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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 68.3k

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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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Is it warmer to sleep with an empty bladder?

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Feb 9 '17 at 12:31 coteyr 2,820

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

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Dec 10 '19 at 13:15 Michel Keijzers 1,859

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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 68.3k

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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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Dec 7 '18 at 11:19 Community♦ 1

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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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Mar 24 '17 at 16:03 Community♦ 1

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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 far above a waterfall should you be to safely cross?

waterfalls

Dec 16 '17 at 2:24 Charlie Brumbaugh 68.3k

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

Mar 7 '17 at 18:41 Charlie Brumbaugh 68.3k

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How to melt snow without fire or body heat?

snow drinking-water

May 23 '19 at 20:37 Community♦ 1

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Are there any modern advantages of a fire piston?

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

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Jun 11 '19 at 8:30 Community♦ 1

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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 68.3k

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Which animals would kill porcupines?

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Apr 19 '20 at 19:32 Alan 1

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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 are the pros and cons of ice axe leashes?

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Dec 27 '19 at 19:11 Community♦ 1

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

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May 23 '19 at 7:52 Steve Perry 41

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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 68.3k

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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?

safety weather canoes lakes

Aug 19 '20 at 18:01 Martin F 3,674

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What are some good foods for recovering from calorie debt?

hiking backpacking food

Aug 21 '19 at 15:41 Jan 1,309

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How can I backpack further without resupplying?

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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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319 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?

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

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

Which animals would kill porcupines?

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?

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

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

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

What are some good foods for recovering from calorie debt?

How can I backpack further without resupplying?

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?