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How dangerous is it to fall 3 meters when lead climbing?

Consider a vertical rock face with clip-ins 3 meters apart, dynamic rope, no more than 15 meters ascent. I guess most probable and dangerous is to fall just as one is clipping in. This way the rope is overextended, plus one i holding with only one…

climbing rock-climbing

asked Aug 15 '13 at 09:12

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Will the benefit of an axe outweigh the drawbacks and win over a large knife?

I've hiked some in my life, and gotten used to carrying a small axe for chopping wood for the fire. But after I bought my self a large fixed-blade bowie knife, I find myself relying less and less on the axe for chopping since the knife very much…

hiking knives

asked Aug 13 '13 at 05:09

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Does having sex in the back-country attract bears or other critters?

As stated in the title: is there any evidence that the hormones etc that the body produces during intercourse increases one's likelihood of encountering a bear in the back-country?

camping safety bears

asked Jul 25 '13 at 17:34

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Resources for finding public hunting land

Are there any good resources out there for locating publicly available hunting land? UPDATE: I should have stated that I'm looking for land in the US. Also, I'm interested in any public land (government owned or otherwise). Preferably, this land…

hunting united-states resources

asked Jan 26 '12 at 02:57

Ryan

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Is it generally allowed to walk in German forests in the night?

I was geocaching a bit and I've found in many caches the warning not to cache in the night during the winter because of hunting season. My question is, have such limitations a legal basis, and if so, how restrictive they are (and how can I check…

hiking geocaching trails germany night

asked Jul 07 '13 at 18:57

Cjxcz Odjcayrwl

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Emergency measures: sleeping bag not suitable for the current weather

Related Questions: Keeping warm in an emergency, Light-weight emergency overnight-gear It has happened to me a couple of times that I have shelter and plenty of insulation underneath, but my 1-season sleeping bag turns out insufficient for the…

winter sleeping-bags

asked Jul 05 '13 at 09:13

Vorac

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Gas or liquid fuel lighter?

My backpack of course has a rechargeable gas lighter. I am considering buying a good Zippo, as I feel it more resistant, and it does not need to be kept with your hands to stay on. Would you suggest this move, or should I keep the gas lighter? I am…

fire-starting

asked Jan 25 '12 at 23:43

Stefano Borini

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Tips for travelling through Europe with just a tent

Myself and my girlfriend are hoping to start off in the Netherlands and hitchhike our way down to the south of Spain through various French towns / cities. We are planning on just bringing sleeping bags and a tent. I have a couple of questions for…

camping backpacking preparation wild-camping europe

asked Apr 08 '13 at 12:11

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Why are there ropes on fingerboards?

I picked up a couple fingerboards from the pro shop, and hung them on the rafters in our basement. However, I have no idea what the ropes are for, unless someone might tie the boards to a tree. What are they for? For reference: The manufacturer…

gear rock-climbing

asked Mar 23 '13 at 20:09

Don Branson

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What is a "fast pack" setup for a tent?

Reading around forums and in products, I see descriptions and weights for a "fast pack" setup for tents. What does this mean and what is it used for?

backpacking tents terminology

asked Mar 08 '13 at 20:39

Russell Steen

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Experiences hiking with a baby: backpacks

I'm a keen hiker, in South Africa. Or, I was... But then our delightful darling daughter was born 7 months ago, and my hiking hobby got replaced with a new hobby. Anyway, my wife and I are very keen to get hiking again, but we would also like to…

hiking backpacks children

asked Feb 28 '13 at 17:31

Kevin Versfeld

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Folding versus fixed blade knives

Similar to Serrated vs flat-edge knives, I'm wondering what the strengths and weaknesses are of folding knives versus fixed blade knives? What are fixed blades good for? What are folding knives not so good for?

knives

asked Jan 25 '12 at 19:12

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Do folding cross country skis exist?

Do folding (or telescoping) cross-country skis exist and if so are they useable? Update: Or are there small cross-country skis that are short enough for easy transport, yet still capable of providing support for uphill movement?

gear cross-country-skiing

asked Feb 11 '13 at 10:47

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May hiking in Eastern California

In May this year (6–8 May) I will have a workshop in Mammoth Lakes, California. I would like to do some hiking in addition to this workshop (roughly one week). I have never been to the United States, but I have considerably experience with trekking…

hiking california spring

asked Feb 03 '13 at 20:44

gerrit

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Safest months to hike in Colorado

I've read that the summer months (June, July, and August) are the safest months to hike in Colorado because these are the least-likely times to run into ice patches that can't be crossed with normal hiking gear, and the least-likely times you will…

hiking safety

asked Jan 16 '13 at 02:05

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