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Day 3: Moose Pond to Millimagassett Lake I literally awoke refreshed. The previous evening I was totally spent, but food, water and...

I've had a 6 gal bucket with gamma seal lid for a few years now, and while I like it, it's too big for most of the trips I do (i.e...

Somehow I always end the season wondering why I didn't get to the Adirondacks more often. The reason, upon reflection, is that it's too...

Day 2: East Branch Penobscot River to Moose Pond We arose at a civilized hour for what we knew would be the most difficult day. We ate...

"Once the principal route between the upper Aroostook and the East Branch [Penobscot River], this carry was direct, and useable as long...

Bill Mason did at one time recommend securing packs to the canoe with a tether rope when paddling whitewater and described doing so in...

Grand Lake Matagamon boat launch near the north entrance to Baxter State Park on Sunday morning after a trip. Boat is an OT Penobscot 16.

At the community campground, Marathon, Ontario, enroute to Wabakimi Provincial Park. The awning I made is so nice, especially if it is...

Test paddle went well today. Paddled about a mile in calm conditions. Stability was good, seat heights were fine, and no oil canning...

“The Washington Canoe Cruisers was a legendary club around the D.C. area last century” The CCA is still one of the best paddling clubs...

“Shouldn't every campsite have a pocket beach leading to a flat rock in the sun?” Goonstroke, my wife would be all over that sunny rock...

afternoon paddle on Cobbossee lake in Maine

Shouldn't every campsite have a pocket beach leading to a flat rock in the sun? Pemadumcook Lake, near Millinocket, Maine.

I hear you about the plastic, and I confess that I do have a couple pieces of sheet vinyl that look like they might become...

This article on in-canoe sleep setups has some interesting ideas for lock pin quick release thwarts. IIRC this appeared in the print...