Monel

This makes perfect sense to me, especially as I have Royalex Bell Wildfire to accompany my Osprey. Both Mary Anne and Ginger! What's...

It's a reference to the old Gilligan's Island sitcom and the two beautiful women who were stranded on the island with them; one of whom...

An Osprey does fine all loaded up too. Here it is on a two week Yukon River trip. Whitehorse to Dawson. Monel

I second the Osprey. Great boat. This prior thread links to several other options...

Monel, that's a well-written report with terrific photos. It makes sense for a bunch of Alaskans to rent whatever watercraft seems most...

The cane is an invasive. Didn't try burning 'cause we had buddy burners ... though I doubt the cane would throw much heat. Monel

Modern materials make our lives so much easier, comfortable and safe. Try canoetripping in a birch bark canoe wearing only buckskin...

Yes, and warm. You'll get minor condensation inside but they also dry quickly when turned inside out.

Opportunity calls — The Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande - Part 1 November 2024 Well, it all started with a Facebook post, Jim and...

This was a Mad River royalex boat on the Tangle Lakes / Delta River trip in Alaska. Definitely needed the Z-drag kit to pull it off...

As I mentioned before check out Simms G3 Guide wading pants. Stout durable fabric, neoprene booties, which are much warmer than fabric...

which are tools, not weapons

I used a 4-season Hilleberg Keron 3 on the combined Noatak/Colville. It's pretty when big traveling solo and bombproof. With no portages...

Remember, you don't have any weapons, you have a pocket knife, camp knife or camp hatchet.

I think most boats will have some level in handling difficulty in a stiff headwind. Something with low freeboard would be best. Even in...