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What are the critical dimensions to a safe bear-bag?
Many outdoor areas that have bears have bear bag-lines setup for hikers.
In situations where the bear-bag line is not there or it is full, what dimensions should I keep in mind to protect my goodies from bears?
For instance, do I need to keep the…
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Is it ever safe to let a hypothermic person sleep?
My understanding is that with severely hypothermic patients you want to keep them awake if possible. I'd heard moving a hypothermic patient is risky, as you don't want to jostle them. Some wilderness survival experts say to stay put if you're lost…
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Best type of rope for glacier travel?
What sort of rope would be ideal for glacier travel? I have a 10mm 60m rope, but this is quite heavy. Would a 9mm 50m rope be suitable for a team of three, crossing glaciers in the Swiss Alps?
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What is the benefit to telemark skiing?
Occasionally I've seen skiers free-heeling it down the slopes in telemark style but not understood why they do it. Is the main benefit for exercise, style, control or just to try something different?
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Apart from down, is there any outdoor material that should not be stored stuffed?
Down sleeping bags and down jackets should not be stored in the stuffbag, but as loose as possible. Tents, as far as I know, can be stored stuffed as long as they are dry. Are there any other materials or equipment that I should be aware of that…
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What exercises should you do before a ski trip to build leg stamina?
I'm planning to go skiing this winter, having not been for a few years. I remember that in the past, the first few days often ended up being cut a little short as my legs were aching too much from the unaccustomed muscle use. This time I expect…
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What is the best way to store my tent?
How can I store my tent when I'm not using it for months at a time, so that it is still in good condition when I use it again?
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How do I tie a slackline with only carabiners and webbing?
Commercial slackline solutions seem bulky, heavy, overpriced, and a little too industrial for my liking. I have 6 carabiners and 50m of tubular webbing. What knots do you recommend for building, anchoring and tightening a slackline?
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How can I overcome irrational fears of being out in the dark?
I'm a little embarassed I have to ask this but figured I cannot possibly be the only one who's had this problem.
I've gotten into (trail)running semi-seriously earlier this year. Considering how great it has been for my physical and especially…
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Would it be nearly impossible to remove a tick from afro hair?
The other answers that detail how to remove ticks from the scalp prescribe combing through the hair carefully, however with afro hair this is not possible, especially with locs (dreadlocks). What should someone with afro hair do in an environment…
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Which place in the car is coolest on hot sunny days?
When going hiking, I often leave some food in my car, so that I could eat it in the evening (or after a few days), when I return from the hike. I would like to minimize the heating of the food.
According to this answer (about gas canisters), the…
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What should you do if you see a rattle snake?
In the area where I live, I have periodically seen a rattle snake when hiking, occasionally at the ready to strike pose. What should I do?
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What type of fires/stove can I use in Germany?
I am from Iran and in here, we are allowed to put up a tent and make fire almost everywhere, and it's up to us ourselves to take care of the jungle and leave nothing behind.
I just recently moved to Germany with the hope of great camping experiences…
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In outdoor sport climbing, why are bolts placed so far apart?
In indoor gyms, lead climbing routes would usually have bolts spaced around 6 feet apart. However in outdoor routes, something like 10 feet seems to be the norm, which is quite perplexing given that falling in a gym is a lot safer than falling…
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Correct technique to traverse exposed sandy rock slope
I have hiked quite a lot, and today I challenged myself to an easy 'alpine route'. At one point I came across this exposed slope (Is this considered a scree slope?) Considering that at the base of a slope is a small platform followed by a cliff, I…
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