Questions tagged [storage]
Questions with reference of best practises on storing items. This could be gear or food related.
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Paracord spool coming apart
I bought a 1000' spool of paracord for hunting, fishing and general outdoor use.
Over the last year or so one end of the spool came off and the cord has started falling off the spool.
How can I ...
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What is the best way to store my sleeping bag for long periods of time?
I've heard that storing a sleeping bag in its stuff sack for long periods of time will cause it to lose loft, and won't provide as much comfort or warmth when used again.
If so, how should I store my ...
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Polyethylene canoe storage in hot attic
I recently got a secondhand Old Town Discovery 169 canoe, which is at least 15 years old and made of some kind of polyethylene (I assume). The problem is, I have nowhere good to store it. I'm ...
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Ratchet straps — Purpose of 15-inch loops
I have a set of Rhino 1-inch ratchet straps. The straps came with separate 15-inch loop straps:
What is the purpose of the loop straps?
And why do they have a twist in them? They aren't sewn with a ...
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What size dry bag is best for keeping and washing clothes?
I want to buy a drybag for washing clothes while backpacking (travelling, not hiking) and also keeping dirty/wet clothes until it is time to wash them.
I have available near me 5L, 10L and 20L dry ...
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Volume of cargo area in a kayak
What is the approximate volume in cubic feet or inches of cargo space in the average sit in kayak?
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How to safely store a propane/butane/isobutane canister in a vehicle?
The canisters that I have purchased so far have included a warning not to let the canister get above 120 degrees Fahrenheit. It looks like the inside of car can get well above that, hot enough to bake ...
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How to deal with keeping a first aid kit inside a hot car?
Excluding parking the car in the shade or carrying the kit in person, what are some solutions to handle emergency car kits in the heat?
I am aware
medications, ointments, creams, adhesives are the ...
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How can I store skis in car without rust during ski season?
When winter comes, me & family like to downhill ski about twice a week. There are 3 people, and therefore 3 sets of skis that need to be stored.
We live in an apartment with no garage, and it is ...
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Gear storage: what gear that can be safely stocked outside?
I have plenty of gear and I live in a small apartment.
I am planning to buy an outdoor closet to put on the balcony to get some extra space. Here's a sample to show you how it would be like.
I would ...
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Things to keep away from climbing ropes
There are some no brainers like don't throw your climbing rope next to car batteries in the back of your car. The effect of bug sprays containing Deet seem to be controversial. I have also heard a ...
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Can oiling keep tools from rusting?
Even stainless-steel can rust, and I've seen axes and saws that were visibly rusted. I've been told that wrapping the metal parts of the tools in oiled paper will prevent this.
Can oil really be used ...
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How to store fresh dead bait shrimp for a short period of time?
I buy live shrimp at a bait shop on the weekends and use most of it but I always have some left over that I have been throwing out. Is there a way to save recently dead shrimp in the freezer to ...
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Best practices for physical and inventory management of a ready pack/bug out bag
Hopefully this is acceptable. I figure this could be relevant as my bug out bag is essentially what I would bring on a camping trip (first aid, fire starters, some food, shelter materials, mess kit, ...
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How to store roe (fish eggs) at home in a refrigerator?
My boyfriend seems to think it’s OK to store his open container of roe on the top shelf of my refrigerator next to all of our food what do you think about this?
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