PortageW/Cerberus

I also have owned a NW Solo and still own the Trillium. Was always under the impression that the Trillium and the NW Solo were the same...

Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Day 28 The predicted storms passed over the camp during the night. I got up as soon as the rain stopped. It...

Vey much looking forward to open water, but that is still a couple of months out at least. Late May group trip: 8 days in Quetico...

Monday, June 20, 2022, Day 26 I had planned to leave early that day, but I overslept. I didn't get on the water until around 10:00 AM...

Very nice - fun to see your plans. I'm planning a bushwhack-heavy west-side solo for September, though have invited a couple of...

Brings my trip to Wabakimi back into clear focus. Thanks for putting this together! Very nice prose'. Re. the axe, I have posted...

Time to get moving on the rest of this build ... left off with sanding the exterior to 120. Given all the curving, the hull cannot be...

The ultra-light, freestyle paddle that I've been working on, for the past several weeks, is complete and ready to be shipped. It's made...

Sounds like advice is vectoring in the 260-280 range...& I concur. Further refinement depends on your style and height/reach...

Haha, good one. I agree with carrying an ax, especially in spring or fall when a fire can be very rewarding. Same with the twig stove...

This was my air navigation computer. it is a circular slide rule, among other flight calculation tools. The reverse side is used for...

Do not forget that the Polaris can be had with carbon gunwales (although I do not believe they are integrated as they are with a Swift)...

Friday, June 10, 2022, Day 16 The night was relatively warm and dry. With beautiful weather and after a hearty breakfast, I left the...

I also very much enjoy cooking over a fire. I have never brought an axe...though I know people who do.

Excellent report! Thanks for sharing; looking forward to the next installment. Question - has the axe accident changed your thinking...