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I have 3 different sizes of Acme pans that were my grandfathers, the largest is probably 10". They get used on a regular basis, there's nothing like fried eggs in a cold handle. I use them and think about how many deer hunts he took them on! I see Acme ones on eBay all the time. I don't...

I know this thread is a little old, but...I'm considering a Polaris as a dedicated solo. I'm a bigger guy (6'7", 290#) and looking for a new tripping boat. How big are you, and how does it paddle from the solo position? Thanks!

Where do you routinely go? Many areas up here in the north east now require a bear proof container, most of which you don't hang.

I have done both. As I get older, when I can, my knees prefer a cot. Either way you will need to insulate under you. In a hot tent I use the same ground insulation weather I'm on a cot or not.

Great stuff. In my younger days I was a mountaineering guide, I lived and slept in Feathered Friends. I still have several sleeping bags, some of them 15+ years old. Good down, if properly cared for, is a long term investment!

I hope these pictures come thru. I don't often, in my opinion, see jeeps much cooler than my 1975 J20, but your Willys takes the prize! I'm not proud that I'm jealous!

The sled does two things, my planner doesn't like to go that thin with stock directly on the table, so the 3/4" mdf sled gets really thin stock up a little. Also if there is any inconsistency in the stock (and the stock is too thin to safely get over the jointer) a couple of long beads of hot...

I can start with any size lumber I can get my hands on. I'll run it over the joiner a couple of times to surface 1 face and 1 edge, rip to desired width on the table saw, then use my band saw with a 1/2" skip tooth blade and a shop made single point resaw fence to cut to a desired thickness...

I use a bandsaw with a resaw fence, then a MDF carrier thru my planer.

The northern Adirondacks in general. I guided up there in my younger days, and have been introducing my son to the Adks since he could walk. I don't know what it is up there. I have been to Alaska, Nepal/Tibet, South America, and lots of other places, but I return to the Adks time and time...

I have a hipster friend that drinks a bottled water called "Fiji Water". The bottles are square, and heavy duty. He saves them for me just for that purpose.

What about a length of pool noodle with a slit running the length? Cheap and light weight.

I'm something of a stove junkie, I currently own 15-18. Everything from a couple of original 50's Coleman's to a original MSR XGK with the brass ring and swing out legs, to a couple of newer biolite/twig stoves. The only thing I use canoeing now is some version of my Trangia. For all of the...

The only time I do the group thing outside of my kids and occasionally a good friend, is a group trip to the Adirondacks every year with a relatively small group of guys (4-6). We meet at a pre-arranged campsite, it's come and go as you please. I do an annual fly fishing trip to NH the same...

Robin, sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I agree with stripperguy trips to the Adks can only be good for you. I've been all over the US and spent a fair amount of time in some crazy wild places abroad, and there is just something about the Adirondacks. Some how I just "feel grounded" there...

Thank you all for the thoughtful input, it's part of the reason that this is the only web site I participate in. Everyone is willing to share knowledge. I'm leaning toward using 3/4" stations and routing a grove for spring clamps. It seems the only downsides are the cost of the plywood, and...

I'm getting ready to begin my third build. The previous two builds were stapleless (using different methods), but both boats were "traditional" designs. One was an EM White the other a prospector. Neither on has any tumblehome. I'm getting ready to build a modern asym solo hull with quite a...

Try Amazon, i was looking for small containers and I had to quit looking because it was to overwhelming!

I do nothing but hang, unless I'm with my 9yo son. I have several hammocks but use my Hennessey almost every time. I used to use a custom cut piece of foam, but several years ago invested in a Jacks R Better down under quilt and will never go back. Like stated above, I slip it to the side if...

My wife got me a wool liner for my Filson tin coat!