Recent content by Kestrel

Will you be writing more on this trip? It seemed that the end of your last post implied there was more to come, but no rush. I have loved reading your trip reports, your writing style, humor, and photos. I suggested Dustin Noel's (just an acquaintance really) used Dragonfly in my previous post...

Thanks so much for the excellent book recommendations. I've now read three of them and have bought several more books by Adam Shoalts. Do you have any other recommendations for books on Canadian canoe trips?

Erica, Just wonderful reading! If you are looking for another Curtis Dragonfly, Dustin Noel has one as well as other Curtis/Hemlock canoes: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/profile/1198170380

I have that very same stove. It's the Firebox Nano, an absolutely wonderful little twig stove. It comes in either stainless steel or lighter weight titanium. Link: Firebox Stove Nano.

Firebox has some good videos on how best to use a Trangia inside the Firebox.

Nice trip report and great photos too! I love that your sons are enjoying their trip. Regarding the problem with the Trangia alcohol stove, I don't recall what it is, but there is an optimal distance between the alcohol stove flame and the bottom of the pot. It looks like you are using a Firebox...

REI (and others) sell the FlipFuel for transferring fuel from a half full (or less) canister to another one. Very useful! https://www.rei.com/product/237064/flipfuel-fuel-transfer-device

Hemlock Canoe (formerly Curtis Canoe) was the original manufacturer of the Dave Yost Dragonfly (before Colden which is now closed). Hemlock is still manufacturing beautiful canoes and is more than capable of doing expert repairs of your Dragonfly. They are located in Hemlock, NY south of...

I knew a man here in New York State who was missing his arm below the elbow and paddled a solo canoe very skillfully, even paddling whitewater. I believe that he positioned the paddle handle in the armpit of the affected arm using his shoulder and torso movement to aid in paddling.

Thanks very much for the information! I loved reading about your trip and would like to read it again as one report without all the comments, more like a book, to see what I missed and to enjoy the trip again through your eyes. Sadly, we don't have plans to paddle the Thelon - too many health...

What a wonderful trip and well-written report! I would love to read it again sometime and wonder if you have the entire report available as one report without the many interspersed comments?

Sounds like a nice trip, but I've heard of a lot of canoes being stolen as well as break-ins at trailheads in the Adirondacks this year. Be careful and don't leave your canoe (or bike) anywhere where it can be seen and stolen. Police are advising people not to leave wallets, credit cards, cash...

Curtis Ladybug or Vagabond. Has someone bought Colden yet?