User Russell Steen

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How to avoid exploding rocks

asked Feb 1, 2012 at 16:16

42 votes

4 answers

7k views

How to treat a severe allergic reaction while hiking?

asked Apr 13, 2016 at 16:26

39 votes

12 answers

165k views

What is this knee pain when going downhill?

asked Mar 19, 2013 at 19:31

33 votes

1 answer

2k views

How are sleeping bag temperature ratings determined?

asked Mar 19, 2012 at 0:22

31 votes

5 answers

32k views

Tent and sleeping bag: pack inside or strap outside a backpack?

asked Mar 15, 2012 at 20:52

31 votes

8 answers

4k views

What should I do about large trash left by others on USFS land?

asked Apr 6, 2016 at 13:27

29 votes

7 answers

1k views

How to cheaply introduce someone to backpacking

asked Feb 2, 2012 at 5:38

27 votes

5 answers

8k views

Will Black Bears actually follow you up a tree

asked Mar 7, 2016 at 17:58

26 votes

4 answers

514 views

What types of resources are best for identifying trees while hiking?

asked Jun 21, 2012 at 16:41

25 votes

5 answers

4k views

How can you prevent kids getting lost at night while camping?

asked Mar 1, 2012 at 1:36

25 votes

7 answers

26k views

What are the key differences between Mountaineering and Rock Climbing?

asked Apr 11, 2012 at 4:53

24 votes

2 answers

30k views

Is it safe to use denatured alcohol as an antiseptic?

asked Jan 14, 2013 at 13:48

23 votes

5 answers

30k views

What is a buff?

asked Feb 4, 2012 at 18:53

21 votes

2 answers

12k views

Raw meat on hikes

asked Feb 1, 2012 at 17:27

21 votes

7 answers

26k views

Does packing boots with newspaper make them dry faster?

asked Oct 21, 2013 at 12:57

20 votes

3 answers

11k views

Washing clothes on long hikes

asked Jan 25, 2012 at 18:14

20 votes

4 answers

27k views

Is the "Rule of 3" proven for food?

asked Feb 9, 2012 at 21:03

20 votes

4 answers

5k views

What do you do if the fire does get "out of control"?

asked Feb 27, 2013 at 20:13

19 votes

2 answers

2k views

What is the proper tension for a tent line

asked Feb 6, 2012 at 21:13

19 votes

8 answers

2k views

What proven alternatives are there to DEET?

asked Feb 7, 2012 at 23:08

18 votes

9 answers

13k views

What's the best way to store/carry olive oil for hiking?

asked May 2, 2016 at 19:51

17 votes

3 answers

19k views

How do you safely cut wood with a knife?

asked Feb 19, 2012 at 17:41

17 votes

2 answers

476 views

How much gear will the AT eat?

asked Mar 14, 2012 at 20:30

17 votes

6 answers

13k views

What is the proper way to tarp tent to avoid condensation?

asked May 13, 2012 at 19:39

17 votes

5 answers

10k views

What natural (non-synthetic) fabrics are good for the winter?

asked Nov 6, 2012 at 17:29

16 votes

5 answers

9k views

Are fires in natural caves/overhangs safe?

asked Oct 1, 2012 at 14:28

16 votes

5 answers

2k views

How can rope/cordage be packed to minimize tangles?

asked Jun 1, 2012 at 18:37

16 votes

2 answers

2k views

Storing Headlamps: With or without batteries?

asked Dec 6, 2012 at 15:22

16 votes

3 answers

2k views

What is a good tool for minor trail maintenance while hiking?

asked Dec 6, 2012 at 16:32

16 votes

1 answer

3k views

How do I test my water filter?

asked Aug 8, 2016 at 22:13

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100 Questions

How to avoid exploding rocks

How to treat a severe allergic reaction while hiking?

What is this knee pain when going downhill?

How are sleeping bag temperature ratings determined?

Tent and sleeping bag: pack inside or strap outside a backpack?

What should I do about large trash left by others on USFS land?

How to cheaply introduce someone to backpacking

Will Black Bears actually follow you up a tree

What types of resources are best for identifying trees while hiking?

How can you prevent kids getting lost at night while camping?

What are the key differences between Mountaineering and Rock Climbing?

Is it safe to use denatured alcohol as an antiseptic?

What is a buff?

Raw meat on hikes

Does packing boots with newspaper make them dry faster?

Washing clothes on long hikes

Is the "Rule of 3" proven for food?

What do you do if the fire does get "out of control"?

What is the proper tension for a tent line

What proven alternatives are there to DEET?

What's the best way to store/carry olive oil for hiking?

How do you safely cut wood with a knife?

How much gear will the AT eat?

What is the proper way to tarp tent to avoid condensation?

What natural (non-synthetic) fabrics are good for the winter?

Are fires in natural caves/overhangs safe?

How can rope/cordage be packed to minimize tangles?

Storing Headlamps: With or without batteries?

What is a good tool for minor trail maintenance while hiking?

How do I test my water filter?