Boatman53

Cross posted today on Blade Forums. Micarta Monday.

October 10, 2024. St. Regis Pond, Adirondacks, NY

For light weight, Hornbeck beats most, and new prices are similar to used prices on Swifts. Visit their shop and test paddle on their...

Depends on wind strength. If it's a mild chop, I'll still heel the boat to my paddling side, but if it's a good blow, I stay centred...

Another fan of Canoe Country Outfitters, they are the real deal and they have free showers when you get off the water in case you are...

I retired in 2010, was diagnosed with bladder cancer in ‘14, prostrate cancer in 16’, ( both as a result of my exposure to agent Orange...

Is that a Snow and Neely axe? Jim

I always bring my ax, whether it’s car camping, remote base camp or even when I was portaging. When toting a wood stove it’s pretty much...

I find that may be difficult for the gut to accept nutrition in infrequent waves, particularly during high energy requirement long...

High Falls, Oswegatchie River

Some Florida family with hurricane fatigue (Helene) came to the cabin for some R&R. Unfortunately, water levels on the Totogatic are...

Another weekend overnight effort. Opposite corners to trees, back corner to the ground, front corner on a paddle with a clove hitch...

I usually set up a tarp in a lean to fashion near the fire pit and that’s where we’ll keep firewood, and our gear. I recently purchased...

This is the Kelty Noah’s Tarp 12. I bought it last minute for a trip this year with a poor weather forecast. I think I got it on sale...