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I've just been bitten by a rattlesnake; how, exactly, do I "keep calm"?

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How to test the sharpness of a knife?

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How do you aim a signal mirror?

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Iodine tablet correct use and efficiency

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What do life jacket ratings mean (Type I, Type II, etc)?

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I have a compass but no watch, how can I tell when it will get dark?

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How does water depth affect swimming safety? Why do signs, especially in the UK, say "DANGER: deep water"?

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How to retrieve a bear bag when hung with Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) method

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How to identify latitude & longitude with a compass?

11 votes

Why do hydration bladders top out at 3 liters?

10 votes

Knot for pulling two branches of a tree together

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When trimming my sails, why would I want them to stand flat, versus having some belly?

9 votes

Are elk and deer colorblind to blaze orange/pink clothes?

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When do boats have the right of way?

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What to look for on the site of a geocache?

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Double half hitch, versus two half hitches?

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What are anti-sweat technologies in winter jackets called?

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What is the best practice to secure a 17ft open canoe to the roof of a vehicle?

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What is head/lift indication in a digital compass on a sailboat?

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Understanding the transition in USCG Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Labeling

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What can I do to be more visible to other ships’ radar when traveling in a sea kayak?

6 votes

Did any lighthouses provide directional navigation signals?

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When does a Rope become a Line?

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What should go in the hiking/backpacking plan that you leave with someone else?

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Are there reusable inflatable life vests (or PFDs)?

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Is there some sort of portable slow CO2 emitter that can be used in conjunction with a bug zapper?

5 votes

Cat-safe mosquito repellent?

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Why might a larger peregrine falcon chick take longer to molt than smaller siblings?

5 votes

Why aren’t birds using these feeders?

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How are mountain lion populations estimated?

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