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    Do you ALWAYS wear a life jacket?

    Honestly, no I don't, though I should. I am in good shape and can swim well, but still. My children, if they are anywhere near water, always...
    Post by: HikingHans, Sep 20, 2016 in forum: On the Water
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    Do you have to worry about wild bears where you live?

    Black bear are active on the rural property that we live on. I've also seen them plenty of times hiking.Am I worried about them? Short answer...
    Post by: HikingHans, Sep 20, 2016 in forum: Nature
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    Where can I buy infant water floaties?

    I think my wife bought our baby water floats at Walmart. She buys most everything baby-related there. And missyify is correct, I'm sure Amazon...
    Post by: HikingHans, Sep 19, 2016 in forum: On the Water
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    Have you ever hiked in Hungary?

    We may be traveling to Europe soon. Germany to be specific. I have a colleague and friend who is Hungarian and he's talked a bit about his...
    Thread by: HikingHans, Sep 19, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Europe
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    Water Filtration System?

    For large scale water purification, we went with a Big Berkey system. It is not, however, portable. For that, we've gone with the LifeStraw and...
    Post by: HikingHans, Sep 19, 2016 in forum: Equipment
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    Best brand of fishing poles?

    To be honest, I have not bought one in adulthood. My wife's grandfather has made us several over the years. He no longer does so because he is...
    Post by: HikingHans, Sep 19, 2016 in forum: Equipment
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    Do you take your camera along camping?

    I do carry camera most every time I go hiking and camping. I never really got into the smart phone thing (though my next mobile phone will be...
    Post by: HikingHans, Aug 29, 2016 in forum: Attire
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    Afternoon.

    Afternoon.
    Status Update by HikingHans, Jun 23, 2016
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    Introducing youth to camping/hiking and related ...

    This is sort of a broad question. How have you introduced young people to the joys of hiking and camping? Any tips for age appropriate...
    Thread by: HikingHans, Mar 11, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: Other Camping
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    Metal Detecting

    I can't say that I ever have, though I could see how it might be interesting. Granted, most of the things found probably aren't going to be too...
    Post by: HikingHans, Mar 11, 2016 in forum: Equipment
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    Man Dies From Rattlesnake Bite

    Poor fellow. It is fairly uncommon for an adult to die from a rattle snake bite these days. Still, if you hike in areas with these snakes, and I...
    Post by: HikingHans, Mar 10, 2016 in forum: Nature
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    Do you take your camera along camping?

    Absolutely, 100% of the time, I take along a camera. I'm no professional photographer, but there are pictures that just have to be taken. Alas,...
    Post by: HikingHans, Feb 10, 2016 in forum: Attire
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    Camping Nude

    Honestly, I can't say I've ever really done it, beyond "skinny dipping" at remote swimming holes on blisteringly hot days in my youth. That said,...
    Post by: HikingHans, Feb 9, 2016 in forum: Other Camping