Recent content by Simuliumvenustum

Robin, I was inspired to put Poland Pond on my bucket list after reading your trip report (https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/poland-pond-north-maine-woods.118112/#post-135525) and watching the video you made about it when you were there in 2020. It took me five years, but I got there, and...

Poland Pond and Stream in northern Maine on a recent visit in early October. Wild cranberry was abundant and perfectly ripe in the boggy edges along the route. They were a delicious treat.

I had planned to canoe the Allagash River from Churchill Dam to Allagash Village, starting on September 30th. However, with the flow at Allagash Village hovering around 300 cfs, and following input from my transporter and a bulletin I got from Maine State Parks, I switched to a lake-centered...

Perhaps this canvas cleaner from Duluth Packs would help. I have not tried it. https://www.duluthpack.com/products/duluth-pack-8oz-canvas-cleaner

That is a clever idea, Black_Fly. I think it would be a super way to carry meds and supplements on extended trips. I recently started using the Cadence pill containers available from REI. They are heavy and expensive, but they are large enough to hold several large pills, waterproof, durable...

Yes, they are both excellent and practically bombproof tents. The build quality is outstanding on both brands, and I can highly recommend them. The Rogan has withstood both heavy wind and rain without a hitch. It is fast and straightforward to pitch. When I purchased the Shakelton tent in...

I have used a variety of tents, hammocks, and tarp setups for canoe camping over the years. I am generally most comfortable sleeping in a hammock due to an old back injury. However, I used a Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft on my last trip this June in the Allagash and found it to be as comfortable for my...

Great picture! Almost nothing warms my heart more than seeing a beagle enjoying a canoe ride. It brings back fond memories of the many wonderful hours I spent 45 years ago in my first canoe with my two beloved, hyperactive but attentive, beagles. Thanks for posting the picture, Gumpus, and...

This is a great trip report of a gorgeous place, SilentWilderness. Thank you for taking the time to put it together and for including so many pictures. It's now on my bucket list! Here is another well-done Bowron report by Explore the Backcountry explorers Brad and Leah Jennings.

Nice looking boat @Cheeseandbeans! I think you are going to love it. Don't tell anyone but it also paddles exceptionally well with a double blade from the center seat.

Adam Shoalts is a true explorer and an excellent writer. Where the Falcon Flies is a fantastic book (as are all his books). I highly recommend it.

I love your pictures, Black_Fly. I also got out yesterday for my first paddle of 2025 with @Swifty, who was taking his new Swift Prospector 14 for its maiden voyage. We were both on the Swift River in Massachusetts in our Swift canoes. It was a great day and a great paddle.

I have been fortunate to have many sightings of moose in Massachusetts, Minnesota, Maine, and New Hampshire through the years. Many of these occurred while tripping with a canoe, but my most interesting ones have been sans canoe. One of my most memorable encounters was hunting grouse in...

Another shout-out to Kenco Outfitters. I recently ordered a yoke from them online (early morning) and received it the next afternoon via UPS. There was no shipping charge, either. It's hard to beat that for fast service.

I got this Facebook post from LOTN the other day. Unless I am mistaken, that is Coldfeet sporting rosy red cheeks and a huge smile in one of the pictures. What a great way to kick off your first winter of retirement. https://www.facebook.com/lureofthenorth