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Haha, I read this as sand like use abrasive paper and then realized you probably meant distribute sand for traction. We don't use much sand where I'm from, so it gave me a hilarious mental picture.

I feel inspired reading through these posts. I am yet a young man of 38, with hopefully many trips yet to plan and take. I appreciate the words you all have shared, and the many stories you have written in these forums. They make me more cognizant of the inexorable passage of time and the...

I enjoy an icy dip from time to time. It's mentally challenging, hysterically fun with a group, and the endorphin release when you get out and start warming up is unbelievable.

I hope we run into you again this time @billconner

Another fantastic thread. Thank you, sir, for taking the time to share your stories with the forum.

I have ordered from them twice. Both were good interactions.

The stresses can certainly build quickly. Long levers and high tip loads (large blades) are hallmarks of double blade canoe paddles. I have a couple Bending Branches double blades and the 280cm wood shaft has some significant flex under loading. Not a concerning amount, but enough to remind one...

Yellowstone went for $400.

Looks like this family was well on their way to outfitting a store. Tons of stuff, most is pickup in Iowa City, IA on Tuesday the 10th. Auction ends 2130, EDT. https://bids.wearsauctioneering.com/auctions/28416-colossal-camping-and-canoeing-ia-city-23-1008ol?page=5&pageSize=100

Good article. I tend to fall prey to the attitude of "its got to be better/bigger/more difficult than the last one" mentality, to the detriment of my partners ability to one, go on a trip; and two, enjoy the trip when they do get to go.

Is this the '86 you bought back in 2019? How did the repairs go, and how does it solo? I might be down for a road trip. . . 😃

I have a few stick stoves and can say that the firebox is the best I've used. I have a SS G1, SSg2, and two Ti Nanos. A Ti G2 will be my next purchase from them. Phenomenal quality, and pack/unpack instantly. Very easy to get a very hot, small fire rocking in a hurry. We use a G2 as a heater...

Just came back from the Gunflint Trail area of the BWCA. The tamarack had begun to yellow along with the birch. By the time we hit south Wisconsin, the color change had disappeared. We have a very little bit of yellowing here in central Indiana, but even the corn and beans are still green. We...

I wrestled with this for a couple months this summer. I was sold on the TG6 until I really took a close look at the image quality for prints. I wasn't a huge fan of the limited zoom, either, but but I thought it was worth the compromise. I ended up buying a Panasonic Lumix FZ300. Way nicer...

Thanks for the suggestion, Glenn! I now have one on the way, along with a dirt-cheap copy of Song of the Paddle.

Love my Zoleo. I run the $4 hibernation plan for most of the year and kick it up to whatever level I need for trips. It's just a matter of signing into your account and changing your preferences. Three years trouble-free.

Tough situation. I don't like snobs, and I don't like druggies. I do like public access and I do like private property rights. In my book, private property rights are going to trump "gray-area" access every time.

#2: That's a lot of mercury. 😬 198 cubic feet seems doable for cleanup, but 1,142,344 teaspoons sound harder.

That's quite the list of boats, Glenn! The memories you must have! I have no doubt you could sell the Eddyline and Prijon touring kayaks in short order, and probably the Encore and the Lotus. /threadjack