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Good discussion here. Well, sounds like folks with newer cars are managing one way or another, which somewhat relieves my...

I've done "custom" 2x4 racks added to the factory setup (or added to Thule/Yakima) on multiple vehicles. I also made them from...

Another reason I need to keep my '15 manual transmission Crosstrek going until the robots kick us off the roads.

Haha, indeed! Back when it came with a 5-speed, too ;)

Double blades are OK if you're in or near (a couple thousand furlongs, give or take) the Adirondacks, just remember to tip your hat to...

Welcome. A bushcrafter should fit right in. Just mention "old ways are the best ways" often and avoid mention of double blades whenever...

Never paddled one, don't know anyone that owns one, but here is my favorite picture of a Penobscot 17. This was the Hill & Dale Rapid...

I'm good with two cam buckle belly straps 95% of the time. The only time I add bow and stern ropes is when I'm driving long distance...

Lila's Mount Frederica, Low's Grass Pond Mountain, and the Hitchens' Pond Overlook, already mentioned, are all nice short hikes from...

I live in the rural midwest where pretty much everyone paddles aluminum tandems. I'd never seen a canoe locally that I was interested...

Another resource is the NASA daily visible satellite shot. The only drawback is that if it's cloudy you may need to click back several...

Useful resource for keeping tabs on ice-outs in Maine: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/water_activities/boating/ice_out_dates.shtml

How rigid is the hull in the middle? If it's fairly stiff, it could be that it never had thwarts and doesn't need them. If it once had a...

another one with invisible rope, and another Indy.

I helped move some canoes from storage to the New Hampshire Boat Museum last week so they can start building their new exhibit of...