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I think the English breakfast is for tourists. After two of those in two days in Great Britain I figured the locals can't eat that every...

If you can find a local butcher that smokes his own meat, you can get slabs of bacon that will last for a long time. On the trips with...

First, Fourth and Fifth of DY's small class trippers, per CEW's analysis. The more contemporary hulls may be lighter and prettier, but...

@Steve in Idaho and @Tsuga8, It’s worth looking into Voile straps. Originally designed for skis, they’re excellent for myriad uses...

I don't know anything about Temagami or your proposed route but your daily mileage sounds easily doable. I would usually shoot for...

Paddled through the upper Cuyahoga, yes, that Cuyahoga, yesterday. Water levels were up and that allowed for paddling around sweeps in...

In longer crossings especially in wind and waves, and when going up-current, I go into switch paddling with my 48.5" ZRE bent...

Looks great and very informative thread, Steve.

You are going to get in right in front of the seat. Lean over the boat with one hand on each gunnel. Trying to keep you weight centered...

Hi everyone, I live in the UP of Michigan, just bought my first solo: a Swift Canoe from Ontario. Beautiful 14 foot Prospector. Stable...

One of the reasons I solo trip is that I don't have a lot of friends I trust well enough to go to the woods with and not require...

Definitely - it needs to be a group effort or it becomes catering. That's no fun.

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...

We regularly packed c-rations on Scout trips. Scoutmaster & Assistant both smoked so the cigarettes were dutifully collected.

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