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Yep. I was a fan. My go-to paddle is signed by the maker, Dave Kavner, and dated at 5/88. Thirty-seven years. He said it was made tough...

For what it's worth, I still have (and use) both a straight and bent shaft paddle made by Al Camp back in the early 1980s. I worked...

My knees.

Yes, I've processed firewood that way many times. It probably takes more energy than using an axe or saw and having less control it has...

I used to mostly use a saw for cutting sticks to length, and rarely needed the axe. Over time I realized that it was quicker and easier...

Since I cook over a fire whenever possible, I bring both... and yes, I've hurt myself before out on a trip, even though I consider...

Waterfall on the Upper Lake Thoun. Aslowhand is the photographer.

Al, I am in the stern of my 1970 Sears 17’ boom-alum. My BIL is in the bow. I talked him into the trip since he was a couple of months...

Currently reading Watership Down. The rabbits are planning to escape in a canoe (punt) tonight. I'm excited to find out what happens...

My mentors always wedged the paddles under the front seat and on top of the thwart or tied them into place for a portage yoke. Fishing...

lololol. I'm originally from California, my wife is originally from Mackinaw City. She crossed the bridge to get here, which makes her...

Canocopia is totally worth the haul if you want to see the state of the industry and where hull technology has gotten. You will be able...

Only minor issues getting 50 days of supplies into the XL14 (14'3", 32" width at gunnels, 30 at waterline, 3" rocker). This pic is from...