Allegheny Tom

Two and a half weeks ago, I broke or bruised my ribs – typical of my clumsiness. This morning I wanted to check on the healing progress...

Dam #9 Allegheny River PA Highest dam on the Allegheny...27'. Locals say that the face of this dam has never frozen before this year.

I got serious about paddling around the age of 30 after learning as a kid. It was easy to dream up the next trip and look at the want...

I've used Gordon's for years and it works well. I've also bought bulk from Do Your Own Pest Control which is another good source.

At Tractor Supply, you can buy an 8 oz bottle of permethrin for $12.99. Was just $9.99 a couple of years ago when I last checked. it is...

I make it a practice to treat my clothes and tent at the beginning of the season with Permethrin. It is effective against ticks and...

Many years ago, my club did a trip on the Rio Grande, through Big Bend. I was shooting slides back then, but I recently bought an...

Helinox lite cot, Helinox chair, .460 Rowland handgun.

Nice find! For $150 you did pretty good. I picked up an Intrepid 16 last summer and think it's a decent pick for a high volume...

My Silva compass from boy scouts 40+ years ago. I was going to buy a new Silva a few years ago till I looked at them and realized my old...

I use essentially the same mix, 100% silicon caulk and “odorless” mineral spirits for seam sealing tens and tarps. Way cheaper than...

A lot of experts say not to use silicone treatments on leather because it will degrade the leather over time. I personally have no idea...

Ross and Diablo Lakes are large with long fetch. They can get really rough in the afternoon. Much of the shoreline is steep with no...

If you are coming through the North Cascades, Diablo and Gorge Lakes can be day paddled. Diablo has boat in campsites as well. Ross Lake...

As mentioned by southern kevlar highway 2 is a nice route.