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I too love maps and have a big map of Wabakimi behind my desk. Many years ago I met a guy (friend of a friend) who had a huge...

I love old maps as well. My favorite one on the wall is an Osgood Carleton map of Maine from circa 1802. This is mounted behind glass so...

Here's a short 8min production showcasing the shop at Headwaters Canoes in Wakefield, Quebec. Features some remote tripping shots with...

I always liked what you can do with these old canoes,

There are useful pieces of information from both websites but it's up to each person to honestly assess how they'd react to cold water...

Did you watch the video? The entire premise of the 1 (min.)-10 (min.)-1 (hr.) Principle is to wear a life jacket. If you are (or if...

I've always felt that obnoxious colors in the woods are a good thing. Years ago, I ordered a tarp from Cooke Custom Sewing and Dan asked...

Erica it depends what I’m doing. If I’m wearing boots/shoes for work I prefer more neutral colors. But for outdoor activities I find...

Why is there a table on your ceiling? I could do this in my bedroom. On the ceiling.

Most of the ceiling in my workshop is covered in various maps. I even have the same modern North Maine Woods map as Patrick and Robin.

My new hiking boots. These cost hundreds of dollars which I buy on sale which brings the price down to the low hundreds. Because my...

Paper will still be there when electricity isn't.

A neat tent/shelter like that was the old MSR Missing Link. Half tent, half shelter. More weather coverage and bug protection, but...

I’ve done the Paul a number of times, the last was 9 years ago. It’s a great trip but it’s pretty popular and well travelled. There’s a...

For rivers? My Penobscot paddled backwards has never left me without a smile on my face. Love that all-rounder.