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Is it possible to use a flint and steel with wet tinder?

Dec 10 '17 at 3:25 Charlie Brumbaugh 66.8k

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Trekking Poles - Carbon Fiber vs. Aluminum

gear hiking trekking-poles

Dec 9 '17 at 21:53 Malviejo 1

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What are the advantages of different locks for collapsible trekking poles?

gear hiking trekking-poles

Jun 26 '17 at 15:23 Hikingallover 1

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Alternatives for sealing Mylar food packs?

backpacking food diy

Aug 25 '16 at 2:35 Charlie Brumbaugh 66.8k

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How do I test my water filter?

gear backpacking water-purification

Dec 16 '17 at 2:35 Charlie Brumbaugh 66.8k

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

hiking backpacking food

May 22 at 23:20 Sam 11

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How to treat a severe allergic reaction while hiking?

hiking safety health first-aid

Apr 7 at 15:23 Sherwood Botsford 9,902

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What do life jacket ratings mean (Type I, Type II, etc)?

safety boats

Apr 12 '16 at 12:05 Community♦ 1

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How do you avoid Norovirus on the AT?

backpacking health appalachian-trail

Apr 15 '16 at 14:11 Sherwood Botsford 9,902

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

hiking leave-no-trace cleaning

Nov 23 '18 at 10:03 WedaPashi 30.2k

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How to retrieve a bear bag when hung with Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) method

hiking bears pacific-crest-trail

Apr 15 '16 at 14:38 TheOldDudeAbides 3

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Is it safe to add boiling water to Mylar?

hiking cooking diy

Mar 31 '16 at 14:24 Erik vanDoren 3,210

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How quickly do Oxygen Absorbers “spoil”?

hiking food diy

Mar 31 '16 at 17:22 ShemSeger 51.6k

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Can Grizzlies climb trees?

hiking safety bears grizzly-bears

Jan 25 '18 at 0:18 Charlie Brumbaugh 66.8k

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Will Black Bears actually follow you up a tree

safety bears black-bears

Jan 25 '18 at 0:13 Charlie Brumbaugh 66.8k

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Why would I want a pressurized hydration pack?

gear hiking hydration-bladders

Dec 15 '17 at 4:40 Charlie Brumbaugh 66.8k

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How much spare strap should I leave when trimming a pack down?

gear backpacking diy

Aug 5 '14 at 10:07 ibex 2,622

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How can I make Tyvek less noisy?

backpacking tents diy

Jul 21 '14 at 8:12 Aravona 15.1k

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Is there a Canadian equivalent to Forestry Rangers

hiking backpacking legality canada

Jun 16 '14 at 17:38 furtive 6,116

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Does packing boots with newspaper make them dry faster?

hiking footwear

Dec 13 '15 at 4:48 john doe 11

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How does Frogg Toggs Polypropylene measure up?

hiking rain-gear

Jan 9 at 12:00 Theodore Goodwin 1

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What should I do for a dislocated shoulder?

hiking first-aid

Apr 22 '14 at 17:58 manoftheson 5,425

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How can you tell if a rocky outcropping (lookout) is safe?

hiking safety

Mar 30 '16 at 17:52 Russell Steen 31.1k

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How do I find a less crowded trail in the southeast United States on the 4th of July?

hiking united-states trails

Oct 29 '18 at 18:43 gerrit 23.9k

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How tight should the line be kept for toproping?

climbing top-roping

May 17 '13 at 21:27 Roflo 2,406

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Do kevlar sacks work against bears?

backpacking food bears

Dec 11 '17 at 4:42 Charlie Brumbaugh 66.8k

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Advice for first Grand Canyon Hike for Eastern Hikers

hiking united-states

Apr 30 '14 at 8:14 Community♦ 1

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How should I remove a leech?

hiking health bugs

Apr 8 '13 at 13:18 Community♦ 1

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Logs & Rocks - Step on or over?

hiking backpacking safety

Jul 26 '13 at 22:02 Lost 18.5k

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How small is “too small” for tent guylines?

backpacking

Mar 29 '13 at 5:18 Lost 18.5k

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100 Questions

Is it possible to use a flint and steel with wet tinder?

Trekking Poles - Carbon Fiber vs. Aluminum

What are the advantages of different locks for collapsible trekking poles?

Alternatives for sealing Mylar food packs?

How do I test my water filter?

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

How to treat a severe allergic reaction while hiking?

What do life jacket ratings mean (Type I, Type II, etc)?

How do you avoid Norovirus on the AT?

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

How to retrieve a bear bag when hung with Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) method

Is it safe to add boiling water to Mylar?

How quickly do Oxygen Absorbers “spoil”?

Can Grizzlies climb trees?

Will Black Bears actually follow you up a tree

Why would I want a pressurized hydration pack?

How much spare strap should I leave when trimming a pack down?

How can I make Tyvek less noisy?

Is there a Canadian equivalent to Forestry Rangers

Does packing boots with newspaper make them dry faster?

How does Frogg Toggs Polypropylene measure up?

What should I do for a dislocated shoulder?

How can you tell if a rocky outcropping (lookout) is safe?

How do I find a less crowded trail in the southeast United States on the 4th of July?

How tight should the line be kept for toproping?

Do kevlar sacks work against bears?

Advice for first Grand Canyon Hike for Eastern Hikers

How should I remove a leech?

Logs & Rocks - Step on or over?

How small is “too small” for tent guylines?