billconner

I found it to be a bear.

I’ll take a rocky beach to a dock or boat launch every time.

I would offer that they are unnecessary if you strap the canoe with tension, like this:

shouldn't it drone canoe?

The megamat seems like the current version of my exped DLX9. 20+ years and still doing fine. Great for winter. No snow melt at all under...

I'm hooked on my Exped pads. Both inflate with their schnozzle - and air bag. Plus lifetime guarantee, no questions asked.

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...