Recent content by Newtown Mark

I have a small daypack size dry bag and I need to attach a water bladder on the front. Thinking of gluing on 4 small D-Rings, but most seem to be on large hypalon or PVC patches (4+ inches - used for inflatable rafts, etc). Anyone know where I can get some small accessory D-Rings or another...

Went for a paddle yesterday. No noticeable difference on the water. But the hull cleaned up really easily when I got home.

I used 303 for years, really like it.

The directions don't recommend multiple coats. The directions don't say anything about multiple coats. I've only used spar varnish on wooden snowshoes, so limited experience. But the spar varnish appears to be thicker and give some protection to the wood.

I've been seeing a lot of info about the value of ceramic coatings on cars, boats, planes, etc. My 4 Runner came with a factory applied ceramic coating (so they claim) and the paint does seem to shed water better than a wax. I talked to a body shop owner and he swears by them. Typically I use...

Interesting thread. I've been playing around with a Solo Stove. Once it really gets going, appears to work as advertised. But undecided if I would take it on a trip.

Thankfully, I've never had a roof rack fail, but I check the mounts regularly.

Long story, short. My daughter was invited to go sailing with someone who is a member of a very, very fancy yacht club. I spent the day paddling and drove over to pick up the kid. I'm sitting in my dirty truck in their parking lot surrounded mostly by high end German cars and SUVs when this...

Something happened to a friend when he was hauling his canoe down the highway and it got me thinking. He had front and rear straps on the canoe, but no bow line. The front strap broke and the canoe immediately folded around the rear strap, creating a very expensive carbon fiber taco. Ouch! I...

Last season, my lower back started tightening up after about 2 hours on the water. Not enough to stop me, but bothersome enough to make me constantly wiggle around looking for the sweet spot to stop the discomfort. No joy. I would stop and stretch out my lower back, buying me maybe only...

Love the lines on that grey solo.

Thanks everyone. This looks like fun.

I paddled my first 90 Miler this year and it would not have been possible without my wife and daughter. They treated me like a world class athlete, which I am most decidedly not.

Like most of my purchases of outdoor gear, I study and dither and ruminate endlessly. My favorite canoe and the one I would keep if I could keep only one (horrible thought) was purchased on pure impulse when my wife said, "buy it". More choice is not always better.

A friend turned me on to this forum and I'm gobsmacked. Can't wait to dig into all the cool info and discussions. I'm active on the Bushcraft USA forum and the rules and regs appear similar, particularly the ethos of being polite and kind to fellow forum members, something I appreciate. I...