Gamma1214

Personally, I don't know much about commercial boats but I've always thought that lay-up was more a function of achieving a desired...

Onward to the Mégiscane! The morning began with a conflict. I was packed up and ready to go before 8 am and Jean (pronounced Jawn with...

As responses slow down, I want to thank everyone for offering such thoughtful and considered responses. It has been useful to read so...

A proud Chestnut Prosecutor owner showing off his freshly restored canoe.

Part 5... Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Day 6 Thunderstorms passed over the camp again during the night. When I got up, everything was wet...

I’m hoping it’s OK to boast a little about my new partnership with Shaw & Tenney. We’ve been developing a line of bags over the past...

I agree with your comment re. car manufacturers and roof top rails. I have been repurposing my old Yakima round bars onto newer vehicles...

While I agree with many of the points in the article, Gamma I agree with you that the supporting evidence is a bit of a stretch. They...

Backcountry-skiing...walking up with skins on my skis, enjoying a nice view from the top of a mountain and having fun skiing down...

Same. Even though ticks aren't an issue up North (yet), it's not worth the risk IMO. If I ever find one imbedded during a trip, I...

I'm a little on the fence over this and other related topics- while I really don't like burning plastics, at the same time I don't like...

The Rav4 probably has a class 1 receiver. You might consider building a t-post for it to give a lot greater spread than you'll get with...

I was schooled to always upgrade the difficulty of a rapid by one category when on a wilderness trip, especially when solo. Aslowhand...

I got out for my first paddle of 2026 today on the ice-free tailwater of the Swift River below Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts. The...

Even at home, I try to generate as little trash as possible. On trips, about the only plastic that goes are zip-lock bags. I often...