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  1. Newtown Mark

    Modify a Dry Bag

    I have a small daypack size dry bag and I need to attach a water bladder on the front. Thinking of gluing on 4 small D-Rings, but most seem to be on large hypalon or PVC patches (4+ inches - used for inflatable rafts, etc). Anyone know where I can get some small accessory D-Rings or another...
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    Experimenting With Ceramic Coatings

    I've been seeing a lot of info about the value of ceramic coatings on cars, boats, planes, etc. My 4 Runner came with a factory applied ceramic coating (so they claim) and the paint does seem to shed water better than a wax. I talked to a body shop owner and he swears by them. Typically I use...
  3. Newtown Mark

    Straps Break?

    Something happened to a friend when he was hauling his canoe down the highway and it got me thinking. He had front and rear straps on the canoe, but no bow line. The front strap broke and the canoe immediately folded around the rear strap, creating a very expensive carbon fiber taco. Ouch! I...
  4. Newtown Mark

    I finally learned something...

    Last season, my lower back started tightening up after about 2 hours on the water. Not enough to stop me, but bothersome enough to make me constantly wiggle around looking for the sweet spot to stop the discomfort. No joy. I would stop and stretch out my lower back, buying me maybe only...
  5. Newtown Mark

    Hello from Connecticut

    A friend turned me on to this forum and I'm gobsmacked. Can't wait to dig into all the cool info and discussions. I'm active on the Bushcraft USA forum and the rules and regs appear similar, particularly the ethos of being polite and kind to fellow forum members, something I appreciate. I...
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