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Quora Question: Dealing with Mosquitos

Topic: Outdoor Life ,    Subtopic: Camping Tags: mosquitos grass fires

How can I generate huge volumes of smoke to drive off mosquitos while camping? I need a huge volume of smoke. Is burning heaps of wet grass my best option? Are there better and more effective ways?...

asked: UTC 2020-07-09 10:32 PM
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Is it legal to pick mushrooms on BLM land in California?

Topic: Outdoor Life ,    Subtopic: Camping Tags: BLM land California law

I was camping on land owned by the Bureau of Land Management in California and was wondering if I can pick mushrooms on the land? It's publicly owned so do I have a right to pick any mushrooms I find? Acknowledging both the dangers of eating any mushrooms found in the wild and that no one would prob...

asked: UTC 2020-07-30 09:26 PM
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Are two-person (double) canvas camping cots any good? Which brand sucks the least?

Topic: Outdoor Life ,    Subtopic: Camping

I am looking into buying a two-person canvas camping cot and I have heard pretty bad things about a lot of them. Are there any trusted brands out there? Where should I be looking?...

asked: UTC 2020-08-19 07:07 PM
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What are some things that you can take camping that will instantly let everyone know you're a "pro"?

Topic: Outdoor Life ,    Subtopic: Camping

Some new friends of mine and I are going camping, and I really want to impress them. However, if you cannot tell, I have no idea what I am doing. What can I bring that will make me seem more "legit", as the kids say these days? I have like a tent and I think all the basics, but are there extra fancy...

asked: UTC 2020-08-27 11:24 PM
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Best Backpacking Meal

Topic: Outdoor Life ,    Subtopic: Camping

What are you favorite backpacking meals? We are always looking for new ideas to make eating out on the trail more fun! My favorite secret is to take boullion cubs with me to add some flavor to whatever couscous or rice I am cooking. That and some vegetables always does the trick without weighing too...

asked: UTC 2021-02-18 03:41 PM
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