Packrat

I put my cart in the middle of the canoe and then balance it on the cart by moving my bags and other items around. Otherwise you end up...

I use a Kelty Bootlick mat that folds up, padded and came with small stakes to hold it in place. Looked it up and it's no longer available.

Wow! You are doing what I found works. I use my bow and stern lines instead of straps and use a trucker's knot to tension them. I also...

Many years ago I bought a WheelEze carrier and made the mistake of assuming it would work, instead of trying it at home. It would skew...

I had an awful time with the boat shifting on the cart during the Bowron Lake portages until I watched another canoeist set up his cart...

I am a converted sea kayaker. Since I live in an area with lots of saltwater and islands I realy enjoyed the unlimited destinations and...

Yes I was alone but met lots of very encouraging people when I camped. Prior to the trip I had just the opposite from family who were...

I did use the wheels and they help but the hills, slopes, mud, rocks and bridges with missing planks were my old body's challenge. My...

My Clipper Packer ultralite that Western Canoe and Kayak built for me a week after trading in my Solitude. I miss the Solitude but the...

1. Chair. I find it useful even on rest stops on shore and not just at camp 2, My Kindle. Reading is a passion of mine. 3, A large...

What a shame to have to destroy that work of art! Happy Birthday and be aware of the pounds you will be adding to your canoe load after...

Hit 90 in February. The weather is getting warmer and I'm itching to get out on a lake and get started getting in condition for some...

I use an REI nylon stuff sack that is fleece lined. Use it for some of my clothing and then turn it wrong side out to expose the fleece...

I know that this is an old thread but I just saw this use of peanut butter in hot cereal on a video yesterday. This morning I added a...

My wife has been using the powdered stuff from Jif in her morning breakfast shakes. She really likes it though we haven’t tried making...