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What is the most effective way to flee from an alligator?
I've heard that running in a zig-zag pattern makes it more difficult for the alligator to keep up with you. Is that true?
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What is the purpose of the shoulder strap upper adjustment?
On both of my backpacks (40L and 100L) the construction is as in the picture. The shoulder straps are connected to the backpack body at some point A on the back of the backpack. Separately, there are adjustment straps, that connect some upper part…
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What are safe/effective leaves from around the world for use in tidying up your backside after answering the call of nature?
This partially answered in this question about toilet paper alternatives but it only says be careful what plants you use.
I'd like to know specifically what plants are the best in your part of the world and why? Also, where is that part of the…
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How can I tell if Chinese rock climbing gear is reliable?
Most (if not all) the big rock climbing brands do manufacture their gear in China - carabiners, cams, slings, whatever.
Now, I stumbled on this:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/Climbings/1453743_258307418.html
It looks like well made gear and…
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Which is better, a single fisherman's knot or a double?
I ask this question based on the fact that tensile strength tests show that putting a double fisherman's knot in kernmantle rope makes it more likely for the rope to snap than a rope tied with a single fisherman's.
Knots weaken kernmantle rope, a…
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Measuring a dangerous snow slope
I'm reading up on winter technique. The book im reading states:
Most (slab) avalanches happen on slopes between 30 and 45 degrees
I think I've seen this before but ; how do I recognise (easily) a slope in this range?
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What are the options for kayak self-rescue without a paddle float?
In a standard kayaking class, you're taught solo self-rescues using a paddle float and assisted rescues using another kayak. Then there are eskimo rolls. But I've also heard about other self-rescue techniques after a wet exit without a paddle float…
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Rock Climbing falling.Turning upside down
What are the chances of falling and turning upside down, with your head down. Is the gear special from preventing such falls?
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How to freeze a water container without deforming it?
I like to take a frozen Nalgene bottle of water to my Bikram Yoga class. The problem is, every bottle I have used so far becomes deformed and, as can be seen in the picture below, the bottom bulges out making it difficult or impossible for it to…
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Using the Yosemite Decimal System, how difficult is Everest?
I've often heard that it is the altitude and exposure that makes Everest most challenging, but technically speaking, it's not a very challenging climb at all. Supposedly, if base camp for Everest were at sea level, then summitting Everest, for the…
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What is the best mountaineering quote that you have ever read?
Being a techie, I once came across this hilarious post on StackOVerflow: What is the best comment in the source code you have ever encountered?
In the similar bar of questions, which one or many a people may find off-topic (or not a real question)…
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How to prepare for a long rocky alpine route, which is unusual for me?
I would like to prepare for a long route (700 m altitude gain, 12-16 hours, including descent, with alpine start), one like which I have never [successfully] climbed before. It involves many sections of roped climbing, mixed with longer sections of…
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Why would I want a pressurized hydration pack?
I saw an ad today for a pressurized hydration pack. My first thought was "why?". I can't imagine a scenario where this would not lead to (a) more weight, or (b) greater risk of failure... neither of which I'd care for.
What are the pros and cons…
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Managing the garbage over a lengthy trek at higher altitudes
Following the thread about Everest Base Camp related questions, its almost a globally known fact that the Everest Base Camp is very much crowded and consequently very much into garbage disposal problems.
Various sources talk about the issue: …
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What to do if a team member falls sick?
Recently I fell ill whilst car camping and it made me consider the situations when not around amenities. In addition to this I recently was part of a four man, one dog team climbing Snowdon and one of us fell ill with a severe migraine, and we…
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