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Choosing a kayak (10 October 02:11) |
| I am looking to buy a kayak but there are so many possibilities. Which one should I pick? Help me! |
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First pair of climbing shoes (09 October 02:11) |
| I’m a first year Scout and this summer my troop went to Camp La-No-Che in Paisley, Fla. I took the Climbing merit badge and soon realized my tennis shoes were not suitable to scale the cli... |
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Snowboard buying guide (03 October 02:01) |
| Snowboarding could be about the most fun you can have in the snow. But before you can start sliding down the slopes, there are a few things you should know about buying a snowboard. |
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Compact first-aid kit (11 September 02:05) |
| How can I make my first-aid kit small enough to fit inside a fanny pack but still have all the stuff I need? |
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First-aid kit buying guide (11 September 01:32) |
| Be prepared with the right first-aid kit for your next adventure. |
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Sharpening a pocketknife (26 August 02:14) |
| When and how should I sharpen my pocketknives? |
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Carabiner’s maximum weight (26 August 01:39) |
| I have a carabiner that says it can hold 21 kN. I know that's the amount of shock the clip can take, but what's the maximum constant weight that could be applied to it? |
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Choosing a hunting knife (26 August 01:19) |
| I'm going on a camping trip with my troop, but my hunting knife broke. I see a lot of different hunting knives advertised. How do I know which one to buy? |
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Five great outdoor games (16 August 02:15) |
| Got some free time during a camp-out? Don't hide in your tent. Get out and play! |
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Mountain bike buying guide (02 August 01:21) |
| Ride On! Choosing the right mountain bike is fun and easy. |
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Repairing a sleeping bag (17 July 10:09) |
| My dad gave me an old Marmot sleeping bag, and it has two small holes in it and some down feathers are coming out. The sleeping bag works just fine, but how do I stop the feathers from comin... |
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How to set a steady hiking pace (16 July 08:29) |
| The key to a smooth hike: setting the right pace. Here's how to find it. |
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Skateboard Buying Guide (04 July 01:51) |
| Picking the perfect skateboard is easy if you know what to look for. Here's how to pick one. |
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Buying a surfboard (02 July 02:56) |
| Our family takes a vacation to the beach every summer. I've been boogie-boarding for the past several years, but now I want to try surfing. I know you can rent surfboards, but I want one of ... |
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Avoiding mosquito attacks (02 July 02:26) |
| I feel like a mosquito magnet. Seems like every time I go on outings with my troop, I'm the only one who gets bitten. What can I do? Help! |
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Tent Buying Guide (18 June 07:46) |
| Gear Guy helps you pick just the right shelter for your outdoor adventures. |
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Sleeping bag buying guide (03 June 02:16) |
| Sleep comes easy when you have the right bag for the job. |
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Mountain bike gears are wrong (03 June 01:17) |
| My mountain bike is totally off gear. I put it on gear number 4 and it is on number 6. What do I do? |
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Contents of a bike emergency kit (28 May 11:47) |
| I go biking with my friends to the beach all the time and I always keep a repair kit and a cell phone handy, but is there anything else I should be carrying, like a Swiss army knife or the l... |
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How to maintain your bike (22 May 10:25) |
| Maintaining your bike is your responsibility, both for your safety and that of the friends you ride with. Luckily, tuning up your bike isn't as hard as it might seem when you first try. Here... |
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Pocketknives and multi-tools buying guide (10 May 12:19) |
| Be prepared for anything with a trusty knife or multi-tool. Here's how to choose the best one to fit your needs. |
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Headlamp and flashlight buying guide (30 April 10:58) |
| Headlamps and flashlights brighten your world. Whether caving or camping, here are tips to help you pick the right one for the job. |
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Catch and Release (18 April 02:19) |
| Here are a few tips for ensuring the fish you catch have the best chance of survival. |
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Catch and release fishing tips (18 April 02:19) |
| Here are a few tips for ensuring the fish you catch have the best chance of survival. |
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Helmet buying guide (08 April 08:21) |
| Picking (and wearing) the right helmet can be a life or death decision. Don’t worry — we’ve made
it easy for you. |
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Best place to buy a bike (04 April 07:57) |
| Where is the best place to get a bike? |
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Best catfishing gear (28 March 01:28) |
| What’s the best gear for fishing in rivers for catfish? |
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Where can I find this camera? (28 March 01:18) |
| I want to get a Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom but whatever website that I look at they are always to expensive or I can’t find them. |
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Compass tips and tricks (27 March 01:01) |
| Get the most out of your orienteering tools by learning how best to use them. |
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Binoculars buying guide (20 March 02:41) |
| Pick the right binoculars, and it’s a cinch to bring far things close. We’ll show you how. |
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Hiking through history (12 March 01:46) |
| By exploring a historical trail, hikers can follow in the footsteps of the trailblazers who carved their own paths through the American wilderness. |
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Inexpensive outdoor equipment (03 March 11:10) |
| Last weekend my dad took me to the local outdoors store, but we both couldn't believe how expensive camping stuff is. Please help! Where can I get good outdoor equipment without paying huge ... |
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Properly Portaging Your Canoe (29 February 03:13) |
| Technique is more important than sheer strength when lifting your canoe.
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Calls for climbers and belayers (26 February 05:06) |
| When climbing or rappelling, it's very important for the person on the rock to communicate well with his belayer. To do this, they use "calls." Here are some of the generally accepted signal... |
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Taking Shelter (29 January 10:52) |
| Being prepared to live — and live well — when you’re far from the comforts of home starts with being
able to take effective shelter from the elements. |
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Backpacking tent buying guide (18 January 03:40) |
| Picking the right backpacking tent for your outdoor adventure is easy. Here are some tips. |
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Backpacking stoves buying guide (09 January 02:30) |
| Here's how to pick the best backpacking stove for your next adventure. |
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Internal or external frame? (03 January 12:57) |
| I need a new backpack. What’s better: Internal or external frame?
- Confused Carl, Aptos, Calif.
Dear Confused, you must be a mind reader because thousands of other guys are wondering ... |
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Best winter jacket for hiking (03 January 12:44) |
| What is the best winter jacket for hiking and at the best price?
Chilly Billy, Pipersville, Pa.
Well, Chilly, the short answer is there isn’t one best jacket that does it all. Buy a la... |
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How to build a quinzee snow shelter (12 December 02:09) |
| A quinzee is a simple shelter made by hollowing out a big pile of snow. They can take several hours to build, but are an effective way to stay warm when camping in the winter. Here's how to ... |
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Lost in the Vermont wilderness (30 November 02:50) |
| You don't plan on ever being lost in the woods. But things don't always go as planned. If you were stranded in the Vermont wilderness, which of these items would you take with you? |
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SCOUT PROGRAM COOKING (13 November 12:11) |
| Bread baked by mailbox? Fish roasted on a stick? North Carolina Scouts show off their unusual - But effective - cooking skills. |
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Unusual but effective cooking methods (13 November 12:11) |
| Bread baked by mailbox? Fish roasted on a stick? North Carolina Scouts show off their unusual -- but effective -- cooking skills. |
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Inka (08 November 03:00) |
| Ever tried to write in the rain with a wet ballpoint pen? It's nearly impossible -- and that's exactly why there's Inka. |
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Stop rolling off the sleeping pad (08 November 02:48) |
| When I go camping I often have trouble sleeping. I toss and turn and always end up rolling off my sleeping pad. What can I do to sleep better?
Ian the Insomniac, San Jose, Calif.
A. Dear Sle... |
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Waterproofing a tent (08 November 02:36) |
| My tent leaks! Water runs through the rainfly! What should I do?
– Damp Dan, Simpsonville, S.C.
A. Dear Soggy Sir, there could be a couple of different things going on that could make ... |
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FINDING FOSSILS (31 October 12:19) |
| Sometimes a rock's just a rock and sometimes it's a fossil. How can you tell the difference? |
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How to find fossils (31 October 12:19) |
| Sometimes a rock's just a rock ... and sometimes it's a fossil. How can you tell the difference? |
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Plan and run a Klondike derby (26 October 12:05) |
| Planning a Klondike derby is a great team-building exercise requiring leadership and decision-making skills. The best derbies incorporate traditional Scouting skills into fun competitions. |
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Winter Camping (19 October 11:47) |
| Staying safe on a winter outing is hard work, but that doesn't mean there won't be time for fun. |
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