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A long time ago, I purchased a can of spray paint for an O.D. Green Wenonah canoe in Royalex. It worked wonderfully and was sold by Oak Orchard Canoe Shop. That product was discontinued, but I’m looking for another can to match my Esquif. Anyone know of a good match in a current product? Or...

Bogan had TPLO surgery last December, went on two BWCA trips this year. He is 9-1/2 years old and the bravest dog on earth. Yesterday, he had a tumor removed from the same leg. The tumor is throughout his leg muscles so much could not be removed. Biopsy results in 2 weeks. Doc said it’s...

After our shake down trip to GA, the wife and I are ready to go camping in Maine. We don’t want to do the sardine can campgrounds, therefore I’m hoping Mainers here will suggest routes and campgrounds that won’t disappoint. Day trip paddling opportunities are welcome, but we really want to see...

I’ve got some “who knows how old” Gflex 655 and a repair to do. Does this stuff ever expire, go bad? I tried reading the label.

We decided to vacation with our 3 dogs in the Hiker Trailer. Nothing too extreme or far flung. We camped 2 nights on Lake Cumberland (Kentucky), then south to Lake Notterly (Georgia) for 3 nights, where our daughter met us, then back north to Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee for 2 nights. The...

Headed to TN with the new beater. Installed some yak pedals. Buyt on heads. I’m also attaching a photo of my repurposed solo yoke. Not the lightest thing. But rock solid.

Boges and I went to familiar territory off the Gunflint Trail. This is my 8th entry from the Gunflint, most through Seagull, a few times to Quetico. Seagull Outfitters has always been reliable and friendly. Now a fine young couple with small children have bought the operation and I hope they...

Some dramatically strong storms hit our camp two nights a couple weeks ago. Sideways rain and strong winds. I was snug inside my Exped Venus II, which shucks wind like no tent I can remember. Last night at home, strong storms kept me and the dogs awake. I’ve been tinkering with reducing my...

My partner had an Ursack this past trip. It didn’t look too bear resistant, but neither did my blue barrel. I’m thinking my next trip should be one pack. Maybe 3 days. No tent, just a tarp and a quilt, possibly a 3/4 length thermarest (cause rocks are harder nowadays). Anyone else do this...

Anyone installed this type of track on a canoe? I’m wondering if bending the track to be flush with the hull would inhibit lockup of the pedal clips. Those little notches would definitely be smaller.

Any secrets to getting a canoe pack on your back without hurting yourself? I’d be interested in knowing your technique after the barn door is off the hinges. 10 days post trip and I’m still messed up. I think it was the blue barrel, but not sure. It was difficult to get on my back with my...

My lining ropes are heavy. The material holds water, doesn’t float like I thought. It’s not a big deal, except when tripping, carrying everything on my back. I was able to dodge one 35 rod portage in the whole trip. Had water been a little higher, there would have been more. What material &...

Boges and me just got back from 6 days in BWCA. We entered at Island River, down the Isabella, around to the South Kawishiwi system and out Lake One. Not much time to fish, a couple bad storms, and a lot of moaning in camp from portage humping. This was the 2nd trip for my Northwind Solo. It...

I picked up the new Esquif Echo 2.0 yesterday. Boges and I took it out for a brief paddle on the Wisconsin River just below a dam. The positioning of the thwarts is unique on this craft. The end thwarts are moved inward and there is no middle thwart. The area in front of me is eumongous, and...

Upper Peninsula rivers take some finesse. Most are mostly impassable. The runnable ones (and stretches) are well covered in Jerry Dennis’ and Craig Date’s 3rd edition of Canoeing Michigan Rivers. The two authors did their field research as young men in the mid-80s. This latest edition is an...

Air quality in the UP is “Very Hazardous” and wind is supposed to be from the NW most of next week. So much for Sylvania Plan B. We need about 3 days of drenching rain across the whole of Ontario and MN. If it clears by mid-August, I have another permit for BWCA. My alternative plans for...

Anyone know whether there are navigable upriver portions of the Black River near Bessemer? Any other paddling suggestions that aren’t whitewater or waterfalls in the vicinity of the Black River Harbor Campground? Working on plan B for next week. Thanks.

I don’t understand the e-bike craze. 10 year olds riding those things. No wonder we live in an obese culture. Some restaurants have nothing green on the menu at all, yet 4 different fried sides. Our culture seems to be allergic to healthy choices. I recently got back on the road after a 3...

I know they don’t mean anything, really. Dark sky reserves are way down the ladder of priority when it comes to policy making. I don’t even have a yard light, to the dismay of one neighbor. So they matter to me. I can’t remember any sight that affected me spiritually more than the Milky Way...

Hello Folks, Anyone do fly-ins with your dog? I have some ear muffs I’m offering to anyone who needs them. Bogan was only a year old when we used them, so they’re small for him now. We used them for the one and only fly-in (and out) we’ll ever do, so they’re in good shape. PM me if you need...