VA paddler

I think me not giving a small rodent's behind is a side effect of the pill I take everyday. But in all honesty, I think going out and...

Recped's map case is quite voluminous. I'm certain I recall things being lost in it. You can't need anything bigger. Myself, I like the...

Warning to all those Pic users out there. One pack leads to two, leads to five, leads to...when I was still lighting up I was up to 8...

For many years, regardless of being in a tent or under the cap of my truck, I would smoke the final cigarette of the day with the doors...

I have a NRS Riptide jacket - great for paddling in the rain and cold on top of a wetsuit. Oppressive if its not cold and raining...

You're not allowed on the Megiscane again, anyway, until you finish last summer's trip report! : )

Looks like we wouldnt be able to say either way: (Emphasis mine) "Sodium phosphate is an additive used for preserving moisture or...

Hmm... that might explain the longevity of the seemingly unfoul fowl. I wonder if anyone will subpoena the trip report (or Recped) as...

Looks like some people must just cruise around looking for lawsuits to file. I wonder if they can prove any damage to themselves from...

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/business/costco-chicken-lawsuit-preservatives.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share Thank god you didn’t feed...

We don't eat fish on our trips often, but when we do, it tends to be an intentional decision once we've made camp - as in, "let's see if...

Just to be contrary. This is a canoe TRIPPING site, right? Thelon River, Nunavut a couple of weeks ago. Day 36 of 42.

Onward to the Mégiscane! The morning began with a conflict. I was packed up and ready to go before 8 am and Jean (pronounced Jawn with...

I will add a perspective about perspective. Over the last few decades, I have struggled to keep canoe routes from being destroyed in my...

I'm pretty adverse to burning plastics, also scrunched up aluminum foil and beer cans. I've been on trips with others who do this from...