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Multi-day hike without camping?

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Resources for camping in Georgia (country)

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Best uses for a twist-lock carabiner

rock-climbing trad-climbing climbing-anchors sport-climbing carabiners

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Why are twist-lock karabiners considered dangerous?

rock-climbing climbing carabiners

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Which gas cartridges (fuel) can I use for Bluegaz Mobile Stove?

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How to seal a swimming pool/water hole while camping

camping diy waterproofing

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Feather Identification Help

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Using mini scuba sets: 1L-3L tanks

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modified Apr 10 at 17:21 GlennG 1,036

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Collaborative map of dive sites

maps dive-sites

answered Apr 10 at 6:28 Dan Dascalescu 161

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Are black bears attracted to trace amounts of food?

food wild-camping black-bears

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Are perches on humming bird feeders bad for the humming birds?

birds bird-feeding hummingbirds

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How do you stop blood-flow from a leech bite?

first-aid leeches

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Does keeping the crossbow cocked for long periods of time, (i.e. while hunting), harm the crossbow in any way?

maintenance bow-hunting bows

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Warm jacket with several pockets for travel: suggestions? [closed]

clothing

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Ikejime: Effectively hit the entire central nerve of the fish's spine

fishing preparation fish fish-cleaning

modified Apr 5 at 12:17 Peter1807 1,513

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How does the effort required for a hike or run depend on the amount of elevation gain?

hiking food training running

modified Apr 5 at 3:26 Ken Graham 9,261

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Is there any repellent against cicadas?

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How much room do blue birds and wrens need to perch on?

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Effects of different wood in ski core construction

skiing alpine-touring

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Best way to secure hook to rock for slack lining?

slacklining

answered Mar 30 at 3:18 Sherwood Botsford 10.9k

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Flight of the Phoenix (1965) — how realistic would walking out be?

walking drinking-water deserts

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Has any late-starting climber (36 years old) ever accomplished anything noteworthy?

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answered Mar 29 at 0:33 The Coder 121

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How do I find a less crowded trail in the southeast United States on the 4th of July?

hiking united-states trails

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How to make outdoor activities questions and answers more popular? [migrated]

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When should I use spray-on versus wash-in waterproofer for treating DWR garments?

gear-care waterproofing

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Do shotgun shells containing mixed shot sizes have any applications in hunting?

hunting shotguns ammunition

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How far away can one be when tight line nymphing?

fly-fishing trout-fishing

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Are saltwater-rated reels more dirtproof?

fishing

answered Mar 25 at 7:59 Tim Gander 21

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How to tie an EBSB bowline?

climbing knots bowline-knots

modified Mar 21 at 14:31 Ben Crowell 23.6k

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Sleeping bag: any experience with down filling for outdoor use?

sleeping-bags

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Garmin inReach vs. overcast sky

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Is there a technique for downhill skiing with heavy backpack?

skiing alpine-touring

modified Mar 17 at 16:21 Toby Speight 4,046

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Why do the GriGri and rope tie into different points on a rock climbing harness?

rock-climbing belaying harness gri-gri

answered Mar 15 at 13:56 Sakari Cajanus 121

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What should I look for in hiking binoculars

hiking backpacking binoculars

modified Mar 15 at 3:45 Vorac 6,073

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Geocaching: How important is having a dedicated GPS device instead of a smartphone?

geocaching gps cell-phones

answered Mar 15 at 1:40 nr_aus 139

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How can I safely walk along the top of a steep scree slope?

hiking gear footwear solo-hiking

modified Mar 14 at 8:08 Toby Speight 4,046

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Can I record my route electronically when underground?

modified Mar 13 at 20:47 Toby Speight 4,046

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How far from a road do I need to be to not hear the traffic?

camping

modified Mar 13 at 19:02 Community♦ 1

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Practical advice request - camping with dogs

hiking dogs

answered Mar 13 at 18:13 cbeleites unhappy with SX 3,619

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Snowboarding / Skiing - snow gathers on our goggles - what do you do to deal with this problem?

skiing snowboarding snow-goggles

answered Mar 13 at 3:14 erfink 3,199

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Can cornbread be fed to ducks?

bird-feeding ducks

answered Mar 12 at 20:42 Brill Pappin 121

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What volume pack for 3 day Yosemite High Sierra camp-to-camp hike

backpacks yosemite

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How could a lighter winter sleeping bag also be warmer?

sleeping-bags winter-camping

modified Mar 11 at 18:24 Toby Speight 4,046

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True wind angle from true wind direction and heading

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modified Mar 11 at 3:28 Martin F 3,602

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What type of cuckoo bird is this? From South India, Asia

birds bird-watching bird-identification india

modified Mar 10 at 22:41 Chris H 19k

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Headlamp with open flame

gear flashlights caving

modified Mar 10 at 7:42 Toby Speight 4,046

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What to do with a yacht when a stronger wind blast comes?

sailing

modified Mar 10 at 0:59 Martin F 3,602

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Accommodating the same microspikes to both bulky boots and smaller running shoes?

snow

answered Mar 8 at 22:39 csk 3,618

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