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Not that I'll ever fill my tanks with foam but, if I were to drill one that someone else had filled, I'd do it like Black_Fly did except I'd use a 12" extension on the hole saw. I'd probably try to get a cleaner cut by stopping when the pilot bit came through the far side of the hull & then...

Perhaps but I still prefer solo and, probably, always will. Hang in there and remember that what cannot be remedied must be endured. Lots of good recommendations above... have you considered building?

While I'm far more likely to forget to pack something, I'm usually decent at keeping track of gear in the woods and try to limit my losses to terminal tackle but this past Fall wasn't usual in that regard. Besides lots of jigs lost (mostly to toothy freakin' Pike), I lost a 8x36 Vortex Solo...

I think that's normal. I keep saying that I'll build when things are slow in the winter but it seems I'm doing epoxy in the summer. Hang in there.

Heck, for that price difference, I'll meet you in Sault St Marie if you can wait til mid July. That's ridiculous!

It seems to me that, if we get far enough away from civilization, we could dispose of both under and outer wear and just go full-on nudist. Not to worry though, if I ever try it, there will be no selfies. (you're welcome)

@Brighella, Welcome to the site. The "Guest" designation indicates (I believe) that the poster has, for whatever reason, deleted their account. In this case, the poster that you quoted has not been on the forum for a couple of years. If you have questions regarding outfitting, boats or...

Fair enough. They ARE smart little buggers.

OK. Now I understand how you did the Steel River loop in 3 days.

Many of the people hanging food do not do it properly. If you hang it like this, the bear can chew the rope all it wants and all he'll eat at your site is rope. I suppose it is possible that one could learn to pull the rope, remove the stick & get supper but I'll bet against it.

Thanks Alan. I've ordered it and will give it a read before going further. (I replaced the shaper bearings the night before last so I'm hoping to be back on the boat soon any way and that takes priority IMO)

I currently have 2 two man tents; a MSR Hubba Hubba that I bought gently used from Yellowcanoe and a Clostnature that I bought new off of Amazon. To be perfectly honest, I haven't noticed much of a difference. I suspect that the MSR will last longer, I have more confidence in it and...

Thanks Glenn. I'm not sure what I'll do with it yet but I think I'll trim it down a little (admittedly, I suppose I could try it as is and cut it down later). I also realized my error earlier in that I believe that am not pulling against the grain using this board. (I think I'd have to be...

Around here you have to look pretty hard at the grocery store to find buckwheat flour but most of the feed mills in the area still sell it. It's been a few years since I've had buckwheat pancakes. Probably only a few days 'til I have them again... thanks for reminding me!

I've been having issues getting the strips consistent for my Raven build & it turns out that the bearings were shot on my shaper. New were ordered (arrived Saturday in fact) but, while it was down, I figured I'd take the opportunity to try my hand at making a paddle. Leftovers from the first...

Wow. I wonder what their issue is with the barrels but, to be in compliance, a solo paddler would have to single carry, hang the food during the portage that does not include the food or carry the food across the portage 3 times (so as to never leave it unattended).

For a "minor" waterfall, that's a great picture! Looking forward to the rest.

Interesting... Sure seems alot easier to apply than spar varnish... I wonder if it would provide enough UV protection to use it in place of the spar varnish on a stripper? Is there any added benefit from the application of multiple coats?

I'm in the flat(ish) rock / bottom of the canoe crowd.

Yes, I forgot the Yoke question... I also use pool noodle on the aluminum center thwart of my Sawyer. I've found the a double layer where your shoulders touch and a 4-5 inch single layer for your neck makes it pretty comfortable. I've carried it (almost 60#) for over a mile and it wasn't bad.