The Great Outdoors Weekly Newsletter - Monday, March 30, 2015

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Top new questions this week: Carrying hardboiled eggs when hiking I am planning to hardboil some eggs and immediately, while hot, wrap them in cling-film before stowing in my pack. How long will they last before going off? (I am in NZ so eggs are not washed like in ... food   asked by quetzalito 7 votes answered by ShemSeger 4 votes What are the principles of Leave no Trace? What are the fundamental principles of leaving no trace in the backcountry? leave-no-trace   asked by ShemSeger 7 votes answered by ShemSeger 3 votes Is it possible to "pad" the shoulder straps of backpack? My daughter is going on a trip with me and we bought the backpack for the smallest torso size that we could find, it is a 37 liters Quechua backpack but after many tries fittings it up one of the ... backpack proper-fit   asked by Luiz Borges 6 votes answered by AM_Hawk 6 votes Does a tent need special after-trip care when camping on and near ocean beaches? Does a tent need any special care after camping on or near ocean beaches? I know that salt can corrode metal (e.g. metal in the poles, stakes, zippers, etc.) and sand can mechanically abrade many ... camping tents equipment-care maintenance beach   asked by nhinkle 5 votes answered by ShemSeger 3 votes Using a synthetic sleeping bag on/under it's limit I've got a sleeping bag, rated at 15°c comfort, 6° limit and -8° extreme. I'm planning on a backpacking trip bivvying with a tarp. Currently the nighttime temperature is about 2-4°c. Is there any way ... sleeping-bag sleeping bivouac   asked by tomandco 5 votes answered by whatsisname 4 votes Leave no Trace: Are campfires unethical? According to the Centre for Outdoor Ethics: "The use of campfires, once a necessity for cooking and warmth, is steeped in history and tradition [...] the natural appearance of many areas has ... fire leave-no-trace   asked by ShemSeger 4 votes answered by Brian Eagen 6 votes Hiking Zion and Bryce in mid-May - feasible? Is it feasible to hike trails to at least some overlooks around Zion and Bryce in mid-May? If yes, do we need a 4x4, or will a sedan do? We are only interested in day hikes. hiking   asked by AlexC 3 votes answered by ppl 2 votes Greatest hits from previous weeks: What is the best way to store my sleeping bag for long periods of time? I've heard that storing a sleeping bag in its stuff sack for long periods of time will cause it to lose loft, and won't provide as much comfort or warmth when used again. If so, how should I store my ... equipment sleeping-bag storage   asked by Reverend Gonzo 34 votes answered by Thomas Rawyler 20 votes Pitching a tent in the rain? So I've had the complete and utter luck of never having had to pitch my tent in the rain. However, with needing to pitch it this weekend and the high probability of rain and potential thunderstorms ... camping tents weather pitching   asked by Aravona 27 votes answered by RogerB 20 votes

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