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I voted no. It looks clever and likely works very well. However, my main pack is is a large duffle sack that I tump. My lunch portage pack is small and light enough to carry while portaging my canoe. My packs with out a frame fit well in the canoe and the small one molds to my back and is...

Walked over a mile and a half to winter camp and back today to remove the snow load from the roof. Was not necessary as the slick tarp had the snow sliding off. That said, I am an idiot for not taking my snow shoes ... and am pretty tired from fighting through the snow. Definity will use them...

dang that is brutal cold!

Agreed! I sometimes forget how blessed we are to have our house tucked behind a large ridge that blocks us from the North West wind. I was telling my wife, I think this weather is much ado about nothing, it is barely snowing outside. Later, my neighbor texted he needed some assistance - he is...

Snowing like mad here in South West Wisconsin. We are in the 8-12 inch of snow prediction range - with some locations in the area expecting more. The wind is picking up and advisories to stay off the roads are increasing, expecting blizzard - white out conditions today and tomorrow. This is...

Wow … I guess we are pretty lucky. Winters have become odd weather makers lately. I am so glad we are not dealing with torrential rains and flooding or tornadoes. We received another 2 inches last night with a blizzard coming tomorrow, 6-12 predicted with high winds on top of our 10 plus...

Well a large part of the country is in a winter storm. Heavy rains and floods in Florida to freezing rain to heavy snow fall up north. We are expecting about 8 more inches to add to the 4-5 that has dumped on us already. The winds are making a mess of things, but it is nice to have a little...

Well, as I often mention, I paddle solo … so my cooking only has to satisfy me. I do not carry oil nor breading but eat walleye often on a trip. I boil my fish. I do season it, but it is boiled not fried. Easy to clean, ( the pan ) no lingering odors enticing larger critters, but mostly I...

I wanted to wish everyone on this board a happy and safe new year. My wife and I were going to go out for dinner ... but my son needed me to watch his dog . I posted about that in another thread. Well, now my daughter needed me to watch her dog today and tomorrow. So ... nothing like taking...

I did the following write up comparing Nova Craft Pal and the Polaris. Side note, if a Prospector was not available as a do all one boat special, either of these two would fit the bill … but the Prospector really is a do all if you just could only have one. “Art, I have tripped in both boats...

Mr. Poling, I have a Polaris and have tripped in it ( rigged solo ). If you would like any info about paddling, tripping, whatever in a Polaris feel free to pm me. Bob.

Thanks Robin. We hiked the river bottom today, just under 4 miles. It was beautiful as it got cold again last night ( low 20s ) and the hoar frost was heavy. The dogs loved it … but poor old Jake is limping a bit. We walked a little too far for his hip today. A good nap and dog treat by the...

There she is … nice boat Al!

Snapper, I feel you. We have had rain and warm temps … this snow was unexpected as it was supposed to be rain. Our trek today was awesome … but the sun and then 40 degree temps are eliminating the snow … leaving us with a lot of muddy brown and grey … yuk. hoping for some snow Sunday … 🤞🙏🏼

Well, I picked up my Granddog last night as my son and his girlfriend were traveling to her parents for Christmas/New Years. So naturally we went for a timber romp this morning. Jake is a veteran. But Jordy ( green jacket ) is learning all about the snowy woods and winter camp. l It was a...

I am an advocate for the prospector. I have a 15 foot Chestnut Prospector and it has been ( by far ) the best canoe I have ever owned. I paddle day and Wilderness trips. Empty and loaded, in current or flat water, wind, … this has been the best canoe I have ever owned. That said, I can no...

All my canoes are tandem rigged to be paddled solo … with my dog in front of me. However, my wife paddles an older Flashfire. She uses a Greenland double blade. The canoe has foot pegs and a back rest. In this way she can paddle in the Wisconsin River with me both up and down current. It is...