Recent content by ErktheRed

You sound like me when people ask me if they should visit Northern Michigan or the UP 😆 Oh we paddle all year here! We have a couple of rivers that don’t always ice over and you can almost always find open water on Lk. Sup & MI. It’s just, ya know.. the wind sorta picks up a bit. But Oregon is...

I for sure sound like an MidWest American whenever I say things like portage, crevice, glacier….pop I’m a Port-idge sayer or is it.. pour-tij?

We’ve been taught our whole lives not to litter and to be respectful, there’s always those who don’t care. No matter how many signs we have posted, no matter how many brochures and videos are put in front of us, there will always be the crowd that does the opposite. Always! At work, I’m...

@recped perhaps but to each their own. Luckily, there’s plenty of other brands out there making gear, both bold and drab. My old boss was color blind and it was a little annoying at times. No fault to him. He’d often replace my climbing lines for work but the ropes I chose from his photos were...

I have the Pro Pack in 70L also, I’m mixed between wanting the larger size or my set up as it is. The pack itself I really like, and I have a couple other Seal Line portage packs while my wife uses a 60L ( I think) from MEC. That was a lot cheaper but the quality is nice, plus she wanted the...

I think I saw someone mention NOLS, maybe it was a different forum or topic but they’ve been making a book for years called Cookery. They’re on a newer edition now but it’s a great book for recipes, packing, measurements, solo to groups sizes. You can download an earlier edition but the book is...

I wanted to get a really nice pair of binoculars for a while but didn’t entirely know what to look at and I didn’t want to spend a lot. Ended up with a light pair of Nocs for around $100 and they’ve been fine for my needs. It’ I’ve had for a few years. Although I want another more powerful pair...

Dime a dozen as mentioned but this is what I have. Longer to tuck in and has a drawstring to cinch. You can find bug nets just about at any place that sells fishing license or tackle. I have some green nets too and visibility isn’t as good as the black...

I second the pre cooked bacon, it’s super easy and cooks well in a pot or skillet. Maybe you can cook that while everyone else is sleeping 😏 I also second the freeze dried food ideas, especially Good to Go for the vegan/vegetarian options, and think they taste good. I’ve never had to come up...

Hopefully next years I’ll be able to make it and leave early Sunday. Bummed I missed a friends/acquaintance’s talk on Friday but that’s alright. Looked like a good time! Anybody know if it’s frowned upon to sleep in a camper van?

Hmmmm I have a dozen or more of these straps, they have a ton of different uses and come in a variety of sizes. In fact they’re wrapped around my skis in the car at this very moment. I’ve never had an issue yet https://www.voile.com/voile-straps-20-inch-aluminum-buckle.html

The day before I was admitted into the hospital last sept, I had a port put in my chest. They were quick attachments to pump me full of all sorts of stuff, and take lab draws. But they’d flush them daily with saline by hand to keep them clear of build up. Fast forward to New Year’s Day. I get...

You might hate wearing a helmet, maybe one of these wouldn’t bug you as much. I’ve been using the super scrappy for a several years and like it. The sweet protection looks more like a hat. https://salamanderpaddlegear.com/product/shred-ready-super-scrappy-helmet...

Yeah the Indus is a lot of money for a pfd, almost like they’re competing with Kokatat pricing. Personally, I’d have a hard time paying $400 for life jacket even if it is better. If you’re ok with not touching your toes or sitting down, 3 stacked gives you 51lbs of buoyancy 😏

More than I’d want to pay full price for but this came out last year and gets some hype in the WW world. I know a few people who use this regularly and really likes it. Super light, very comfortable, type V and 22lbs of buoyancy. https://astraldesigns.com/products/indus?variant=45129222095062...