billconner

I figure 10 to 12 miles a day in BWCA and Q, and just did 60 mi in less than 5 days in Adirondacks, and I'm 73. Souris River Tranquility...

Somehow I got lucky with my 2018. It came with rails compatible with a Thule towers and bars, which were available from dealer.

This may be a better description of what I do to board Tranquility. Right foot in center of boat with left in water. Aim my butt for...

I think one foot in the middle is best, but I sometimes use a method that can be summarized as "aim your arse at the seat." I most often...

I use some of techniques above but find I like knee deep water. That's with Tranquility. You said Swift Prospector 14. I have same in...

Well, yeah. I meant if family or just fishing buddies.

I think the question depends on group. If my group is my son and I, probably a different than 4 or more guys that get together for a...

To like camp cooking, it has to be for pride and pleasing others with above average fare. I take ingredients and plan meals in the...

I've never done a trip that is BYOF (bring your own food), only group meals. That said, I cut my teeth on camp canoe trips with 12-15...

Just saw this. Not sure an apocalypse today would be survivable anywhere but I feel a little better being a mile portage to St Lawrence...

I prefer group. Less to carry and less trash. I did a group solo - just 2 of us - and we did our own breakfasts and lunch, but then...

I test paddled the Echo. Very comfortable and reasonably efficient. Heavy is only reason I didn't get it.

I'll get pic tomorrow but it's a 2018 GT that came with Thule bars (channels?) on the roof. Heres a pic from Internet:

I have a Thule rack on my Outback and bought the 76" bars separately. They work in same towers and are pretty easy to change. You can...

Jello mold oven. Jiffy or Betty Crocker dough mix. Dehydrated sauce and vegetables. Fresh cheese. Summer sausage.