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I don’t recall bumping a rock, but I’ve got this I could grind out the gelcoat and reapply. Any other options, besides just ignoring it? I do have the colored mica powder to match it up. I could just use some Gflex 655 resin too.

I half-expect a surcharge for US residents. I wouldn’t think there are significant Canadians coming here to trip.

Has anyone heard of plans to increase fees for Americans traveling to Ontario parks?

Has anyone heard of plans to increase fees for Americans traveling to Ontario parks?

My son (45) just had his prostate removed. He caught a very aggressive type of cancer before it metastasized (we think). When he found out he needed a PET scan in early November, his urologist wanted to wait until after the holidays. That could have been fatal, as it turned out. He got the...

The pinhole could be at the top, preserving the bag for rehydration. This seems like a great idea.

I’m packing a bunch of freeze dried meals in rectangular pouches. My Bear Vaults are cylindrical. Anyone know a better way than stuffing, finagling, crushing these meals into a bear resistant container?

I traded my BS p15 last year. Wish I’d known.

I’m preparing to recoat the bottom of my Kevlar UL NS Magic. NS has a “kit,” without hardener. I don’t need to by a 4” roller and cover from them. What would you use? I’d also like to touch up the Swift P14, but need green dye for some gelcoat resin I already have. Swift has changed their...

I’m not seeing much room for gear and my mut. I could probably fit 2 packs with the dog, but it would be tight.

Anyone know of an epoxy pigment that will closely match a Swift canoe? I’d like to find a US source if possible. I’ve looked online and I guess a mica pigment would be best. My canoe is a vibrant forest green. No detail on the swift website. I did reach out to swift but no response yet...

I had an Rx Argosy for several years. It was great to use on the local rocky streams. I do not think I’d use it with a load on big lakes. Best for moving small water, loaded modestly. Not real good hauling an antsy cow dog, which is why I sold it. Probably should have kept it. My dog is...

Anyone used a 14’ canoe for solo tripping? I’ve got that Swift Prospector 14 that I love on local waters. It has a bigger weight capacity than my Magic, is more stable, and has the expedition kevlar hull opposed to the flimsy UL of my NS Magic. Not as good tracking or hauling loads across big...

I did my own and some farriery work for many years. Very hard on the body, knees and back. Then, getting stepped on was another occupational hazard. Can’t imagine it’s a conditioning activity for anyone. I think it degraded my body more than strengthening it. At 67, with some orthopedic...

I recently ran into a local guy who brought two wolf hybrids to the city dog park. My wife and I were passing by with our 3 dogs, so we entered the park to let them play. The wolf owner called his “huskies” when I asked, although they were clearly not full blood huskies, clearly wolf hybrids...

Trail cam near my place caught these guys. Beautiful creatures.

Welcome to the new visitors. I’ve gained more good, useful information here than anywhere since the inception of the WWW. If you’re new to the activity of canoe tripping, best place to learn your craft and crafts. It depresses me a little to think there are that many trippers nowadays...

I gotta start carrying a telephoto camera. Trouble is, having it ready for fleeting wildlife moments. Plus, getting a photo is not my priority in the moment, only later do I lament not getting a shot. I’m not overly fearful of wolves. They seem to have plenty of easy game like turkeys and...

…l’m hauling boats! -5F when I set out at 4am. Caught a gap between storms. Still lots of black ice. My trailer is 10 years old and needs some TLC, but it still pulls nicely. I’ll be paddling dirty water for a spell.

Yes, it’s just so peaceful. Unfortunately, my wool anorak gets wet and clammy. It’s shrunk since I bought it a few years ago, harder to get on, off. I may just find a good parka. I am adding a small chair and a thermos to my backpack so I can just sit and take in the scenery during...