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An elongated beaver tail In the flats, BB Expedition Plus (for now) in WW.

The Hellman Solitude looks like a great boat! Seems like it would fit the bill for the OP. When I was shopping it was on the list but couldnt find one to test it out. I wonder If they’d make one in Duratuff if you special ordered?

I’ll second the suggestion for the Frybake. Gear that serves multiple purposes makes sense, and if you look at it as a 2 for 1 (baking and frying system) the cost isn’t that bad.

IMO there’s no better canoe pack than a Duluth. We‘ve been using a couple of Northwoods for the past 25 years. I like them because they can be packed relatively short and fat, which makes carrying multiple packs at once stacked, easy and comfortable. You cant beat their durability. The tump...

Never had an issue with being bored or scared using an aggressive schedule and the right variety of electric lettuce.

Randy, have you looked at the Clipper line of solos? They have a 14’ prospector as well that comes in at sub 50lbs in various layups and would be considerably less dough than a swift and no gel coat if that’s your thing. I drive a Duraflex Caribou S, it’s a real tough, river worthy big person...

What did the cannibal do after dumping his girlfriend? He wiped his bum.

What kind of boat are you driving?

The reflector oven, big and awkward to pack, uses too much fuel and is ridiculous hot to work with, especially in the summer months. The frybake makes it obsolete

Flights in bush planes are generally the highlight of our trips for the kids. On one occasion, we must of had some pretty stable weather, and a very kid friendly pilot. At one point in the flight he looked over at my guy sitting shotgun and told him to take the controls, which he did, and he...

Yikes! Enjoyed the read, brings back some good memories of that area. Thanks. Love the Nipissing, just not that section.

Does anyone know what this is? Found in a cattail marsh.

My favourite insect.

Makes sense, good call, it’s a laminated basswood/alder paddle I’m working on, it’s a beefed up but lighter weight tripper, bit of a paradox I’m afraid. Both pretty porous woods. It’ll get glassed too. Here’s where I’m at: Plan is to spread the epoxy into the grove, hopefully without any...

I’m trying my hand at edging some paddles, kind of like the Grey Owl pictured. Can anyone recommend a filler, or a filler combination for the edging using West System products? Thx!

I’ve found sections of South Saskatchewan to be somewhat of a hidden, unexpected treasure. Cool, crystal clear water, endless beach islands and sand bars, decent fishing and NO motorboats. It even has trees! It’s tucked away in a deep, wide valley and you’d never know that up top sits the...

I’d have to say in the area of 60lbs, much more starts being not fun. The food barrels usually start the trip in the 60 to 70 lbs range, get carried on their own with stuff in the hands like paddles and fishing poles, not a comfortable load for the first few days. Barrels suck. The clothes and...

Hey Jim, super interesting projects! I‘ve a couple of questions if you wouldn‘t mind. What are the dimensions of the bigger box? What gauge of titanium did you use?

I have a meteorologist in the family, they tell me anything beyond 4 days is just a crap shoot, and you can throw the 14 day forecast out the window. I used stress about the forecast pre-trip, gave that up tho cause over a long trip your gonna see it all anyways, so no forecast checking before...

I wish I didn’t have to endure -30 winters, I’ll trade ya! Those Bruce Smith paddles look real nice. Somewhere between the classic and the beaver tail would be just about perfect.