Recent content by Rusty Ole' Bucket

Thanks for the advice. This May will be two years since the surgery (wow that went fast) and I've been steady working on my fitness, I can't say I'm 100% but I'm close. I think you're right about rotomolded kayaks, I'm never going back that direction at this point. I've been out on my Old Town a...

Y'all gonna laugh at me probably, but my favorite dehydrated meal is Mountain House spaghetti with meat sauce. I make my wife have it for dinner sometimes. :ROFLMAO: I also like the Knorr or Tasty Bite rice dishes and instant potatoes with a little something added in while camping. Costco has...

Thanks for the welcome Black_Fly. I don't have a weight limit imposed by any of my doctors, just whatever I can handle comfortably. My canoe is a huge improvement over my kayak at more than a 50 pound reduction. I may try something lighter in the future, thanks for the recommendation. Rusty

Hear, hear!

I've never heard of anyone doing that, but I don't think it would be a bad idea depending on the area and the hog population. They are easily corralled that way as domesticated livestock for sure. You'll know if they're around, everything will be torn up, muddy and stink to high heaven. Do any...

They are certainly unpleasant and expensive to have around. Most southern states(maybe all now) have classified them as an invasive species and a nuisance animal, with no limit, season or license required. The folks I was trying to help wound up using several different things, hunting, trapping...

I might be wrong now that you mention it, I'm not sure about the cold, and lack of winter cover, that may be the answer why there are many less in colder climates. I know I've hunted them in far North Texas when it was below freezing and it didn't seem to affect them. Now, is that Northern Iowa...

I carry either a .357 Mag or a .45 depending on the situation. I hunted them with a .30-06. It's got nothing to do with climate, it has to do with centers of agriculture. I'm not sure if I'm a hick, hillbilly or a hoser, probably more of a swampbilly, but they can turn up anyplace there has...

No Sir, feral hogs can be very dangerous and aggressive toward humans. They kill more people every year than sharks do, almost 4 times as many. They're the sole reason I'm armed most of the time in the woods around here, and it better be a magnum round. A big boar is hard to stop, especially...

Thanks for kicking the spammer out!

Thanks for the input Gamma. Following my progress is one of the main things she's looking forward to. This is a small trip, only 3 days and maybe 20 miles, but it's the first hiking trip since my heart surgery. She normally follows me everywhere I go like this, but my first day on the trail is...

Thanks for the tips, y'all! I already use the USGS National Map all the time to plan trips or outdoor activities. I also just enjoy looking at it sometimes, lots of cool toys to play around with. I'll have to look into the downloads, I have access to a large format color printer so it would be...

I could not agree more. The joy of the journey concept is lost on much of the populous, as an avid motorcyclist, it's something I've embraced for a long time. I've gone on lots of long distance bike trips where we would leave the house without even a direction in mind. Weather, whims and pop-up...

7/64" is certainly a viable option and I have used it in the past for some things. I use 1/8" because of have broken both hands and have arthritis in both now. The 1/8" is easier for me to grip and work with.

I'm glad you took the plunge; first let me say, it looks like you did a great job for your first time. Mind if I make a few suggestions after looking at your set up? I think there are a couple of things you could do that will help with comfort in your hammock. First I'd add a ridge line to the...