mdkelley

That is very helpful. Sounds like the outer skin on both has been improved as well. He mentioned what i would be worried about, the...

The GPS is nice, but the compass is still mandatory, as far as I'm concerned.

The question should be: "If an item still works and is useful, is it truly obsolete?" I still carry a compass even when I have a GPS...

I really like the sound of a 45lb no-foam, carbon kevlar layup. I have two composites without foam, a Yellowstone Solo in Blackgold...

My advice on this regarding the choice between a solo or a tandem when buying new is always go for the solo canoe. My reason for that is...

I have used headlamps for decades for hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain and road biking, canoeing, and camping. For biking and ski...

I am 6' and weigh 175. My camp kit is pretty light, not backpacker light but much closer to that than car camper. Never weighed my...

My primary usage will be Michigan rivers and lakes, we don't have anything extreme here if you avoid the waterfalls. Plan to do day...

So, finally getting back around to determining my new canoe. I emailed the local northstar dealer asking about test paddling a few...

Love headlamps, hundreds of times better than holding a light in my mouth. One in every vehicle, extra hanging by the doors in house...

interestingly, St Croix was one of 2 brands I primarily used when building custom rods, I always found them to be of better quality than...

Michigan has many online resources and mobile apps for lakes and rivers (interactive and pdf maps). There are also the USGS resources...

This thread motivated me to look around for travel rods since I donated my old one to goodwill when I sold my house last fall. It was a...

F it. I think I'll just check out of this forum.

I am surprised some people are brave enough to go out of the house. I carry a revolver on canoe trips. It is tucked away and I don't...