Recent content by RatAssassin

Right now, I am working on a design to make one myself. The balance point is on the front half of the fixed seat. So whatever I make has to clear the seat enough for my melon to fit under. I figure 2 inches of clearance over the sides and some good thick pads would do it. I'm still measuring and...

I felt I had enough time in the saddle to write up a review of a canoe that seems to get no love. No real mentions anywhere on the interwebz and one that is somewhat quirky enough to not fit into any one category. A special shout out to a member here. I found a few pictures of this canoe online...

Howdy, Neighbor! I'm a half an hour away from you. And welcome. Lots of great little options for trips by us.

The Buffalo is some prime paddling. Love it. Welcome.

Scouting wouldn't have changed my trajectory, as I was already "all in" on the outdoors lifestyle living in it and doing it everyday. But I was glad to share it and see it grow in others. I made it to life scout. At that point of my life, I was more interested in what Becky Jo was growing under...

I grew up and lived most of my life 1/2 hour away from this. The Delaware River Rec Area corridor is slightly used by serious paddlers. And it's a shame because there are dozens of sites all along it and great take outs giving one so many options on length of trip. The summer is fun watching...

Ease of use, takes a wide variety of paddling conditions. Royalex is tough. Comfortable and my 16 makes a great solo boat turned around. And....you can find them at a bargain.

Many years ago, I moved 900 miles away and ended up in the northern Midwest. Didn't know anyone. Found myself with my experience teaching kayaking at the local HS with a pool. The big event was the "graduation" where most all participants could do a simple roll in perfect pool conditions with a...

Hard sausages and different fruit I dehydrate does it for me. However, I have learned to vary the flavors of dehydrated fruit with spices, honey, etc., in order to try and keep it interesting.

Pretty nice day here yesterday also. Put a third bar across my Tacoma and cap. Lots of nice support now. Just need a new solo boat to attach to them now.

Winter woods are wonderful. Quiet time with a thermos full of soup or tea. Cowboy coffee brewed over a folding lightweight backpacking wood stove on a cheapie soot stained Stanley pot set. Nothing but me and the sound of snowflakes delicately crashing down through the bare skeletons of the...

Clothing, materials and weight. Everything is dryer, including ourselves. Everything is lighter and sleep systems are more comortable.

Northern Lake Michigan has some ice piled up by the shore, but not as much as usual. Probably only about 20yds or so and only maybe 4-5 high.

Yeah.....sometimes I really miss my old Zephyr. Not the best wilderness tripper, as far as capacity, but I made it work.

Been looking for a solo under 16ft. I kind of like this boat for the stability to fish out of and yet keep a little speed/efficiency over the Basswood Solo. Both look good. Specs have me thinking the shallow arch is more defined in the Wilderness. I like my milage days, but also will lay up for...