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Are you planning to put a foam insert in the floor? If not then from my limited experience I don't think you've got enough cloth. I...

That seems like a fair deal, especially considering the condition of the boat and the paddles that come with it. The more I paddle mine...

Depends on the dog. I have a heeler, likes the scenery. Shifts around his 55 lbs constantly. You feel every shift. A different kind...

My favorite picture of Norm. Hope someone takes over the business.

Definately a fixture. 2/3 of my Allegash trips were him or his associates. Presumably he has someone that’s going to take over? The...

We have used his services for 20 years and never had a problem. My cousins lived across the highway from Norman and they got us started...

Norm gave us a ride to the top of the St John’s 20+ years ago. My buddy’s Virginia-plated truck had an anti-logging sticker on it and...

I'm sure many folks on this forum know Norm from the Allagash. He's loaded and launched alot of canoes over the years and this is a nice...

First thing is that rescue rope used in a pin recovery and lining rope are rarely the same thing. Lining rope (and painters) should...

I use rescue rope. It floats. You can get it in 1/4 inch if you want something thin. I have bought mine from NRS. I think a painter...

After sorting through my necessities, I think I’ll use the CCS food pack with a small bear vault, and the LLBean Continental pack to...

Just a tarp works fine if the season is right & bugs aren't an issue. Throw a water filter and a small 1st aid kit into your gear list...

For me, no tent, but I don't camp in bug season. Tarp, ground cloth, and bivy sack. Sleeping bag according to weather. Thermarest...

Personally, I'd go with a ultralight tent, sleeping bag, and a 3/4 Z-Rest. (The last fits in my canoe pack, taking up less room than a...

My partner had an Ursack this past trip. It didn’t look too bear resistant, but neither did my blue barrel. I’m thinking my next trip...