Recent content by Art D

This may be partially true. I did the Allagash twice last year and can confirm the rangers will ferry your gear around Chase Rapids for $10. I do not know for sure that they will take passengers, but it is my understanding that is so.

I have a white Hemlock SRT in premium layup for sale, purchased when it looked like Hemlock was going out of business. This has never seen water. I own another SRT that I love, so no need for this one now that I know Hemlock will continue building canoes under new owners. Price is $4,000. If...

It is likely that the American builders will raise their prices to fill the gap between current prices and the tariffed prices for Canadian boats. And why not, their business and will want to maximize profits. Consumers will then face the same level playing field but with higher prices from...

I haven’t had to rely on the Blue Sky on a cloudy day, but it’s been fine on sunnier days. I have fortunately avoied immersion, so have nothing to offer on this point. Overall, highly recommend it. And the size is right for mounting on a spray deck. Are you thinking a harness of some kind or...

Depending on water levels, you may want a flat-ish bottom boat for the Allagash. There are long sections of shallow water that are friendlier to flat bottom boats, especially if poling. I have two SRTs (bought the second one when it looked like Hemlock might shut its doors) and really like...

I’ve purchased several boats from them and really appreciated the experience. The store had a good vibe. I’ll miss them.

What’s your source for this statement?

I just bought this and can report on it once received. Here’s the link: https://bigblue-tech.com/products/28w-sunpower-solar-charger BigBlue SolarPowa 28 (with no ammeter) × 1

There’s a backpacker on YouTube who says he aims for 100 calories per ounce, and that he typically gets 2,400 calories per 1.25 pounds of food per day. One day included instant oatmeal, three energy bars and a freeze dried meal. He noted freeze dried meals are expensive for long thru hikes and...

Is this a canoe trip?

For hammock peeing, my doc friend suggests what he calls a Texas catheter. You can google it. Doesn’t look comfortable or reliable to me.

The next one.

I’ve slept cowboy, hammock and tent. My only fear was cowboy camping in the desert where I was convinced that a rattlesnake would slither into my sleeping bag or a tarantula would walk across my face. In a tent or hammock I sleep through the sounds around me.

I’m probably being daft but I cannot figure out from reading the North Maine Woods website if I need to go to a check point before departing from Ripogenus Lake for a couple of days of camping on Chesumcook. Can anybody offer some guidance? Thanks. Art

Thanks for the intel