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May 18 |
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How tight should the line be kept for toproping? @Lagerbaer - Yeah, they generally like it taught. I've never see in be a safety issue, but it can interfere with movement. |
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May 14 |
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How tight should the line be kept for toproping? Answering was fine. There's good content there, but the slack issue is subjective, at least in part. |
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May 14 |
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How tight should the line be kept for toproping? I disagree with keeping all visible slack out in the scenario you describe - that often reduces freedom of movement and hampers climbing. I prefer a little slack, which most people seem to after they get comfortable on the wall. |
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May 13 |
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How tight should the line be kept for toproping? +1 Good answer - it eventually boils down to what the climbers asks for. |
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May 8 |
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How do you remove mold from a tent? When I first read this I thought, "That's ridiculous, of course it kills mold." A little reading around seems to indicate that it does kill and deodorize mold, but only on non-porous surfaces, since it can't get deep into the pores of wood. Tent fabric isn't that deep, though, so it might effectively kill mold in tent fabric. It will leave behind the dead mold which can still cause allergic reactions in some cases, but at least the smell will be gone. Having said that, though, I'd be worried about whether it causes damage to the fibers themselves. |
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May 1 |
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Any tips to reduce chance that I have to get up and pee in the night (not counting dehydration, of course) So, some people keep a jar in the tent to pee in. I prefer not to. :) |
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Apr 24 |
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Dealing with wildlife in the desert of California/Nevada in general and in the White Mountains in particular "Don't do anything to the bite." That's interesting. Why not use a Sawyer extractor on it to get the venom out as quickly as possible? |
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Apr 22 |
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What is considered a water source, and why is it recommended to camp so far from them? @RussellSteen - Good point about attracting wildlife, which implies that you shouldn't cook near a waterhole, either, since the main attractor of wildlife (bears) is cooking food. If you want bears in your camp overnight, be sure to cook your evening meal in camp. ;) |
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Apr 13 |
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Is drinking urine safe? If you have the gear to make a solar still such as this, you can also set it up in the sun to extract moisture from green vegetation. |
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Apr 8 |
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Practicality of Beards @MaskedPlant We don't, no. Strictly A/C for cooling the home. I've been in hotels in AZ that had evaporative coolers. They're great when you have that option. |
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Apr 8 |
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Practicality of Beards @MaskedPlant - Near St. Louis, MO, USA. Yes, it typically gets quite humid - 90%+ for long periods during the summer. |
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Mar 28 |
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Logs & Rocks - Step on or over? @RussellSteen. Agreed. If it's two feet in diameter, I'm almost certainly going to step on it rather than around. There's just no hard-and-fast rule. But, I think that the danger seems greater than it actually is. My first aid book claims that about 2/3 of snakebites in the US are on the upper body of males that have been drinking. In other words, snakes generally would like to avoid us or not engage us aggressively unless we get stupid and pick them up without first identifying them. |
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Mar 27 |
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Logs & Rocks - Step on or over? When I do step over a log of any size, I always peer over it first. So, no worries about critters or falling. Anyway, by the time you get there, the snake has heard you coming and left. Does anyone know of an actual case where someone stepped over a log and got bit? I'm sure they happen, but if you "walk heavy" approaching the log, they'll run. |
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Mar 27 |
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Logs & Rocks - Step on or over? I never worry about startling snacks. Snakes are a different story. I tried to edit, but it's <6 characters. |
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Mar 23 |
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Why are there ropes on fingerboards? Ah, cool. Thanks for the pics, too. |
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Mar 22 |
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What is scientific relation between body weight and backpack weight in mountain climbing? 20%? Yikes! Try 10% or lower. And keeping the distribution always at 40/60 is problematic. You want to vary this up and down while you walk according to what part of your body is tiring. |
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Mar 21 |
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How should we split up a 3 person tent? Well, that's my idea given the circumstance. My real idea is to pull out my soapbox on ultralighting, and ask why you're carrying a tent. ;) |
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Mar 20 |
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What kinds of things are the “defensive driving” equivalent to handling campfires? +1 Good answer. I'd also add, keep a container of water right by the fire. If the water is handy, you can put out the fire when it's small. If you have to go get water, that gives the fire time to spread. |
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Mar 19 |
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Covering up ears at higher altitudes ...and they'll shatter when they hit the ground. You won't be able to hear it, of course. |
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Mar 19 |
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Does whiskey help keep you warm in winter? Yeah, it's overstating it to say it's not psychological - it certainly is partly that. |
