, brown/grizzly or polar bears ever prey on humans? Do bears, as opposed to defending cubs, being startled by humans, or trying to get into food, ever decide to prey on humans? As in stalk, kill and then eat them? (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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A: Under what conditions can a guide be highly confident of protecting clients against brown bears without using firearms? There are a number of circumstances where bear spray is at a disadvantage to firearms including environmental factors like wind, rain and cold temperatures. Know the product! Winds, rain, snow, freezing temperatures and age of the product all play a role in the effectiveness of bear spray. If it... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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A: What can I feed my dogs on a week-long hike? There are a number of things you can do. Use some puppy kibble with the adult dog food Cut your dog food with about 25% puppy food during hiking trips. Puppy food had added calories and protein which will help boost your dogs nutritional intake during big mile days. Source There is freeze dri... (more) |
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A: What is the life expectancy of an avalanche airbag backpack? TLDR: Its going to depend on how it is used, but a maximum of ten years. Periodic Deployment/Service Life BCA recommends deploying your Float airbag at least once per year, both to make sure the system is operating correctly and to be sure the user knows how to operate the equipment effici... (more) |
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A: From the perspective of someone engaging in an outdoor sport, is there any fur that confers an advantage over all synthetic materials? TLDR: If you're in extreme Arctic conditions fur does have an advantage. There is this study on the Inuit's Fur Parkas ABSTRACT: The traditional clothing system developed and used by the Inuit is the most effective cold weather clothing developed to date. One of the key elements used by the Inui... (more) |
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A: Shooting into tree Tree can die of lead poisoning from bullets, On the morning of July 3, Confederate forces launched the second of two attacks on Union troops occupying Culp's Hill. The Rebels, though, were ultimately repelled - after seven hours of fighting - largely due to an artillery bombardment from Union for... (more) |
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A: What is a top strap on a revolver? The top strap on a revolver is the part that goes over the top of the cylinder as you can see on this picture of an 1858 Remington. Image Source For comparison, here is a picture of a 1851 Navy Colt which doesn't have a top strap. Image Source Finally, here is what an assembled 1858 Remington... (more) |
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What is a top strap on a revolver? Some revolvers like the earliest Colts do not have top straps, and that is the easy way of telling them apart from the early Remingtons or from any modern revolvers. What exactly is a top strap on a revolver? (more) |
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A: How to make peanut butter less sticky? The trick is to mix it with something else such as, Powdered Milk Oatmeal Powdered sugar Graham Crackers Rice Crispies You can also add other things to increase the sweetness like, Chocolate Chips Honey What you are looking for is for the combination to have the consistency of Play-Doh. What ... (more) |
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How to make peanut butter less sticky? Peanut butter can be good source of protein or useful for emergency rations, but it can be sticky and not finger friendly, how can you make it less sticky? (more) |
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A: What kind of ropes are used for very long sport routes (like Chilam Balam)? You don’t need a 160 meter rope just two 80 meter ropes joined with a knot. Or you could do it with one 80 meter climbing rope and another lighter retrieval line. If this is a situation where there is not going to be a second climber then at the anchor the first climber can pull the end of... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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A: What types of food make for good emergency rations that I can store in a car? The cheap and simple solution to this is 5 lbs of peanut butter i.e. two normal sized Jiff containers and a spoon ducktaped to the containers for approximately 12,000 + calories. If unopened, they should have a shelf life of over a year, and you could always just replace them every so often and eat ... (more) |
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A: When is a good time to go hunting for deer antler sheds? You want to go after they have dropped their antlers and before the grass has really started growing again in the Spring since that will hide the sheds. When they shed can vary depending on the area and the year, One thing we do know is that after the rut, a buck’s testosterone levels beg... (more) |
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A: What are the advantages/disadvantages of octagonal barrels? A octagonal barrel has several advantages, They look really cool and historic. The historical reason they were made that way is, Practically all are barrels are now turned to a round circumference or shape, concentric with the bore. Our old gunsmith makers of muzzle loading rifles almost invari... (more) |
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of octagonal barrels? Some modern firearms can come with either round or octagonal barrels, such as the 45-70 Marlin Guide vs the 45-70 Marlin Cowboy. What would the advantages of one over the other be? (more) |
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A: Do climbing shoes wear out from age alone? They won't wear out from age alone. It seems like the big sticking point to the author of the article was that the foam loses its padding over time, As a general rule, he tells customers who are casual runners they can go about a year (even if you don’t rack up 300 to 500 miles in that tim... (more) |
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Is the correct term Canada Goose or Canadian Goose? The author of a question on our site referred to a certain type of goose as a Canadian goose. Some people thought that the correct name is Canada goose, rather than Canadian. Wikipedia refers to them as Canada Goose but will redirect from Canadian Goose. I have always heard them referred to as Cana... (more) |
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How are minimum legal calibers for hunting decided? For most big game species in the United States there is a minimum legal caliber where in order for a cartridge to be used for hunting it has to be of a certain size. For example, For all big and trophy game species, legal firearms also include any cartridge of at least .35 caliber and at least 1... (more) |
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A: How do you safely and legally dispose of old, damaged/unsafe camp stove gas canisters that are still full? In some of the National Parks in the United States there is actually a program to recycle the containers. The Propane Bottle Recycler (PBR), a mobile propane cylinder recycling unit, is now being utilized to recycle an estimated 20,000, small, one-pound propane cylinders discarded in the greater ... (more) |
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A: Is acute mountain sickness repeatable? Yes, he can get it again and in fact people with a history of altitude sickness have a higher risk of getting it again. Risk factors for altitude illness include rapid ascent, strenuous physical exertion, young age, living at a low altitude, and a history of altitude illness. Altitude Illness: ... (more) |
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A: As an outdoor beginner, what features in knife/tool combinations should I look for? It's pretty usual to carry both a multi-tool and a regular fixed/folding knife. The knives on a multi-tool are okay for small tasks but once you want to do some serious cutting such as whittling or skinning or cutting food, a dedicated knife is much better than one that is included on a multi-tool. ... (more) |
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How can I make an obsidian knife? I have some obsidian and I know that it can be made into knives and other sharp objects such as arrowheads. Historically this was done for a long time in the United States before there were steel blades. Steel has a lot of advantages, but I think that it would be a fun project to make one and it co... (more) |
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What should I look for in throwing knives? Inspired mostly by this answer, if I were to decide to buy a set of throwing knives for just for fun, what exactly should I be looking for? I do realize that throwing knives are not legal everywhere, but they are legal where I am at. Are there features that would make one set better than another? (more) |
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A: Can I visit Betatakin in mid-May? You will have to call and find out. Scheduling: Betatakin tours are free and available during the regular season, May 27, 2017– September 3, 2017, with a limit of 25 people per tour. All tours to Betatakin are on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations are not required. Off-season wi... (more) |
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A: Is it possible to partially change color of down jacket? It looks like the answer is no, The biggest problem you face in dyeing a coat is that it probably has a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish. This is a coating that is applied to the outside of the fabric to resist water. It's very important to have a DWR finish on a down coat, because down loses... (more) |
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A: Hiking with boots untied? This seems to be the definition of valuing looks over function. I mean, yes you can hike with the laces untied, but its going to make you more likely to trip and slip around and your feet are going to slide around around in your boots and that will lead to blisters. Personally I have never understoo... (more) |
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A: How to correctly identify a bird that looks like a Cooper's Hawk or a Peregrine Falcon? That definitely looks like a Cooper's hawk. First consider this picture of a Cooper's hawk that looks remarkable similar. Image Source The other thing to consider is that in your picture and this one is that they both have dark and light bands in the tail feathers and Peregrine falcons do not h... (more) |
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A: What is a catch feature in orienteering? A catch feature is a feature that you will run into, if you have gone too far. As you can see above, if you are using the stream as a handrail feature to get to the bridge in order to cross, the trail acts as a catch feature. If you are heading towards a catch feature and not following a handrai... (more) |
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What is a catch feature in orienteering? On of the terms used in orienteering is "catch feature". What exactly is a catch feature and how would a catch feature help one with navigating in the outdoors? (more) |
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A: In orienteering/navigation, what is a handrail feature? A handrail feature is something that you can travel paralleled to in order to reach your destination. A good example of this would be a stream/river as while you wouldn't want to follow directly beside it due to any swamps/marshes/beaver dams or trying to follow the bends, staying parallel to it, w... (more) |
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