Keeled Over

Not gear per say, however I always bring a backgammon board. $2.00 at any garage sale.

I have a pack frame with a shelf on the bottom designed for hauling stuff. The shelf folds up and down depending if you need it or not...

ADK's for me - 9 Carries in the spring and re-do Little Tupper Lake - Lake Lila - and Low's to the lower dam in the fall - I did this...

Very true SP, Chick purchased a new pair directly from Bean, and upon arrival and brief look they were returned. Armed with this...

Two reliable standby's for me here. I do bring 2 pairs of pants when I am out there. LL Bean Mountain pants, which I have had so long...

I don't trip mid-summer due to people pressure, so in spring/fall I always have my anorak on, and my Leatherman resides there in the...

I also have a pair of Cabela's Guide Wear rain pants. They are not the lightest, however they have been very durable and keep me dry in...

Boundary Water to Quetico some years back, just paddled around a corner and there is the little building serving as customs. Walked up...

I gotta say, this tarp is the cats-ass. 4 days of wind and rain on LTL and Chick and I were tucked away playing backgammon safe as can...