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Merino short sleeves, usually one or two. No pockets, just clean and simple. A lightweight, vented long sleeve button up for sun protection and fast drying. Brands vary. Usually bring a lightweight to midweight fleece or a wool blend flannel for cooler nights. Typically don’t bring much clothing...

I just sold my starlite NW17 and picked up a new blacklite. It’s a touch heavier, but nothing too crazy. I also figure for my previous used outfitter edition, with repair work, I’m probably the same weight or lighter even. Went this route over straight Kevlar because after talking to NS and...

If you don’t always feel like looking up the forecast, there’s an app you can download called Aurora. I wouldn’t rely on it entirely, but it’ll notify you when they’re going to happen and what the odds are. It also has links and forecast info in the app. Again, I wouldn’t rely too heavily on it...

Taking a break before paddling against the wind back to camp for the evening Our last morning before heading home

My wife and I both wear Astral. I have the Sea Wolf, which isn’t made anymore, the green jacket is probably the closest to it. My wife has the Linda, which is real light weight and has good ventilation. The Ceiba is very comfortable and probably my next if not a kokatat. I have no complaints...

Nothing cuts better or easier than a sharp silky saw. Here’s the Katana Boy cutting a 20” Beech and a 13” hard maple. I’ll admit, this wasn’t fun, and pure 4,392 stokes of heck. For both. But, nothing is better than a silky. Just watch your finger tip fat, it’ll get bit

Ps, thanks to everyone on here who gives all of us tips and insight. Good conversations and laughs. Always appreciated.

Not a puddle, previous epoxy I couldn’t remove. Well, yes I could’ve, it would have taken hours. It was very thick in some areas, thin in others. The thick parts would only chip off small pieces at a time. I sanded the most I could, but did a little less on those edges being afraid I’d go too...

After finally finding some free time, I got busy with this hull redo/repair. I chipped, scraped and sanded off As Much as I possibly could. I’d spend a little time here n there after work or while grilling some food and remove what I could. I read through this post, other posts and what...

outstanding weather, full lake to ourselves, abundant wildlife, sunburns, lost lures/fishing net and spectacular views. The map showed 7-8 sites, but we only found two. Our site claimed #1 of 3, so maybe the rest are overgrown or non existent. Seemed to be that way for a few lakes here

I reached out to NS and they, as always, had some good information for me. They also mentioned that it does not look like the same stuff (vinylester) that they use. So this morning, I ordered the correct vinylester from North Star. Today and a few hours last weekend, I started to prep it for...

I use 303 on the cuffs to help them from drying out and needing to be replaced. Pretty much what you said, but I don’t use it on the cuffs for any UV protection. Something someone showed me a while back, and I’ve maintained the habit.

I think that it does add UV protection, but maybe not as much as they claim. I do, however, think that the oils penetrate really well into roto boats or the gaskets on dry wear. I’m sure there’s alternatives, but the gaskets are where I really see 303 it work

The hesitation comes from a lot of things happening at once for us. Major vehicle repair has put us down to one vehicle. And our camp van needs new fuel lines, so my wife is hesitant to spend the money on this when we could be doing some vehicle work. Valid reasoning. I think she’ll come...

Almost a new owner of a used, but we’ll kept 1999 red Explorer in royalex. Almost because I haven’t quite convinced my wife that we actually do need this. If we don’t get it, the seller is posting it for double the price.

I’m going to look at what I think is either a Malecite or Explorer, hoping for Malecite, in the next few days. It’s been maintained pretty good from my understanding. I already know I want this, but I won’t know the material until I go and see it. The seller mentioned she had reached out to MR...

Being physically beat down is so hard to manage, it goes straight to your head. It’ll ruin a good time real quick! And being real sick for a few days, no thanks! Not even your favorite low key movies will save you. I definitely try to stay active. Snowboarding, snowshoeing but especially the...

This is kind of a tough one because it is safe for your composite boats, neoprene or latex gaskets on your dry suit. It’s non petroleum based so there won’t be any trails left behind in the water or have any short/long term effects on aquatic life. Which makes me feel a little better about using...

I have one lightweight insulated mug that I use from camping to coffee shops to home use. It doesn’t have the insulating properties quite like a yeti, but long enough for me to enjoy my tea or coffee. It’s also nice to feel the warmth through it on those cooler days/nights sitting around a...

Astral Brewer for most paddling days, barefoot inside or a thin wool sock for extended portages (light cush). The grip on Astral is phenomenal. I’d wear Astrals while river surfing/river SUPing and my feet never left the board even while I was dunking under. Chaco Z2 sandals also come along on...