Recent content by MagicPaddler

Thanks for taking us along.

About 4 years ago when I finished the rout of the Kruger Waddell challenge I was surprised to meet Clint Waddell and his wife. His wife had done many far north canoe trips with Clint and describes one of them. I enjoyed talking to them. Anyone wanting to do this rout should check out the...

How to water proof leather gloves I have only done this method one time and only tested under the faucet but I think this is going to be my preferred way of treating my gloves. There have been several threads on how to seal a tarp and I had some leftover sealer. What you will need: Leather...

Thanks for keeping it going. Still stumbling around but I will find my way.

I start a project and when I open a can I leave the can open so I don’t need to continuous find a opener.

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Thanks for the report i enjoyed it

For a long time I carried a monocular. Then I got one of these https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...7d3f066a3c4ef9 . Has the side benefit of taking pictures.

Welcome. This board has the best DIY talent anywhere.

Up date I have used the silicone treated gloves on several canoe trips totaling 32 days. I used the gloves and loaned than out to others so they got a good workout. They were in the water about ½ of the days to handle fish. They were used to process fire wood many times. Some of the outer layers...

If you are looking for an alternative to the 90 miler the BWCA is open now for back country camping so I do not think the Minnesota events will be canceled. http://www.watertribe.com/Default.aspx I did the Voyageurs last year and am signed up for the Kruger this year.

Mike McCrea Thanks for the Arial tip. Try coleman or other camp fuel. It is a little cheaper and after a few hours there is no smell.

I like your mixing method! I use a jar with a lid so I can shake it to help mix it also. I have never used odorless only low odor mineral spirits. Is it really odorless? Can you smell anything after a couple of hours?

Well I will see how they perform this summer. From the inside the glove feels the same and not stiff. Never tried the Montana pitch blend. I have tried other leather treatments that did not last when the gloves got water on the outside. I may take a backup pare along just in case you are correct...

I read on one of the canoeing bulletin boards about how to handle northern. Someone replied back “ I lip them” well that got my attention. He described waterproofing leather gloves and then using them to handle fish. I still would not lip a northern even with leather gloves on but I do ware...