The Great Outdoors Stack Exchange

1

vote

2

answers

44

views

Synthetic insulated belay jacket vs thicker mid layers or down

jackets wet-gear

modified 7 hours ago Paul Lydon 5,178

6

votes

5

answers

266

views

Clothing for cold weather hiking

answered yesterday M.Mat 310

1

vote

2

answers

162

views

If I kill a deer how long can the body last before preserving?

food hunting

modified yesterday cbeleites 2,735

1

vote

1

answer

60

views

Could a lamprey attack a swimmer in coastal waters around the UK?

uk swimming

answered 2 days ago bob1 1,405

1

vote

0

answers

29

views

Can anyone help identify this skull fragment

animal-identification

asked Oct 18 at 18:58 Patrick noel 6

12

votes

4

answers

3k

views

How to arrange 2 Prusiks when ascending a rope?

self-rescue prusik

answered Oct 18 at 14:50 Jordan 1

10

votes

5

answers

1k

views

How to prevent skin cracks?

cold-weather prevention

answered Oct 18 at 11:43 M.Mat 310

1

vote

0

answers

19

views

Rods for shark fishing

united-states fishing fishing-tackle fishing-rods

modified Oct 18 at 8:14 Aravona 11.8k

6

votes

8

answers

283

views

How stiff of a sole should I look for in hiking boots?

hiking boots

modified Oct 17 at 15:52 Separatrix 5,778

0

votes

0

answers

81

views

How to get into survivalism? [on hold]

survival

modified Oct 17 at 14:45 Separatrix 5,778

3

votes

1

answer

68

views

What are surfing spots that are equally safe as Peniche (Portugal) but with somewhat smaller waves?

surfing

modified Oct 16 at 19:17 bob1 1,405

3

votes

5

answers

101

views

How to repair worn hiking boot eyelets

boots repairs

answered Oct 15 at 16:47 csk 540

2

votes

2

answers

135

views

What to look for in wellington boots

boots footwear

modified Oct 15 at 14:02 Aravona 11.8k

5

votes

3

answers

6k

views

What to do if you cross paths with a buck?

preparation deer

modified Oct 15 at 11:58 Jim 101

45

votes

12

answers

10k

views

Given limited space and weight what should I carry to get a fire going with damp wood?

hiking fire-starting

answered Oct 14 at 20:29 ShawnW. 534

1

vote

0

answers

52

views

Shore based shark fishing

fishing fishing-rods

asked Oct 12 at 3:36 user25300 14

5

votes

3

answers

119

views

Does less riverside vegetation lead to fewer fish?

fishing

answered Oct 11 at 20:11 Bogdan 180

5

votes

1

answer

171

views

Can orange safety vest be used when hiking during hunting season?

hiking safety hunting bow-hunting hunting-gear

modified Oct 11 at 18:33 OrganicLawnDIY 172

28

votes

5

answers

11k

views

Is sleeping on the ground in cold weather better than on an air mattress?

gear camping cold-weather

modified Oct 10 at 21:22 Gabriel C. 3,560

20

votes

4

answers

1k

views

Group protocol should the group become separated

modified Oct 10 at 16:04 Sherwood Botsford 8,859

6

votes

1

answer

251

views

What are the differences between prismatic, lensatic, mirrored, and optical sighting compasses?

modified Oct 10 at 14:24 Jonathan Landrum 1,209

18

votes

2

answers

15k

views

How to react to an aggressive boar

survival boars

modified Oct 10 at 12:40 James Jenkins 20.9k

18

votes

5

answers

2k

views

How do I get my fingers and toes warm before rock climbing at cold temperatures?

rock-climbing cold-weather bouldering

answered Oct 10 at 2:47 ntc2 351

4

votes

1

answer

77

views

Why does my hand skin continue to crack and peel for days after rock climbing?

rock-climbing allergies climbing-chalk

answered Oct 10 at 2:22 ntc2 351

8

votes

6

answers

1k

views

What is the easiest way to remove creosote from pots and pans?

gear camping backpacking cooking backcountry

answered Oct 9 at 22:08 Karl Rosenqvist 11

3

votes

1

answer

156

views

Where did all the stink bugs go?

bugs

answered Oct 9 at 20:50 Tom 108

11

votes

3

answers

228

views

How is an attempt defined in sport climbing?

rock-climbing sport-climbing

modified Oct 8 at 16:05 Censored to protect the guilty 842

8

votes

3

answers

852

views

How do I safely move around Canada Geese?

safety birds bird-behaviour geese

modified Oct 8 at 16:02 Censored to protect the guilty 842

16

votes

2

answers

1k

views

What wetsuit thickness is recommended in which temperatures for diving?

gear scuba-diving snorkeling wetsuits

modified Oct 8 at 15:12 Censored to protect the guilty 842

7

votes

3

answers

128

views

How to prevent strap slippage through buckle?

gear gear-care

answered Oct 4 at 17:54 Ray Butterworth 176

8

votes

1

answer

255

views

Is sleeping on a yoga mat better than on an airbed during winter camping?

gear camping winter temperature insulation

answered Oct 3 at 23:31 stuffu 131

11

votes

3

answers

9k

views

How dangerous is it to walk with wet feet in cold terrain?

cold-weather health walking rain feet

modified Oct 3 at 9:25 imsodin 19.7k

25

votes

7

answers

7k

views

Why is there such a singular place for bird watching?

birds bird-watching

answered Oct 3 at 3:08 Mazura 203

3

votes

1

answer

107

views

How to find good places for target shooting on National Forest Lands

united-states shooting target-shooting

modified Oct 2 at 17:34 Weather Vane 1,230

28

votes

7

answers

11k

views

What's the best way to carry a dslr camera when rock-climbing?

gear rock-climbing dslr

answered Oct 2 at 14:22 Andrew James 11

4

votes

1

answer

144

views

Equipment for driving off road in the Northeast United States

safety mountains new-england off-road-driving

modified Oct 2 at 13:26 Yossarian 76

13

votes

2

answers

5k

views

Are Hawthorn berries edible?

food foraging edible

modified Oct 2 at 0:44 Elizabeth Dyck 1

3

votes

1

answer

67

views

What attracts Spotted Lanternflies?

bugs pennsylvania invasive-species

modified Oct 1 at 17:56 csk 540

1

vote

1

answer

165

views

Water sources: which are safe and which should be avoided? (UK)

wild-camping uk water-purification drinking-water

modified Oct 1 at 17:38 csk 540

10

votes

1

answer

169

views

Badges for tourists achievements/quests

outdoor-games

modified Oct 1 at 15:21 phipsgabler 424

16

votes

2

answers

2k

views

Difference between a “path” and a “footpath”?

uk terminology maps ordnance-survey

modified Oct 1 at 14:54 Peter Green 277

3

votes

2

answers

75

views

Osprey Atmos AG 50 raincover

backpacking backpacks

answered Oct 1 at 14:19 Science123 76

32

votes

4

answers

3k

views

Handling feminine hygiene on multiple-month treks?

hiking backpacking trekking backcountry hygiene

answered Oct 1 at 10:07 PussInBoots 141

7

votes

3

answers

137

views

What to consider when choosing between rigid and inflatable stand up paddle boards?

paddle-boards

answered Oct 1 at 9:41 Jason 11

1

vote

2

answers

118

views

What materials from nature can you use to build a pair of skis on a mountain?

survival skiing mountains

modified Sep 30 at 19:19 Jori Richman 12

6

votes

3

answers

191

views

Did any lighthouses provide directional navigation signals?

modified Sep 30 at 18:32 cobaltduck 4,511

2

votes

1

answer

88

views

What to look for when purchasing a ~70m rope for canyoneering?

ropes canyoning

modified Sep 29 at 13:02 Community♦ 1

4

votes

4

answers

2k

views

How to lock a trucker's hitch without losing any tension?

knots truckers-hitch

modified Sep 29 at 9:15 Pont 3,606

Top Questions

Looking for more? Browse the complete list of questions, or popular tags. Help us answer unanswered questions.