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How would navigation be different while hiking at night?
If one were to hike during the night and sleep during the day, what differences in navigation would one have to take into account?
In my experience you are more on instruments (such as a compass or ...
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How to cross rivers or streams at night or in darkness?
I am preparing a dayhike with some buddies of mine but to get to the trailhead, we have to cross more than ten river crossings which are passable by huge vehicles. The water there is quite fast and ...
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What are the pros and cons of using a red colored light source for hiking at night?
I have heard the argument that red light is better because it helps preserve your night vision, however it is less bright than white light.
Are there other pros and cons that I am missing or ...
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Flashlight or headlamp for night hiking?
Which is better to use during a night trek - a flashlight or a headlamp?
Which do you prefer? Would be great if recommend the one you use and tell me what made you buy it.
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Is it generally allowed to walk in German forests in the night?
I was geocaching a bit and I've found in many caches the warning not to cache in the night during the winter because of hunting season.
My question is, have such limitations a legal basis, and if so, ...
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