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On a whim I did a first trial run tonight for some trail food, I already had dinner, so it was a snack. I followed this recipe https://www.freshoffthegrid.com/sweet-spicy-sriracha-trail-mix/ . When it came out of the oven it was a sticky mess, and I had concerns that it wouldn't dry up...

Thanks for the link, just ordered it.

As others have mentioned, there are a lot of quality options out there now. We are a long way from those skinny closed cell foam pads of yester-year. I've been a side sleeper all my life and flop like a fish due to sinus issues. I moved to a Warbonnet Blackbird hammock around ten years back...

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 recently volunteered to help with the maintenance of the North Country trail. The committee I'm on will finish building the Peek-a-Boo mt bike trail in Cedarville...

Well, learned something else again today, my BB padel showed up. The few times I've used a canoe, the paddles have always been like a chunk of wood in comparison. I actually understand now when somebody earlier made a mention about a "thin blade". For now, I'll drag along my kayak paddle as a...

All of the water up here is ice for another month, and I've got to start somewhere so ordered a BB 58" explorer plus. It won't be my last paddle but will give me a baseline and can always be used as a backup or loaner. Interestingly enough, the 90 degree measurement also came out to 32", at...

Ah, I stand corrected....their chart shows a 57-58" paddle length, not shaft length. Appreciate the thought-out response, more research begins.

Of all the goofy things, trying to find a paddle can actually be a royal pita. I've done plenty of reading online (old age retention of said reading is questionable), and feel I'd like to go with a laminate wooden paddle. Remember this is a new endeavor and I'm still gearing up. A Nova craft...

The black color is something I picked up on in a recent search, good to mention it here, thank you. The mesh has to be small enough to keep black flies out. They also have a tendency to crawl under stuff to find a nice place to snack, so length is important in case it needs to be tucked in...

I'm going to give Rynoskin a try, as I react badly to black flies and skeeter bites. I placed an order, pants, shirt, gloves, and should have them in a few days. I have a couple of "the original bug shirt" and they are fantastic at keeping biting bugs at bay but they are overly hot at times...

I can't stop thinking that you should just stop by the store "on the way" to the launch site and buy some steaks. For years my backcountry first nights meal was home made German Roladen. Vacuum sealed and frozen before leaving the house it was still icy cold at dinner time even on long summer...

And I now own a Nova Craft 12' trapper

Great input, thank you. My back isn't always happy with me, but my knees surprisingly have held up rather well. I'll probably sit most of the time but kneeling generally isn't an issue. Getting into and out of the kneeling position might isn't fun though. Stiff and old. I'd label...

Used Northstar Firebird IXP in great shape for $2k Brand new Nova Trapper FG for $1,250 I'm fine with the extra cost and longer drive for the Firebird. Trapper is shorter and wider with a higher weight capacity. Again, 6'2" 216lbs with ultralight camping gear. When I go out with my Brittany...

Not sure if I should have started a new thread or just keep building on this one. I guess staying here keeps all the info in one spot. I drove down state this morning to pick up the 12 foot Nova Trapper, short story is it didn't work out and we never made contact. It looks like they closed...