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| SRP | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I have a science research project that I am doing for school. I need to know some things about ...
A: Most soaps contain chemicals and can be harmful to wildlife if released into streams and lakes. ...
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| camping in southern michigan or northern indiana | 9/10/2009 |
Q: hi my name is jerry am looking for a place to camp that is primative were we can backpack in but not ...
A: I am a Scoutmaster in Fort Wayne, Indiana we are about 20 miles from Ohio and 40 miles from ...
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| Camping Tents | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I am going for my first ever camping trip next weekend to Shenandoah Valley, VA and am a bit ...
A: I think that the tents are pretty much the same, I am sure that you will find some advantages with ...
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| Camping Tents | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I am going for my first ever camping trip next weekend to Shenandoah Valley, VA and am a bit ...
A: 1) What tent size I should purchase. BTW, I and my wife are both 6 foot tall :). I see 4 sleeper and ...
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| biodegradable stuff/prices? | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I work for a Youth Conservation Corp in the summers..and I am gonna be working in a state park this ...
A: Even biodegradable soap can eventually pollute lakes and streams if it is not used sparingly so you ...
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| Questions for school assignment | 12/16/2008 |
Q: My teacher has given us an assignment to ask experts ten questions about something we want to learn ...
A: My teacher has given us an assignment to ask experts ten questions about something we want to learn ...
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| Smartwool vs Silk clothing | 7/26/2008 |
Q: Smartwool jackets and shirts. What do you think of them? I have tried on the Cascade and Zirkel ...
A: I am more into hiking and camping rather than cycling so I usually use one of 3 coats that I ...
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| The nitty-gritties of backpacking | 6/16/2008 |
Q: During the summer I volunteer as a scoutmaster for a Boy Scout camp. Last summer we went on a 3-day ...
A: You have some really good well thought out questions. 1. Using the cathole: Nobody ever claimed it ...
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| how to paddle a canoe | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I am utterly confounded by what looks to be a simple action when paddling a canoe down a tranquil ...
A: The key to going in a straight line is to apply the same pressure on both sides. You say that you ...
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| Camp Menu | 5/13/2008 |
Q: My husband and I will be taking our 3 children, ages 11, 7, and 6, beach camping for 3 das. We will ...
A: Yes you lay them right on the coals. If you put them on a grill it might take longer to cook. You ...
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| Camp Menu | 5/12/2008 |
Q: My husband and I will be taking our 3 children, ages 11, 7, and 6, beach camping for 3 das. We will ...
A: First for just a 3 day period keeping food cold should not be a problem. The best suggestion that I ...
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| waterproofing a tent | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I just bought a brand new tent. Should I water proof it before I use it? Thanks, JD
A: With today's new tents, I find that it is unnecessary to waterproof tents. I have bought 3 personal ...
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| Is it safe to enter caves? | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if it is safe for people, exspecially children to enter caves where bats are? I have ...
A: I am not an expert on bats or caves but I did find some information that I think will answer your ...
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| Mixed | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a dual advise. 1)my current backpack weighs around 2/3 kg hence I need to know of a ...
A: If your current backpack is 2/3 kg that is only about 1.5 pounds. That is a really light backpack ...
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| Knobstone Trail | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I want to hike the KT this year in early April. I'm wondering how long I can expect the hike to ...
A: The Knobstone Trail is 49 miles long if you don't to the loops and 58 miles long if you do the ...
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| backpacking. | 12/14/2007 |
Q: i wanted to know what are the basics in backpacking, like what kind of pack to get, what you need to ...
A: This is a really broad question to be answered in an email. There are many books that you can get ...
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| food !!!!!! | 12/9/2007 |
Q: me again i will only be using a small billy 350ml and a gas cooker do you have any other recipes for ...
A: Matt, by the way nice last name where are you from. You can take any of the recipes on the web ...
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| FOOD !!!!!! | 12/8/2007 |
Q: Hey there i need to know some quick and easy hiking recipes that don't take to long to cook thanks ...
A: It really depends on what type of hiking that you are going to do. Are you talking about about ...
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| sleeping bags | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Ive been in the market for a winter sleeping bag for a few months and have finally decided on the ...
A: You have all of the correct information, you now just need to decide which you are going to do. The ...
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| Backpack | 3/28/2007 |
Q: Im about to go backpacking around europe for 6 weeks. I will not be carrying a tent and so on but i ...
A: Amy, Size is only a minor aspect when buying a backpack. The only important part that size plays ...
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| Thermal clothing? | 12/22/2006 |
Q: I am quite tall so have somtimes made the mistake of buying long-johns that were slightly too short. ...
A: Mike, That is a good question and you have a good point about stretching the material but I think ...
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| tent camping | 8/30/2006 |
Q: in cold conditions do you stay warmer sleeping on a air mattress or sleeping on the tent floor.
A: Neither is the best solution. The best solution is to sleep on one or two ground pads. These will ...
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| Road Trip Camping with Kids | 8/2/2006 |
Q: Background: I have five kids, ages 6, 6, 6, 3, and 5 months. I live in Michigan, but I'm from ...
A: I think that you need to try it to determine if it is right for your family. It sounds as if your ...
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| waterproofing | 7/5/2006 |
Q: I have a large marque type tent (aprox 20 * 15 feet) which needs waterproofing. any advise on ...
A: The best suggestion is to go to a camping store and buy commercial seam sealer and waterproofing ...
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| Backpacking | 2/20/2006 |
Q: How much water should youth (12-17) backpackers be consuming in hot weather? Maximum pack weight for ...
A: I don't believe that there is a correct answer for this question. How much water depends on several ...
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| backpack for scout | 12/8/2005 |
Q: I am looking for an internal frame backpack for my 12-year old son who is a boy scout. He goes on 2 ...
A: Steve: Here is a great web site to look at to help you understand how to fit a backpack. ...
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| little pigeon river,gatlinburg tn | 12/5/2005 |
Q: I've tried to find out for years where the little pigeon river starts and ends.I've noticed it in ...
A: Linda, I live in Indiana and am not familiar with the area, but let me give you some information ...
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| torch | 10/14/2005 |
Q: I am looking to buy a wind up torch and i was wondering if u could advise me on a particular brand ...
A: John, I have always used small battery powered flashlights (never more than two "AA" batteries ...
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| Meals for Camp-Outs | 10/5/2005 |
Q: We will be taking 10 Cub Scouts on their first camp out and are looking for easy and quick meal ...
A: Here are some of my favorite "Easy Cleanup Meals" For breakfast... Scrambled eggs in a bag.... ...
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| Coleman Stove | 9/12/2005 |
Q: I heard to store your Coleman stove off season you need to empty the stove of all the fuel. I am ...
A: I can think of a three reasons to empty your fuel. One would be it is safer to store an empty stove ...
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| camping fuel | 8/28/2005 |
Q: I'm going camping in a month or so. I'm trying to find a type of camping fuel, but I can't remember ...
A: Morgan: I answered this question once, but it apparently did not go through. Let me try again... ...
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| Water | 7/26/2005 |
Q: I just recently went backpacking and had a couple questions concerning clean water. First is related ...
A: Kyle: A.) First is related to boiling. I have been told that boiling is the only sure way to ...
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| shoes | 6/25/2005 |
Q: it was very helpful and helped me to plan out better approach and so on. I'll get back to you if ...
A: Vinod, I am glad to hear that my information was helpful, can you tell me how they changed? To ...
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| trekking | 6/21/2005 |
Q: This is gonna be a long one Now this might sound weird , I am into trekking and hiking however ...
A: Vinod: Wow this is a tough one, not from the technical side but from the cultural side. I don't ...
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| GPS | 5/5/2005 |
Q: How are you? Thanks for taking questions from people. My question is about GPS. Do you have much ...
A: I have a Magellan and I am quite satisified with it. It is about 6 or 7 years old and I have not ...
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| Hike n camp | 3/25/2005 |
Q: I've just moved to Chicago and would like to find a nice place to hike and camp. I wouldn't mind ...
A: I live in Northeast Indiana (Fort Wayne) and usually hike this area or the AT. We will be hiking ...
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| cleaning old canteen | 2/4/2005 |
Q: I have an old belt canteen, the kind thats covered in canvas and clips to your belt. It has been ...
A: This is not my area of expertise but my guess is that if only water was used in it you could ...
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| About tent camper trailer? Thanks | 11/10/2004 |
Q: may I ask a question? I plan to buy a new camper trailer? I wonder if I can use the tent (or popup) ...
A: I am sorry but I do not have any kind of trailer and only do tent camping so I don't really know ...
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| Sleeping | 8/25/2004 |
Q: How you avoid slipping and sliding in sleeping bag on a pad?
A: Jim: Can you explain the problem a little more. I usually sleep on a cot which keeps me from ...
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| Hiking in Northern New York | 7/18/2004 |
Q: Im looking at finding a 2 or 3 day backpacking trip in Upstate New York (was thinking of the ...
A: I haven't hiked that area and am not familiar with the hiking up there. The Appalachian Trial goes ...
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| Tips | 10/23/2003 |
Q: I am doing a research, and was wondering wether you could help me out. If you are willing I want ...
A: As a scout leader most of my vacation time is spent doing scout things. I seldom stay in a Resort ...
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