User Rory Alsop - The Great Outdoors Stack Exchange

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Why don't climbers use electrically heated suits?

answered Jul 24, 2017 at 13:23

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Should you pop a blister?

answered Jan 31, 2012 at 21:12

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Why go without socks with climbing shoes?

answered Aug 19, 2012 at 13:28

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Why do most tents have black floors?

answered Sep 26, 2016 at 10:28

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How can you prevent kids getting lost at night while camping?

answered Mar 1, 2012 at 10:38

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What are some effective ways to deal with sand when camping on or near the beach?

answered Aug 28, 2014 at 6:33

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Please Explain Rock Climbing Grades

answered Sep 26, 2013 at 13:25

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Is my tent pole a lightning rod?

answered Sep 23, 2012 at 9:46

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Sailing with a child

answered May 15, 2013 at 19:43

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How do climbers retrieve anchored rope?

answered Oct 27, 2013 at 17:46

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What hand and finger exercises help with climbing?

answered Jan 26, 2012 at 22:17

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How should a climbing rope be cleaned?

answered Jun 9, 2014 at 19:27

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What are the measurable prerequisites of strength and/or flexiblity for starting to climb in a climbing gym?

answered Jan 30, 2017 at 12:23

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What kind of personal flotation devices should surfers use? Or does the surfboard provide that function?

answered May 17, 2020 at 15:30

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Is there any practical use for a grappling hook?

answered Nov 30, 2015 at 16:27

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Do I need any technical skills to climb Kilimanjaro?

answered Jan 26, 2012 at 8:46

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What can I do about those obnoxious biting flies?

answered Jan 24, 2012 at 23:30

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Can you eat pine needles in an emergency?

answered Feb 2, 2012 at 16:43

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Sailing with an infant

answered May 13, 2013 at 20:56

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Falling into an ice cold body of water

answered Mar 8, 2012 at 8:40

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What are the key features to look for in mobile device apps for hiking/camping?

answered Apr 29, 2012 at 23:00

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How can I tell if a wild bird is legally protected?

answered May 3, 2012 at 8:20

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How do I use these "guy line runners" to adjust the tension on my tent's lines?

answered Aug 12, 2012 at 16:03

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Activities at the campsite

answered May 27, 2014 at 7:39

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Fitness for surfing?

answered Aug 4, 2014 at 15:09

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How can I cover the upper part of my nose to avoid UV radiations?

answered Jun 26, 2021 at 11:13

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What is Geocaching?

answered Jun 9, 2012 at 20:01

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How to harden feet for walking barefoot on harsh surfaces?

answered Jul 8, 2013 at 19:28

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Keeping the things interesting in a small climbing gym

answered Nov 6, 2013 at 11:49

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How to estimate current speed and direction while swimming at sea?

answered Sep 13, 2012 at 18:49

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274 Answers

Why don't climbers use electrically heated suits?

Should you pop a blister?

Why go without socks with climbing shoes?

Why do most tents have black floors?

How can you prevent kids getting lost at night while camping?

What are some effective ways to deal with sand when camping on or near the beach?

Please Explain Rock Climbing Grades

Is my tent pole a lightning rod?

Sailing with a child

How do climbers retrieve anchored rope?

What hand and finger exercises help with climbing?

How should a climbing rope be cleaned?

What are the measurable prerequisites of strength and/or flexiblity for starting to climb in a climbing gym?

What kind of personal flotation devices should surfers use? Or does the surfboard provide that function?

Is there any practical use for a grappling hook?

Do I need any technical skills to climb Kilimanjaro?

What can I do about those obnoxious biting flies?

Can you eat pine needles in an emergency?

Sailing with an infant

Falling into an ice cold body of water

What are the key features to look for in mobile device apps for hiking/camping?

How can I tell if a wild bird is legally protected?

How do I use these "guy line runners" to adjust the tension on my tent's lines?

Activities at the campsite

Fitness for surfing?

How can I cover the upper part of my nose to avoid UV radiations?

What is Geocaching?

How to harden feet for walking barefoot on harsh surfaces?

Keeping the things interesting in a small climbing gym

How to estimate current speed and direction while swimming at sea?