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I use a tent plus a gore-tex bivy sack. The bivy always gets used, the tarp goes up if I'm expecting rain. I think my tarp is 5x9 or...

What tarp size do you consider adequate?

I would never go tentless during bug season, but have had success with a tarp in the shoulder season. I would make sure my tarp was big...

I finally went for an Esquif Echo (original) in t-formex lite with wooden gunwales. Should be ready for pickup in a couple weeks. I...

Not sure whether you're still in the market, but the Phoenix in BlackLite HD was mentioned - doubtful you'll find a better deal than...

The question I have is. Is it better to have a boat you can lean to the gunnel, or one that gives you the performance you want without...

I'm with Glenn on this one, just use your single blade paddle with one hand. In the "Woodcraft" book Nessmuk uses the one handed paddle...

I would never go tentless during bug season, but have had success with a tarp in the shoulder season. I would make sure my tarp was big...

Sunday, July 18 (Day 7) It wasn't raining when we woke up, cloud cover was essentially 100% with the odd tiny patch of blue sky from...

Sunday, July 18 (Day 7) It wasn't raining when we woke up, cloud cover was essentially 100% with the odd tiny patch of blue sky from...

Friday July 17 (Day 5) I was a little late getting up, likely due to the after affects of yesterdays portaging adventure. The sun was...

Some dramatically strong storms hit our camp two nights a couple weeks ago. Sideways rain and strong winds. I was snug inside my Exped...

I moved to wood/canvas canoes about seven years ago. I haven't had a dedicated solo in just as long. I found a Mohawk Solo 14 on...

Just another thing to carry.

Nessmuk (a.k.a. George Washington Sears) suggested 'don't neglect the auxiliary paddle, or "pudding stick." as my friends call it ...