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Main boat vehicle is an 05 Tacoma with 78" bars. I have an 07 RAV4 in silver with 52" bars, and I have a rack for the Jeep Wrangler coming tomorrow, suitable for one canoe. This is the day I met up with Dave Curtis in Lock Haven PA to pick up a new canoe.

I roll mine up and store in a sack. Takes about 20 seconds per strap. The later versions have the strap length cast into the side of the buckle. Those NRS straps are pert near indestructible. We have used them with our Tacomas to pull cars out of ditches and out of the Cheat Canyon takeout...

Same here. I only really have one friend that I regularly paddle with. He is in Allegheny County and they have a pretty strict lock down right now. We were going to paddle last weekend but he has two young girls and my wife works at Altoona Hospital. I told him I’m high risk and maybe I’ll...

I have witnessed porcupines chewing trees and wooden state park signs far from any water sources and it looks just like that. barry

You got to take advantage of the weather but always be wary of your recovery. I broke my shoulder and wasn’t allowed to paddle fo 6 months. I had to force myself not to overdo it for another 6 months. A setback at ice out wouldn’t be ideal. Those are great pics though, thanks for posting...

I went to Ohiopyle and paddled Saturday and Sunday. One day in the SRT and the Rockstar today. Mid 30’s and spotty light snow. Social distancing as I was all alone except a couple people I passed during my bike shuttles. At home I’m tying flies, saltwater for my dad in Florida and steamers...

Bob B. my prospector is 16’ x 34” gunnels and a decent amount of rocker. I only use it when I have a big load around 400#. I paddle it almost exclusively from the seat. I only kneel it class 2/3 whitewater. Even on choppy, windy lakes I sit it’s super stable. Compared to all my other boats it’s...

I can’t offer anything performance wise, but I really like the color and also always called it Chestnut Grey. I have a Hemlock SRT in Sage that is very similar in color. Those are sexy canoes. cheers, Barry

Woohoo! Well executed Doug! I’m a member of two other forums, BWCA and a Jeep forum. I visit the Jeep forum for tech and here for the campfire vibe mostly. The Jeep forum is an advertisement machine and sometimes intolerable. So I greatly appreciate the community support in keeping this place...

I own a gps, a PLB, and a strobe. The gps and PLB have only been on one trip but I carry the strobe on every trip that lasts more than one day for emergencies. The strobe is on my person. It’s a dedicated white strobe and waterproof. I don’t take a flashlight, but my headlamp has a strobe...

Than that boat would probably be a real good fit. My pal is Mr. Uber light, he cuts his hair the night before we go on hiking trips, dremels 75% of each zipper pull, cuts all tags, and sands the seams down 35% on the inside of his gear and clothes. He packs real light but always needs to...

Pat, I sold my YS solo RX to a paddling friend this past fall when I purchased a new solo with more capacity. I am about 6' and 215#. The boat is a great boat but for me it was limited to day trips or maybe overnights without my dog. It is maneuverable in rapids and can catch eddies but it will...

Nice winter trip report. Winter is sorely missed here in PA this year. Winter is my favorite camping and paddling season. You just never know where you’ll find love. Cheers barry

I have the fleece pajama style bottoms. They are loose fitting and I only wear them when watching hockey games. Our small Yorkie is quite fond of them. I too prefer wool under my synthetic or wool pants depending on temps. When it gets into the mid 20F range I wear a dry suit and in that...

“This map sucks! There’s no $&:/@& island that size anywhere near here!”. - anonymous Not very glamorous I know, but one uttered often since the dawn of the canoe. I committed it to memory some time ago and have often times quoted it aloud to myself. Cheers, Barry

I'm donating a Purcell Trench grill to the raffle. I was going to tie some custom flies but I'm smack dab in the middle of my favorite time of year for paddling and it's hockey season. The grille seems more canoe tripping appropriate. Cheers. Barry

I’ve been using Purcell grilles for about 8 years and they are a little charred but have never warped. I use pots but also steak and lobster directly on the grill. I know length is not really a concern with canoe packs, but Don is easy to work with and is making me a shorter grill to fit an...

I’m the same size too. My all round favorite canoe is a prospector but I mostly only paddle it with my dog on board. For solo day trips and week long I like the SRT, Rockstar, and I have a Bell Northstar that is an asymmetrical tandem but it is really nice to paddle from the kneeling thwart...

Beautiful boat Robin, very classy. I sold my green Bell. My next wood canvas solo might have to be green. Cheers.

Chuck, I sent paypal payment to your email address and sent a pm with shipping information. Let me know if there are any issues. Thanks, Barry