My go-to solution for backpacking teeth brushing is to use baking soda. It is: odor-free, so you don’t have to worry about treating it as a smellable extremely light, as it is a powder does actually ...

Yes, and no. There is certainly a tendency towards the more triangular/bulbous head of a snake indicating that it's venomous. However, there are significant outliers to that rule (notably, the ...

I am fairly sure that you’ve found a Crab Spider based on the entry in this website, which looks nearly exactly like your photo.

So, I can't answer from experience, but there were some significant changes since 1950 regarding the use of national parks. In the 1960's or so, there was a significant uptick in usage of National ...

While there seems to be some personal variation, with children more sensitive than adults, it's not particularly likely for incidental exposure via your lunch to cause you an issue. The particular ...

For one, thank you for asking and planning to be considerate. I wouldn’t wholly throw away the idea of practicing while on a backpacking trip, particularly if you’re a professional, but there are ...

According to Section 508 (c) of the American with Disabilities Act, Title V, (1) In general. - Congress reaffirms that nothing in the Wilderness Act [16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.] is to be construed as ...

I am almost certain that you will be safe. Permethrin is not particularly toxic to humans, and exposures of notably higher concentrations than what you used for the clothing treatment have been found ...

As you should have seen in the answer there, you can first check the guidebook(s) to see if they mention anything. Another resource is The Mountain Project where you may get an answer, either by ...

In general, redundancy is key. Second, it is critical to retain the rope at the top of the climb. If the rope falls with the climber anchored to the top, you're going to be in for one heck of a time....

This is highly dependent on a few different factors. Where you are hiking How you behave while you are hiking When you are hiking I've done some hiking in the Eastern and Western US, and while I can'...

Generally, it is true that filtering viruses is less of a concern in the US than globally, especially in the back country as opposed to more populated areas. That isn't to say that there isn't the ...

TL;DR You should be fine, assuming your daughter is reasonably capable (dealing with the weight of a multi-day overnight pack) and/or you are capable to carry enough extra to make up for what she ...

Note: This answer has been revised based on a higher quality photo I am not a toad expert, but I think it is likely a Woodhouse's Toad based on this handy guide. One of the key features is the pale ...

I will not comment on the general feasibility of your plan. However, I did a little research about the specific heat of various materials, and the results are actually pretty interesting. We are ...

One simple check that I have used is to touch your thumb to your other fingers. If you can no longer touch your thumb to your pinkie finger (which usually is utterly trivial when warm) and if it is ...

I'm a bit late to the party, but I'll add my two cents. Some gyms have actually have a portion of the top-rope belay test where the belayer must catch two unannounced falls without looking at the ...

Acid rain usually has a pH of around 4-5, while normal rain is around 5.6, and pure water is 7, or neutral [1] [2]. To give that in perspective, acid rain is less acidic than orange juice or soda, ...

There isn't much to be said about the preparation that hasn't been said by DudeOnRock, but making sure that you are dry, have a comfortable sleeping pad, and are warm are definitely key. One thing to ...