Recent content by Black_Fly

It’s tough to gauge comfort without testimonial. Im hoping to find one that not only supports my booty, but also straps on between the attachments of my backrest. Cushgear might want to expand the width of its Backsaver because it attaches right where seat cushions with straps attach. Some...

After ann extensive search I found a pad to fit my Swift bench seat, Im hoping to upgrade my NW Solo seat pad. Currently using an inflatable that is ok for short periods, a pain to inflate. Anyone found a durable, non-inflatable standard size pad that cushions decently?

I was able to use my standard removeable yoke. To protect the CF gunwales, I dipped the aluminum tangs in rubber, and added some gorilla tape on the gunnels where contact is made. The gunnels are thicker and angled on the inner lip, so the yoke doesn’t fit perfectly. I’ll need to be careful...

I rotate my homemade straps under the hood. They seem to be solid. I’ll definitely check them out.

I did a test using an app some months ago, and for raw efficiency and speed, it was no contest. Double blade excels. I’ve found the 260cm paddle works best for my size and canoes. I’ve used a double in a variety of solo canoes. There’s no replacing it. I do prefer a single blade many times...

I think I’ll remove the grab loops and tie down to the holes. I’ll tie my painter there when paddling. A solo canoe don’t need no stinking grab loops. I doubt those holes are epoxied to the hull. Look like they’re rubber sealed.

We went for a sunrise paddle at the state park. Water was calm and pretty nasty upstream, less so in the bay. Discovered a new possible put in. The new boat is roomy. I’d like to try paddling sans mutt to get a better feel for it. My bent shaft paddle seemed short due to the width...

I used to hang in the BWCA, but the trees are so damaged around the best campsites I started stashing a can.

Meh, these bear cans add about 6 lbs to my load alone. A square one would fit these meal pouches better.

Can’t wait to get out in this with my dog. Only 25 lbs. The lip of the CF gunnels is on the inside, so my removeable yoke will work (gonna hot dip it. NS also moved the seat back and also separated the rear thwart from the seat, so my backrest should fit without moving the thwart. This boat...

I’m taking mostly freeze dried meals on my September excursions. They don’t fit real good in my Bear Vaults. Im wondering if there isn’t a better way to haul these meals, and if bears can even smell them inside their pouches. Anyone ever hear of a bear getting into sealed FD meals?

I have like 160 CDs you can have, We’re going to wait and look at the 2026. Put a 78” bar on that sucker! Maybe the price will go down!🤪

Yes, the wilderness package is available on the CT, but they also have better standard rails than the OB. I don’t know who thought up those swinging plastic two point 30” spread X-bars but they ought to burn where the sun doesn’t shine.

Subaru has taken pity on canoeists and offers nice roof rack rails on a couple 2025 models. We checked out a new Outback Wilderness yesterday. Wife test drove it and fell in love. Unfortunately, the good rails aren’t available on more affordable trims now, but that will change for 2026...

Pretty long paddle for a skinny boat with a floor mounted seat. Same paddle might work with a different boat. Bent shaft paddles are shorter anyway.