Erica

You can still get the allmighty white which is made from kevlar

To me, Ursacks are the way to go; unless hard containers are required by the land managers where you're traveling. I've been using one...

In my later tripping years, as I knew I was declining in strength and willingness to portage, I transitioned to an Ursack with...

Time savings are certainly real and much depends upon how accurately you can toss the rock bag over your target branch. (My socks are...

Well, I hate paracord. It stretches when wet, and it's hard to get knots out of. 1/8" braided poly is easier to use but heavier than...

I did a 40+ day trip with no extra change of clothes. It wasn't too big of a deal. If I was wet when getting to camp I'd put on my...

I don't think I'd ever give up a change of clothes to save weight. One slip and fall while getting out of the canoe after a long day has...

Empty peanut butter jars. I use three different sizes for first aid kit, personal care, grapes and M&M's, etc. Never broke one, and...

Thanks for documenting your trips, Erik. I'm impressed that there are still canoe clubs that have canoes. What an excellent place to...

After my overnight trip on the Oswegatchie, I joined my local club (RICKA) for some base camping and day trips. The base camp was at...

That is possible. The former Hamilton County Sheriff owns the single private camp on the island peninsula and may be grandfathered in...

I spent the past weekend in Lows. We went in Friday morning 9/18. The parking lot was completely full when I arrived, and that worried...

Welcome! Thanks for the trip report. Looks like a beautiful river.

My friend and I have done a handful of in and out base camp trips there in years past. It's only a few hours away and a very famous...

Welcome. Glad to have you with us. I'm sure you'll fit right in based on the photos you posted. It's great to have you here! That's...