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"value": "How do I treat hot spots and blisters when I have no moleskin?\nA few times I've been out walking or backpacking and have no moleskin with me. Sure enough, my boots start giving me blisters. How can I prevent or treat hotspots and blisters without using moleskin?"
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"value": "Is it legal to camp on private property in Russia?\nIn some places, like Scandinavia, you can camp pretty much anywhere you like as long as it's only for one night and you don't leave a mess.\n\n> The freedom to roam, or everyman's right is the general public's right to access c... |
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"value": "What are the critical dimensions to a safe bear-bag?\nMany outdoor areas that have bears have bear bag-lines setup for hikers.\n\nIn 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?\n\nFor inst... |
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"value": "What is the fastest method to 'break in' full leather boots?\nAfter purchasing full leather boots (similar to these boots) I had many blisters for the first few hikes until I broke in my boots.\n\nWhat are the fastest ways to age the boot so that when my foot won't blister every... |
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"value": "How do I know what size ice axe I should get?\nI'm going to start mountaineering. Is there a recommended size per height/weight for ice axes for general mountaineering?"
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"value": "With your hand on top of the head of the axe and holding it down by... |
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"value": "What can I do to prevent altitude sickness?\nI will be going above 15000 feet (4500 meters) on a trip next month, and I've heard people will often get altitude sickness. Is there anything I can do beforehand to prevent sickness or take while I'm there that will help me."
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"value": "What is the difference between external and internal-frame packs?\nI am starting backpacking and there are both internal and external-frame packs. What is the difference, and is one recommended over the other?"
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"from": "gpt",
"value": "I've used both kinds of pa... |
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"value": "How should I treat poison ivy?\nIf I'm struck by poison ivy, what should I do? Is there a way to suppress the itch?"
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"from": "gpt",
"value": "Have you tried Dock Leaves? They're well known as a way of soothing Nettle stings and might help."
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"value": "What's the difference between white gas, propane, kerosene, and gasoline?\nHow do I know what type I should use when I'm planning a camping trip?"
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"from": "gpt",
"value": "I personally highly recommend using an alcohol stove (pepsi-can stove, or some other varia... |
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"value": "How do I wash Gore-Tex clothing?\nI have a bunch of dirty hard-shell pants and jackets. Are these safe to put in the washer and dryer? If not, how should I clean them?"
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"from": "gpt",
"value": "When washing rain coats and fleeces I use Nikwax tech wash and repro... |
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"value": "How do I take care of Gore-Tex boots?\nI have a pair of Gore-Tex walking boots that I have used a fair bit now and want to make sure I keep them serviceable for as long as possible. What is the best way to maintain Gore-Tex walking boots? Do they need reproofing occasionally or ... |
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"value": "How can I stay warm in subzero (0°F, -18°C ) weather?\nI'm going on a campout this weekend and the temperature isn't supposed to rise above zero degrees Fahrenheit (0°F) the entire time.\n\nI've been in subzero weather before and I didn't last long, even with plenty of insulatio... |
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"value": "Are there any cheap 1:25K electronic maps for the UK or Europe?\nI have looked at offerings from MemoryMap and Anquet, but once you scale beyond a small area they become prohibitively expensive."
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"from": "gpt",
"value": "You don't say what area specifically you'... |
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"value": "I put a big gouge in the bow of my canoe going across rocks. How can I fix it?\nWhile going through some rapids, we slid across a jagged rock and it put a huge gouge in the bow of my fiberglass canoe. What method and process is best for repairing it, so that next time I hit some... |
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"value": "Should I get trekking poles for snowshoeing, or stick with ski poles?\nBeing an avid skier I have ski poles lying around, so I've always used those.\n\nDo proper trekking poles offer any advantages for snowshoeing?"
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"from": "gpt",
"value": "* Trekking poles can ... |
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"value": "How can you navigate / determine your location in thick fog?\nAre there any good hints, tips and ways you can use to navigate around and find your location in thick fog (apart from a GPS)?"
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"from": "gpt",
"value": "With fog, the only thing you're losing is **ext... |
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"value": "What do I need to look for in good, quality hiking boots?\nMy wife and I are going to buy some hiking boots as we've been using regular tennis shoes anytime we go on a hike.\n\nWhat are the things I need to keep in mind when looking for a good set of **quality** hiking boots (ma... |
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"value": "Hiking boots vs trail shoes\nI have two sets of shoes that I wear while hiking. My favorite by far are my light weight trail running shoes. I have worn them on 9 mile hikes without any break-in, and went blister free. From a comfort perspective they are simply amazing. \n\nI als... |
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"value": "How to reduce the annoying sound of falling raindrops on a tent?\nEvery time I go camping and it starts to rain, I can't sleep anymore because the raindrops that fall on the tent causes a really loud and annoying sound. Is there any technique or tool to avoid or at least decreas... |
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"value": "What steps should I take if someone starts sinking?\nWhat are the steps that should be taken if someone you're hiking with starts to sink uncontrollably into say a marsh? What are some good techniques and points that should be used to get them out safely and quickly? I'm not tal... |
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"value": "Rougher treks with Vibram Fivefingers\nI hike quite a bit in Vibram Fivefinger Kimodo Sports. Like the KSO, they are covered and don't have a problem with rocks getting in. I strongly prefer them to boots for marked trails, and would like to find ways of using them for some mode... |
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"value": "What can I do to prevent getting poison ivy?\nI have a very bad reaction to poison ivy. I take extraordinary measures to avoid any and all contact with it. I wear long socks and full pants in the middle of summer but I still end up getting it on my hands.\n\nIs there a spray or ... |
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"value": "Can/Should I cook in my tent?\nWhen camping in bad weather I'm always asking myself if it is a good idea to cook in my tent with a gas cooker. Obviously there is the danger of fire. But how dangerous is this really? Can you easily burn down the tent? And are there any other dang... |
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"value": "What can I do about those obnoxious biting flies?\nIn addition to Mosquitos, many of us northwoods campers have been made victim to the vast swarms of biting flies.\n\nDespite slathering myself with DEET, they don't seem deterred, and they especially love to bite my feet and ank... |
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"value": "What should I look for if I want to buy a winter-proofed tent?\nI really like to go snowshoeing during the winter. I'm going up to 3500 meters and when I'm doing long tours I would really enjoy to try out winter camping in very remote areas. Is it a good idea to buy/rent a speci... |
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"value": "Is there a straightforward way to calculate energy requirements for a trek\nIf I know my route will take x days, over terrain y, with a change in height of z, in temperatures of p, is there a simple rule of thumb which will let me calculate food requirements?\n\nWater is relativ... |
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"value": "I found a Deer Tick on my friend and removed it, what should I do now?\nWhile camping with some friends in Anywhere National Forest, I found a deer tick on a friend. After removing it with tweezers, is there anything else I should do? Should we abandon our trip immediately or is... |
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"value": "How should I remove a tick?\nIf I find a tick on myself or a friend, what is the best way of removing it? \n\nI've heard some people say that singeing the tick with a match makes the tick detach and fall off. However I've also heard that the fire method makes the tick essentiall... |
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"value": "How should I check that the anchor is secure when I anchor a small yacht off unfamiliar land?\nWhen sailing I may anchor in a different bay each evening and take a dinghy in to land to sleep in a tent overnight. \n\nI always worry that when I wake up in the morning the boat may ... |
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"value": "What equipment do I need as a beginner outdoor rock climber?\nWhat are the bare essentials that I need in terms of equipment when it comes to rock climbing? I've done indoor rock climbing but always rented my equipment from the rock-climbing gym.\n\n(For the purposes of this que... |
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"value": "When stranded at sea, should I not ask for a tow?\nI've been told that you should never ask for a tow when you are stranded at sea. The reason given is that the person towing can claim a huge share of the stranded boat, potentially all of it if it's abandoned. Is this really cod... |
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"value": "What negative consequences can result from having too much toe room in a shoe\nI have large feet, that can be difficult to find the correct size shoe. Typically, I've been wearing size 13, but I have found that I get too many blisters with this size, and I don't have much wiggle... |
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"value": "How do you stop blood-flow from a leech bite?\nAlthough leeches are relatively harmless, and you are not likely to bleed out from a bite, the blood stain on your clothes can be off-putting to your hiking buddies.\n\nIs there any effective way to counteract the anti-coagulant lee... |
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"value": "What precautions should I take to protect myself and my camp from bears?\nMost of my prior hiking experience has been in areas that are not home to bears, so what precautions should I take to protect my camp (and myself as I am hiking) from bears.\n\nI am aware of a couple of th... |
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"value": "How do I avoid leeches?\nThe last time I was attacked by leeches I thought I'd taken enough precautions such as pulling my socks over my trousers and avoiding walking through particularly wet areas or long grass but I still got them sucking on my ankles. What are the best method... |
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"value": "How do I recognize if someone is suffering from hypothermia?\nHow can I recognize symptoms of hypothermia on myself and other people I camp with?"
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"value": "Here are the basic signs of Hypothermia\n\n * Shivering. May start off mildly and go seve... |
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"value": "Is drinking urine safe?\nWe've all heard stories about how people saved their lives by drinking their urine. Is drinking urine safe when there are no other water sources available? Can I filter it with a water purifier?"
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"value": "~~Assuming you d... |
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"value": "How can I identify edible berries/fruit from poisonous?\nHow can I identify edible berries/fruit in the wide and avoid the poisonous varieties? Is there a general guideline that can be followed or is specific to each plant?"
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"value": "Eating berri... |
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"value": "How do I desalinate seawater?\nI know I shouldn't drink seawater (because of the salt it contains), but how can I desalinate it?"
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"value": "You need to distill it - I'm assuming that freezing is not an option (unless you're camping in the extreme ... |
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"value": "What equipment is recommended when camping with a baby?\nI have a 3 month old daughter and am currently planning a short camping trip next month here in Australia where the weather should be warm but may also be wet. What should I take to ensure an enjoyable and safe trip? I'll ... |
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"value": "What to do if you're bitten by an adder?\nI've heard that while adder bites are venomous the number of people who have died from them are extremely low. If you're on a trek and you're bitten is it safe to continue for a couple more days before seeing a doctor or should you still... |
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"value": "Will glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate prevent or repair damage to climbers’ fingers?\nI've heard that I can take glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate supplements to prevent damage to my fingers when I'm climbing. Is it true, or is just an old wives' tale?"
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"value": "What can I do to help relieve joint pain in fingers after climbing?\nAfter I've been climbing for a while, my finger joints are very sore.\n\nIs there anything I can do to relieve that pain?"
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"value": "This might sound a bit daft - but you could b... |
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"value": "What is the difference between the different types of snowboards? (all-mountain/freestyle/freeride/etc)\nI'm looking into buying my first snowboard, and there's all kinds of types:\n\n * All mountain\n * Freestyle\n * Freeride\n * Splitboards\n * Powder\n\n\n\nWhat's the di... |
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"value": "What is the difference between camber and rocker shaped snowboards?\nWhen looking at snowboards, they are described as being camber-shaped, rocker-shaped, or a hybrid? \n\nWhat's the difference between them, and when is one preferred over the other?"
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"value": "In rock-climbing, how do I safely belay another climber?\nI am learning to rock climb, and I have heard that I will need to belay climbers, so if they fall, my belay will stop the fall and prevent an injury.\n\nWhat do I need to do to properly belay my climbing partner?"
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"value": "How do I inspect a climbing rope?\nIt is imperative that climbing ropes are in excellent shape so they don't split while someone is climbing.\n\nHow do I properly inspect the rope when I'm about to start a climb?"
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"value": "I would inspect your ro... |
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"value": "Serrated vs flat-edge knives\nEach has their purpose, I'm sure. So for what activities is each better? When would I use one over the other? What about half-serrated blades?"
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"value": "`Flat-edge` knives are the best choice for wilderness and camps... |
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"value": "What is the difference between single and double wall tents?\nTents are described being either single or double wall.\n\nWhat is the difference and when is one preferred over the other?"
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"value": "The difference between a single wall tent and a do... |
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"value": "What is the best way to store my sleeping bag for long periods of time?\nI've heard that storing a sleeping bag in its stuff sack for long periods of time will cause it to lose loft, and won't provide as much comfort or warmth when used again.\n\nIf so, how should I store my sle... |
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"value": "What is the best way to store my tent?\nHow 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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"value": "Make sure to thoroughly clean and air it before storing, especially f... |
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"value": "Is it worth buying a footprint for a tent?\nI recently bought a new tent, is it worth the extra $40 to purchase a footprint for it as well? Or are there alternatives that can be found on the trail or even made at home?"
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"value": "How do I tie a Prusik knot?\nPrusik knots are useful in emergency situations as they can be used for both climbing up a rope (out of a canyon) or down a rope (rappelling) without someone else providing a fireman's belay.\n\nHow would I go about properly tying a Prusik knot?"
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"value": "How do I self arrest without an ice axe?\nSelf-arresting is used to stop a mountaineer who has fallen and is sliding down a slope.\n\nIce axes are generally used for self-arrest, but what should a climber do to self arrest if he has lost his ice axe?"
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"value": "What is a good knife for survival in a forested environment?\nWhat style/size of knife would be most useful in a survival scenario in the forest?"
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"value": "There's no simple answer to this question - everybody has their own preferences. (That bei... |
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"value": "How do I catch fish with fish hooks but no bait?\nAs most survival kits come with fish hooks, I am wondering how do I catch fish without any bait?"
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"value": "Many fish will strike at any moving object of roughly the right shape. Generally shiny is... |
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"value": "What are some alternative ways of fishing - i.e. catching fish?\nIf I'm out in the wilderness and want to catch fish to survive, what are some ways I can do this _without_ a conventional fishing pole/line?"
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"value": "I like the native american fis... |
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"value": "Folding versus fixed blade knives\nSimilar to Serrated vs flat-edge knives, I'm wondering _what the strengths and weaknesses are of folding knives versus fixed blade knives_?\n\nWhat are fixed blades good for? What are folding knives not so good for?"
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"value": "What should you do if you are bitten by a rattlesnake?\nYou should obviously avoid rattlesnakes if at all possible. But if you do get bitten by one, what should you do? What supplies can be brought ahead of time to allow for the best treatment, and what should you do if you have... |
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"value": "What type of pole can be used for trout while backpacking?\nSeveral of the places we hike every year have trout. I'd like to have some fresh fish on a couple of those hikes but I'm pretty new to trout fishing and I don't want to carry the weight of full fishing gear. What type o... |
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"value": "What are some good ways to waterproof a geocache / letterbox?\nHas anyone got any good tips on how to (cheaply) waterproof a geocache or letterbox? Those pill pots used to work brilliantly - one inside the other - but now they seem to be rather hard to come by and while the typi... |
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"value": "How do I Eskimo roll a kayak?\nIf I am whitewater or sea kayaking, it is possible that my kayak will get overturned leading to a live or death situation.\n\nI've heard that it is possible to roll the kayak so it is right side up again, and that's it's called an Eskimo roll. How ... |
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"value": "How do I tie a double fisherman's knot?\nIn climbing, a double fisherman's knot is used to tie together two separate pieces of rope. \n\nHow would I tie such a knot?"
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"value": "Double fisherman's knot\n\n![enter image description here](\n\nSource"... |
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"value": "How do I tie a bowline knot?\nBowline knots are among the most commonly used knots across many different outdoor activities. It is used to create a fixed loop at the end of a line, while still being easy to tie and untie. \n\nHow would I tie a bowline knot?"
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"value": "Is it possible to rappel with only a rope? (No harness, Prusik cord, or other gear)\nThere may be an emergency situation where I find myself needing to lower myself but with no or damaged equipment. \n\nAssuming I only have a rope, can I lower myself to safe ground?"
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"value": "How can I prevent batteries from losing charge in cold weather?\nSince batteries (for cameras, cell phones, etc) will lose charge in cold weather, what can I do to prevent loss of charge, or at least extend the battery life as long as possible?"
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"value": "Why does my belay device have two holes?\nI have a belay device that looks like:\n\n!belay device\n\nwhich I used when I am belaying someone who is top roping or leading. However, my rope only goes through one of those slots. What is the purpose of the other one?"
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"value": "How do I tie a stopper knot?\nA stopper knot is often used to prevent rope from unexpectedly going throu some hole, such as a belay device. \n\nHow would I tie a stopper knot?"
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"value": "A stopper knot is not a specific knot, but a technique fo pr... |
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"value": "Do I need any technical skills to climb Kilimanjaro?\nIve heard that climbing Kilimanjaro doesn't require any mountaineering skills and is really just a (very difficult) hike?\n\nIs that true? Is there any gear I would need besides traditional hiking equipment?"
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"value": "What are the downsides to sleeping in a hammock on a multi-day hike?\nI've read that hammocks are a very light way to travel through the wilderness. You just need the hammock, a cover, and a light sleeping bag, but there must be disadvantages compared to taking a tent or a bivy ... |
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"value": "How can I get rid of mold on climbing skins for skis?\nThere is a bit of mold on the sticky side of my mohair climbing skins for my skis. How can I get rid of it?"
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"value": "## Some things I have used to keep my skins in good shape\n\n 1. Use mil... |
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"value": "What are the different materials for ski climbing skins and advantages to each?\nI'm using mohair climbing skins right now but I've heard of other materials. What others are there and how do they compare to mohair?"
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"value": "Mohair is lighter and... |
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"value": "What are some proven methods of training for week long backpacking trips at high altitude?\nI'm going to Colorado to visit a friend and we will be going on a week long trek across a couple of 14'ners. I'm looking for some ways to help prepare my body for trip."
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"value": "What is the difference between Gore-Tex and Mountain Hardwears DryQ?\nThey both are waterproof but what are the differences and is one better?"
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"value": "Gore-Tex is a family of products and even DryQ isn’t a single fabric. Probably a better compa... |
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"value": "What is the preferred knot for cinching a hard item to your car rack?\nLet's say I want to tie a hard object to the top of my car, like a kayak. **What is the preferred knot for cinching it down tightly?**\n\nI often run into this problem with boats, lumber, and the like. In the... |
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"value": "How do I make a fin selection for various surfing conditions\nThere are many surfing fin designs available for modern surf boards. What are the criteria for selecting:\n\n 1. Tri-fin\n 2. Bi-fin\n 3. Mono-fin\n 4. No fins\n\n\n\nAnd why would I want to have larger or smaller... |
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"value": "Crew requirements for sailing a ketch\nWhen sailing a traditional twin mast ketch, what are the recommended crew requirements? \n\nLet's assume the following for simplicity:\n\n 1. Captain has 6-pack maritime license. \n 2. Captain and passengers total 5 people.\n 3. Crew has... |
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"value": "Optimal conditions for windsurfing\nWhat are the optimal wind speed, direction, and surf conditions for windsurfing?"
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"value": "Some of this will depend on your ability, strength and experience. \n\nFor beginners, you really want an offshore wind ... |
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"value": "Indicators of good Atlantic Ocean surf conditions\nWhen researching surf conditions, what weather cycles indicate good overall conditions for a North American Atlantic Ocean-based break?"
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"value": "There are many wave height buoys along the Atlant... |
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"value": "How can I tie a bowline knot with one hand?\nA bowline knot is an excellent rescue knot as it tightens when under load. However, its very use as a rescue knot may make it hard to tie - for example, if a person fell and damaged one arm to the point where he or she was unable to u... |
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"value": "Is it practical to get a satellite phone for communication from remote areas?\nWhen going into remote areas, it would be great to be able to communicate with the outside world, for emergency purposes or just to be able to call home on long trips. Is it practical for an average p... |
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"value": "How do you remove mold from a tent?\nOf course, the best way is to prevent mold on a tent from occurring by airing, cleaning and storing it appropriately. When doing this I've never had any issues.\n\nHowever, there may well be cases where perhaps tents haven't been treated as w... |
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"value": "What hand and finger exercises help with climbing?\nIt's been a while since I went rock climbing but I'd like to get back into it. What are some hand exercises that will help with climbing?"
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"value": "In addition to using a Finger exerciser, I do ... |
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"value": "Are there any specific guidelines for edible plants in North America?\nI know there are dangerous plants and fruits to eat, but are there any basic rules one can use when in an emergency situation that apply to all safe foods? The 'rules' don't necessarily have to apply to every... |
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"value": "What are the rules for eating raw, wild meat?\nCan you always eat raw meat (wild) as long as it is fresh?"
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"value": "Depending on what you mean by \"can you eat it\" you can eat anything really, it just depends on how much worse off you want to be... |
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"value": "How do you properly dispose of human waste while snow camping?\nAssuming the cat-hole is the preferred protocol for waste disposal in the area you are backpacking, what should you do when the soil is buried below A LOT of snow, and/or frozen?"
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"value": "How should I check climbing equipment to tell whether it is still safe to use?\nI have, unfortunately, not had the opportunity to go climbing (and thus use my climbing equipment) for a couple years. I know that such equipment, especially the rope and webbing, can degrade over ti... |
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"value": "What to look for in a quality tarp?\nI'd like to purchase a tarp as some point, both to put up over a small camp at some point, and to use over a hammock.\n\nWhen I've camped with my uncle he's used a folded over builders tarp, which has worked so far but I have seen other that ... |
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"value": "Why do shin splints happen?\nI've gotten shin splints on long hikes - once 2 weeks into a hike, and another time 2 **months**. I wasn't able to determine how I got them though, which has really annoyed me! I get that I could probably prevent them with proper stretching or warmin... |
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"value": "How do I pack a mummy type sleeping bag in a M10 or M28 haversack?\nIt is fairly easy to pack a blanket or a small sleeping bag in a haversack, but in cold weather, one would sometimes like to have a warmer bag. A mummy type sleeping bag usually does not roll up easily, and it i... |
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"value": "Backup prusik for Abseiling: Where does it go?\nWhen abseiling from an anchor during rock climbing, I like to use a backup prusik as a potential lifesaver in case I screw up.\n\nHowever, I have heard different advice on where to put it, both for where to attach it to myself and ... |
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"value": "What precautions should I take when hiking among herds of elk?\nDuring certain times of the year, some of the hiking trails near where I live wind through herds of elk standing on or near the trails. What precautions should you take when hiking among elk?"
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"value": "Time of high / low tide\nWhen in coastal areas, where can I get times of high tide / low tide? I know that Garmin GPS can do it, but without it? What is the simplest way to determine in the wilderness? Which factors does it depend on, besides the phase of the moon? Can I estimat... |
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"value": "What pattern for casual planes should a castaway create on a desert island?\nThis answer has inspired me to a question: say you are a castaway on a desert island. There might be a plane flying casualy but you can miss it. So you want to create some pattern (e.g. put some branche... |
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"value": "What are some effective ways of reducing itching from a mosquito bite?\nThere are a lot of options for trying to prevent mosquito bites (DEET on skin, permethrin on clothing, mosquito nets while sleeping, etc.), but what about after you get bitten? What is the most effective way... |
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"value": "How do you prevent mold in CamelBak hydration bladders?\nWhen using a CamelBak (or other hydration bladder system), it is easy for mold to grow if the bladder is left sitting with water in it. What is the best way to avoid mold (or other nasties) growing inside in between trips?... |
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"value": "Is there a way to reduce mosquito bites from swelling\n> **Possible Duplicate:** \n> What are some effective ways of reducing itching from a mosquito bite?\n\nAnyone have suggestions on how to reduce or prevent mosquito bites from swelling or becoming inflamed?\n\nTypically wh... |
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"value": "How do you make a snow shelter?\nSometimes when mountaineering, there may be an emergency situation which leaves you in bad weather with no or damaged shelter (such as returning from a summit attempt or after a wild and crazy storm). \n\nSnow shelters can keep you insulated as w... |
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"value": "How to improvise a signal mirror?\nIf I'm out in the wilderness and I don't have a signal mirror, what other objects could I improvise to work similar to a signal mirror?"
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"value": "It sounds obvious, but check that you haven't got anything like a... |
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"value": "What is the best rope to have in a survival situation?\nWhat rope would be most helpful/versatile in a survival situation?"
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"value": "Most survival experts recommend parachute cord. From Wikipedia: \n\n> Parachute cord (also paracord or 550 cord) ... |
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