Recent content by RedSquirrel

Yes, I'm a critical care nurse. So the BVM, BP cuff and pulse ox are just my comfort zone. However, more often than not, I think its a cool collected mind, good communication and teamwork, that get us through tough situations, more than any piece of gear. And a good dose of reality that part of...

Hello paddlers, I've noticed there isn't too much out there about the Dagger Legend 15, so here's some tidbits. The Legend 15 shares similar lines to the Legend 16 but is actually surprisingly different, especially in whitewater. It shares with the Legend 16 the very blunt bow and stern, which...

Big fan of the CRK Bear Claw knife, and of in-vest knives in general, where they dont get caught. The serrations curve into what you are cutting and limit the need to saw at lines. Also you can put your finger through the hole in the center so you dont lose it when your being pushed around in...

Bunch of great advice in this forum. My two cents. 1) A good safety talk at the beginning of an outing. Including an opportunity to disclose pre-existing conditions or medical wishes. 2) For extended trips I'll carry a bag valve mask, BP cuff/stethoscope, and Pulse Ox. I like the advise that...

Deso Gray is a fantastic canoe stretch, especially if you have some whitewater skills and are willing to line a few rapids that are likely to fill up an expedition boat. Three fords will leave some heavy gouges if you decide to line it at low water. The other linings do a fair bit of scraping as...

Hello, Been enjoying watching the forums for a while and just signed on. My friends and I paddle mostly the west slope of the Rockies and the desert rivers of Utah. We are also rafters, but enjoy the simplicity and elegance of a good canoe most of all. Hoping to make it up to Canada, Northeast...