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I've always done mostly solo trips and never thought twice about challenging myself on trips, both in terms of the physical effort required and with the weather. Of course I was younger then, but there was no cell phone service or SOS devices back then - just a rough itinerary and a promise to...

I respect and applaud your good sense and decision. That comes with wisdom and experience. Congrats.

My wife, son and I are biting the bullet and driving up to the ADKs for the day. We're planning on Indian Lake, but figure we might end up elsewhere depending on what the traffic and crowds are like.

I paddle a Sawyer Autumn Mist (since 1987) and a Hornbeck Classic 12 (since 2018).

I use different cameras on trips. I have an old Canon T2i, with multiple lenses, that I take on some trips (mostly those that I am paddling in and basecamping). I also have a Sony RX100 that I take on every paddling trip. It is small, fits in my PFD pocket and zooms. It shoots decent video and...

Having dropped one camera in the water, I've used a Seal Line Hip Pack and DiCAPac WP-570 Waterproof Case with my Sony RX100 ever since.

I bring a wool blanket to use in my hammock (along with a top quilt) on early spring and late fall trips.

I paddled the stream years ago when the lower dam was last worked on. It was spring, so the water level was fairly high and it was navigatable with a few rough spots. Personally, I wouldn't bother with it - I will just walk the road, either with my Sawyer/cart or with the Hornbeck yoke. Either...

Patrick, as you may know. that whole area is changed up because of the lower dam construction. I was in there this past fall. I drove over the tracks and parked near the gate blocking the road to the upper dam. The 2+ miles carry down the road was no problem. You might want to contact the DEC...

Enjoy it and don't worry, the grief you will get will eventually end.

Other than the times I have done some sea-kayaking in Maine, I would go with a canoe, such as my Sawyer Autumn Mist (32 lbs.) or Hornbeck Classic 12 (18 lbs.) for paddling. With the spray skirt, the Sawyer handles wind and waves on big water and the Hornbeck is great for any route with...

I carry a Sony RX100 camera in one of the pockets of my PFD. Easy to pull it out and take shots while paddling.

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I was there in June to check out the situation. The lower dam is closed, so you have to take the 2+ mile carry on the road to the upper dam and launch. It's a road, so it's wheelable. There is some parking right there at the gate, but if that is full, you'd drop you gear at the gate, drive to...

I just finished Fire Weather. A fascinating read.

Most of the time, while on the water, I wear the old-style NRS Boundary Boots, if for no other reason than I am just really used to and comfortable with them. In warmer weather I sometimes go with a pair of Altama Maritime Assault boots. If there are rough carries, I find the NRS Work Boots do...

I journal all my trips, but even though I am retired, I have trouble getting around to putting them up on my blog site to share with family and friends. I've pretty much given up trying to do it during the paddling season, so I guess it is going to have to be done during the off-season.

I've got a couple of newer packs (a RBW Tripper and a Granite Gear Traditional 3.5 pack - both of which I got used off FB Marketplace), but many times I go back to the Granite Gear Portage Pack (and the accompanying Front Pack and Mesh Bag that both clip on) I've had since the late 80s for trips...