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Has anyone been in a situation where they really needed to do this? I have dumped on rivers which has always been easier to pull to shore and dump. I have also dumped getting in and out of canoes by shore. Otherwise I am not out in conditions where my brace, balance and what not created a...

Very nice info and video Alan. I find climbing over the stern or bow easier then climbing over the side. Tandems or with others steadying a canoe seemed very easy compared to solo. I can empty the water on lighter solos in same manner as video. For heavier and larger canoes if I start from...

Johnny 5 that seems reasonable on lakes. That brings up the old question of weather to have the gear strapped into canoe or loose. I genrally feel strapped in is better for rivers and loose with a line or strapped connected to gear for lakes so the gear stays together, is easily retrievable...

I practice flipping my canoe, emptying the h2o and reentering a couple times a summer. During practice is a really good time to experience how far you can push the gunnel under and bring back up, stand on the gunnels etc. I find it some what akin to "whipping cookies" in an icy parking lot...

That paddle is artistically and functionally gorgeous. I wouldn't feel right paddling it till It had a few scratches. Nice work Marc. You are a man of many talents.

Heat gun keep it moving over deformed area till it softens a little and apply gentle pressure from inside to re-form shape. Then stop using ratchet straps and use cam straps like these. https://www.nrs.com/nrs-straps/c4342

My opinion is what ever is easiest. I doubt weight or strength are limiting factors. My only two concerns would be water and dirt getting into non plugged or partially plugged holes possibly leading to rot. Partially plugged holes seems more likely to create issues versus plug going all the...

I just remembered one story where the axe was the victim. A couple of years ago on the Two Hearted River in UP of Michigan I was attempting to trim a few branches obstructing the river from canoe passage and decided to used the axe because the saw was in a different boat. My bow paddler...

You may want a little varnish or resin in the holes to keep water out. Filling the holes seems unnecessary from functional standpoint but aesthetics is a different story. Glued in dowels or resin with sawdust would both be options.

Technically you don't need an axe or a saw. For that matter you could nix the tent, sleeping pad etc. I don't "need" an axe but when it is late fall or winter paddling with a group of 5-8 cooking over fire in Michigan, but an axe can allow me to gather wood for warmth and cooking that a silky...

The expensive paddles are made in USA or Canada. The cheap ones are made by children with soon to have special needs due to their lack of PPE. Ya gotta love the market, it creates jobs and lowers the price of goods. Sarcasm people sarcasm....

I question the premise that guilt of fowl play would be assumed. I think foul play would be considered but thought to be unlikely. Off course there could be red flags depending on the countless scenarios but Occam's Razor. How many old men with no history of murder are likely covering up a...

I was just kidding about the viking funeral. Isn't burning a canoe some sort of high crime in Canada? LOL

Glenn given your scenario there is no logic in taking the body out. There has got to be some sort of bear county rule to not travel with a dead body for two weeks in July not to mention dealing with the physical challenge of carrying an extra 120 to 220 lbs corpse. Therefore you must bury them...

Extra week sounds great! Does that make a motive?

This is July and they have plenty of rations and I am a bitter old man that is full of crap. Peanut butter and Jelly or bitter, full crap old man who has been sitting in the sun a little too long. Your call Bill but if you choose the old man I am not so sure I want to paddle with you.

If I am the dead guy either cover me with rocks and dirt, leave me to the birds and bees or stick me in my solo and give me a viking funeral. I am dead and do what makes you feel better. Then please enjoy your additional 15 days of tripping. I would hate to ruin a trip I planned with good...

A few years ago I picked up and old Sawyer X17 in need of repair. I have been rather impressed with the versatility of the X17. She has been used as a tandem, solo, and with oars. I paddled a few trips solo in the X17 while waiting for my Trillium to arrived. It was similar to driving a box...

Pete you really have me wondering about you. "You always have plastic and duct tape in your van." Did your paddling friends nick name you Dexter or Candy man? ;)

I have never used a Svea. Looks to be a cool little stove. How well do they simmer, boil, and how loud is it? I did a quick search and came up with this youtube video rebuilding it. There was more then one and probably better ones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH0lkWinLcE Optimus appears to...