Recent content by Black_Fly

Challenging trips are memorable ones. Whiny kids (or adults) are the worst. Overcoming physical and natural challenges make the best memories.

I’m getting ready to take the P14 down a river that can be very rocky, unpredictable. It’s been down north Ontario rivers, so some wear is apparent. At some point, skids will likely be necessary, especially when I take it down N Wisconsin streams. I’ve always used Kevlar felt skids but I’m...

I loved my Eureka Timberlines. When I started getting lite with stuff, I went to the Nemo Losi 3p for tripping with my bride. When she dropped out, I got a Helix 2 and love it. The head room is nice, the vestibule adequate. All these tents worked well for me; all had their strengths and...

I got about 20% through “Killers of the Flower Moon.” I find Huck Finn to be boring nowadays, but it was great 50 years ago. I may get back to these, but no hurry. Next up: Anna Karenina.

I need support. Bamboo fabric and a generous pouch for me. Waistband must stay put.

I had a Coleman Ram X canoe with aluminum tube frame. What was I thinking?

I wonder if improper skid plate installation results in the need to replace. A few years ago, I saw some mfr installed skids that were still fuzzy and soft. Nor were they installed straight along the stems. Not sure why they were not properly saturated with resin before application, but that...

If I ever entertained the idea of taking my BL Phoenix down a rocky steam they are now quashed.

Small roll of duct tape is all I carry. What’s the best brand? I had a roll of very sticky stuff once, but haven’t found that type anywhere.

How do you delete a post?

No, those don’t have the integrated nylon straps. I’m looking for the strap-on type. They used to be around with a variety of logos.

Anyone know a resource for this type of self inflating canoe seat pad? Seems they’re not sold anymore from typical shops. I dug one up that makes a superb backrest pad. I’d like to attach another to my Ohio canoe if I can find it.

Decided to make my own. Found some stainless thumb screws on Amazon, bought a blank yoke, bolt on pads from Northstar. Will post a picture when complete.

Took two solo canoes for the first time in forever (no heavy arse yak for bride). Fish spawning, bullfrogs too. Still tinkering with my seat configuration. 5 miles and my arm didn’t come off. Mostly double blade paddling. Less painful.

Yeah, me too, since I have a new one. Still not sure its limitations.