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I've got friends just over the NC line from SC's Table Rock State Park. They've got bugout bags in the car and are keeping the pets...

Saturday 22nd outing. Leicester River flooded forest. Earliest I've ever been canoeing before, at least in Vermont. I was with a group...

Thanks Glenn. I'm hoping to turn this into a busy year. I'm thru hiking the Pictured Rocks trail the last week of September. I...

Agreed, modern pads are a huge step up from what they used to be. I'm a side sleeper and use a Big Agnes Air Core Ultra, but I'm sure...

I make canoe paddles, I think I've made over 50 at this point and given away ~40 to tripping partners. After 20-25 builds I finally...

Hey Folks - Josh here from PortagePal - love seeing the colourful discussion about my product here on Canoe Tripping - it's always great...

Be a bit before the water is warm enough for me, but at least as of yesterday the ice is out at my local put in. On the CT above Wilder...

I'm pushing for a thwart-handle-thwart, with the carbon bar sandwiched between two pieces of cherry... :-) The "Old Man Handle" comes...

Currently reading Watership Down. The rabbits are planning to escape in a canoe (punt) tonight. I'm excited to find out what happens...

Unfortunately the rabbits were typical newbies. They did not understand how current interacts with the hull and were unable to control...

Gotta take advantage of these early season gems. Bogan agrees. When he sees the canoe go up, he becomes a velcro dingo.

Once you get the hang of it, putting on the Redleaf canoe cover (not the coat, I can't speak to that) is really quick and easy. Put the...

Any Rheaumes there? Their fit and finish has always looked good to me as well.

Boatguard SPF 50 would do the same as 303. May also be hard to source overseas though. I usually treat my boats once in the spring...

I'll probably reduced bow and stern height a couple of inches, but I still want it to look traditional. Once I have the stations set up...