Recent content by Bentpushrod

Thanks! Yep they fit nicely.

It holds 42 beers with ice. That’s probably all that will go in it. The rest of my gear will go in my Frost River packs.

First paddle of the season. Took the cooler along to see how it fit with myself and it in the boat. Seemed to be fine, the big test will be next month when I take it on a week long trip through the Missouri River Breaks.

I just finished up a canoe trailer. Going to break it in on a trip to the Missouri breaks next month. I had an old ‘65 Ford pickup box trailer, bought some steel, welded up a rack, threw on some new trailer tires, rewired the lights and a few other odds and ends. It isn’t pretty, but should get...

Thanks! Yes, they do resemble Jeep latches, great eye, never even thought of that. I thought about a stand, but don’t think I’m going to make one. Planning on running the Missouri River Breaks in May, get to see how the cooler works then.

Thanks! Found the straps on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXAHYWI?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Getting closer to finishing this off. It became strictly a cooler. It has 1” of insulation on the sides, with 2” on the top and bottom. Epoxy and glass is all done. Need to sand and varnish.

Yes

Didn’t get around to building a second canoe this winter. So decided to make a wannigan/cooler with some left over strips. Not done yet, but have a good start.

I used the roller portage in May on my way to EP29. Cool couple of lakes.

One more from Jasper

Jasper Lake BWCA September 16,2024

Not a Tilley, but similar. I have one and love it. Made in the USA which is important to me. https://frostriver.com/products/frost-river-waxed-canvas-drover-hat

Evening paddle with Jack the corgi.

Thinking of building another canoe. I want a big tandem, maybe even set one up for three seats. The EM White Guide 20 in Gilpatrick's book is looking perfect for me. I believe Memequay has built one. The Winters Quetico also interests me. I'm not concerned much with the weight of the canoe. I...