LBell

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During my adult life I have spent more nights outdoors than in.

I have served as an outdoor guide, educator, conservationist, researcher, crew leader and enthusiast from the bear-chomps of Alaska to the rock-falls of canyon country.

Currently working at a remote research station deep in the rain forest of Borneo studying primate ecology.

"I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on Earth" - Steve McQueen

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Apr 28	comment	Is it safe to eat poison ivy berries since I don't react to the leaves? -1 for "you're never find out for sure unless you eat them." Although tongue-in-cheek, this seems to suggest (dare?) a dangerous practice. Additionally, there are lots of ways to find out for sure without first-hand experience: ask the experts being one...
Apr 23	answered	How should I put out a campfire while away from civilization?
Apr 23	comment	How should I put out a campfire while away from civilization? If building fire on stone, please put down a layer of soil first to avoid creating a fire scar. Leave No Trace.
Apr 23	comment	Is it safe to eat poison ivy berries since I don't react to the leaves? The word "should" seems wrong. How about "is it safe to..."
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Mar 22	comment	Dealing with very cold climate (clothing) That helps - so that 60-70% outdoors you will be doing normal tourist type activities (ie sight seeing, walking) not climbing, hiking, excessive physical activity, etc. And you will be returning to stable, safe, warm shelter. (Recommended clothing choice will vary depending).
Mar 22	comment	What are some toilet paper alternatives you could use in the woods? The back of a chipmunk is also soft...
Mar 22	comment	Does any tent manufacturer promise to have replacement parts? @greg.ley is that a new policy? I've always gotten full (minus any dividend already paid out on it).
Mar 21	comment	How are sleeping bag temperature ratings determined? They have a person sleep in it under increasingly cold temperatures until they freeze to death. It is incredibly challenging for the human-resource departments of bag manufacturers.
Mar 21	comment	What are areas of the body which lose heat more quickly, and how can I reduce that loss? I think I saw that guy at LAX
Mar 21	comment	What are areas of the body which lose heat more quickly, and how can I reduce that loss? I'm staying out of the main discussion (2 months late to the party) but groin and armpit hair likely serve the evolutionary function of providing more surface area for pheromones to hang-out on, and thus have a better chance of catching the nose of passing potential mate.
Mar 21	comment	What are the key features to look for in mobile device apps for hiking/camping? These rei.com/category/40006518 and rei.com/category/4500525 are really useful on the trail.
Mar 21	answered	Does any tent manufacturer promise to have replacement parts?
Mar 21	comment	Cooking by pouring hot water into plastic bags? Seems the waste of plastic, potential for chemical leaching (heat and plastics), potential for catastrophic failure leaves me wondering the advantage? I've never had a pot that couldn't be cleaned with a little water and elbow grease.
Mar 19	comment	Dealing with very cold climate (clothing) What sorts of activity will you be engaged in? Physical? Sitting around? Dashing from sheltered transport to shelter?
Mar 19	comment	How long does mayonnaise last unrefrigerated in the back-country? So if the data suggests mayo slows the growth (though the 3rd reference I gave suggests it kills Ecoli) even after contamination, then what evidence do you have for saying `it will spoil rapidly` and people will die? Given the inhibitive properties, seems like one could almost argue mayo is safer than any other fresh food (which also spoils at some point.)