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64 votes
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How do you determine how long a hike will take?

42 votes
6 answers
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What essential items should go in a small first aid kit?

35 votes
6 answers
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How bad do circumstances need to be before activating a PLB?

19 votes
3 answers
576 views

Is it practical to get a satellite phone for communication from remote areas?

19 votes
11 answers
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What are some effective ways of reducing itching from a mosquito bite?

19 votes
9 answers
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How do you prevent mold in CamelBak hydration bladders?

17 votes
3 answers
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Is bear spray effective against other animals?

17 votes
2 answers
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What should you do if you are bitten by a rattlesnake?

16 votes
4 answers
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What type of mosquito repellent is most effective?

16 votes
2 answers
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How should you wash clothes after exposure to poison oak/ivy/sumac?

15 votes
2 answers
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What should you look for when buying hiking socks?

15 votes
2 answers
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What precautions should I take when hiking among herds of elk?

14 votes
2 answers
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When should you repair rock gouges in skis?

14 votes
4 answers
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What are the options for kayak self-rescue without a paddle float?

13 votes
2 answers
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What mosquito nets can be used while camping?

11 votes
1 answer
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What kinds of knives are allowed while camping in California?

8 votes
2 answers
1k views

How can you prevent trekking pole locking mechanisms from slipping?

7 votes
1 answer
287 views

How can I minimize the risk of tree wells when backcountry skiing?

3 votes
0 answers
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What essentials should you bring with you on a day hike? [duplicate]