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  1. CaptainOllieWest

    Can Ram X Plastic be melted to Repair cracks in Ram X Canoe?

    Here is a link to some instructions: https://www.polyvance.com/fenderwelder.php
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    Can Ram X Plastic be melted to Repair cracks in Ram X Canoe?

    Polyethylene can be welded. I would checkbout some youtube videos. I would try a cheap harbor freight (or other chinesium) plastic welder. My friend did some plastic welding with some success on his old Coleman. He ultimately placed a big custom made stainless steel patch over the bow. If he...
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    Motorola "Defy" Satellite Link Attachment for Smartphones

    SPOT Gen 4 is currently 150.00 at Cabela's. My monthly premium for the basic plan is 12.91 per month. The Defy is a cheaper option.
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    Motorola "Defy" Satellite Link Attachment for Smartphones

    Another benifit of the Defy is actual 2 way messaging. With my old SPOT I can only send pre made messages to phones or emails and I do not recieve any conformation that they were received. I do kind of like that I can't recieve messages ...
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    Motorola "Defy" Satellite Link Attachment for Smartphones

    Interesting concept. Not being able to drop breadcrumbs/tracks is a deal breaker for me. (It sounds like this will be available at some point)I still use a SPOT Gen 3. I often venture into the back country by myself. I always have the tracking function turned on. I figure if I can't activate the...
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    Corvette Stripper

    https://www.corvetteforum.com/articles/see-wooden-body-bucks-created-first-corvette-molds/ Interesting Corvette history.
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    Inukshuks, Cairns or Rock Piles: What to Do or Not Do?

    I have noticed more and more cairns in my travels. Sometimes they make sense. Like the ones used to mark rocky trails etc. Often they seem to be just graffiti. They generally don't bother me. Here is an example from hike last week.
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    Poll: What Site Color Theme Do You Use Most Often?

    I have been using the default color until I was reminded by your thread of the options. I am trying out shades of grey now.
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    Commemoration Hatchet

    A custom leather sheath may be a nice addition as well.
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    Tripper Royalex - please help diagnose interior surface cracking

    Dang, that sucks. I have basically the same canoe. I will have to keep an eye out for similar issues.
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    Four Best Two-Way Satellite Communicators

    I am still using a SPOT Gen 3. I have avoided upgrading as I really don't want a 2 way commicator. I can send check-in messages and family can view my tracks via the SPOT app. The only thing missing is providing details if the day comes when I need to hit the SOS button. I imagine my wife...
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    Ontario Knife Company Sold

    Ontario Knife Company has been sold and the Frankville plant closed. https://www.oleantimesherald.com/news/ontario-knife-co-in-franklinville-sold-56-employees-to-lose-jobs/article_fe96a0d0-21d8-11ee-9ffc-87d8c96a81a3.html
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    Photo of the day

    Walupt Lake, Washington State
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    Wealthy Californians Move to Montana and Block River Access

    They say the goal is to keep drug users out, but demanded that the hunters be cited for trespassing ...
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    Portable Wind Turbine - Solar Alternative?

    The only devices I bring are my phone (for the camera) and my Spot Gen 3. I have not yet needed solar. My phone battery lasts a long time if just used for pictures. I may try a small solar panel in the future.
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    Photo of the day

    The Coleman lives at our vacation house. It will probably be replaced by the Tripper when I buy a lighter main canoe. Until then, it brings back memories of the Colemans everyone seemed to have when I was a kid.
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    Photo of the day

    Long Island, Willapa Bay Washington Yes, it's a Coleman ...
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    Portable Wind Turbine - Solar Alternative?

    https://shineturbine.com/ I am not sure if it is better than solar panels for backcountry charging, but it is Innovative and interesting.
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