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I can also recommend Sunrift, having bought a boat from them several years ago as my reintroduction to paddling. And I can also recommend Congaree National Park for a day trip if you're down that way (keep an eye on the water levels...

Just as a psa regarding now-gone landscape features, this website allows free access to historic topographic maps and aerial imagery. There are better websites, but this one is the most accessible. https://www.historicaerials.com/viewer

Yes, great post @Jmharrick . Kind of skimped on my kid's birthday present this year, and one of those NOC courses might be just the thing to make up for it.

I have an MSR Hubba Hubba as well. Feels pretty bullet proof. Still use my old Eureka Timberline from time to time as well, but if the weather looks iffy the MSR is my go-to.

On the advice of an AT thru hiker friend I switched from a Thermarest pad to a Big Agnes pad. Much thicker and quieter. That and a down quilt from Enlightened Equipment instead of a mummy bag have made a huge difference.

Have never been on Jocassee, but have hiked across it's northern rim on the Foothills Trail. Definitely lovely country. I think with a canoe, I'd consider stealth camping at the outlet of the Toxaway River where there is a pretty large designated backpacking spot. At least I remember one...

I've got a little titanium Vargo that folds flat and weighs next to nothing. I generally carry it as a backup in case whatever gas stove I've got fails (or I forget the gas!), but I also pull it out just for variety now and again. Certainly does the job.

Wannigan in proper green.

This is about where I stand. Got a one-person Hubba and quickly decided it was just too small. Went back to the two-person version and am happy. For the OP, I guess a hammock is out of the question? That's the usual fix, but it requires trees.

I was in Colorado Springs. Amazing sunset that day. Everybody noticed, and everyone went outside to watch it. My frat had roof access and I was among the first up there, but within 10 minutes pretty much the whole fraternity was up there. And the only thing I can add to this thread was...

Wilderness has a 3-way adjustable seat. High for sitting like a canoe, forward edge can be lowered to effectively make it a kneeling thwart, or the whole seat can be lowered to make it more like a pack canoe.

Had to change plans, and will be staying local. Not a full eclipse here, but it will still be fun and the weather looks like it will be ok. Plan to watch from the deck of a local ski hill, within walking distance of the bar. :) Enfield, NH43.6407, -72.1440 42mi from totality. Partial eclipse...

Empty amazon boxes. And cats. :)

Plus, if you've got cats that Amazon box is the perfect size for them to lounge in. I've got a few around the house, and they get plenty of use.

You could drill some holes in the hull just abaft the bulkhead. That would let water into the bow and help trim the boat that way.

Got my first paying gig doing archaeology in 1985 while I was still in gradual school. Still doing it today, staring retirement in the face. Not a very useful skill, but fun at parties.

A Wenonah Spirit II would also fit your needs, and sometimes can be had with a third seat in the center. So keep your eye out for those as well.

Edit to my above. Just re-listened, and the lead-in statement as he goes on to explain how he became an OB instructor is, and I quote, "My dad worked so hard to get me to be a dirtbag, and I didn't listen..." Sigh. So proud. :)

Yeah, little kids are definitely a challenge. I'm sure many if not most here can relate. Here's a little story for you. I dragged my now adult Outward Bound instructor kid out into the woods alot when he was a kid, and while he didn't actively resent it, he certainly didn't push for it...

Agree its all about balance. If I'm not happy, I'm probably not being a very good husband and father, and probably not doing my job very well either. So I have to find ways to keep myself happy, and paddling is one of them.