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Just weighed my gear. While I successfully whittled it down to two loads, with my dog, the total is 10 lbs over the maximum load for my canoe. I was hoping to stay in the 80-85% of max range. Also important, without that 3rd pack, I have no idea how to trim the load with the dog. Might need...

My Badgertail paddle arrived after sitting in the Milwaukee USPS center for 6 days. I was getting nervous. I still have a week to learn to use it before heading north. First thing I noticed was the relatively narrow shaft. Im wondering if this is a positive for my crappy hands. Bad hands...

I’ve never really found a good pill case. I used a small waterproof tackle box; it is heavy and overkill on capacity, but it does stay closed and I’ve not had a leak. I only need about 5 or 6 compartments. Anyone out there take pills with them on trips? What do you use?

Looking to replace my self-inflating sleeping pad. It’s never been wide enough for comfort. I’m sold on the self-inflation feature, but most newer pads don’t use that method. I read a recent thread about sleeping pads and lots of recommendations but no self inflators. I want a 25” wide...

We’re contemplating a BWCA trip in two weeks. Glad my dog is a laid back canoe veteran. Thinking about leaving the double blade at home. The single blades are definitely easier on my hands. Hands are my weakest factor this year. I’ve been testing various compression gloves and braces. Found...

Anyone heard of a canoeing cat? My next project?

I was out paddling some still water at sunrise. Bass boats were here and there, and I tried to pass without disturbing the water, no noise. It became a game, getting as close as I could before the fisherman noticed me. My blade is a bent shaft ZRE WW, not real quiet, no matter how careful with...

Finally got my new tripper out to get the feel with a known load. With 5 gallons of lake astern, the load is about 300 lbs, about 35-40 lbs under my summertime one-week tripping load with Bogan. Maximum recommended load is 340. Not as fast as the Magic, it’s still fast enough and a good...

Things got boring around here and I had this perfectly good canoe canoe….

With my current physical condition, Im not able to load, unload her kayak. As a bonus, we can take both dingoes (although it’s a pain since they both want to ride with me).

I just added a new set of Yakima KeelOver cradles for my load bars. I can now carry two canoes on the roof rack if need be. The older cradles were purchased a few years ago. I noticed the new cradles are more rigid and fit the bars better. Any canoeing equipment you’ve been happily surprised...

After ann extensive search I found a pad to fit my Swift bench seat, Im hoping to upgrade my NW Solo seat pad. Currently using an inflatable that is ok for short periods, a pain to inflate. Anyone found a durable, non-inflatable standard size pad that cushions decently?

We went for a sunrise paddle at the state park. Water was calm and pretty nasty upstream, less so in the bay. Discovered a new possible put in. The new boat is roomy. I’d like to try paddling sans mutt to get a better feel for it. My bent shaft paddle seemed short due to the width...

Can’t wait to get out in this with my dog. Only 25 lbs. The lip of the CF gunnels is on the inside, so my removeable yoke will work (gonna hot dip it. NS also moved the seat back and also separated the rear thwart from the seat, so my backrest should fit without moving the thwart. This boat...

I’m taking mostly freeze dried meals on my September excursions. They don’t fit real good in my Bear Vaults. Im wondering if there isn’t a better way to haul these meals, and if bears can even smell them inside their pouches. Anyone ever hear of a bear getting into sealed FD meals?

Subaru has taken pity on canoeists and offers nice roof rack rails on a couple 2025 models. We checked out a new Outback Wilderness yesterday. Wife test drove it and fell in love. Unfortunately, the good rails aren’t available on more affordable trims now, but that will change for 2026...

Me and the best boy got out this morning for a nice paddle. Lots of birds, including a bald Eagle, which are rare here in SW Ohio.

I envy Canadians who have the option of driving/paddling away from future apocalyptic conditions. Be it pandemic (most likely) or nuclear exchange, getting away from population centers and military industrial targets will be important, nearly impossible for most. Then there’s the whole...

Starlite hull with alloy trim. Foot brace and waterproof lining holes. Stored indoors, bottom recoated. Well-maintained, great condition $2,500

I have consistently overloaded my canoe on trips. I can no longer handle the weight of my kit and dog too. The magic just isn’t big enough. Looking at a Northwind solo or another Prism. Haven’t found one, seeking other options. Doesn’t seem to be many used canoes in this size category. Not...