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Require advice on power conservation for backpacking trip
Edit: Thank you for all the helpful replies. I will have to go through them all now, and I will pick the best fitting one for my question.
I will go backpacking in the summer of this year, for about 2 weeks. With me I will take a DSLR (Pentax K3)…
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Using roof rails to set up hammock
Has anyone experience with attaching a hammock to roof rails of a regular car?
I just bought a hammock for my next camping trip. I will be traveling mostly by car and sleep in a tent but wanted something to relax in outside of the tent or car and…
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Boots: Does light damage affect waterproofing?
I am looking at a new pair of suede leather walking boots. Price is low due to one boot being in a shop window and so is faded and doesn't match the other boot.
My question is: would the light damage potentially affect the waterproof(ness) of the…
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Is there a practical risk when wearing an avalanche beacon on your top layer?
There are two "rules" which are commonly stated with how to wear an avalanche beacon which are closely related, but not quite the same:
You should wear it over your bottom layer.
The avalanche beacon may never be visible.
The reasoning for the…
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Strategy to ascend steep scree slope
On a hike a while back, I was going up the less favored side of a large hill. Due to recent geological activity, the hill side had sort of cracked/split creating a 5-10 foot wide pathway along the hill. I was ascending up this path.
About doing…
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What are some good foods for recovering from calorie debt?
Calorie debt is when you are using more calories than you are eating and making up the difference from stored reserves of body fat.
Sometimes people will do this to save on the amount of weight carried and then replenish when back at…
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Can I get fresh water from ocean fish flesh?
Ocean water has about 35 Grams of salt per liter. For the human body salt content in body fluids is about 9 Grams per liter. See related question How much sea water can I safely drink?
While it is best that your fresh water only contain very trace…
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What is a 'Whitecap' and why should I be concerned about boating in them?
I heard someone talking about whitecaps and how they could be dangerous for boating but I am not sure I understand, what they were talking about.
What are whitecaps and why should I be concerned about boating with them?
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Safest way to carry ebooks outdoors?
There are a number of hazards that can kill electronic products (water, impact). We want to take a few ebooks with us (i.e. plant & animal identification, directions, trails info, etc).
Assume non-DRM ebooks. While it is possible to purchase one…
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Can I use a Canoe Paddle with a Kayak?
I am thinking about getting a Kayak, I am very comfortable paddling my canoe with a single paddle.
My motivation is that I can canoe silently with a single canoe paddle that does not need to break the water with each stroke See Indian stroke & J…
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What are possible ways to drink on a long scuba dive?
On longer dives, let's say over an hour long, the air from the cylinder becomes rather dry and can cause a dry throat - what are possible ways to have a drink when scuba diving? Are there alternatives to drinking?
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What are "Aggressive" climbing Shoes?
This question was borrowed from a comment on this question. But what is meant by an "aggressive" climbing shoe? What is the difference in a non-aggressive shoe? And when would you use one over the other? Please use pics, I am a visual person.
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How big a fall is a "major" fall?
I answered a question about rope safety with some advice about retiring the rope after a "major" fall. Another user asked me what would constitute a major fall - and I have to admit that I can only give a gut feeling about this, not any properly…
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How to deal with keeping a first aid kit inside a hot car?
Excluding parking the car in the shade or carrying the kit in person, what are some solutions to handle emergency car kits in the heat?
I am aware
medications, ointments, creams, adhesives are the ones to worry about, but I'd like to ask for any…
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What is the best way to figure out the size/volume of an old pack?
I have a North Face Big Shot backpack that I purchased around 2003. It was a great general purpose backpack that I used for day hikes, rock climbing, and traveling. Unfortunately time and the abuse I've inflicted on the pack have taken their toll…
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