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eBay is one place. CraigsList or Facebook Marketplace, with local pickup, would be another. I can't remember this forum's rules for selling (though i did buy a Chum here now that i think about it), but on another forum I frequent, you can list things for sale if you're a paying supporter...

As far as coffee goes, I do love it... cold and black is ok. hot is better. but hot with cream and sugar is best... however, the process of making it in the field is entirely too much effort for me, and i drink tea when out. First time I burned my lips was on an aluminum boy scout cookset...

Mostly I solo canoe, and depending on the canoe, sometimes that means you get a thwart right in front of you, sometimes not... regardless, if i have a wannagen, I try to set it just in front of me, so i can pin my map down under the lid bungi. I generally take my shoes/boots off when paddling...

Mike McCrea, I just realized we're now almost neighbors... I'm in Aberdeen after a job move last year, from Louisiana... I am so close to so much nice clean water now it's almost sinful. perhaps we should plan a short trip together. I'm still young compared to a lot of you, at 55... but half a...

I think it's largely a matter of personal taste/comfort, weather, and type of canoe. I have worked my tandem Yankee (36" beam?) both ways, and prefer the fore seat facing backwards technique with it, especially when it's windy. You need to front load then, and it just seems to work better for...

After 11 years of military service and the training leading up to it, all involving red-lens covered hand-held D cell flashlights, I swore I'd never use a red lens again (and mostly didn't, though they have a role in hunting.) Tried the small 2xAA battery mini maglites for a couple years...

Thanks for the pics... I spent a lot of time in that area as a kid... Sabattis Scout Camp was kind of my intro to canoeing/kayaking. We also did family fishing trips to the Five Ponds Wilderness... nice place. I agree it's best in April or after Labor Day. Sites 19, 20, 21, and 22 have been...

I was extremely apprehensive about moving up to Aberdeen last year... pleased with the local waters/paddling (and finally have full time access to my Chum!), less so with the local 'camping' opportunities. Finding "tides" a bit odd, but am learning. Thanks for the locations/tips.

Man, and earlier today I was feeling sorry for myself during some unseasonably cool weather for canoe volunteer training here in MD... water temp was about 55*, air temp was in the high 60s, and a stiff wind was blowing... we were practicing dumping, personnel and boat recovery, and it was...

Just wanted to plug a small shop, "Ed's Canoe Parts". I heard about him here, years ago I'm sure, and recently ordered an ash thwart from him. It came fast, and I'm pleased with it. Came pre-finished, which was unexpected... I'd have stained it before installation, but I like the 'white'...

Didn't know all that... just figured Pal, Chum, and Cronje (crony) were different models based on the word "companion", which a good canoe is. Thank you!

I just went through the whole "i need to buy a roof rack" pain and ultimately decided I wouldn't do that. I bought a swiveling T-post for the trailer hitch, and one of the really thick (3") pool noodles to lay a few inches back from my windshield for it to sit on. Provides about 11' or so of...

I always carry a SAK Huntsman or Fieldmaster. If I'm fishing, I'll bring something long to clean them with; Western L66, Fallkniven F1, and a Boker 193 are all prime candidates... There's not really one that "always" goes.

I'm pretty sure it was actually a kayak trip with the Boy Scouts, out of the Sabattis camp on Low's Lake, maybe around 1975. I would have been about 11. I remember marveling at how easy it was to paddle and how shallow the water could be and still float me. I think we carried some of our gear...

Only ever did short trips with mine, and put the food in zip locks/per meal. I've seen folks use a dry bag and scoop, with a silcone collapsibel bowl. (Bottom of a milk jug is pretty light too, for a bowl.)

It's been since 2013, but I ordered two ash paddles from Dri-Ki woodworks, http://www.dri-kiwoodworking.com/id3.html. I had a little bit of difficulty getting hold of him initially, but being self employed, he's entitled to not answer the phone 24/7 and to take a few days getting back to you...

If I carry one, it's just a cheap carwash kind... sort of a figure 8 shape, natural colored, maybe 4"x8"? something like that. Tie a piece of paracord around the waist, and the other end goes on the handle of the bailer.

My canoes are a Chestnut Chum restored by Robin (no idea the age), and an OT Yankee from around 1950. In around 2005, I gave my old (80s?90s?) Kelty Trekker to my brother, who didn't use it for 12-13 years, so I got it back out of his basement and have started using it experimentally again...

I'm with Turtle... Adirondacks are my favorite canoe waters, and there are plenty of loops and in/out trips... Low's can be 3 days or 2 weeks. Lila, with it's long carry in, can be people free after Labor Day, and there are plenty of side excursions to keep you occupied. The St Regis Canoe...

I use an OES McCat Standard on my Hennessy most times... It's cat cut, but was only about $100... not sure they're made anymore. Another good option is a Bushcraft Outfitters 10x10. You could also get a cheap one from CampMor and trim it to size (diamond), then hem it yourself. I like the...