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| location | Atlanta, GA | |
| age | 28 | |
| visits | member for | 1 year, 4 months |
| seen | Jan 12 at 21:11 | |
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I am a young outdoors enthusiast with a degree in biology, specializing in botany and ecology. I have been backpacking about once a month for two years. I enjoy hiking and backpacking most, but I am open to learning about other outdoor activities. My current goal is to be ready for the AT within the next ten years.
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Jan 26 |
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Synthetic vs Down sleeping bags? Are you assuming that down is superior in most ways, and wanting to know if there is a specific situation in which having a synthetic sleeping bag would be helpful? I have often wondered this myself. |
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Jan 25 |
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Is drinking urine safe? I had not previously thought about trying to purify urine before consumption. This is helpful, especially with a diagram. |
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Jan 25 |
answered | Does hiking with a dog in bear country increase or decrease your risk of a bear encounter? |
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Jan 25 |
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What is the best way to store my sleeping bag for long periods of time? This is what we have at home. Our down sleeping bags came with 50l or so mesh sacks so that the bags can be stored safely at home. I would add, though, that we lay them out and open to dry for a day or two after bringing them home from a camping trip to make sure we get rid of moisture before storing them. |
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Jan 25 |
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How can I identify edible berries/fruit from poisonous? I know from chemistry that basic compounds will often taste "soapy or bitter," but I have not heard that poison berries or fruit will taste "strange." Information on acids, bases, and taste.I would strongly recommend against taste-testing unknown foods. Take somebody with you who has already been in that area, and has harvested fruit/plants in that area, and follow their advice. When in doubt, don't eat it! |
