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Great report as always! Thanks for sharing. Bob

Skin on frame canoes and kayaks have been around hundreds of years. Instead of oiled sealskin, Dacron and urethane are typically used these days.

This was taken last night (not by me) at the top of Mohawk Mountain a couple minutes from me. More of a hill if you live in a mountainous area... Pretty impressive for southern New England. Bob

I was headed to the a friend’s fly shop and grocery store early on Friday morning to gather supplies for a local trip later that day. It didn’t go as planned. I’m glad the canoe wasn’t on top yet and more grateful my yuppie sensibilities led me to purchase a Volvo a couple months ago. The...

I’m not sure of the equivalent over the counter alternative, but I would prefer hemostatic packing material over a powder coagulant.

I admittedly drink too much coffee. I prefer to grind as I go at home and pack what I have ground at home on trips. There are hundreds of articles on grinders and brewing methods. The consensus of coffee snobs seem to be that a conical burr grinder gives the most consistent grind and how...

I remember that as well. It was nice. I am not able to locate it either. I built this a few years ago for a skin on frame canoe. It is lightweight, folds, works in camp, but is bulky for portaging in my opinion. Bob

Stohlquist Men's Piseas PFD. Good for fishing to keep fly boxes and other items, but not the most comfortable to wear all day. I have not dumped with this one, so can’t speak to that.

Me too!

If you are considering painting and you plan to use it for anything other than gentle day paddles, I would keep in mind that any significant scratches will show the yellow Kevlar underneath. I am not a big fan of the Kevlar yellow either, but I can’t imagine the yellow showing through any...

Identical for a trip with the addition of a PLB. Bob

I have had many pairs over the years including some high-end wading boots for fly fishing. The felt soles offer the best traction underwater and leather uppers for ankle support against rocks, but aren't great for hiking. I have some with a Vibram sole which I have screwed in tungsten lugs and...

Insulated Bean boots when it’s cold, NRS boundary boots if the portages aren’t too bad, and OTB Abyss with NRS wet socks if the portages are tough. I really like the Boundary boots most of the time, but they don’t offer much ankle support. In camp, moccasins or sneakers. Bob

I am always leery of someone who states they love to cook for a group over a fire. To me that says, I want you to gather a ton of wood and wash dishes. I love good food and camp food, but I’m set in my ways. I aim for one pot and no leftovers. I grudgingly participate in group meals, but am...

Thank you for all the detail Jim. It has got me thinking of a future project for sure. Bob

I like a 10’ rod for casting while sitting. I have found these gizmos to give some action to streamers when paddling solo. Bob

It looks like it will be very nice when you are done. I would not sand anything other than the repairs and resin you apply to fair them. Kevlar gets fuzzy when sanded. I personally would only make localized repairs with fiberglass cloth and epoxy. I am sure more experienced folks will...

What are the dimensions?

Great tutorial Jim. Thanks for all the detail. Bob

Holy Moses Traveler. That’s some serious business. I’m so glad you got the care you received timely. Every next trip or paddle is a gift for us all. Bob