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Here's one that most people won't recognize. Well, ppine might...

I use a map and compass for my navigation tools (no batteries to go dead). As nice as the GPSs are, they are battery hogs. I would...

This was my air navigation computer. it is a circular slide rule, among other flight calculation tools. The reverse side is used for...

I do a fair amount of finish carpentry...those folding rules are the best for precise, inside measurements. Slide rules, yeah, I relied...

I will never consider a compass as obsolete. it is my primary navigation tool and will remain so, even though at times I do carry and...

The GPS is nice, but the compass is still mandatory, as far as I'm concerned.

The question should be: "If an item still works and is useful, is it truly obsolete?" I still carry a compass even when I have a GPS...

Dam #9 Allegheny River PA Highest dam on the Allegheny...27'. Locals say that the face of this dam has never frozen before this year.

Lakes freezing over are one thing. When I see the Snake River freezing over, I know winter is really here. No winter for us this year.

Monday, June 13, 2022, Day 19 I was greeted by strong winds and grey clouds early in the morning. Despite the wind, the mosquitoes and...

Dam #9 Allegheny River PA Highest dam on the Allegheny...27'. Locals say that the face of this dam has never frozen before this year.

Saturday, June 11, 2022, Day 17 The whisky the evening before was probably a bit too plentiful; I slept through the sunrise and didn't...

The "axing" of your knee, and your decision to carry on "after axe" adds another meritorious ribbon to your Dedicated Masochist award...

I'm not familiar with those ratings, what I wear is Helle Hansen work wear. The PVC jacket and bibs are 55.00 each. Don't get anything...

Here is a little video I made of installing lining loops in my Swift Dragonfly 15.