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I think you won't have much trouble finding a suitable boat based on your needs of paddling the lakes and rivers around Bemidji. I'd...

I finally got started on sewing up a Whelen lean-to. Glen if you want this in tents and tarps section feel free to move it. For some...

Sounds like a glitch in the Matrix. Jim

There are aspects of city life I love, but I find there are two serious drawbacks, noise and light pollution. I can only just make out a...

You did a great job for your first paddle, I don't see much room for improvement. The paddle in the center is my first. It was supposed...

I received my pack from Art a couple weeks ago and had occasion to use it on a short trip to the Adirondacks last weekend. I just...

I had never seen this before, maybe it’s common in other areas but I was surprised. I was crossing Marshall Lake in nw Ontario when this...

I will admit that I like the curved thwart... seems like the easiest solution if it gives you the clearance you need. Only $30 on their...

This a 12' x 13' tarp, made from 1.1oz/yd silpoly, there is a pole at each end that gives the tarp body and creates a porch mode when...

I have oiled the handle of my cherry wood paddle with normal linseed oil ... . . It works. The feel is smooth and soft.

Hi BavMid Well come to the site ! I don't have specs for your Old Town. I'm sure they can be found. Have you tried Old Town ? If...

I tend to operate on the premise that most things are over-engineered so modifications to structural supports &/or safety items are...

This makes sense to me. See how the canoe performs without the thwart. The seat itself should provide structural stability at that...

Listen to your body. Chances are if you're anywhere near grey beard country then you've earned some comfort. Besides, isn't it more...

Do you really need to move it back that far? The curved thwarts Northstar uses on the pack canoes can buy maybe another inch...