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How is an attempt defined in sport climbing?

rock-climbing sport-climbing

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How can I tie flashlight to car's passenger side mirror?

flashlights

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What do I call this hat(?) with sun protection on the sides?

clothing gear-identification

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Effective black fly repellent

bugs repellent

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Will bug repellent repel deer?

hunting bugs deer repellent

modified 18 hours ago Rodrigo de Azevedo 185

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Cat-safe mosquito repellent?

mosquitoes repellent

modified 18 hours ago Rodrigo de Azevedo 185

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Why'd a flashlight be designed to shine 100K lumens for merely 1 min, before dimming to 25K for an hour?

flashlights

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Garmin inReach vs. overcast sky

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Will a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) work overseas?

europe personal-locator-beacons

modified yesterday Alexander 626

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Does an ice chest packed full of frozen food need ice?

food whitewater-rafting

modified yesterday Gabriel C. 3,151

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Could I have problems / obstacles with obtaining petrol / gasoline for a stove

cooking stoves fuel liquid-fuel-stoves

answered yesterday Paul Lydon 5,168

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Are Personal Flotation Devices a good idea when rafting?

safety whitewater-rafting

modified yesterday Rodrigo de Azevedo 185

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Pros and cons of different types of snorkeling fins

gear snorkeling

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Will a down sleeping bag recover 100% after being squeezed if it's not for a long time?

sleeping-bags maintenance down

modified yesterday ChrisM 27

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Fishing reel line capacity

fishing-tackle

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How to carry water in freezing temperatures?

cold-weather water-bottles

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Sleeping solo in a double sleeping bag

backpacking sleeping-bags sleeping

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How can I determine which flashlights have the maximum regulated output for the longest duration?

flashlights

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How to get out through surf in fins?

sea swimming fins

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What to consider when buying fins for recreational snorkeling?

gear water-sports snorkeling fins

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Technique for swimming with fins?

sea footwear swimming fins

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Kitesurfing optimal conditions

weather water-sports kitesurfing

modified 2 days ago Rodrigo de Azevedo 185

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Does windsurfing experience help me to learn kitesurfing?

water-sports windsurfing kitesurfing

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How can a roped team or 2 or 3 safely traverse a narrow, exposed snow ridge?

safety mountaineering belaying

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How can I prevent this canvas swag from sagging in the middle?

camping tents repairs canvas

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How to temporarily mark a trail?

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Is it worth it to switch from Osprey Atmos to Exos to save weight? [on hold]

backpacking backpacks ultralight

modified 2 days ago Loduwijk 2,355

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When taking a Go Pro scuba diving, how would you mount it?

scuba-diving go-pro

modified 2 days ago Loduwijk 2,355

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On the GPSMAP 66s, can I improve or disable the barometric altimeter?

gps

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How to wind-proof an existing tent

tents wind

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How to take care of an acrophobic person while hiking?

hiking safety

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How to avoid getting cold when diving?

gear scuba-diving wetsuits

modified Aug 21 at 15:45 Rodrigo de Azevedo 185

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What are some good foods for recovering from calorie debt?

hiking backpacking food

modified Aug 21 at 15:41 Jan 1,184

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Does a pound on your foot equal 5 pounds on your back?

backpacking footwear

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Sea fishing rod all rounder

fishing fishing-tackle fishing-rods

answered Aug 21 at 12:53 ivanivan 169

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When do insects normally hatch from insect houses?

bugs bees

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What should I look for in a used wet suit?

safety gear sailing scuba-diving wetsuits

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Why are there separate seasons for archery and firearm hunting for deer?

united-states hunting bow-hunting deer

modified Aug 21 at 8:59 Rodrigo de Azevedo 185

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Open water swimming, apnea or regular wet suit?

gear swimming wetsuits

modified Aug 21 at 8:20 Rodrigo de Azevedo 185

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What wetsuit thickness is recommended in which temperatures for diving?

gear scuba-diving snorkeling wetsuits

modified Aug 21 at 8:20 Rodrigo de Azevedo 185

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Plus size wet suits?

gear swimming wetsuits

modified Aug 21 at 8:05 Rodrigo de Azevedo 185

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Most practical knots for hitching a line to an object while keeping the bitter end as tight as possible, without sag?

knots ropes

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If you hear a mountain lion screaming, how close is it?

animal-behaviour cougars

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Why go without socks with climbing shoes?

rock-climbing footwear bouldering climbing-shoes socks

modified Aug 20 at 22:48 Rodrigo de Azevedo 185

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Restoring water repellency in leather hiking boots

hiking boots footwear waterproofing

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Why don't climbing professional use all their fingers on small holds?

rock-climbing climbing sport-climbing

answered Aug 20 at 18:00 Ice76 434

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How can I pack my food so it doesn't smell?

backpacking food

modified Aug 20 at 16:42 Yury Schkatula 99

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Does anyone recognise this knot?

camping knots knot-identification

answered Aug 20 at 13:33 bilbo_pingouin 111

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