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What types of trees are in these intertwined groups in Massachusetts?
Awarded May 4 at 3:57
Will a compass work underground or underwater?
Awarded Apr 19 at 17:42
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Awarded Mar 26 at 10:46
Seeking advice on getting a wild bird out an open window or door, alone, with no help. (Location, Virginia)
Awarded Mar 15 at 21:45
30°F / -1°C sleeping bag vs a 50°F / 10°C sleeping bag whilst wearing layers
Awarded Mar 7 at 12:10
Minimum frequency to build up tolerance to seasickness?
Awarded Mar 5 at 15:20
Is it very uncommon to see snakes in the woods, or have I just been unobservant?
Awarded Feb 26 at 21:03
Starting a Fire with a Battery - what are the fundamental guidelines for safety and efficacy?
Awarded Feb 4 at 22:16
Mortality statistics: Ski touring vs rock climbing
Awarded Dec 9, 2023 at 10:56
What do you call a nearly vertical step on a ridge?
Awarded Sep 26, 2023 at 6:47
What is this fish hook type called?
Awarded Aug 28, 2023 at 22:04
Cold water swimming - go in quickly? or slowly?
Awarded Jul 25, 2023 at 23:35
Open, fjell-like landscapes in Germany
Awarded Jul 17, 2023 at 17:27
If one falls through the ice while ice fishing alone, how might one get out?
Awarded Mar 20, 2023 at 1:08
What is the purpose of this D-shaped ring at the base of the tongue on my hiking boots?
Awarded Mar 2, 2023 at 10:16
Alternative to midshipman's / taut-line hitch for modern ropes
Awarded Dec 20, 2022 at 6:05
How do I tell if this single climbing rope is still safe for use?
Awarded Dec 15, 2022 at 21:00
Would it be nearly impossible to remove a tick from afro hair?
Awarded Nov 30, 2022 at 18:57
How to trick my body/stomach into thinking I'm full?
Awarded Nov 18, 2022 at 8:51
How are different terrains, defined by their angle, called in climbing?
Awarded Nov 3, 2022 at 8:33
Why are climbing hangers/anchors that thin?
Awarded Oct 27, 2022 at 18:41
Tricks for dealing with fingers numb from cold
Awarded Sep 7, 2022 at 4:26
What is the point of small backpacks?
Awarded Jul 26, 2022 at 15:57
What ropes could I use to suspend a hammock?
Awarded Jul 4, 2022 at 18:35
Why do predators seem as abundant as prey in trail camera footage?
Awarded Jun 23, 2022 at 9:27
Why is freeze-dried food not much more popular?
Awarded Jun 3, 2022 at 0:56
Wildcats in Scotland
Awarded May 30, 2022 at 8:28
Pack rafts vs Canoe
Awarded May 25, 2022 at 21:01
What makes some of the lakes in the Himalayas saline?
Awarded May 25, 2022 at 14:35
Why be passive while attacked by a brown bear?
Awarded May 18, 2022 at 23:52
At what temperature does rain become not chilling?
Awarded Apr 28, 2022 at 22:26
Help identifying this animal
Awarded Mar 23, 2022 at 21:21
It's freezing, you're cold and have to pee. Should you hold it as long as possible to conserve heat energy?
Awarded Mar 6, 2022 at 4:35
Can you use pre-owned climbing rope for hiking and/or emergency uses?
Awarded Feb 4, 2022 at 20:22
What is the best breathing holes strategy for a quinzee?
Awarded Feb 3, 2022 at 2:57
Climbing attached to a carabiner rather than tying in
Awarded Nov 22, 2021 at 20:31
Sleeping in unheated outbuilding for a prolonged period
Awarded Oct 25, 2021 at 11:33
What animals pose a threat to humans in the Vienna Woods/Wienerwald?
Awarded Oct 24, 2021 at 13:42
Why do Everest climbers go up, down and up again, instead of acclimatizing by simply staying in a camp longer?
Awarded Oct 24, 2021 at 4:10
Using mini scuba sets: 1L-3L tanks
Awarded Oct 8, 2021 at 15:55
May hiking in Eastern California
Awarded Oct 3, 2021 at 13:10
Can sanitary pads be a better alternate to gauze to reduce or stop bleeding?
Awarded Sep 29, 2021 at 7:21
Cookware: Why not Copper instead of Titanium, Aluminium or Stainless Steel?
Awarded Sep 26, 2021 at 21:49
Fishing Rods: One Piece or Two Piece
Awarded Sep 19, 2021 at 7:56
I am torn between axe or hatchet, what would you recommend?
Awarded Sep 16, 2021 at 10:17
This long, skinny plant caused red bumps on my son's knee within minutes. Is it poisonous?
Awarded Sep 15, 2021 at 11:02
How to get mould out of rucksack?
Awarded Aug 30, 2021 at 22:41
How to deal with hordes of flies in outdoor toilets?
Awarded Aug 13, 2021 at 8:02
Can anyone just go ahead and install a rock climbing bolt?
Awarded Jul 26, 2021 at 20:11
What purposes does a physical compass serve better than a compass application on my cellphone?
Awarded Jul 26, 2021 at 19:17
Are bears attracted to factory sealed food?
Awarded Jul 26, 2021 at 19:17
Can a gun spontaneously fire?
Awarded Jul 25, 2021 at 14:35
What are the first signs that you are headed for heat exhaustion, and what should you do?
Awarded Jul 25, 2021 at 5:47
Why did Lewis and Clark use square rigged boats?
Awarded Jul 20, 2021 at 4:11
What to do if your friends' hiking group is overdue?
Awarded Jul 15, 2021 at 16:25
Is the outdoor ”cottage industry” only about ultralight?
Awarded Jul 2, 2021 at 1:15
What is this black and yellow-striped caterpillar with four toothbrush-looking tufts of hair along the top?
Awarded Jun 30, 2021 at 23:34
Is it significantly faster to hike along a river bank?
Awarded Jun 27, 2021 at 12:47
Is this harness defective for having the belay loop around the belt webbing instead of the tie-in loop?
Awarded Jun 24, 2021 at 21:33
What is the most methodical way to try to get yourself unlost? (Assume below timberline in a temperate climate)
Awarded Jun 22, 2021 at 23:46
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