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    What is the least welcome creature you'd expect to find in your camp?

    Answer is limited to wildlife that is native to camps of last previous or the next desired location.
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    When you free climb is Bluetooth Technology a delight or pain?

    BQ - If you listen to musical head wear what gets you to 'face' the music? Writer is heard mouthing German lyrics of Rammstein while getting down.
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    Can you describe one dual-sport rear rack that isn't aftermarket?

    My DR650SE has had one for 18 months bolted to rear hand grips and carries about 100 lbs. It and the rear foot rest pin ports allow addition of weapon case, speleological equipment, and hand tools. I was curious if anybody else is able to think outside the box.
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    Has anyone camped within sea cavern at Trevose Head, UK?

    Question refers to the cavern extent between two surface entry locations easily seen using Google aerial photography. Assumed some portion isn't submerged by tides. Walking access is beside southwest coast path from the free parking for non-members at Constantine Bay Stores.
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    Is there a military facility in America Samoa today?

    What was on the island previously? Wasn't it a former Naval station for coal fueled engines?
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    amish people dont associate with people outside their society. but yet why do

    Two reasons. 1. They saw what happened when Mormons attempted to go their own way. The US Army arrived. 2. Income and taxes signify recognition of a larger society. This is something they agree being a partner to.
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    What would make bell-like ringing sounds within water of submerged caldera?

    What might this signify? There has been no activity for 4,000 years.
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    how to bear proof hiking backpacks?

    Attach at least one brass bell to pack frame as repeated noise will alert bears to your presence. Holster your bear chemical defense aerosol on torso front upon backpack strap. Strobe devices on front and back are helpful during low light conditions to warn wildlife away. Bears can smell...
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    What is best dry animal dung for cooking... (details)?

    ...in African or South American desert where caravans have denuded wood supply since 1798?] I have a dish that calls for donkey droppings to heat an iron kettle and learned from Mexico.
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    how to bear proof hiking backpacks?

    Attach at least one brass bell to pack frame as repeated noise will alert bears to your presence. Holster your bear chemical defense aerosol on torso front upon backpack strap. Strobe devices on front and back are helpful during low light conditions to warn wildlife away. Bears can smell...
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    What dirt bike would you recommend?

    Nothing over 450cc. KTM is going to need a lot of service as it is intended for race performance. Honda is better for runts. Chinese and machinery from India you'll have ample time to regret. Would suggest trike or quad but 3 acres is hardly room enough to run dogs.
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    i need to know if a yamaha dirt bike 100 is too small for me?

    Women often claim what they ride was 'way too big for them. This is a polite way of saying they loved what was between their legs but an Aunt can't exactly say that to her male relations without soundling wanton, now can she? I'd guess she wants more but is too much of a lady to ask; maybe...
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    Camping list and ideas for an eighteen year old girl?

    You won't see age eight again. Act and pack accordingly.
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    Have you tried buildering, the outdoor sport of ...(detail)?

    Have you tried buildering, the outdoor sport of climbing abandoned industrial facilities, unoccupied commercial high-rise, or the higher waterway structures? How many miles of steel tunnel are within span of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, for example?
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    Where is a good place to camping?

    Most of the desert has off-road vehicle tracks and sordid debris of previous visitors is hard to escape. My best experiences involved the coast and high country. Try for a grassy hillside overlooking the sea outside Lucia or up canyon from Jade Cove if parking permits. No fires and keep a low...
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