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I've heard Charlie Wilson many times declare that a heel to the offside presents a 'banana shape” of the hull to the water, thus...

My favorite fine finish wood paddle maker suggests using 10% Blo mixed with 90% good marine varnish on wood paddle blades. From the...

Having relied on my father's hand in beginning my wilderness travel navigation instruction in heavily wooded Adirondack topography well...

I have a compass, and maybe a map, and I pay close attention to my surroundings. But just for fun, I always carry a couple of dead...

Years ago, I was a member of the American Canoe Association (ACA). Membership included receiving their periodical magazine, and maybe a...

I have liked and worn Merrell shoes for many years. There was a heavier water shoe available that I bought for hopping out of the canoe...

+1 I'm a Merrell fan too. I use water shoes on the boat then those in camp or hiking, just like Erica. I prefer the low quarter version...

Wow, $30.86 +T for a pair at Amazon!!! Harbor Freight has the same yellow raquettes for Less than $5.00 each, often found on sale there...

At my lake cottage, I and several of my neighbors like to hike the paved road onto the neary dirt roads. From late May through July we...

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A dear now passed camping companion of mine and I knew each other for more than 30 years as we shared experiences as permanent National...

I'd say it is personal choice, depending on how strongly chemical adverse you are. In my case it is doubtful that I actually dilute all...

Noseeums (Punkies) when present always seem to find their way in the tent with you. The prime way they do that is to attach to your...

When I travel solo, I am rarely if ever at a designated site with either an outhouse, or even a thunder box privy. Most times my boot...

I grew up in northern NY State, and have returned in retirement to live there, on the edge of the Adirondacks. Much is wong with NY, but...