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Formula for rough amount of water to carry on hike?
Is there a formula which can be used (I'm thinking one that gives amount of water needed factoring in time or distance covered and temperature) to roughly work out the amount of water that needs to be carried for a particular hike?
Obviously this…
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Does shaving help prevent tick bites?
This one is based on an actual experience - One summer I went on a trail through waist-high grass with a friend. We were both wearing shorts, but my friend had hairy legs, while mine were shaved. After the walk, he discovered probably half a dozen…
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Pros and Cons of paracord
From a comment on the How to select paracord question I was curious, what is the benefit of paracord over hardware store yellow twisted poly stuff?
The yellow stuff is cheap, readily available, floats, strong enough and easy to see as guylines and…
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What is the ultimate car camping bed solution -- for two people?
I've been camping since I was a teenager in the scouts, and I've never really had a very comfortable night out. As an adult with a girlfriend, 20 years later, I'd like to just throw some money at the issue and be done with it and have ourselves a…
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Is permethrin safe for cats after it dries?
I'm concerned about ticks and want to treat some of my outdoor gear with Permethrin, a spray-on very persistent treatment against ticks and mosquitoes, to reduce the chances that I'll bring home ticks from mountain biking and hiking. However, I know…
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Are there any general rules of thumb for route finding up a mountain without any trails?
Sometimes mountains won't have trails or recorded routes simply because they don't get enough traffic that a trail will be created. Not every mountain has recorded routes simply because people haven't written them down in an easily accessible place…
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Terms for different parts of a mountain
Is there a graphic representation of the terms used in mountaineering literature which narrates different aspects/parts of a mountain?
While reading any expedition report, climbing detail we come across following…
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Identification of a jellyfish-like, shapeless sea-creature from India
Photographed off the Western coast of India, Goa, to be precise. Not even sure this is a creature since I've never seen anything like it. It appeared to move by shooting tiny jets of water from its tentacle like thingies. It looks a bit like a…
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How to train climbing endurance at home?
Close to my home, there is only a bouldering gym, but no climbing gym that offers roped climbing. But my real goal in climbing is leading harder/longer routes. The bouldering really improves my strength and technique, but I often find myself unable…
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How to take care of an acrophobic person while hiking?
There is some trouble. One of my close friends has acrophobia (fear of heights). But he wants to go for a trek for what it offers than just the mesmerizing view from the top. How can I take care of one such person?
Obvious assumptions: Hike doesn't…
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What do fishing regulations mean by "no bait?"
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has said the following as part of the fishing regulations:
Starting September 1, the Parks Highway streams and many other Mat-Su
and West Cook Inlet waters go to no bait and single-hook only.
I'm new to…
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What is a good source of vitamin C in the wild?
I know I could just carry a bottle, but scavenging is much more fun. What is a good source of vitamin C in the wild? Have spruce needles really got enough?
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How safe is a chest harness when used without a sit harness?
How safe is it to use a chest harness without a sit harness? I ask this question because of an experience I had while on holiday.
A couple of years ago I was in China and hiked/climbed HuaShan (see this link for some info/pictures). This is…
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Why are tourniquets not recommended as a first aid for a snakebite?
Why are tying the tourniquets or restricting bandages not recommended or in fact to be avoided to treat a snakebite before getting the proper medical attention?
Closely related questions:
Am I able to "open up" a snake bite and suck the venom out…
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What are the pros and cons of ice axe leashes?
My ice ax came with a leash already on it and I have never had any problems with it, but almost all of the other ice axes that I have seen in use lacked one.
One obvious pro is in case of dropping the ice ax, a leash will prevent it from sliding…
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