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I know some WW paddlers have installed elec pumps to empty their boats on wet rides. Do any of you lake paddlers have a similar setup? Far from shore, I imagine that could be really useful on a big wave day.

What do you like, dislike, and what have you tried for a pillow in your tent or hammock? Long ago, I just brought a small pillowcase and stuffed it with some of my extra clothes. That worked okay but was sort of lumpy. Then I bought some sort of scrunchable pillow with what I guess were pieces of foam inside. But it wasn't all that small when packed, and didn't really provide much support to my noggin. I've even brought a full size bed pillow on one-night trips. Most recently, I've used...

Hello, I'm a relatively new canoeist. I have experience with a big heavy Old Town Guide 147, and recently picked up a Bell Yellowstone Solo off Craigslist for a price I couldn't pass up. I've been paddling the Yellowstone for a few days now and I'm having a very hard time making it go straight. I can heel over my Guide and paddle it "Canadian style" without much trouble, but I'm finding the Yellowstone pretty tippy for that. It does not seem to respond to a J Stroke very well, nor is it...