User Willeke - The Great Outdoors Stack Exchange

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How do I tell if this single climbing rope is still safe for use?

answered Dec 8, 2022 at 9:19

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A bird is stuck flying in circles in my room. How to make it fly away?

answered Oct 3, 2021 at 6:31

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Seeking advice on getting a wild bird out an open window or door, alone, with no help. (Location, Virginia)

answered Mar 13 at 20:55

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My car broke down in Siberia. What do I do now?

answered Mar 17, 2018 at 18:28

19 votes

What makes shoelaces so special?

answered Mar 21, 2018 at 11:04

19 votes

Compass compatibility: Can I use my US compass in Australia?

answered Feb 10, 2017 at 22:10

19 votes

Do reflective warning triangles blow away in wind storms?

answered Jun 10 at 8:19

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Why are backpacks sized in liters?

answered Mar 18, 2018 at 11:26

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Minimum frequency to build up tolerance to seasickness?

answered Mar 4 at 5:44

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Safest way to carry ebooks outdoors?

answered Aug 27, 2018 at 17:46

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How to design a semi-permanent campsite for short trips into the woods that won't attract vandals when we're not there?

answered Apr 28, 2018 at 19:00

9 votes

Does anyone recognise this knot?

answered Mar 3, 2019 at 15:49

9 votes

Tree with red |A| painted on trunk

answered May 1 at 4:28

8 votes

How to prevent metal eyelets from rusting?

answered Apr 10, 2018 at 20:45

8 votes

What foods attract mosquitoes to your body, and what can you eat that will repel them?

answered Jan 30, 2019 at 18:07

6 votes

Tricks for dealing with fingers numb from cold

answered Oct 16, 2021 at 11:44

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What's a good shoe for long-distance walking?

answered Aug 27, 2022 at 7:10

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Will it be OK with sleeping mat being as wide as tent 52" both

answered Dec 24, 2022 at 23:43

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What is this no-harness rappel called?

answered Apr 13 at 17:30

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Are there vines in nature that are naturally capable of being a whip, rope or string?

answered Nov 5, 2023 at 8:05

6 votes

how to distinguish between Merrell Men's Moab 2 Vent vs Merrell Men's Moab 2 Waterproof at a glance?

answered Mar 27, 2023 at 15:33

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Does drilling into a tree harm it?

answered Jul 26, 2023 at 20:14

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How do you access the back of a large paper map?

answered Aug 6, 2018 at 15:38

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What attributes should I look for in an inexpensive multi-purpose folding bike?

answered Jun 16, 2018 at 19:05

6 votes

How to find true north without compass, sun, and stars?

answered Apr 19 at 4:54

5 votes

Does 'Single-oar sculling' have any use in recreational boating?

answered Sep 1, 2018 at 10:43

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Why are Fjällräven sleeping bags so expensive?

answered Dec 22, 2018 at 7:55

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Are there gender-specific climbing harnesses?

answered Apr 16, 2018 at 17:40

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How to protect sunglasses without a case?

answered May 7, 2018 at 18:04

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What is this raised, icy-looking structure, found at the edge of a partially frozen lake?

answered Mar 28, 2018 at 17:43

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How do I tell if this single climbing rope is still safe for use?

A bird is stuck flying in circles in my room. How to make it fly away?

Seeking advice on getting a wild bird out an open window or door, alone, with no help. (Location, Virginia)

My car broke down in Siberia. What do I do now?

What makes shoelaces so special?

Compass compatibility: Can I use my US compass in Australia?

Do reflective warning triangles blow away in wind storms?

Why are backpacks sized in liters?

Minimum frequency to build up tolerance to seasickness?

Safest way to carry ebooks outdoors?

How to design a semi-permanent campsite for short trips into the woods that won't attract vandals when we're not there?

Does anyone recognise this knot?

Tree with red |A| painted on trunk

How to prevent metal eyelets from rusting?

What foods attract mosquitoes to your body, and what can you eat that will repel them?

Tricks for dealing with fingers numb from cold

What's a good shoe for long-distance walking?

Will it be OK with sleeping mat being as wide as tent 52" both

What is this no-harness rappel called?

Are there vines in nature that are naturally capable of being a whip, rope or string?

how to distinguish between Merrell Men's Moab 2 Vent vs Merrell Men's Moab 2 Waterproof at a glance?

Does drilling into a tree harm it?

How do you access the back of a large paper map?

What attributes should I look for in an inexpensive multi-purpose folding bike?

How to find true north without compass, sun, and stars?

Does 'Single-oar sculling' have any use in recreational boating?

Why are Fjällräven sleeping bags so expensive?

Are there gender-specific climbing harnesses?

How to protect sunglasses without a case?

What is this raised, icy-looking structure, found at the edge of a partially frozen lake?