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Hiking is any outdoor walking activity - along trails or across unmarked wild country.

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Will drinking lots of water in the day(s) prior to a long trek mean I will need less water o...

Liam's right that you can't/shouldn't overhydrate, but based on my experience it's easily possible to start the day under-hydrated. Maybe you're office-bound and don't drink enough water, or you've h …
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Is there anything specific required for a dog first aid kit?

I just looked at a typical UK "Pet First Aid Kit" here. http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/dog/dog-healthcare/dog-first-aid/first-aid-box-for-pets Contents are... Each pack contains 24 piece …
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How much vertical distance is it possible to make in a day?

It Depends. Actually, it depends on pretty much everything: Weather, terrain, fitness, group size, and of course, how long a day is. It's better to think of 'How much can I do in an hour, and how ma …
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Is a compass generally accurate in only one hemisphere, or both?

A compass is "accurate" in both hemispheres in that it should still point to magnetic north. But the problem is that when you're in the southern hemisphere, the magnetic north pole is sort of 'under …
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What are the key features to look for in mobile device apps for hiking/camping?

As Rory says, low power consumption is vital, but that's likely not determined by the software, but rather by the hardware and - more importantly - how you use it. The three key things for me in Smar …
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