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| bio | website | nattinger.net |
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| location | Cambridge, MA | |
| age | 26 | |
| visits | member for | 1 year, 4 months |
| seen | 6 hours ago | |
| stats | profile views | 29 |
I'm a moderator on Science Fiction and Fantasy and moderator pro tempore on The Great Outdoors, and I'm also active on several other SE sites.
I work as the iOS developer for an up-and-coming startup, and I am also fluent in C and Java. I'm active outdoors; my gravatar is from shortly after finishing my first marathon.
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Jan 31 |
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What are some toilet paper alternatives you could use in the woods? Learn your poison ivy/oak/sumac and make damn sure there's none around where you gather anything. |
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Jan 28 |
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If I cross paths with a bear, what should I do? @studiohack I think that ought to be "what precautions should I have taken" |
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Jan 28 |
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If I cross paths with a bear, what should I do? Run the hell away. But remember, you don't have to outrun the bear, just the guy next to you. |
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Jan 27 |
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How does one dry clothes in humid weather? (Carefully) by a fire? |
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Jan 26 |
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Which will keep my food colder longer, draining the melted ice water, or leaving it in the cooler? Interesting point about the water melting the remaining ice. It might be the case that draining as it melts is better, but once it's all melted I think my post about keeping the water would apply. It would be good if someone would perform a test on this (maybe someone should suggest it to Mythbusters). |
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Jan 26 |
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How do I tie a double fisherman's knot? @JayBazuzi You can just use a sheet bend, it's essentially the same as a bowline except what would be the loop is separate ends. |
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Jan 26 |
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How do I tie a bowline knot? To prevent slipping, you can make a couple half-hitches with the tail. |
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Jan 25 |
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How can I rescue someone lost in an avalanche? Emphasis on the first point. A rescuer's first and most important responsibility is to him- or herself. If a rescuer is injured, that's not only a hand down, it's another victim that needs attention. |
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Jan 25 |
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Does drinking alcohol cause problems at altitude? @EdwardThomson you mean you don't carry a nalgene full of gin on your harness? |
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Jan 25 |
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How do I set a top rope anchor? There are general rules, but this depends a fair bit on what is around. |
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Jan 24 |
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How can I stay warm in subzero weather? I agree with @Lagerbaer, this one is how to prepare for cold weather, that one was about how to deal if it surprises you. |
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Jan 24 |
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What is the most efficient food to take a for a 12-15 day hiking trip? On one canoeing trip, we took a few summer sausages. An inch-thick slice will keep you going quite a while, and they aren't likely to go bad. |
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Jan 24 |
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Keeping warm in an emergency Grab your lightsaber and find the nearest tauntaun. |
