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My knees.

My wall tent is 45 years old, Duluth packs are from 1980, Trapper Nelson is from 1940, it was the first pack I ever used in 1960.

Yeah, proper handling of commercially caught fish requires a lot of ice, even when under refrigeration. Every possible step is taken to...

If it's cold enough the whole bottle will freeze solid. I was camped in 30 below F one time. I put a couple containers of very hot water...

I would never put anything but good potable water in mine. To clean simply rinse with a little bleach and water to sanitized, then...

I've never washed my canteens. I only put water in them, and it stays good even after months. I've even filled them with water from...

I have always been a fan and carried a large, covered metal canteen until it started to leak. It was easy to carry and to me water...

Al, your wool-jacketed canteen fits well with your Duluth style packs! I imagine that when the wool is wetted, evaporation helps keep...

I guess that when I started tripping I probably used a Nalgene water bottles to carry water, then I switched to empty Gatorade bottles...

Hello all, I've lurked on this forum for a couple of years. I finally decided it was time to make an official introduction and jump...

Great report and beautiful pictures. Your words get to the heart of keeping traditions alive. Well done !:)

I carry two. If one quits under the cedars on a moon less night you will.be glad you had a second light of some kind.

Earlier in this thread I mentioned I needed to cain the seats for a JR Robertson canoe. Unfortunately, I gave up on them, I just...

Onward to the Mégiscane! The morning began with a conflict. I was packed up and ready to go before 8 am and Jean (pronounced Jawn with...

I have a business I have been trying to cut down my time in. It's one of those things you get trapped in. I've been trying to get out...