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Questions about outdoor activities done partially or entirely between sunset and sunrise.

3 votes
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Does the two sticks and a star method of finding north work the same way in both hemispheres?

There is a method of finding north by aiming two sticks at a star and then tracking the star's movement to find which way is north. You can read the full description here. However, there is the a deb …
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5 votes
4 answers
382 views

How would navigation be different while hiking at night?

If one were to hike during the night and sleep during the day, what differences in navigation would one have to take into account? …
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52 votes
9 answers
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Are there any advantages while backpacking to hike during the night and sleep during the day?

This is something I have pondered on multiple occasions, when the light of the full moon and the altitude induced insomnia kept me awake long into the night. … Would there be any advantages to hiking during the night and sleeping during the day? …
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7 votes
3 answers
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What are the pros and cons of using a red colored light source for hiking at night?

I have heard the argument that red light is better because it helps preserve your night vision, however it is less bright than white light. …
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22 votes
4 answers
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How can I find north from the stars without recognizable constellations?

If I am trying to find out which way is north at night, and I can see stars, but not the North Star or the Southern cross or other recognizable constellations, because the terrain is limiting my view, …
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12 votes
5 answers
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What should you do if your sleeping bag gets soaking wet at night?

I spent one really miserable night because I found out during the rainstorm that my bivy sack wasn't waterproof. …
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10 votes
3 answers
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What do I need to consider when rock climbing at night?

One of my dream climbs is to climb Snake Dike on Half Dome at night with a full moon. … Are there any special considerations for rock climbing at night beyond bringing headlamps and extra batteries and dressing warmer than normal? …
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