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What about a length of pool noodle with a slit running the length? Cheap and light weight.

I'm something of a stove junkie, I currently own 15-18. Everything from a couple of original 50's Coleman's to a original MSR XGK with the brass ring and swing out legs, to a couple of newer biolite/twig stoves. The only thing I use canoeing now is some version of my Trangia. For all of the...

The only time I do the group thing outside of my kids and occasionally a good friend, is a group trip to the Adirondacks every year with a relatively small group of guys (4-6). We meet at a pre-arranged campsite, it's come and go as you please. I do an annual fly fishing trip to NH the same...

Robin, sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I agree with stripperguy trips to the Adks can only be good for you. I've been all over the US and spent a fair amount of time in some crazy wild places abroad, and there is just something about the Adirondacks. Some how I just "feel grounded" there...

Thank you all for the thoughtful input, it's part of the reason that this is the only web site I participate in. Everyone is willing to share knowledge. I'm leaning toward using 3/4" stations and routing a grove for spring clamps. It seems the only downsides are the cost of the plywood, and...

I'm getting ready to begin my third build. The previous two builds were stapleless (using different methods), but both boats were "traditional" designs. One was an EM White the other a prospector. Neither on has any tumblehome. I'm getting ready to build a modern asym solo hull with quite a...

Try Amazon, i was looking for small containers and I had to quit looking because it was to overwhelming!

I do nothing but hang, unless I'm with my 9yo son. I have several hammocks but use my Hennessey almost every time. I used to use a custom cut piece of foam, but several years ago invested in a Jacks R Better down under quilt and will never go back. Like stated above, I slip it to the side if...

My wife got me a wool liner for my Filson tin coat!

Welcome Dave, I was just up in your neck of the woods! I spent a couple of days fly fishing around Pitsburg and Errol with a friend. We go up 2-3 times a year, beautiful area!

It looks great! It's on my short list to make, I'm looking forward to the finish pictures.

I agree with the thought of behind the stern seat, that is where I mount mine on my OT XL Tripper. I followed the directions in Gil's book as far as prop height in relation to the bottom of the canoe and have had no issues. His design has few measurements as it is ment for you to adjust the...

The book by Gil Gilpatrick "Building Oudoor Gear" has a chapter on building a removable motor mount and fiberglass splash guard. I built both for my XL Tripper to use for fishing on the lake we live on. Both have handled a 3.5 horse gas engine for 3 years now.

Ghee is easy to make at home, it's shelf stable, has a high smoke point, and best of all tastes great. I never take enough with me. To echo several other people dehydrating your own meals is the way to go. And it doesn't need to be expensive or complicated. My first dehydrator was one of the...

Thank God my wife puts up with me. On top of canoeing I'm an avid fly fishermen and casting instructor, I backpack, and I spent a good portion of my younger days as a climbing/mountaineering guide. I put a 12'x16' room in the basement two years ago to hold all the equipment and that doesn't...

Summer camp is over in 11 days (I the caretaker of a children's summer camp/conference center)! Exactly 1 and 1/2 days off in the last 3 1/2 months! I'm taking my 7 year old son to the Adirondacks for his first "real" canoe trip in two weeks! A long weekend in the Fulton Chain with a day at...

I'm admitting I'm a gearaholic. I like gear, all gear! I like playing with it, I like trying new things. I'm constantly tweaking little things hear and there. Here is my current set up for solo tripping (although it doesn't change much when I'm with someone). Most of my canoeing is local...

Like others have said, I filter all drinking water and boil all water for cooking. The newer gravity filters have become so easy and inexpensive, compared to the old days, there is no excuse not to filter other than personal preference.

I know I'm late to this party, but Southcove, I'll echo Reds offer to let you borrow my hammock system if your on the fence, and I also live on the RI side of the RI/CT border. I even have to property to try it out on if you like!

I tried several homemade versions, and finally ponied up for a Jacks-R-Better down under quilt with the overstuffed baffles, and it's worth every penny. And like any quality down item, has the potential of being passed down to my kids! I pack it along with my WM Caribou bag I use as an over...