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Olin Lathrop

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Littleton, Massachusetts

210 Answers

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I have a firestarter disk, but it won’t light. How do I use it?

answered Jun 23, 2018 at 21:43

43 votes

How do I evade or pacify a bee?

answered Jul 31, 2018 at 11:28

36 votes

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Is it dangerous to sleep in a tent alone in a forest in -20°C?

answered Dec 15, 2012 at 15:05

34 votes

How to temporarily mark a trail?

answered Feb 21, 2017 at 13:02

34 votes

Is it poor etiquette to ask fellow backpackers where they have been/where they are going?

answered Feb 2, 2018 at 13:17

31 votes

What are the benefits of saving bats?

answered Jun 4, 2018 at 11:53

30 votes

What format should I use to report my location to emergency responders?

answered Jul 4, 2014 at 22:48

29 votes

Why don't we apply the principles of layering when it comes to pants?

answered Dec 7, 2012 at 13:09

28 votes

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How can I vet a hiking partner without potential hard feelings?

answered Feb 14, 2015 at 21:32

27 votes

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Dealing with rashes between thighs and around the groin

answered Aug 1, 2013 at 20:59

25 votes

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What is the difference between a Pass and a Col?

answered Jan 25, 2017 at 13:38

25 votes

Why aren't there any electric stoves that can be used for cooking where you can't build a fire?

answered Feb 23, 2016 at 13:11

24 votes

Does cotton really kill?

answered Jan 12, 2015 at 18:25

23 votes

How to create campfire which will burn overnight?

answered Feb 3, 2013 at 18:11

22 votes

Is there an organization for adults to learn outdoor skills with their kids?

answered Jul 10, 2017 at 17:52

21 votes

My head torch/lamp has a red mode, why?

answered Apr 3, 2015 at 13:06

20 votes

When should you carry a firearm when hiking/trekking?

answered Sep 27, 2014 at 23:28

20 votes

Is hiking alone always faster?

answered Jun 24, 2017 at 22:04

19 votes

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What should I do when caught in lightning while in my tent?

answered Jun 9, 2014 at 12:54

19 votes

Does eating snow help dehydration?

answered Nov 13, 2012 at 19:29

19 votes

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

answered Dec 7, 2012 at 1:38

18 votes

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Isn't Nor'easter supposed to move from the Northeast to Southwest?

answered Nov 12, 2012 at 23:05

18 votes

What should I do to avoid ticks other than wear particular clothing?

answered Jul 19, 2016 at 11:36

18 votes

Is there a difference between a hiking trail and a backpacking trail, including if it's the same piece of land?

answered Sep 9, 2018 at 18:54

17 votes

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Calculate true north with a compass and map

answered Dec 9, 2015 at 22:13

17 votes

What are good designs for volunteer-buildable trail bridges?

answered Feb 12, 2014 at 22:31

17 votes

Black bears and torch lights

answered Sep 18, 2014 at 15:39

16 votes

Is it ever safe to let a hypothermic person sleep?

answered Mar 12, 2013 at 20:07

16 votes

Practical uses for urine

answered Jan 7, 2014 at 17:24

16 votes

How to react to cattle charging towards you?

answered Nov 17, 2015 at 14:21

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