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To me, Ursacks are the way to go; unless hard containers are required by the land managers where you're traveling. I've been using one for many years and only once have I had any infiltration into the bag. It was one of the new bags after the company changed the material and also started...

Thanks for the photos and your report. Honestly, what hit me the hardest is you're still able to paddle & camp with your father-in-law. What a joy to be able to do so. He's also a lucky man to have folks who are willing to design a trip around his needs and abilities. You're all to be...

Thanks for your trip report and photos. I've never camped on Slang before but have spent many nights on Long Pond and across the region. Sounds like you had a wonderful time and making memories with your kids like this is priceless. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be...

My tarps are either 10"x10" or 10'x12'. Both are large enough for me, my gear and room left over if I really need to stake it down right to the ground. Having a bivy sack is nice as well as it will protect you from any rain splash that might be blown under the tarp side walls. If you're...

l have seen those in the past. More of a paddle for sculling and keeping the canoe in place when fishing instead of long distance paddling. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

My sister told me about that book so I picked up a copy. Not usually a mystery reader but I really enjoyed this book. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good read. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

@canootrippa- Yes, you're correct in where I purchased my canoe. Brent Baysinger and his staff do a wonderful job of getting folks out paddling. I've known him since he first opened the shop. He has expanded considerably and know has a fantastic showroom in the old mill that sits waterside...

I haven't watched your video yet (will do that later) but recently picked up a Cruiser 16.8 and wanted to chime in. So far, it's been everything I'd hoped for. I've only paddled it with a single blade paddle but it's handled everything I've tried with it. I love how well it turns when you put...

Honestly, I don't need it but it's comments like yours that make me wonder if I passed on it too early. Heck, even my wife seemed to think it would be OK to add another boat to the barn. Unfortunately, I just picked up a new Swift "Cruiser 16.8" so need to be considerate of my kids who are...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1764676927863960/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A8f3c6c01-ee10-4e9a-bd0e-03752dafd073 Not my canoe but I saw this while looking at Facebook Marketplace. It comes with four paddles (2 Grey Owl and 2 Bending...

@kahel beat me to it. I was going to recommend you check out the shelters sold by Seek Outside; or another tipi or pyramid shelter. They have some very nice shelters that you can walk right into without having to bend over. You do lose some interior space with the way the walls come down but...

Sounds like quite the trip. Thanks for sharing your adventure. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

Guess he can't afford an aluminum Grumman :rolleyes:

Had my first knee reconstruction at 16, way back in 1969. I had meniscus damage and a torn ACL, PCL and MCL; lots of damage. After that surgery I could only kneel on one knee. As time, and other surgeries caught up with me, I couldn't kneel at all. For many years now I've been a "sitter" and...

Should anyone stumble upon this thread; the canoe is going home. I will be bringing it to the fine folks at Hemlock Canoe sometime this week. They will be selling it for me so as of August 1st, you'll be able to check it out via their operation. That's all for now. Take care and until next...

Honestly, I'm not sure of the lay-up. My guess is the gunwales are cherry. I have photos I can send you if you're interested. Since there was little interest, I contacted Hemlock Canoe and they may take it for me on consignment but I'd be happy with a private sale. Not being tech savvy, nor...

Robin - If nothing else, keep the shop open and go out and enjoy a cup of coffee there a couple of times each week. Relax in a good chair and soak in the atmosphere. It will keep those good memories alive and might even inspire you to continue, albeit, with smaller projects. That's all for...

Robin - I wish you all the best as you continue down this road called life. You've been a real inspiration over the years and I'm glad you stood up to the plate to keep this forum running when it was needed. Enjoy your projects, naps and whatever it is you set out to do. That's all for now...

Central NYS. I live about 10 miles south of Cooperstown; about 3/4 mile off of Rt. 28.

No. This one is forest green.