If you spend time outdoors hiking or camping, you know the importance of having the right gear out in the elements. When it comes to your bag or pack, what kind of material is best? An argument could be made for durable cotton canvas or lightweight nylon — which is better? While both canvas and …
How Effective or Ineffective are Tactical Flashlights on Bears? Thankfully, it has never happened to me that I’ve ‘turned a corner’ in a wood, so to speak, and suddenly found myself face to face with a bear. I imagine that doing so would be somewhat problematic, especially if the bear was irascible and decided to …
It’s believed that wood spirits rule the forest. Apparently, they are very elusive – indeed, I’ve never met one! At least, not knowingly. It is claimed by many that sensitives, that is, people with an affinity for the ethereal and other-worldly things, can actually feel the presence of wood spirits when walking in what I …
What Do the Climbing Terms “Redpoint”, “Pinkpoint”, “Flash,” and “Onsight” Mean? Every sport has its jargon, some more than others. Setting aside those which are language-dependent on where they originated, sports like karate and tae-kwon-do, for example, there are some which are so specialized that over the years they have been forced to create so …
Think of all the situations that could warrant the need to tension a rope between two trees. If you camp, you may want to hang a hammock securely, or perhaps you need to tie a clothesline to dry out your outdoor gear. Whatever the reason, there is some physics involved with successfully tensioning rope between …
If a boat is hard aground on the beach, you may have to wait until the tide turns and gets high enough to float you off the beach. However, if you are only slightly beached, you may be able to push your boat into the water or use your engines to power it off the …
Many people who live where rhododendrons and mountain laurel grow have been taught not to burn them. The story is that you should not burn toxic plants. The poison of some toxic plants will be released by fire and be toxic for you to breathe or be near… Both rhododendron and mountain laurel are toxic …
What are the 3 Holes on the Back of my Boat? In most boats, you’ll find at least one hole in the back. The hole will have a plug, and you use it to drain water from the boat. On large boats, stringers run from the front (bow) of the boat to the stern (rear) …
Some worms can live for up to three weeks in your fridge. They will live even longer if you continue feeding them. However, they do need food, and if you leave them in the fridge for longer than three weeks, you will need to feed them if you want them to live. Other worms, however, …
If you do any winter camping, you likely know the challenges of preventing your food supply from freezing. While the cold weather is helpful in preserving perishables, there is a likelihood that your food reserves will freeze, which may ruin or spoil some things. If you plan to camp, use care to prevent your food from …