Recent content by Neophyte

Hey Neo, you do realize that the BWCA isn’t in Canada right? Why yes, I did remember that right after I hit Post Reply. Which is always the best time for such things. Regardless, it still seems pertinent so I’ll leave it as is.

As much as Canada has been on fire over the last few years I’m surprised they’re doing controlled burns at all. But admittedly my knowledge of forest management is lacking.

Thanks Tryin, I think you’ve convinced me. I only have a solo canoe so it sounds like it won’t be a problem.

The gunwale bags are on my list as well, I just have to pick a size. The paddle pockets look nice as well.

That's rough, I suppose a canoe is small consolation after that. Hope things are going well. Ha, was that supposed to be reassuring? Ok..so I'm being intentionally melodramatic about the gator thing. My wife and I visited Florida a while ago and had a good time. Visited some beaches and had a...

People often tell me I need to eat more and I need more skin on my bones. I’ll have some concerns next time I hear that.

Welcome! That Shearwater looks fun, did it survive? Every time we get a new member from Florida all I can think is there is no way I’m getting in a canoe with all those gators. I guess you get used to it, but you’re braver than I would be.

The pack setup came with kayak footpegs, they’re still in there. I use them most often when I’m doing switch paddling with my bent shaft. I find them useful, I don’t think you’ll regret getting them installed.

Welcome, looking forward to reading about your build.

I came from kayaking, so the pack seat wasn’t a big change. The seated drops are still pretty low but higher than the pack, so it is a little easier to navigate getting in and out. Often I’ll straddle it like a kayak to sit, a feat I’m able to pull off because the boat is narrow and I have long...

I’m thinking you just put hole in the bottom like an outhouse. Then you won’t have to empty it.

Did they help? My wife is always looking for stuff to help with thunderstorms.

It's my first canoe, and it's been great. It started as a pack set-up; I had it converted it to a standard canoe seat and seated drops for this season. I'm really enjoying the change. My experience with different canoes is limited, but I find the Trillium to be a versatile canoe that has handled...

I think you'll be hard pressed to find someone who agrees with you there. Sounds like you have a storage problem. I have a Northstar Trillium, what are yours?

Welcome!