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The idea of “industrial tourism” displacing conservation and preservation of wilderness is real, and irretractable. Abbey, Litton, Cousteau and just about every notable naturalist in the last 50 years agreed that recreational opportunities, exploitation and human occupancy will displace species...

I’m wondering if the online pharmacy or medical portals, which identify a patient’s medications, would suffice for border cops, also, just searching the numbers on a pill will identify it,

I’ll take a rocky beach to a dock or boat launch every time.

Finally got the paddle on the lake. The paddle is much easier on shoulders than a double blade or my wider canoe blades, although the wind was not an issue so I’m not 100% sure. We got moving pretty well with minimal turbulence. Paddle is sized perfect for this canoe. I did experience a bit...

My Badgertail paddle arrived after sitting in the Milwaukee USPS center for 6 days. I was getting nervous. I still have a week to learn to use it before heading north. First thing I noticed was the relatively narrow shaft. Im wondering if this is a positive for my crappy hands. Bad hands...

Do you kneel or sit? I sit, and a foot brace helped me immensely when I went to a solo.

I totally agree with his findings, more or less.🙂

Why not just add an electronic prop motor?

I have a Mora I use to split stuff for my twig stove, primarily.

I’ve never really found a good pill case. I used a small waterproof tackle box; it is heavy and overkill on capacity, but it does stay closed and I’ve not had a leak. I only need about 5 or 6 compartments. Anyone out there take pills with them on trips? What do you use?

I ordered the Exped Megamat 25” wide pad. It adds 2.5 lbs to my load, but I’m too old and busted up for bad sleeping. Got the pillow too, cause too soft pillows aren’t friendly to side sleepers like me. A big investment. I aim to get my money’s worth by tripping ‘til I croak. I’d love to...

Looking to replace my self-inflating sleeping pad. It’s never been wide enough for comfort. I’m sold on the self-inflation feature, but most newer pads don’t use that method. I read a recent thread about sleeping pads and lots of recommendations but no self inflators. I want a 25” wide...

I always have a pack of some kind in front of my seat. Daypack or fishing gear. I step over the pack, putting downward pressure on the gunwales to keep it level, then put my butt in the seat. My other leg follows. I used to go a moving entry like Steve describes, back when my balance was...

Like every place south of the border, Sylvania is best after 10/1. It can be magical after he leaves change. Never a true wilderness, though.

We’re contemplating a BWCA trip in two weeks. Glad my dog is a laid back canoe veteran. Thinking about leaving the double blade at home. The single blades are definitely easier on my hands. Hands are my weakest factor this year. I’ve been testing various compression gloves and braces. Found...

My 45 year old son had his prostate removed Im December. Just learned the cancer is back. He had a PET and will undergo treatment soon. The club nobody wants to join. Hope you fare well, Gerald.

Someone here came and relieved me of the lot. Hope it gets good use.

Anyone heard of a canoeing cat? My next project?

I’ve been looking for the optimum solo canoe for dog duty for a decade. The trouble is, optimal dog comfort makes for a slow boat. The best for a dog is indeed a tandem. But with all the sleek solo canoes I’ve had, it’s hard to settle for dismal performance. The Nova Craft Prospector 15 I...

Took the girl out to play hide and seek with blue herons and one bald eagle. The herons make a blood curdling noise when surprised on the perch. We got pretty close to a couple just lightly swaying with the bending branches explorer. It is quieter on the stroke, but like swinging a...