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Not that any of us want or need new tools: ...but these multi-tools do a really nice job of getting into tight spaces like those interior stems pretty smoothly.

Not trying to stray off topic. OP was getting a good cup of coffee with press but found cleaning and transporting spent grounds inconvenient in some situations. I just noticed that some of the options presented generated more waste from packaging (as well as resource consumption in initial...

So, to poke a bit, what is worse? Some coffee grounds dug into the ground from a good cup of coffee or countless bags, k-cups, plastic wrappers, bags and jars, pre-mixed Asian sourced milk products carried home and sent to the landfill?

Solo tripping usually keeps one a lot busier with camp chores on site. Some prefer instant meals, metal gadgets for fastening tarps, hammocks etc. I sometimes like the slow methodical process of meal prep and site set up, getting the knots just right etc. Noises can be disconcerting but the...

Anchors held same way in Kevlar/laminate but the appropriate epoxy (likely gel-flex for the vinyl) to the abraded hull rather than vinyl adhesive. Barrels will provide flotation because they contain air and will take on minimal water when in the water (hopefully). They will displace water...

Well, the post is "boats", apologies for the kayaks. Our vehicles seem to get smaller as the family gets bigger. We used to be able to get a full 5 day trip into a Mazda 5 mini-van. 2 kids, 2 adults, one canoe, food and shelter. Now the boys each paddle a kayak and my wife and I paddle the...

Enamel works fine over a fire. It was applied with heat in the manufacturing process so, theoretically could melt off if hot enough (1300*F on a wood fire?) but I have consistently used my enamelled plates as frying pans and mugs as pots with no damage. Why bother removing the rest of the...

I would be more inclined toward a roundover bit rather than the bullnose. More flexibility in application.

Strap yoke. Instead of a removable wooden yoke that needs to be installed, uninstalled, stored, carried etc. Necessary because central seat leaves no room for a permanent yoke.

How about Atlantic Canadians? https://www.rusticosweaters.pe.ca/shop-online-sweaters

Oldtyme - sounds like you might be looking for used Osprey, Shearwater or more river oriented SRT, MRC Guide/Freedom. Northwind Solo or Phoenix from Northstar might fit too, fewer likely to be found used though. There seems to be a range of older MRC boats like your Destiny - I am less familiar...

As per the strap yoke: Not the least expensive option at 1 3/4" and $43 CDN, but would seem to meet all requirements: A bit more "rattley" but wouldn't a climbing carabiner work too?... I simply use cord on the aft thwart to hold my paddle blades and straps for the shafts at the fore thwart...

A knot that size definitely will not affect performance. Possibly only became visible as material removed during construction. No point in filling it, especially on an oiled blade, epoxy would eventually fail. Good bait for the crowd here to discuss but really a question for the maker. What...

Just finished this: Several stories interwoven within the book. The body of a canoeist is found with the contact information of a journalist in his belongings. The journalist then pieces together the life and possible last days of the gregarious "homeless" traveler.

There are some of those folk out here too. Just picked up a Curtis Vagabond for $200 Canadian and a 45 min. drive. Hull in great condition but woodwork is shot. They were happy to be reassured that it was going to a good home. Opposite experience to a friend who sold a 17.5 Sawyer to someone...

I have experience with Wanapitei too. Many visits over the years through friendships with staff. Delivered and picked up trippers across Ontario and Quebec. A generally great bunch of confident, creative and enthusiastic folk. Most if not all trips are co-ed. Friends have kids just back from 10...

I used West System 406 colloidal silica...but referred to it as cabosil - anyone know the difference if any? Curious to know the filler used to get the colour in these edge protectors. Ranger X looks like serious overkill. There does seem to be a market for anything carbon. How about a dynel...

I used a mix of West system 105 and G-flex, and cabosil to thicken on one Sugar Island paddle 3/16" past paddle edge, built up another tip with a higher proportion of g-flex in the mix and greater volume on a modified otter tail, polyester cord and g-flex on another Sugar Island, another solid...

Agreed power planer can be very effective...but can quickly get past your mark too. I have a Porter-Cable 2 1/2"x14 compact sander that fits in one hand very well and is great for refining blade shape and thickness. Tear out can often be tamed by skewing the hand plane - approaching with body...

If it is still available certainly no risk in purchasing it. Does seem like a good deal, which is not a bad reason to buy a better boat. Seems though, if you are mostly paddling solo (with dog) are you looking at the right boat? How loaded do you travel, for how long, what conditions? At 17'6"...