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| bio | website | twitter.com/lbell |
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| location | Taos | |
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| visits | member for | 1 year, 3 months |
| seen | May 4 at 7:12 | |
| stats | profile views | 21 |
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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Feb 4 |
accepted | Is it better to camp in a disturbed area, or pick a new spot and let the first rest? |
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Feb 4 |
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How do you stop blood-flow from a leech bite? I'm pretty sure that's right, so I'll accept your answer, but please if someone has a secret trick, let us know. |
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Feb 4 |
accepted | How do you stop blood-flow from a leech bite? |
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Feb 4 |
awarded | Enlightened |
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Feb 4 |
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What are some ways/devices that I can use to charge my batteries in the wilderness? +1 @furtive -- I just confirmed lithium are lighter alkaline... great bit of info. |
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Feb 4 |
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Should a hiker be concerned about wolves in the back-country? Added another point to hopefully clarify the intent of the question |
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Feb 4 |
awarded | Nice Answer |
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Feb 4 |
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Should a hiker be concerned about wolves in the back-country? +1 for the anecdotal evidence / first-hand experience - but still looking for a definitive answer. |
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Feb 4 |
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What are some ways/devices that I can use to charge my batteries in the wilderness? They work best with direct consistent sunlight - so while hiking is tough. I've strapped panels to my back-pack with some success - but better if you can charge during a "layover" day. |
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Feb 3 |
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What are some ways/devices that I can use to charge my batteries in the wilderness? deleted 6 characters in body |
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Feb 3 |
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What are some ways/devices that I can use to charge my batteries in the wilderness? added 280 characters in body |
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Feb 3 |
answered | What are some ways/devices that I can use to charge my batteries in the wilderness? |
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Feb 3 |
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Should a hiker be concerned about wolves in the back-country? Well I intended it to apply to regions where there are wolves ;) - but have added a slight clarification. |
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Feb 3 |
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Should a hiker be concerned about wolves in the back-country? added 75 characters in body |
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Feb 3 |
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Is it warmer to sleep naked in a sleeping bag? Not entirely true - more layers can reach a point where you are so tightly crammed in the bag your lose the "loft" of your bag and layers, compressing the insulating air out of everything. Remember layers function to trap air. |
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Feb 3 |
asked | Should a hiker be concerned about wolves in the back-country? |
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Feb 3 |
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Are life vests a good idea when rafting? Not only a good idea, but on some rivers they are legally required. |
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Feb 3 |
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Is bear spray effective against other animals? Wolf attacks? Why do wolves always get a bad wrap? I blame Little Red Riding Hood. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_attacks_on_humans |
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Feb 3 |
answered | Barefoot Backpacking: Liquid Boots? |
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Feb 3 |
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Are life vests a good idea when rafting? +1 for the helmet comment. |
