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Which will keep my food colder longer, draining the melted ice water, or leaving it in the cooler?

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Does eating snow help dehydration?

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If I'm caught in lightning above tree-line, what should I do?

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Does hiking with a dog in bear country increase or decrease your risk of a bear encounter?

asked Jan 25, 2012 at 3:29

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4 answers

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How can I start a fire by rubbing two sticks together?

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Do bear-safe rules still apply in the winter?

asked Nov 10, 2012 at 17:24

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Is my tent pole a lightning rod?

asked Sep 23, 2012 at 6:45

24 votes

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Which stove fuel has best weight to bulk to heat ratio?

asked Jan 25, 2012 at 10:34

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Selecting backpacking cooking pot – teflon, aluminum, steel, titanium, or cast iron?

asked Feb 25, 2012 at 1:25

21 votes

4 answers

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How do you properly dispose of human waste while snow camping?

asked Jan 27, 2012 at 2:01

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3 answers

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Should a hiker be concerned about wolves in the back-country?

asked Feb 3, 2012 at 2:46

19 votes

2 answers

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How long is too long to suffer from constipation in the back country?

asked Jan 27, 2012 at 6:40

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9 answers

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How do you stop blood-flow from a leech bite?

asked Jan 25, 2012 at 3:51

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2 answers

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How do I tie a slackline with only carabiners and webbing?

asked Oct 26, 2012 at 11:41

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6 answers

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How long does mayonnaise last unrefrigerated in the back-country?

asked Mar 15, 2012 at 16:08

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9 answers

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How can you make a MSR WhisperLite stove simmer?

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Does whiskey help keep you warm in winter?

asked Mar 18, 2013 at 22:28

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3 answers

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How can I prevent snow-balls building up in my dog's paws?

asked Mar 18, 2013 at 22:21

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3 answers

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How much heat can a candle lantern provide while winter camping?

asked Dec 18, 2012 at 1:49

15 votes

1 answer

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Mountaineering / glacial traverse: rope-up or go it alone?

asked Mar 15, 2012 at 15:30

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Is it better to camp in a disturbed area, or pick a new spot and let the first rest?

asked Jan 26, 2012 at 2:28

14 votes

3 answers

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What is the true risk of suffocation from different combustion sources in a tent? (CO2, CO)

asked Dec 5, 2012 at 14:16

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Does having sex in the back-country attract bears or other critters?

asked Jul 25, 2013 at 17:34

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Are bears more attracted to menstruating females?

asked Jul 25, 2013 at 17:26

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Which will drain less body heat: lying on bare earth or bare rock?

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Are 35mm film canisters safe for holding spices?

asked Nov 28, 2012 at 13:38

9 votes

2 answers

692 views

What is the best way to break up a fight among dogs on a sled line?

asked Feb 25, 2012 at 14:47

8 votes

2 answers

690 views

Recipe for backcountry ice cream?

asked Jul 25, 2013 at 17:38

7 votes

1 answer

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Are there performance differences between lead and lead-free ammunition?

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Should I re-wax downhill skis after using skins?

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30 Questions

Which will keep my food colder longer, draining the melted ice water, or leaving it in the cooler?

Does eating snow help dehydration?

If I'm caught in lightning above tree-line, what should I do?

Does hiking with a dog in bear country increase or decrease your risk of a bear encounter?

How can I start a fire by rubbing two sticks together?

Do bear-safe rules still apply in the winter?

Is my tent pole a lightning rod?

Which stove fuel has best weight to bulk to heat ratio?

Selecting backpacking cooking pot – teflon, aluminum, steel, titanium, or cast iron?

How do you properly dispose of human waste while snow camping?

Should a hiker be concerned about wolves in the back-country?

How long is too long to suffer from constipation in the back country?

How do you stop blood-flow from a leech bite?

How do I tie a slackline with only carabiners and webbing?

How long does mayonnaise last unrefrigerated in the back-country?

How can you make a MSR WhisperLite stove simmer?

Does whiskey help keep you warm in winter?

How can I prevent snow-balls building up in my dog's paws?

How much heat can a candle lantern provide while winter camping?

Mountaineering / glacial traverse: rope-up or go it alone?

Is it better to camp in a disturbed area, or pick a new spot and let the first rest?

What is the true risk of suffocation from different combustion sources in a tent? (CO2, CO)

Does having sex in the back-country attract bears or other critters?

Are bears more attracted to menstruating females?

Which will drain less body heat: lying on bare earth or bare rock?

Are 35mm film canisters safe for holding spices?

What is the best way to break up a fight among dogs on a sled line?

Recipe for backcountry ice cream?

Are there performance differences between lead and lead-free ammunition?

Should I re-wax downhill skis after using skins?