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Sep 11	comment	Ideal and Minimal Rope Diameter for Lead Climbing It's not as big of a deal, but that is a good indicator of how long the rope will last you. The Infinity feels more durable to me, but I have only held the Serenity, never climbed on it.
Sep 6	comment	How do I make a fin selection for various surfing conditions Links sometimes die and videos disappear. Paraphrase some of the main points from the film and you'll probably get more up-votes.
Sep 5	comment	What are different knots named in English? Even in the blog I think it would be useful, not just with the names in English but go ahead and put other languages there too.
Sep 5	comment	When should you be alert for snakes? Any time you're on a plane...
Sep 5	comment	Bowline knot, end at the inside or outside? If a tremendous amount of weight is on the line so much that you can't pull the end out from between the loop and pole, can you untie it? Even if the end was on the outside?
Sep 5	comment	Does a groover have to stink? I completely forgot about this question. I met a guy this last season that used grooverlabs.com/Company.html It does basically what you suggest, and after 4 days you had to be pretty close to smell it.
Sep 4	comment	Bowline knot, end at the inside or outside? +1 after the clarification. Nice Photos as well.
Sep 4	comment	Bowline knot, end at the inside or outside? I understand what he is talking about, but he either means here as this site, or needs to link here to a demo. Honestly I think this would be better as an answer to a question of how to tie a bowline. Or changed to a question of how to tie it and then an answer of "Make sure the end is on the outside."
Aug 28	comment	How do I identify dangerous, marshy land? "in case you would" What?
Aug 27	comment	Tanto or Utility knife to carry mountaineering? @whatsisname Are you sure? What about 67 $10 knives?
Jul 23	comment	How do I prevent rocks or sand from getting in my boots? @Laura If you edit your answer to include spats or mention that not all are insulated I will accept it. I think that would make your answer complete.
Jul 19	comment	How to choose a class of rapids for a variety of skill levels? @thursdaysgeek I'm not saying life jackets don't save lives. What I am saying is swimming ability is a huge factor, and a life jack is not enough to save you. Without a guide carrying you, you have to be able to swim for the rescue line because the throw will not be perfect. You need to be able to swim out of the way of a hazard (wood or other strainers can kill you in your life jacket very quickly). Or through the under-toe of a strong eddie, a non-swimmer can do none of these things. Also, for excitement factor, many guide companies overstate the Class of rapids.
Jul 18	comment	How to choose a class of rapids for a variety of skill levels? Definitely good points. To a new paddler a longer II does seem more fun than a short III. Attitude and confidence are also huge factors. We usually explain before had that this is an all day roller-coaster, if you don't like the upside down loops you can't get off in the middle.
Jul 17	comment	What brands make propane lanterns, stoves, heaters, and accessories in America? If you look at the dates on most of the posts they are from 3-5 years ago. Many (not all) of the listed companies have moved some production offshore in recent years. Good answer, just needs a qualifier.
Jul 17	comment	How to choose a class of rapids for a variety of skill levels? @thursdaysgeek Where have you been whitewater rafting? Ever gone without a guide? Your swimming ability is definitely a factor.
Jul 17	comment	Replacement tap for Coleman 5 gal. water carrier What's the diameter on the open mouth?
Jul 2	comment	What brands make propane lanterns, stoves, heaters, and accessories in America? @choster It's actually a rather common sentiment, and is often based on perceived quality (and keeping primary jobs at home). Many companies do, however, here in the USA, because of that sentiment, many are no longer manufacturing in other countries so then can advertize that all their goods are USA made. Products with a few dozen or hundred parts are manufactured very differently (parts purchase wise) than ones with a few thousand or more (stove vs car). For the company it is a competitive strategy that currently works in the USA.
Jun 19	comment	Practicality of Beards This is actually one of the things my friend listed as a benefit. In the summer it holds the sweat and acts like a evaporative cooler for your face.
Jun 16	comment	Would a tampon be a good addition to a survival kit It's a good point, but I'm not sure that much in my survival kits has only one use.
Jun 11	comment	Practicality of Beards @LBell the question of "Should I wear a Beard?" Is far to personal, but I thought "What should I consider when making this decision?" would be perfect for the site.