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What is the best way to re-waterproof a nylon tarp?
Awarded Nov 6, 2019 at 16:45
Delayed muscle ache after boulder session
Awarded Oct 30, 2019 at 10:40
If lost in the wilderness, what is the first thing I should do?
Awarded Oct 30, 2019 at 2:15
Trekking Poles - Carbon Fiber vs. Aluminum
Awarded Oct 22, 2019 at 14:15
What's the problem with burying toilet paper?
Awarded Oct 11, 2019 at 0:15
Ski set that does both downhill and backcountry?
Awarded Oct 10, 2019 at 7:50
Is sleeping on the ground in cold weather better than on an air mattress?
Awarded Oct 3, 2019 at 18:05
In an emergency situation, is it healthy to eat human flesh?
Awarded Sep 27, 2019 at 0:25
Where in the Alps is it safe to drink the water without filtering?
Awarded Sep 21, 2019 at 21:05
Which knot for climbing: figure eight, yosemite bowline, bowline on a bight?
Awarded Sep 21, 2019 at 11:25
Should one purchase a smaller water shoe size?
Awarded Sep 19, 2019 at 2:05
What's the difference between an oar and a paddle?
Awarded Sep 18, 2019 at 15:10
Am I allowed to sleep in the wild in the Austrian Alps?
Awarded Sep 16, 2019 at 5:45
How should one properly dispose of a rabid animal carcass?
Awarded Sep 12, 2019 at 0:10
How can I protect myself in case of a human attack like the murders of the hikers Jespersen and Ueland in Morocco?
Awarded Sep 11, 2019 at 16:35
How do I catch fish with fish hooks but no bait?
Awarded Sep 11, 2019 at 4:15
What are the dangerous animals in Southern Nevada
Awarded Sep 9, 2019 at 23:05
How to test the sharpness of a knife?
Awarded Sep 4, 2019 at 11:10
What is this round, shiny black bug, about 10mm long, found in Singapore?
Awarded Aug 25, 2019 at 14:30
What does "out and back" mean in terms of understanding the length of a trail?
Awarded Aug 23, 2019 at 0:30
Sleeping solo in a double sleeping bag
Awarded Aug 22, 2019 at 18:20
Do bull snakes keep rattlesnakes away?
Awarded Aug 18, 2019 at 23:25
Are all Ants and Termites edible?
Awarded Aug 17, 2019 at 13:10
How do you get bear spray off skin and or gear?
Awarded Aug 17, 2019 at 0:55
How do you safely and legally dispose of old, damaged/unsafe camp stove gas canisters that are still full?
Awarded Aug 5, 2019 at 20:50
Impact of throwing away fruit waste on a peak > 3200 m above a glacier
Awarded Jul 25, 2019 at 14:50
How to empty bowels before a hike?
Awarded Jul 24, 2019 at 21:50
Isn't Nor'easter supposed to move from the Northeast to Southwest?
Awarded Jul 24, 2019 at 1:00
Is it OK to throw pebbles and stones in streams, waterfalls, ponds, etc.?
Awarded Jul 14, 2019 at 8:15
Ration or consume water?
Awarded Jul 8, 2019 at 2:45
How do I get mold off my sandals?
Awarded Jul 1, 2019 at 3:20
Is there any way to dispose of liquid fuel?
Awarded Jun 28, 2019 at 23:20
When is it OK to hike off trail?
Awarded Jun 28, 2019 at 22:05
Carrying hardboiled eggs when hiking
Awarded Jun 27, 2019 at 7:20
What's the best way to carry a dslr camera when rock-climbing?
Awarded Jun 23, 2019 at 22:10
Raw meat on hikes
Awarded Jun 13, 2019 at 16:25
Why is it bad to use your whole foot in rock climbing
Awarded Jun 12, 2019 at 13:20
Is permethrin safe for cats after it dries?
Awarded Jun 10, 2019 at 22:00
Can Grizzlies climb trees?
Awarded Jun 1, 2019 at 19:15
Techniques for handling pumped arms?
Awarded May 21, 2019 at 5:10
What is a typical elongation of a dynamic climbing rope?
Awarded May 15, 2019 at 20:20
How to preserve cheese while backpacking?
Awarded May 11, 2019 at 15:40
Can removing dead wood harm the ecosystem?
Awarded May 10, 2019 at 19:50
Should one buy a higher shoe size while buying hiking shoes?
Awarded May 9, 2019 at 10:45
Leaving a fire unattended for a few hours, then returning
Awarded May 8, 2019 at 22:40
Is pouring boiling water into a plastic Nalgene bad for you?
Awarded May 4, 2019 at 14:35
What is a hammock ridgeline and how do I use it?
Awarded May 2, 2019 at 14:15
Plastic or fiberglass for a kayak?
Awarded May 2, 2019 at 3:20
Hardening the skin on the whole body (not only soles)
Awarded Apr 30, 2019 at 17:45
What are some good gluten-free foods for backpacking?
Awarded Apr 26, 2019 at 4:35
Genuine leather or synthetic leather boots
Awarded Apr 22, 2019 at 22:50
What are some effective ways to deal with sand when camping on or near the beach?
Awarded Apr 22, 2019 at 17:15
Terms for different parts of a mountain
Awarded Apr 22, 2019 at 11:25
How can I be absolutely sure my fire is safely extinguished?
Awarded Apr 21, 2019 at 14:45
How can I attach a patch to a nylon backpack?
Awarded Apr 15, 2019 at 2:15
Why do many climbers appear to not trust their belay loops?
Awarded Apr 11, 2019 at 3:45
What animal could strip all the bark off the lower 7 feet of this tree?
Awarded Mar 28, 2019 at 22:30
What are the differences between alpaca wool and merino wool?
Awarded Mar 12, 2019 at 16:15
Waterproofing leaking canvas on a pop-up camper
Awarded Mar 7, 2019 at 5:05
What is the difference between the different types of snowboards? (all-mountain/freestyle/freeride/etc)
Awarded Feb 19, 2019 at 10:30
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