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Thanks! What I meant was that I had not looked at any systems that were sold with top quilt/underquilt, so my weight comparison between tent and hammocks seemed accurate. I think Cruiser's point was that there are some systems (e.g., WanderLuxe Complete Kit) that don't require a separate...

Those look great! Thanks for the pictures and such a thorough response. Like I said, I'm not at all experienced in the hammock realm, which is why I came here. All the hammocks at which I was looking required your own sleeping bag, so I had not taken into account those that did not. In terms...

Yes. I responding to yellowcanoe who was saying maybe skip the pad, but several of the hammocks I've looked at say they really require a pad (structurally, I guess?). This obviously adds to weight. I like the sound of yours and the flexibility it provides!

This is for very early season (ice-out) solo trips, where I'll be camping in some undeveloped sites. You know how thick those north shores can be! A couple of the hammocks that were suggested to me require a pad apparently. A couple also have an optional pole system that is very light and...

Thanks, Brian. I'll check it out. While my survey was far from scientific, I did find that in just about all my comparisons, the hammock option was heavier than the comparable tent option, and I was beginning to think that's just the way it goes. That is not a deal-killer for me, but it...

I bet your dog prefers the tent! lol Some of the places I'm hoping to head next spring may be short on tent pad sites, which has me thinking about a hammock maybe being the way to go.

I'm a tent guy, but I'm contemplating a hammock for some upcoming solo trips that are lacking in easily tent-able campsites. When I do the math, however, all these hammocks seem to be heavier than a lightweight three-season tent once you consider the fly, "required" pads, netting, stakes, poles...

We're still loving our (aging) Marmot Nutshell.

I'm in the market for a new drysuit right now as well. I'm leaning toward the Odyssey Dry Suit from Kokatat (but I'm open to a well-priced (discontinued) Expedition suit as well). For remote tripping with cold weather and portages, I can't find a better option. Yes, it's expensive, but break...

It's a beautiful area! I would have enjoyed that sunset even more if I was on more familiar water with fewer miles to camp...lol.

I was expecting low water, but, yes, it was CRAZY low. Thanks for the nice comment about the video. The Jo-Mary - Pemadumcook - Debsconeag lollipop trip is on my radar for next season. I was really excited about also doing the old route into Third and then Fourth Debsconeag and then over to...

Does anyone know how far you can get in toward Depot Lake? It looks like you can access Depot Road from the Blanchette-Maibec Road, but does anyone know if and where it is gated?

Thanks, Glenn! It was a fun trip inspired, at least in part, by Bob Mills here on canoetripping.net! I'm enjoying this little Pack 12. It's my first purpose built solo canoe, and reminds me a lot of my kayaking days. It is daunting, however, to realize I'm not in our 17' tripper when the weather...

Thanks so much, dcloots ! I sure have enjoyed your videos. I'm not not sure on my pronunciation of Debsconeag...lol. We've spent quite a bit of time on first and second, and I fear we've fallen into saying it one way that may be wrong. If you have time, do try the Jo-Marys. They make for a...

I did a little more digging, dcloots . As I explain at around 27:30 in this video, people would routinely make the trip from Pemadumcook to Lower Jo-Mary in the early 20th century. Cool, eh?

I posted the video for this trip if you are interested:

I so agree!

Thanks all. Has anyone been on Depot Stream?

Thanks so much! I'll shoot you a PM. Dry suit will be on! :-) I'm really curious about Depot Stream too. Connecting Depot to Black could make for a really nice extended backcountry trip.

I found this trip report on Big Black: https://www.allagashguideservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Canoeing-the-Big-Black-River.pdf