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I just purchased a Nova Craft Prospector 17 in RX this past fall. I had been watching them for many years (since they were going for about $900) and the fear of never getting a RX version pushed me to make the purchase as the first canoe I've every purchased new. Although I can't report back...

Here is the link to the one I made. It's basically a rectangle of material with gathered ends. When on backpacking trips with other people in commercial hammocks everyone seemed to agree that the DIY one was the most comfortable. It also packs up so small that it's worth bringing along just...

I made a DIY hammock and Silnylon tarp from some plans on one of the hammock forums. I also didn't want to spend much money only to find out it was a miserable night sleep. Turns out, it was the best night in the backcountry I've ever had. I made my hammock longer than average (11 feet) to...

I originally used a spyderco folding rescue knife back when they first came out, but found that the original plastic clips were too weak to hold it in place. In whitewater ( and I mean while actually in the water from a kayak swim) I'd have to gather the knife from the tether line and tuck it...

I third the Mora recommedation. I have switched over to Mora knives and find that they do all the tasks very well. The blade is thinner than other fixed blades so splitting isn't as good, but still works fine for splitting small stuff baton style. What I like about Mora is that they are great...

That was a nice day for paddling, I'm glad you were able to take advantage of it and get out on the water. Did you see many people? The Shenandoah river is a great run that I did this past spring for the first time and is the VA version of the Saco river in NH/ME. VA likes to go back and forth...

Seeker- Thanks for posting the results of your experiment. I switched to down bags in the mid 90's and haven't looked back, but I treat that bag like the mountain men probably used to treat their gunpowder and am overly cautious to keep it dry. The only time I take a synthetic fill bag now is...

I think you'll like it. The handle is high quality and nice. I just brought up the width as a personal critique. I won't be modifying my original handle. It may be perfect for your hand.

No Title Hope this helps a little with the sizing question on the handle. It's about the same size as the splitting maul, but not any bigger. I love the axe and I don't think you would regret the purchase. 1st picture is Multi Purpose axe on left, Hudson Bay axe on right. 2nd picture Multi...

I could just be that I have smaller hands. It maybe isn't the oval that is too long, but that the width/thickness of the handle is bigger than larger axes I own, including the husqvarna splitting maul. I'll try to take a picture to show the comparison.

Thanks Robin, I'm really enjoying the videos. As a displaced New Englander it's a nice taste of home. I really like the Hudson Bay style axe and usually use it to split wood by hitting in down along the bark side of the wood rather than the end grain. Still talking <4inch pieces.

I haven't held the GB small forrest axe, but the oval on handle on the Husqvarna feels big for my hands. So big I considered taking down some of the thickness with a belt sander or spoke shave. Maybe that indicates Wetterlings?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX91Nj0uItI Bush coffee with Mors Kochanski Just a fun video of the method I've adopted. Same as described in some previous posts above with the grounds starting in the cold water, slow boil, add cold water at the end. I use it on trips and when the french...

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Here is a photo to show the shape

Last year I bought the Husqvarna multi-purpose axe and splitting maul. I was looking for a mid size axe to replace my hudson bay style axe for canoe trips with the multi-purpose axe. Supposedly, Husqvarna has them made by GB or Wetterlings and the quality of the axe confirms this to me. I...

Nice work getting it back in shape. I picked up a similar deal this past spring on a MR Explorer off of Craigslist. Once we dug the canoe out of the leaves from the seller's back yard it turned out to be a 17'6" kevlar model. It had faded from red to pink, ripped cane seats and the gunwales...

Thanks for the trip report and photos. I'm planning on heading up there for a week in the beginning of September if there is enough water.

My favorite pack is the Frost River Old #7. The waxed canvas is sturdy and the design of the # 7 is a great to pack and rig in a canoe. I was given an older Duluth envelope style that is now the loaner pack for new friends on canoe trips so they can have the tump line experience. A few years...

Thanks for posting. Looked like a great trip. I was impressed that your two poles were able to support the hammock so well. I just switched over to the hammock and I'm amazed at how much better I sleep on trips.