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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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Dec 20 '17 at 5:51 Charlie Brumbaugh 47.6k

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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 at 0:52 Charlie Brumbaugh 47.6k

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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 dangerous are kangaroos?

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How do you aim a signal mirror?

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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 47.6k

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

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

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How do you remove a fishhook from a human?

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Jul 12 '17 at 11:06 DaveP 121

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How to temporarily mark a trail?

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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 47.6k

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

Mar 7 '17 at 18:41 Charlie Brumbaugh 47.6k

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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 47.6k

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Which animals would kill porcupines?

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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 47.6k

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

Dec 8 '17 at 3:39 Charlie Brumbaugh 47.6k

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What are the pros and cons of ice axe leashes?

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How can I backpack further without resupplying?

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What are some good foods for recovering from calorie debt?

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

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How do you deal with a picky eater on a backpacking trip?

backpacking food

Jan 13 '17 at 13:53 Ken Graham 7,470

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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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What should you do if your crampons start balling up?

safety mountaineering crampons

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

safety camping trees forests

May 26 at 1:50 Sue 10.5k

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How to determine the needed volume size when purchasing a backpack?

hiking backpacking backpacks

Dec 15 '17 at 4:25 Charlie Brumbaugh 47.6k

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How can you tell if roadkill is safe to eat?

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Sep 30 '17 at 21:03 Charlie Brumbaugh 47.6k

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How much less efficient is a solar charger when on a car's dashboard instead of in direct sunlight?

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258 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 dangerous are kangaroos?

How do you aim a signal mirror?

How would you help a snapping turtle cross the road?

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

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

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

How do you remove a fishhook from a human?

How to temporarily mark a trail?

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

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

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

Which animals would kill porcupines?

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

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

What are the pros and cons of ice axe leashes?

How can I backpack further without resupplying?

What are some good foods for recovering from calorie debt?

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

How do you deal with a picky eater on a backpacking trip?

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

What should you do if your crampons start balling up?

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

How to determine the needed volume size when purchasing a backpack?

How can you tell if roadkill is safe to eat?

How much less efficient is a solar charger when on a car's dashboard instead of in direct sunlight?