Recent content by billconner

Yes indeed. But Canoecopia is after all the Rutabaga store relocated for 3 days to the Alliant Energy Center, so sort of inseparable.

Made my hotel reservations. Will look at air before long but not always less in advance any more, plus drive and train are not off the table. It's a great event if you've never been. this will be like no 20 for me. March 13-15, Madison WI.

Guess what? New owners on the horizon for Rutabaga.

I thought his comments about millennials were they don't have the capital. Just like so many fewer people can buy a house today, much harder for people to buy a business. Even Darren started small and grew. Where is a millennial going to get the millions to buy it?

I've attend Canoecopia for about 20 years, was just wondering if I'll go this year. Darren has built a great event. I guess I should do one more. His comment about millennials and obviously baby boomers is interesting and a little sad.

I found it to be a bear.

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 me. And very comfortable. Just too heavy and bulky for backpacking.

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 - 14'-6". I think you're good but I don't know Temagami.

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 seat and lift left foot and let it drain before swinging it in.

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 pack version - was not sure if yours was pack. The Hornbeck video on entering and exiting their pack canoes might be helpful...

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 trip a year.