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Sometimes I don’t think about a lack of trees. Almost every location I do and have paddled is covered in forest. But I can see that as more of a challenge. As well as living out in the PNW, I get the difficulties there. Our N. MI forests, least visited forests, are very thick with under layer...

It’s hard to tell, but I did wet sand this with a high grit, but you can see that there’s a few small raised areas that I didn’t sand completely off. Being my first time doing anything like this, second time with sanding a cloth material, I was hesitant on how far exactly to go. But maybe I...

I skimmed through some past posts and I didn’t see what I was looking for. Its mostly about full repairs or scratches, and I’m not worried about scratches at this moment. It’s possible I overlooked a post or didn’t read thoroughly. The hull of my canoe is flaking in sections and I’m not sure...

Bear hanging system It’s real light and very easy! Here’s another video link showing it a little easier. IMO.

I strongly considered the Ursack but for some reason, that I cannot remember, I went with the Bear Vault. Which I am happy with, but very much agree with Glen on the volume change in food as you move through your trip. For that, I may switch to a Ursack since I hang my food anyways. So that...

It’s almost a kettlebell

I used to work at a gear store (10 yrs one in Columbus and one in northern MI), mom and pop style rei, and that was a ton of fun! Sales reps would come give clinics on the brand/s they worked for or give paddle days on the water. During those clinics we would often get swag, and beer. I...

in case anyone is still looking for a loud whistle to strap to their PFD Aztec whistle It’s known to be so loud, that it wakes up Chalchiuhtlicue, the goddess of water and gives good surf back to camp. Dang!

I was one of those googlers looking for answers during Covid and found more than i searched for. I became a member of my first forum. Since then, I’ve read many of your posts, trip reports, how to’s, routes, modifications and looked at many pictures. I keep coming back because I’m completely in...

I cut my carbon shaft and taped it fora bit until I shortened it to where it felt good, a little shorter than my other paddles. Then i epoxied it and cleaned up the overspill that was squeezed out. I used shrink tubing over the seam to give it a cleaner look Andy protect it some. It’s a very...

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Yes they are. Wilderness is one of the top dogs for recreational kayaks on the higher end. Still making the tsunami, tempest, and focus in their sea kayak rec touring line. I’m a big fan of the tempest and thing it’s one of the better poly boats. Perception is a good middle ground entry level...

Before I picked up my NS, I was eyeing a couple of MRC’s over mine. One was from a very nice Old woman, I think I’m her 80’s, had the light toned Kevlar Malecite in flawless condition. Her asking price was one I didn’t even want to negotiate. Then an Explorer for sale somewhere in MN, also in...

The Jordan river in East Jordan, MI, sometime in middle school around 12 yrs old. Just day paddles, and lazy cruises. It’s a fun river with deep holes and good wildlife. As well as local “pirates”

Woodpuppy, it’s good to hear that those traits, or habits, are being passed down. Every year at salmon camp, my buddies kids, and all of us adults, clean the trash up where we fish. It’s become a special moment for the kids, they look forward to the fishing and campfire, but they really get...

I could very much be wrong on what I saw, there’s no doubt about it. But after doing some research, while waiting for the bridge to open back up, on IF it’s possible that golden eagles can exist in northern Michigan. I found some info where the DNR state that although goldens do not nest here...

driving back from the keweenaw today, somewhere between 5-10 miles West of Nuabinway, fresh deer carcass drivers left, we saw an eagle but it was larger. Turned around to double check, too big for a juvenile, thought maybe a golden. Yep! A golden eating venison. How crazy to read that you and...

It’s beautiful that more and more people are getting out into nature and making purchases that help fund a park or brand. But what isn’t beautiful, is hiking in a scenic area only to see wads of willy roll and granola bar wrappers scattered. We learn things at an early age, be polite, don’t...

And every other park! Literally in sight off of the hiking trails

10/02/2019 Killarney, ON. I might’ve already posted this one before