Recent content by Jmharrick

I usually bring the same scent free deodorant that I use during hunting season. It’s small, light, doesn’t smell, and keeps me from stinking up my shirts. If the water isn’t frozen, I’m getting in it at the end of the day before climbing in my sleeping bag. No sense going to bed sweaty and...

Thanks everyone for taking the time to post to this thread. After 7 months in the new job to make sure it was a good fit, my wife and I were able to come to a decision. We will be moving to Saranac Lake, NY in June. We are currently under contract on a home. We traveled to the area a few more...

I use the Big Agnes Boundary Deluxe pad in the Long Wide option. I’m 6’2” and 195 lbs and it is the perfect fit. I imagine it would work for someone up to 6’6”. https://www.rei.com/product/216059/big-agnes-boundary-deluxe-insulated-sleeping-pad?redirect-pup=false This is the most comfortable...

First time running rapids solo! It was an adventure. Hoping to have a trip report soon. Connoquenessing Creek, PA. 3/9/25

I would think the short term solution for the Canadian companies would be to buy/lease warehouse space in the US and stockpile as much of their product as they can before the tariff’s take effect. They could then raise prices a small amount (less than the tariff) and claim the tariff is...

I imagine you could find someone on this forum to fix that for you…

I’ve driven through EZ Pass tolls in PA and NY with fiberglass and royalex canoes without issue. That said, your account and transponder is also referenced to your license plate, which they take a picture of every time you pass the toll station. If the transponder isn’t picked up, and they...

@mdkelley not yet. We are taking our time and really thinking through what makes the most sense. Thanks for your input on Michigan. I’ve always heard good things but haven’t spent much time in the state. WV is definitely on our radar, I’m actually on a long weekend trip in Canaan Valley, WV...

I bought a used Mad River Explorer for $400 last winter. With some elbow grease and about $100 I turned it into one of my family’s favorite canoes for the type of activities you describe. Worth looking into.

I remember watching Dave apply oil to his gunwales 2 years ago and he did an “eyeball” mix of watco teak regular and watco teak walnut.

I’ve been reading a lot of your posts as well, and it seems like you know what answer you want and you are fishing for someone to give you that answer. I noticed you’ve brought up Quetico multiple times, but appear to not be interested in BWCA. The two parks are connected and my understanding...

I know a lot of outfitters sell off their fleets at the end of the season. A lot of times they perform any necessary repairs before doing so. You may even find some boats still for sale right now. Where are you located? Outfitters tend to carry the big wenonah’s and souris river queticos. They...

You’re likely not going to be exposed to the watco teak oil enough to worry about any side effects or toxicity issues. I would think 99% of us come into contact with unleaded gasoline on a regular basis and the MSDS sheet for it isn’t great either...

I have a 1986 Curtis Northstar and a 1993 Mad River Explorer. Both have original ash gunwales. The wood on the Northstar looked brand new when I got it a year and a half ago. The mad river was stored covered outside and was dirty and dry. After sanding and oil the wood on the mad river looks...

The Hemlock Eaglet is a stable boat that tracks well, has good capacity, and has a lot of stability. I stood up in one at the WPASCR event this past summer and was able to rock back and forth without any stability issues. I wouldn’t hesitate to stand up and fish out of it in flat water. I also...