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Started reading "Beaver Land: How One Weird Rodent Made America". First fact that caught my eye was that a beaver can take down a 5" tree in about 3 minutes. I would never have guessed.

Beat me to it. Watched part 1 last night, looking forward to part 2.

Three. Those who aren't afraid of guns, but aren't afraid to go out unarmed either. Which is probably the majority in the US. Agree with the keeping it out of sight though.

In the 80s and earlier sharing a two person tent with a trip partner was normal. Now that I'm older, I solo in a two person tent, although I'd share it with my wife or son if either came along. My wife won't, and my son would probably bring his own set up. I also have a one person tent, but...

I"ve got a set of Leitz Trinovids from the 80s, and a newish set of Nikon Accurons, both in 8x40. The Leitzs live by my office window, and the Nikons live by the window overlooking the birdfeeder. I've also got a set of light, cheap something or others that live in various gear bags when I'm...

Lots of choices here. I've had an original Luci light since before they had to call it "original". Still works fine. https://mpowerd.com/collections/solar-lanterns

I think the point is that what we call "wilderness" today does not look like the natural forests or ecosystems of pre-European North America. For example, most of New England was clearcut in the early 19th century. All the trees you see now are decidedly not old growth.

Here's a link to Pakcanoes, including packed size and weight. Things may have changed since 1997, but probably not much and probably in the smaller and lighter direction rather than the larger and heavier direction. https://www.pakboats.com/pakcanoes/

Saw their solo boat, a Rebel, at a nearby outfitters the other day. Looked enticing. If the outfitter has a demo day I might go up and paddle it.

You might be thinking about a chest pack or kit bag. Something like these, although other folks make them as well. https://hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/1

I'm not a dietician, so I'm sure I could be wrong on the whole protein thing. Fats and carbs sounds good too. :)

Common fare for Applachian Trail thru hikers due to weight. Proteins are otherwise hard to come by on the trail. Never heard of any issues with critters except the common problems that occur around shelters.

Here it is. In the 2023 paddling deaths thread. https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/paddling-deaths-increased-in-2023.129311/post-163730

I was just thinking to post this, and was looking at old threads to see if we covered it. I think this may be the same folks who were fishing too close to the falls, but I can't find that thread.

Another weekend overnight effort. Opposite corners to trees, back corner to the ground, front corner on a paddle with a clove hitch, center up into a tree branch. Best one yet. Even got rained on this time. Since I'm a clumsy oaf I hang stuff on lines I'm likely to trip over or otherwise run...

Whole lotta contrails out there yesterday.

Threre is a plaque to James Dickey at the University of SC where he wrote the book. Also a memorial library. I used to pass them daily on my way to and from work. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=59166

Maybe burn/scorch the can to eliminate the food residue and odor before flattening it.

This is about how I was trained to measure areas on maps. We had a piece of plastic with a grid scaled to 1:24k. Count all the squares completely in the shape. Then count all the squares that only partially overlap the shape and divide by two. Add the two numbers together for the full area...

Been working on my tarp fu this summer while the sun shines so that when it rains I'll not be SOL. Tarp is a silnylon 10x12, poles are extendables from Eureka. Bowlines connecting line to tarp, taut line hitches providing tension.