User Chris Mendez

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How to light a fire with wet firewood?

asked Apr 19, 2015 at 3:36

33 votes

11 answers

26k views

Do tent colors have functional purposes?

asked Mar 7, 2016 at 15:07

24 votes

7 answers

4k views

How to hike without constantly looking down

asked Jun 19, 2015 at 1:10

23 votes

2 answers

3k views

How can I recognize a game trail?

asked Jan 27, 2016 at 15:09

21 votes

4 answers

9k views

Is it safe to cut a climbing rope in half?

asked Apr 18, 2014 at 14:10

20 votes

11 answers

16k views

Considerations for older campers?

asked Aug 25, 2015 at 13:31

18 votes

4 answers

3k views

How can I safely practice trad climbing?

asked Jul 24, 2015 at 1:27

18 votes

3 answers

385 views

When is it appropriate to make a cairn?

asked Mar 2, 2016 at 2:06

16 votes

4 answers

2k views

Roof-top tents vs conventional tents?

asked Feb 8, 2016 at 15:21

15 votes

3 answers

2k views

Is there a general rule for climbing runout grading?

asked Mar 29, 2016 at 15:04

15 votes

2 answers

728 views

Does resoling change a climbing shoe's fit?

asked Oct 7, 2016 at 18:03

15 votes

6 answers

36k views

How can I avoid or lessen sweating in a rain jacket?

asked Jun 24, 2015 at 1:07

14 votes

4 answers

11k views

Safe, effective method for splitting firewood using a hatchet?

asked Sep 15, 2015 at 18:19

14 votes

2 answers

873 views

Why are these acceptable and safe anchors?

asked Dec 1, 2015 at 0:33

14 votes

3 answers

3k views

Is a single strand of webbing unacceptable for climbing anchors?

asked Mar 14, 2016 at 13:52

13 votes

5 answers

3k views

Do I need a hard shell to ski in sunny weather conditions?

asked Dec 19, 2016 at 19:54

13 votes

1 answer

2k views

How to rappel with a dog?

asked Aug 24, 2016 at 13:43

13 votes

2 answers

2k views

How do I get cam slings replaced?

asked Aug 13, 2015 at 0:32

12 votes

4 answers

2k views

Can rock climbers easily transition to canyoning?

asked Aug 18, 2015 at 0:34

12 votes

1 answer

518 views

Efficient technique for handling trad gear?

asked Nov 20, 2015 at 1:48

12 votes

4 answers

5k views

Uses for different size locking carabiners

asked Jan 27, 2015 at 0:24

11 votes

2 answers

7k views

How tight should I tie hiking boot laces?

asked Jan 15, 2016 at 14:49

11 votes

3 answers

4k views

Belaying directly off a ground anchor?

asked Aug 24, 2016 at 13:48

10 votes

2 answers

1k views

What are the dangers of descending/rappeling very quickly?

asked Dec 7, 2015 at 19:06

10 votes

1 answer

706 views

When are the best times/months to catch speckled trout on the US Gulf Coast?

asked Oct 5, 2015 at 22:11

9 votes

1 answer

542 views

What is the best time of day to view Bison in Oklahoma?

asked Dec 8, 2015 at 19:03

9 votes

1 answer

192 views

What is a safe distance for large, non-predatory wildlife?

asked Dec 9, 2015 at 2:58

9 votes

2 answers

297 views

Are pets allowed to thru-hike US National Scenic Trails?

asked Jan 15, 2016 at 14:39

9 votes

1 answer

2k views

Do snakes try to get in hammocks?

asked Sep 17, 2015 at 13:23

9 votes

2 answers

3k views

Is a barrel knot the same as a double/triple overhand knot?

asked Mar 14, 2016 at 13:39

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49 Questions

How to light a fire with wet firewood?

Do tent colors have functional purposes?

How to hike without constantly looking down

How can I recognize a game trail?

Is it safe to cut a climbing rope in half?

Considerations for older campers?

How can I safely practice trad climbing?

When is it appropriate to make a cairn?

Roof-top tents vs conventional tents?

Is there a general rule for climbing runout grading?

Does resoling change a climbing shoe's fit?

How can I avoid or lessen sweating in a rain jacket?

Safe, effective method for splitting firewood using a hatchet?

Why are these acceptable and safe anchors?

Is a single strand of webbing unacceptable for climbing anchors?

Do I need a hard shell to ski in sunny weather conditions?

How to rappel with a dog?

How do I get cam slings replaced?

Can rock climbers easily transition to canyoning?

Efficient technique for handling trad gear?

Uses for different size locking carabiners

How tight should I tie hiking boot laces?

Belaying directly off a ground anchor?

What are the dangers of descending/rappeling very quickly?

When are the best times/months to catch speckled trout on the US Gulf Coast?

What is the best time of day to view Bison in Oklahoma?

What is a safe distance for large, non-predatory wildlife?

Are pets allowed to thru-hike US National Scenic Trails?

Do snakes try to get in hammocks?

Is a barrel knot the same as a double/triple overhand knot?