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Are there any situations while backpacking that would require a watch?

answered Feb 22, 2017 at 5:37

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How efficient is travel by canoe?

answered Feb 15, 2021 at 16:11

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Activities at the campsite

answered May 26, 2014 at 21:13

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How can I tell if I am dehydrated or have low electrolytes (need salt, etc.)?

answered Aug 4, 2014 at 18:26

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What does "out and back" mean in terms of understanding the length of a trail?

answered Aug 12, 2018 at 15:35

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When should you carry a firearm when hiking/trekking?

answered Sep 27, 2014 at 14:29

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How can I boost morale on long backpacking trips?

answered Sep 16, 2013 at 17:46

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Pitching a tent in the rain?

answered Jul 17, 2014 at 12:45

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What's the difference between frontcountry camping and backcountry camping?

answered May 16, 2015 at 13:33

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Any tips to reduce chance that I have to get up and pee in the night (not counting dehydration, of course)

answered May 2, 2013 at 12:22

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How can you make a MSR WhisperLite stove simmer?

answered Jan 8, 2013 at 14:44

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

answered Feb 27, 2013 at 22:28

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Logic behind hikers yielding to horses?

answered May 19, 2014 at 18:39

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What are some effective ways to deal with sand when camping on or near the beach?

answered Aug 28, 2014 at 12:52

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What are some good tips and techniques for packing a backpack?

answered Mar 26, 2012 at 13:46

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The outdoors, solitude and dealing with loneliness

answered May 8, 2012 at 20:06

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Effective way to carry a sleeping mattress with rucksack?

answered Nov 7, 2015 at 16:43

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Breaking a fresh green coconut

answered Nov 19, 2015 at 12:24

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How to decrease the risk of being injured by a Moose?

answered Dec 13, 2012 at 20:41

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Are bears attracted by Lotions and Perfumes?

answered Oct 22, 2014 at 17:51

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Leave no Trace: Are campfires unethical?

answered Mar 26, 2015 at 18:00

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How dangerous is a swarm of bees?

answered Jun 21, 2018 at 17:09

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How to tension rope between two trees?

answered Sep 27, 2019 at 20:16

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Canoe yoke orientation: Point towards front or back?

answered May 2 at 19:31

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What should an outdoors traveler know about the biodegradability of plastic?

answered Jul 30, 2016 at 14:19

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The re-hydration time for deydrated foods

answered Apr 17, 2015 at 17:08

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How do I find north using a watch?

answered Sep 8, 2014 at 12:36

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Sweating in sleeping bag

answered Jun 10, 2013 at 12:21

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How to estimate distances while at sea?

answered Sep 5, 2012 at 12:28

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How can I build a safe, effective igloo?

answered Nov 1, 2012 at 17:57

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Are there any situations while backpacking that would require a watch?

How efficient is travel by canoe?

Activities at the campsite

How can I tell if I am dehydrated or have low electrolytes (need salt, etc.)?

What does "out and back" mean in terms of understanding the length of a trail?

When should you carry a firearm when hiking/trekking?

How can I boost morale on long backpacking trips?

Pitching a tent in the rain?

What's the difference between frontcountry camping and backcountry camping?

Any tips to reduce chance that I have to get up and pee in the night (not counting dehydration, of course)

How can you make a MSR WhisperLite stove simmer?

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

Logic behind hikers yielding to horses?

What are some effective ways to deal with sand when camping on or near the beach?

What are some good tips and techniques for packing a backpack?

The outdoors, solitude and dealing with loneliness

Effective way to carry a sleeping mattress with rucksack?

Breaking a fresh green coconut

How to decrease the risk of being injured by a Moose?

Are bears attracted by Lotions and Perfumes?

Leave no Trace: Are campfires unethical?

How dangerous is a swarm of bees?

How to tension rope between two trees?

Canoe yoke orientation: Point towards front or back?

What should an outdoors traveler know about the biodegradability of plastic?

The re-hydration time for deydrated foods

How do I find north using a watch?

Sweating in sleeping bag

How to estimate distances while at sea?

How can I build a safe, effective igloo?