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I've just been bitten by a rattlesnake; how, exactly, do I “keep calm”?

first-aid rattlesnakes
Mar 14 '17 at 17:47 Community♦ 1
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Can I safely camp in deer tick country, and if so, how?

camping ticks
Jun 14 '17 at 18:20 Community♦ 1
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What are the measurable prerequisites of strength and/or flexiblity for starting to climb in a climbing gym?

climbing
Feb 1 '17 at 15:46 Climberguy 1
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What to do if you are above timberline and your descent is cut off by a large forest fire?

safety backpacking forest-fires
Aug 11 '18 at 15:39 ab2 20.7k
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Meeting an unknown snake on the trail; what is the best thing to do?

hiking safety snakes
Dec 12 '17 at 2:06 Charlie Brumbaugh 67.9k
 
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Is the Park Service continuing its case to re-rename Yosemite Park's historic landmarks?

united-states national-parks yosemite
Feb 6 '17 at 20:29 Community♦ 1
 
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Under what conditions does heating a tent artificially make objective sense?

safety backpacking tents cold-weather cold
Jun 23 '19 at 15:08 Ken Graham 9,261
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What to do when a moose blocks the trail?

hiking moose
Dec 12 '17 at 2:02 Charlie Brumbaugh 67.9k
 
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What is the ecological justification (if any) for bird feeders?

birds bird-behaviour bird-feeding
Feb 4 at 17:40 ChrisM 339
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Why is it tiring to “keep down” with a slower person on a walk or hike?

hiking walking
Apr 4 '16 at 13:52 Russell Steen 31.6k
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How do locals (short of drilling) determine that lake ice is safe for skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling, skiing?

safety ice
Mar 26 '19 at 20:47 Bogdan 399
 
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Can I use a trail camera to identify a roadside litterer?

leave-no-trace conservation litter cameras
Sep 12 '18 at 23:45 ab2 20.7k
 
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What are the most frequent crimes perpetrated by people against people in the Great Outdoors?

safety
Jul 31 '17 at 18:51 Community♦ 1
 
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How much experience is needed with llamas to hike with a llama, on one's own?

hiking backpacking pack-animals
Dec 8 '16 at 14:52 Karen 4,124
 
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How do you pitch a tarp so that you will not get wet in a heavy rain?

wild-camping
Aug 24 '17 at 18:30 Charlie Brumbaugh 67.9k
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What are the pros and cons of a digital altimeter over an analog altimeter for backpacking?

gear backpacking
Dec 21 '15 at 21:41 Roddy 3,886
 
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Is there a mesh mini-tent on the market that covers head, shoulders and arms, allowing you read comfortably in buggy terrain?

camping bugs
Nov 2 '15 at 13:01 Community♦ 1
 
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When is it unethical to dismantle a fire-ring?

fire wild-camping
Aug 10 '15 at 5:55 nhgrif 103
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Where can we go backpacking out West under 8,500 feet that has much of the feel of much higher altitudes

backpacking united-states
Feb 2 '18 at 17:47 Community♦ 1
 
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Should one store a tent loose for prolonged periods between uses to maximize its lifetime?

backpacking tents gear-care
Apr 22 '17 at 16:32 Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GL 15.4k
 
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What determines whether the young of a cat is called a kitten or a cub?

animals terminology
Nov 4 '19 at 20:13 Chris R 1
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Is it likely to be my technique or my muscles that cause my arms and shoulders to ache so soon after I start kayaking?

kayaks exercises
Sep 28 '19 at 4:47 Martin F 3,601
 
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What is the difference between a cascade and a waterfall?

hiking waterfalls
Apr 17 '19 at 1:52 Community♦ 1
 
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How do you protect yourself against crocodiles when you have no option but to camp on the banks of a croc-infested river?

safety wild-camping rivers
Nov 24 '18 at 19:43 Community♦ 1
 
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Proper food storage against black bears on a LONG (e.g., 14 days) trip, partly in black bear country? (enough bear canisters not practical)

backpacking bears black-bears
Jan 25 '18 at 0:13 Charlie Brumbaugh 67.9k
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A snake glides over a very rough, hard surface with no signs of discomfort…how?

snakes
Jun 6 '17 at 6:09 WedaPashi 30.5k
 
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How long should a down sleeping bag last?

gear sleeping-bags
Feb 10 '17 at 7:09 erfink 3,199
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Acclimitization: Would 20 min at an “oxygen bar” deliver more than an ephermal boost to a healthy person?

hiking high-altitude
Jun 30 '16 at 13:39 Trees4theForest 103
 
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Pros and cons of different types of snorkeling fins

gear snorkeling
Aug 23 '19 at 10:58 ab2 20.7k
 
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How can the attitude that one is a guest in black bear country prevent hassles with bears?

bears black-bears
Jan 25 '18 at 0:14 Charlie Brumbaugh 67.9k
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