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Hard to tell from the pic how deep that is but regardless I would fill with epoxy and then cover with a small patch of s-glass or dynel. I have a few similar "chips", if I just fill with epoxy it tends to need a refill fairly quickly if it's going to be getting the rough treatment...

That "damage" is very minimal, in my opinion it's just a tiny bit past the optimum time to apply skids. EZ-Keel would work but real skids using Dynel will last a lot longer and provide protection from both scraping and impacts. There are lots of old threads here in the archives with techniques...

I converted what was intended to be air bag cages to gear cages (using quick release buckles. This holds whatever is in the bow or stern sections securely "locked" to the boat. In the "cockpit" section I usually have a 110L dry bag which is tightly tied to the floor of the boat using cords and...

My former paddling partner drying out some clothing with a Reactor Stove. I don't remember if we moved on to drying out the tent but we likely had breakfast in the tent. The tent warning tag says "if you use a stove inside the tent you will die" (maybe not quite as blunt) but we did that...

I have no concerns about packing up a wet tent IF I'm going to be setting it up again the same evening. Of course packing a wet tent for long term storage is just asking for a mould invasion.

Fully zipped at all times It's the one refuge that is 100% bug proof, no need to fill it up with bugs while pitching. This habit/policy was established years ago when I only went tripping during peak bug season.

I have an Anker that is more than 5 years old (20,000 mAh), I am very happy with it, holds a full charge for months. I also have a few other cheapie ones, they work but are not as robust and seem to drain somewhat over the course of a month long trip. Multiple ports are nice to have if you have...

I have a first gen (2002) Extracab with the six foot bed. I have a cap, are you adverse to the concept of a cap or is it the cost of one? With a cap and two 2x4's I've carried 3 canoes (1 stacked) on a number of occasions. I realize that is not any help if you don't/can't add a cap to it...

How much kneeling do you do? If it's frequently and/or for extended periods of time the Rassler 2.0 might be best (comment based on the look only, no personal experience)

The link didn't work for me but this one should https://www.orcka.ca/events-coming#oscr

An article from the Canadas History magazine (formerly known as the Hudson Bay Co publication The Beaver). https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/arts-culture-society/the-history-of-the-canoe-in-canada?utm_source=Canada%27s+History+Newsletter&utm_campaign=2ae2ef4742-CHN_Canoes_May2026

Much of the time I am using a floorless shelter so inside/outside, it's all the same!

I use Dynel fabric with West Systems G/flex epoxy. You might post a picture(s) of the ends in their current state, application might change slightly if they are heavily worn vs just a few light scrapes. The required tools are very simple and cheap, maybe most important is a good pair of...

On my way home from trips in Northeastern Ontario (James Bay, Temagami etc) I usually stop at Burger Word in North Bay for a giant platter of burger and fries, greasy goodness!

You can attribute some of these variations in the previous "normal" to Climate Change. Where I am in Southern Ontario we have been warned that in the next year or two we should expect more hurricanes (something that has been very rare in this area). While this is happening there are no doubt...