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Ryley
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What are some good tips and techniques for packing a backpack?

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Why do people who backpack sleep in tents instead of tarps?

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How are sleeping bag temperature ratings determined?

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What equipment do I need as a beginner outdoor rock climber?

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What are some toilet paper alternatives you could use in the woods?

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Is it safe to camp in the desert without a tent?

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Driving tent pegs into rocky ground

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Hiking boots vs trail shoes

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How can I keep my iPhone going on a multiday hike?

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Am I likely to need multiple pairs of boots on the Appalachian Trail?

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How much gear will the AT eat?

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What type of mosquito repellent is most effective?

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How to keep water cold in hot weather?

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Should I get trekking poles for snowshoeing, or stick with ski poles?

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What does it mean to cross load a carabiner?

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The outdoors, solitude and dealing with loneliness

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Do kevlar sacks work against bears?

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Cooking by pouring hot water into plastic bags?

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Can/Should I cook in my tent?

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How to treat shin splints while backpacking

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How much does it cost to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail?

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How do I treat a blister? How can I prevent getting them in the first place?

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Are there any low sodium freeze dried meals?

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How is "pack weight" measured

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What are the differences between high-end sleeping pads and cut to fit foam mats?

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Why does my belay device have two holes?

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Washing clothes on long hikes

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What is a good starter kit for beginning indoor climbing?

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Bypassing river fords in Maine's 100 Mile Wilderness

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Warmth of two sleeping bags