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I had a nosey moose checking out my skis the other day. As soon as he saw me on the porch he made a bee line towards me. Moose usually mind their own business when they're in your yard, but I had a hunch someone was feeding this one. This was confirmed when my neighbor said he fed him apples...

My Duluth liners are also patched with tape and I'm sure there are some holes that I haven't found yet. Having the contents waterproofed inside gives double protection. This double protection is needed even if there are no holes in the liner because it's hard to seal the top of it. In other...

I've been using pack liners in my canvas packs and never had a failure. I do line my stuff sacks containing my clothes and sleeping bag with lighter weight trash bags for added protection. With my large Duluth pack I use the liner when going tandem as it fits two peoples clothes nicely. When I...

It looks like a nice thin fabric in your photo. I wonder if it's the same weight as what my summer anorak is made from. It feels almost too light to be waxed canvas and it compresses almost as small as a similar nylon one I have.

That's the one I wear. Besides being comfortable I can store my phone in the secure zippered pocket and have quick assess to the camera. For this reason alone I wear it almost 100% of the time. I hope you can find one in your size. It was spendy, but worth it IMO.

I don't usually wear anything over my PFD but it's good to have the option to be able to put on an outer layer without having to take it off. I like the Astral also. I keep my phone in the secure zippered pocket and I'm less likely to wear anything over it to keep the easy access to it. What...

Here is another view of the light summer one so you can see the length. This was yesterday, it works in winter as long as it isn’t a storm day. The heavier winter one is too much for summer wear.

Hi and welcome. I'm an anorak guy and have figured out what works for me. The one I wear in the warmer months is different then the one for cold weather and neither is waterproof. For most of the paddling season I like it made from lighter material, either cotton or light canvas and only go down...

FWIW, I’ve never gotten clammy in a cotton/canvas shell.

Hi Monel, I don't have any input as far as what boat to use but I have experience doing trips on that system. It sounds like you want to do a single carry and keep the weight down to about 65lbs. That was my goal for a single carry, but with 40-45lbs of gear and my Mohawk 13' solo at a little...

I was also thinking about using a pad. It would not only cushion the area, but it might raise your butt enough that the seam won't hit the seat. I've had that problem in the past from doing sit ups with jeans on, so I know it is irritating. Being a helpful guy with a lot of spare time I tried...

I'll throw this out there in case someone is looking to get started poling this year. I have two poles, one is from Don Merchant at Pole and Paddle in Hollis Maine. He has them in spruce, cypress and ash for between 100.00 to 150.00, according to his web page. The problem is it is expensive to...

As far as gear goes, the biggest improvement that I've benefited from is in communication devices. First there was the Garmin Inreach and now, satellite capable phones. I can always stay in touch, in addition to the safety aspect.

Thanks, now I know what this bug was.

I think the biggest thing that changed for me is that my kits seems much more simple now. There are a lot of details that need to be addressed for a successful and comfortable trip, and I am able to cover them with less gear. You would never know it by looking at my packed gear, because of its...