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A few thoughts on reducing weight. An admirable ambition by the way ! We all try ! Fill coats can be reduced by Peel ply, if you can...

The modified Pal did a seven day trip last June. It was paddled by a fellow who is a white water specialist, he prefers a looser boat, I...

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...