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Why would one aim off when navigating with a map and compass?

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Are there any advantages while backpacking to hike during the night and sleep during the day?

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Why would a seal be flinging an octopus around above the water and then slapping a kayaker with it?

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Sep 30 '18 at 0:52 Charlie Brumbaugh 67.4k

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Is it warmer to sleep with an empty bladder?

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

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How to test the sharpness of a knife?

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How dangerous are kangaroos?

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How would you help a snapping turtle cross the road?

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Jan 3 '18 at 4:32 Charlie Brumbaugh 67.4k

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How do you aim a signal mirror?

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What should one do when climbing if someone above you yells ROCK?

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Are there any tips for preventing a vehicle from being broken into while parked at a trailhead?

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How to temporarily mark a trail?

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Are there any situations while backpacking that would require a watch?

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How do you remove a fishhook from a human?

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How far above a waterfall should you be to safely cross?

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Dec 16 '17 at 2:24 Charlie Brumbaugh 67.4k

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How can I find north from the stars without recognizable constellations?

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How to melt snow without fire or body heat?

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Are there any modern advantages of a fire piston?

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How long does it take for trash to become a historical artifact (in the United States)?

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Dec 16 '17 at 20:24 Charlie Brumbaugh 67.4k

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Are there any general rules of thumb for route finding up a mountain without any trails?

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What is the Leave No Trace way to dispose of coffee grounds?

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What are the pros and cons of ice axe leashes?

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Dec 27 at 19:11 Charlie Brumbaugh 67.4k

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What is the use case for non-breathable waterproof pants?

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Which animals would kill porcupines?

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May 24 '18 at 17:49 Nat 103

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What is the relationship between altitude gain and temperature decrease when mountaineering?

mountaineering weather

Mar 20 '18 at 16:30 Charlie Brumbaugh 67.4k

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What are some good foods for recovering from calorie debt?

hiking backpacking food

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How can I backpack further without resupplying?

backpacking

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If you are canoeing on a lake when whitecaps start happening, what is the best direction to get off the lake?

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How to assess the likelihood of a tree falling in a forest?

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If I have extra space in a backpack, am I better packing it short and fat or tall and thin?

backpacking

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320 Questions

Why would one aim off when navigating with a map and compass?

Are there any advantages while backpacking to hike during the night and sleep during the day?

Why would a seal be flinging an octopus around above the water and then slapping a kayaker with it?

Is it warmer to sleep with an empty bladder?

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

How to test the sharpness of a knife?

How dangerous are kangaroos?

How would you help a snapping turtle cross the road?

How do you aim a signal mirror?

What should one do when climbing if someone above you yells ROCK?

Are there any tips for preventing a vehicle from being broken into while parked at a trailhead?

How to temporarily mark a trail?

Are there any situations while backpacking that would require a watch?

How do you remove a fishhook from a human?

How far above a waterfall should you be to safely cross?

How can I find north from the stars without recognizable constellations?

How to melt snow without fire or body heat?

Are there any modern advantages of a fire piston?

How long does it take for trash to become a historical artifact (in the United States)?

Are there any general rules of thumb for route finding up a mountain without any trails?

What is the Leave No Trace way to dispose of coffee grounds?

What are the pros and cons of ice axe leashes?

What is the use case for non-breathable waterproof pants?

Which animals would kill porcupines?

What is the relationship between altitude gain and temperature decrease when mountaineering?

What are some good foods for recovering from calorie debt?

How can I backpack further without resupplying?

If you are canoeing on a lake when whitecaps start happening, what is the best direction to get off the lake?

How to assess the likelihood of a tree falling in a forest?

If I have extra space in a backpack, am I better packing it short and fat or tall and thin?