Recent content by recped

My former paddling partner drying out some clothing with a Reactor Stove. I don't remember if we moved on to drying out the tent but we likely had breakfast in the tent. The tent warning tag says "if you use a stove inside the tent you will die" (maybe not quite as blunt) but we did that...

I have no concerns about packing up a wet tent IF I'm going to be setting it up again the same evening. Of course packing a wet tent for long term storage is just asking for a mould invasion.

Fully zipped at all times It's the one refuge that is 100% bug proof, no need to fill it up with bugs while pitching. This habit/policy was established years ago when I only went tripping during peak bug season.

I have an Anker that is more than 5 years old (20,000 mAh), I am very happy with it, holds a full charge for months. I also have a few other cheapie ones, they work but are not as robust and seem to drain somewhat over the course of a month long trip. Multiple ports are nice to have if you have...

I have a first gen (2002) Extracab with the six foot bed. I have a cap, are you adverse to the concept of a cap or is it the cost of one? With a cap and two 2x4's I've carried 3 canoes (1 stacked) on a number of occasions. I realize that is not any help if you don't/can't add a cap to it...

How much kneeling do you do? If it's frequently and/or for extended periods of time the Rassler 2.0 might be best (comment based on the look only, no personal experience)

The link didn't work for me but this one should https://www.orcka.ca/events-coming#oscr

An article from the Canadas History magazine (formerly known as the Hudson Bay Co publication The Beaver). https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/arts-culture-society/the-history-of-the-canoe-in-canada?utm_source=Canada%27s+History+Newsletter&utm_campaign=2ae2ef4742-CHN_Canoes_May2026

Much of the time I am using a floorless shelter so inside/outside, it's all the same!

I use Dynel fabric with West Systems G/flex epoxy. You might post a picture(s) of the ends in their current state, application might change slightly if they are heavily worn vs just a few light scrapes. The required tools are very simple and cheap, maybe most important is a good pair of...

On my way home from trips in Northeastern Ontario (James Bay, Temagami etc) I usually stop at Burger Word in North Bay for a giant platter of burger and fries, greasy goodness!

You can attribute some of these variations in the previous "normal" to Climate Change. Where I am in Southern Ontario we have been warned that in the next year or two we should expect more hurricanes (something that has been very rare in this area). While this is happening there are no doubt...

Long titanium spoon only user here. On a trip a few years ago I lost my spoon and had to borrow a spare Foon (aka Spork), really didn't like it, I always felt like I was going to shred my tongue. Since I always seem to be unable to find my long spoon when I'm assembling gear for a trip combined...

From East to West..... Labrador, Quebec, Ontario & Manitoba If I added all the locations where I drove through with an intent to paddle (but the canoe never got off the roof of my van) the list would be much longer and include many US States and a few more Canadian Provinces. Places I would...

Who? From what I observe it's mostly people like those that hang out on this board. Hardly a week goes buy when one of our regulars here let's us know they just dropped 4 - 6 Thousand on yet another new canoe to add to their fleet. The other people who buy them are those that have million...