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I have polarized Oakley, prescription sunglasses. If theyre not on my face they are in hardshell case. Alas, they are getting old and despite being in perfect condition i need to get an updated prescription too. But I’m willing to pay for a new pair. I like them for paddling and fly...

On my last trip I was using my kevlight Bell Northstar which is about 39#. I was using CVCA sling pads that clamp on and couldn’t get them adjusted to where the boat didn’t slide around my shoulders. It bounced around a lot too. On day three one of the pad frames exploded and threw them in my...

I’m a fly fishing kind of guy, but in the past, you could catch me floating on the little Juniata river with my dog up front while I sipped a beer and tossed Mepps rooster tails port and starboard as the boat drifted in circles. Size 0 and 1 if I recall….darker for cloudy water and lighter for...

I will be there on Saturday. Dave Curtis will probably have a demo SRT there and I will bring mine. Might leave the Rockstar at home in case I accidentally see a boat I like for sale. I will be driving a white Tacoma with big racks and a Road Shower mounted up top. Barry

Is anyone considering a trip to the 2022 Rendezvous? I kind of forgot about it, but could arrange to be there for Saturday. I could bring a Hemlock SRT in case Hemlock doesn’t have one with them. I could also bring a Bell Rockstar which is no longer in production. I think it is pretty...

Agreed. I don’t use them for tripping but have one pack for fly fishing gear and a smaller that gets used mostly to hold my adventure skottle and isobutane for day trips. They are pricey but substantial. The recreational grade should be more than adequate for any paddling done on this planet...

I think your crazy Rubbaboo….but I like that :D. We had cats growing up but I’m not a cat person now. I look forward to seeing where this goes. Perhaps the first test is to see how he/she does walking on a leash?? Would a cat need to be contained or leashed at a campsite, I always...

I find that if a young retriever pup has much energy at all, they will want to go for a swim. If I take Cricket out paddling and she hasn't been wasted on a hike and or swimming, she is anxious. Or the first day of an overnight paddle let's say. Once she gets the energy worked out she kind of...

There are 1000 pound sharks out there in the sea that are bigger than your canoe. Go paddle the Allagash! I know nothing about sea canoeing. Welcome from Pennsylvania. Barry

Ive never paddled either, but the specs for the Peregrine vs. the Northwind Solo would lead me to believe that the Peregrine will not be any easier to turn. The phoenix has more rocker front and back and over a shorter distance and is easier to turn. Can you jet over to Hemlock canoe to test...

Tomo, Yes, you have it right. You will need to consider how you will be packing the canoe and how much room you need in front of you. My SRT has foot braces. I don't know what type of water you will be paddling. I have an Outrage X that is purely for class IV whitewater and it has bags that...

Tomo, I was had to drop off a boat at the garage where I keep my canoes and was able to get measurements indicated on the marked up canoe reference drawing. It should give a pretty good cross section. In general the measurements are the inside edges between the carry handle and bow thwart...

I take a spare paddle, cooler with lunch, a couple beers, a 12” skottle grille, a stool, a small folding table, a camera, and a dog. If it looks lake rain, I’ll take a cuben fiber tarp to have lunch under.

If your small tackle box is making that much of an impact when you put it in front of you, try paddling it from the bow seat if you haven’t already so you are closer to the middle of the boat. Or try paddling from the middle seat but I expect that it is located at the widest part of the boat...

I bought a pack basket and utility pack for hauling others trash. It works well for reservoir shorelines. I line with a bag but the bag doesn’t come out when full. You have to dump it out to another bag. But it keeps the basket clean. For river banks though a contractor bag for small trash...

I’ve never had to wear the bug shirt but it definitely seems like it would be hot.

I quit deet about 15 years ago because of the smell and potential damage to fly fishing rigs. I wear long sleeves and pants both treated with Insect Shield along with a wide brim hat. I have an Original Bug Shirt but I pretty much stay here in PA during North Woods bug season. Insect shield...

I enjoy solo and with others but I don’t know people who can (or are willing) to take enough time to go on a week+ trip. So I almost exclusively head out with my dog. But even on 10 day trips without the dog, I’m content. Cheers, Barry

I haven’t had shoulder surgery but I broke my shoulder pretty badly a couple years ago requiring 6 months of PT. When I was able to start paddling again I found it more comfortable to go with a shorter paddle. For many years I primarily used a 60” because I mostly paddled whitewater. After...

First overnight canoe trip..West Branch Susquehanna River PA. 10 months old. P4240330 by Barry Rains, on Flickr