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Agreed. On my last trip, 3 weeks, I had a Zoleo and was expected to check in daily, an iphone which I used for photos, but it is needed for the routine Zoleo use, the headlamp, 2 battery bricks and a solar charger, Big Blue, which worked great. As did the Luci light. Next trip, emergency only...

For a long trip I have a Luci light which is what I use almost exclusively. I have an ultralight head lamp should more focused light be needed, but I almost never use it. It has rechargeable batteries and I carry a couple charging bricks on a 3 week trips for all the electronics. I am very...

When I was paddling the 15 ft tandem Mohawk backwards, it was easier to paddle heeled over than flat.

I keep my head down and eyes closed until a hurricane warning is issued. Then I put up the plywood shutters, hunker down and pray.

I had a battle with the wind two summers ago on Cree Lake. Knuckle biting. On the upper Swannee River the wind blowing upstream is enough to cancel out the river flow. It’s like you’re going nowhere.

I grow bamboo and was hoping to use it as building materials. Reading up on how to cure bamboo for use has put most of these projects on hold. There were three main cures. Heat fired. Long soak in salt water. And another. I’ve found that if I harvest mature stalks and do not let the touch the...

I used to spend summers near there. Nearly needed panty change when the first ones came by. The sound comes out of nowhere. They were way low, right over the river. The noise was like a freight train barreling down on you.

Thank you ppine. The credit really goes to all the fine folks that make this forum so refreshing and welcome.

Those are two very different kinds of whitewater. The kid is primarily handling big waves with a lot of back paddle. The first paddler can use more forward paddle and has to worry about dodging all the obstacles. I personally couldn’t even dream of either run.

1. 3-person tent 2. 2 sleeping bags 3. Heavy excellent binoculars For one person.

Great trip report. It’s always good to see the little ones taking to the water. Reminds me of taking my little one out.

Only 4 circuits open and these must be booked in advance. Paddlers will be loaned orange bibs so that indigenous hunters, who are not barred from the green zone, can see you.

The call of the loons and white-throated sparrow and hermit thrush. Whispers of wind through the pines Being tucked in a warm sleeping bag when all around me is nippy. Stars in a truly dark sky. Paddling in the moonlight As others have mentioned, it takes me about three days to settle in...

According to The Boy’s King Arthur, he met a damsel who told him where to find the sword. Merlin tells him it is the Lady of the Lake.

I sincerely hope you find your magic.

I'm not sure if this is being posted in the right place or not. Glenn, feel free to move around. I was muddling through a variety of unusual web queries and went down a rabbit hole with King Arthur. While we all are familiar with him pulling the sword from the stone, this is not the oldest...

I like to get the inside of the tent packed up before getting out, but I leave the tent up in case the weather changes, which it did frequently on my last trip. I used to enjoy a cup of cocoa every morning, but didn't have much appetite at all the last trip. Most of the cocoa came home with me...

I carried a lot of rope on last summer's trip, thinking I would hardly use any of it. Barely made it through. Could have used a lot more.

I have a leather man, not sure what model. I’ve taken it on every trip and never used it. The only thing I’ve ever used for repairs, etc. is duct tape. But that doesn’t mean I should leave it at home. I don’t use 90% of my first aid kit on a trip, but I still bring it along.

Thanks for posting these. Quite astounding to watch. I was wondering “where are the rocks?” Off topic, but yesterday my YouTube channel took me from canoeing to women’s wall climbing. I was blown away. They go up that wall like lightning.