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equipment× 140
Questions relating to any physical gear for engaging in those activities discussed in The Great Outdoors. Examples include packs, knives, bikes, kayaks, and climbing harnesses.
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hiking× 121
any outdoor walking activity - usually along trails and across unmarked wild country.
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backpacking× 83
Hiking with camping in the backcountry, carrying all necessary equipment in one's backpack.
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camping× 81
Sleeping and living outdoors - in or out of tents, on licenced sites or in wild country locations.
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safety× 79
The art of staying safe, through the treatment but above all the *prevention* of injury and disease.
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survival× 60
Questions relating to staying alive
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climbing× 46 |
food× 40
Specific concerns to transporting, preparing, and consuming foods during excursions into the great outdoors.
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rock-climbing× 40
an activity in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls.
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tents× 33
Questions about the use, selection, and care of portable shelters consisting of poles for support and some form of fabric to protect from the elements.
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cold-weather× 33
defined as temperatures that are mainly between the freezing point of water and where someone sitting around needs at least three thin layers to be comfortable in the absence of aerobi…
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skiing× 31
Travelling on snow using long, parallel pieces of wood, fibreglass, composite or other material so slide across the surface, rather than have to step through it.
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fire× 26
Starting, maintaining, controlling, or stopping a fire in the wilderness
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health× 25
Questions related to staying healthy or dealing with health issues during outdoor activities. Answers given here are not intended as a replacement for professional medical advice.
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mountaineering× 25
Getting to the peak of a mountain including both hiking and technical climbing means.
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first-aid× 23
about treating minor injuries, providing temporary aid for major injuries until care can be reached, and determining which is which and how urgently medical care needs to be obtained. Que…
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preparation× 23
Appropriate for questions about planning or preparations for outdoors activities.
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water× 23
Questions relating to obtaining, carrying, or purifying water for use during outdoor excursions.
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winter× 23
The cold season - depending on the climate this can be simply mild to posing life threatening conditions, and especially in the latter case preparation is essential.
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emergencies× 21
unexpected and usually dangerous situations that require immediate action. It pays to be well prepared in case they happen, though by far the best option is to try and take as many pre…
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boots× 21 |
gear× 19
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backcountry× 18
Hiking or backpacking away from general amenities and establish campsites
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cooking× 18
Cooking in the outdoors
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equipment-care× 17 |
footwear× 17
The most general term - footwear includes sandals, shoes, and boots.
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purchase× 17 |
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rope× 16
a useful and versatile material in the outdoors that can be used for all manner of tasks, from tying up a bag to constructing live saving structures.
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sleeping-bag× 16 |
wilderness× 16
Questions related to regions that generally appear to have been affected primarily by the forces of nature, with the imprint of man's work substantially unnoticeable.
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geocaching× 16
A global game where hidden "caches" can be found using GPS coordinates. Caches often contain a log and various items for swapping.
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hunting× 15
Scouting, tracking, pursuing, and killing animals for sport and/or food. Also to include photohunting (where a camera is used instead of a gun).
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knives× 15
Questions relating the the purchase, care, and/or usage of knives in the great outdoors.
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knots× 15
Questions relating to the use of knots in performing activities in the great outdoors such as climbing and fishing.
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water-purification× 15 |
