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Why is it bad to use your whole foot in rock climbing
Awarded Sep 5 at 23:36
What is the purpose of this D-shaped ring at the base of the tongue on my hiking boots?
Awarded Sep 30, 2023 at 14:05
Given limited space and weight what should I carry to get a fire going with damp wood?
Awarded Jun 30, 2022 at 3:41
Is sleeping on the ground in cold weather better than on an air mattress?
Awarded Dec 9, 2021 at 2:26
What exactly is so wrong with playing music on trails?
Awarded Nov 6, 2021 at 17:45
This long, skinny plant caused red bumps on my son's knee within minutes. Is it poisonous?
Awarded Sep 16, 2021 at 16:56
My head torch/lamp has a red mode, why?
Awarded Sep 15, 2021 at 8:46
How to avoid exploding rocks
Awarded Jul 30, 2021 at 6:09
Are wheelchairs allowed in US Wilderness Areas?
Awarded Jun 16, 2021 at 5:15
What advantage does the what3words coordinate system have over other, traditional systems?
Awarded Jun 15, 2021 at 17:41
What does it mean to cross load a carabiner?
Awarded Apr 16, 2021 at 22:45
How efficient is travel by canoe?
Awarded Feb 19, 2021 at 8:51
Figuring out from a map which direction is downstream for a river?
Awarded Dec 1, 2020 at 16:35
Giving honey to a bear?
Awarded Oct 29, 2020 at 7:25
What kind of mementos, if any, am I allowed to collect from State and National parks in small quantities?
Awarded Sep 10, 2020 at 4:27
Is it possible to hike over 30km per day?
Awarded Jul 30, 2020 at 8:51
How fast can you typically hike through untracked forest?
Awarded Jun 8, 2020 at 11:31
"Don’t step on anything you can step over." - What does this mean?
Awarded Apr 20, 2020 at 1:25
Jumping off of a cliff into water - survival tips
Awarded Feb 21, 2020 at 0:50
As of 2019, why do mountaineering courses still teach how to use a paper map?
Awarded Dec 17, 2019 at 11:40
How long does water need to be boiled for to kill all bacteria / viruses?
Awarded Nov 23, 2019 at 4:45
Why is there such a singular place for bird watching?
Awarded Sep 26, 2019 at 14:15
Impact of throwing away fruit waste on a peak > 3200 m above a glacier
Awarded Aug 14, 2019 at 21:45
How do people drown while wearing a life jacket?
Awarded Aug 5, 2019 at 22:30
Is it OK to throw pebbles and stones in streams, waterfalls, ponds, etc.?
Awarded Jul 1, 2019 at 16:55
Hot coffee brewing solutions for deep woods camping
Awarded Jun 24, 2019 at 6:35
What is this animal with orange webbed feet, a white head with black stripes, and really likes breadcrumbs?
Awarded May 20, 2019 at 2:00
What are some good tips and techniques for packing a backpack?
Awarded Mar 18, 2019 at 20:35
I am lost, I found a trail, which way do I go?
Awarded Feb 12, 2019 at 15:25
How do you know you have reached North or South Pole without GPS?
Awarded Jan 15, 2019 at 17:30
Can I eat the rabbits my cat catches?
Awarded Nov 13, 2018 at 13:20
What are some common mistakes to avoid when trying winter camping for the first time?
Awarded Oct 25, 2018 at 17:20
Can/Should I cook in my tent?
Awarded Oct 22, 2018 at 12:05
My car broke down in Siberia. What do I do now?
Awarded Oct 17, 2018 at 10:45
Etiquette of playing musical instruments on popular hikes
Awarded Oct 11, 2018 at 14:00
What is the safest way to purify water?
Awarded Oct 7, 2018 at 17:50
Why would a seal be flinging an octopus around above the water and then slapping a kayaker with it?
Awarded Sep 28, 2018 at 18:55
Are longer kayaks faster than shorter ones?
Awarded Jun 28, 2018 at 2:39
I have a firestarter disk, but it won’t light. How do I use it?
Awarded Jun 25, 2018 at 20:29
Caught in the rain without rainwear or raingear
Awarded Jun 11, 2018 at 5:25
As a tall female should I be looking at male or female backpacks?
Awarded May 8, 2018 at 22:07
What is this tool on a Swiss Army knife for?
Awarded Apr 20, 2018 at 17:04
Is it actually useful to ration food?
Awarded Apr 19, 2018 at 0:28
How can I get a GPS location for this tree on a distant hillside?
Awarded Apr 6, 2018 at 3:50
Should one attempt to rescue a stranger from a crevasse or wait for mountain rescue?
Awarded Feb 28, 2018 at 17:28
What's the purpose of the sling on the heel of boots?
Awarded Feb 26, 2018 at 23:15
Is it really a good workout to go to work by bike every day?
Awarded Dec 13, 2017 at 12:27
Can I safely eat grass?
Awarded Nov 16, 2017 at 11:34
Why do some birds fly in a V-formation?
Awarded Nov 14, 2017 at 0:34
Should overweight people ever climb?
Awarded Nov 13, 2017 at 6:37
Is belaying a lead more difficult than a top roped climber
Awarded Oct 10, 2017 at 2:22
Do tent colors have functional purposes?
Awarded Sep 19, 2017 at 16:21
How to treat a severe allergic reaction while hiking?
Awarded Sep 8, 2017 at 0:14
How do you aim a signal mirror?
Awarded Aug 24, 2017 at 2:29
Are there any advantages while backpacking to hike during the night and sleep during the day?
Awarded Aug 23, 2017 at 22:24
What's wrong with swimming out far?
Awarded Jul 17, 2017 at 7:01
How does water depth affect swimming safety? Why do signs, especially in the UK, say "DANGER: deep water"?
Awarded Jun 24, 2017 at 11:45
How should I prepare my body for prolonged exposure to heat?
Awarded May 31, 2017 at 14:37
How do you determine how long a hike will take?
Awarded May 8, 2017 at 8:29
Why is it prohibited to sleep in a tent?
Awarded May 4, 2017 at 5:19
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