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When in my hammock I just fold up my Appalachian Trail Co. alpaca hoodie and slide it under my head/neck area. When on the ground, or in a lean-to, I use a Sea-to-Summit pillow. Sometimes I add the hoodie on top of that since I like the feel of the alpaca against my face when sleeping. That's...

I still primarily use my old Therma-Rest self inflating pads. You still need to add a puff or two of air to reach your "perfect" inflation level but it's not a big deal. On the one Nemo pad I have, there's a separate bag that attaches to the pad. From there I "capture" air in the bag and...

Not sure if this would work for you but I hear a lot of good comments on the Hemlock Canoe "SRT". According to the website the heaviest model is only 42 pounds. I know that a molded bench type seat is available based on a conversation I had with Dave Curtis a while ago. Dave is looking to...

To show how little I know, I thought ASMR is the initials for some wilderness area I wasn't familiar with. Now that I know what it is, I may just pass. Don't need any extra tingling in places it should be experienced (LOL). That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

When the snow is dry, and expected to stay that way, I typically wear my Steger mukluks. When the snow turns sloppy, I pull out an old pair of Sorels that I keep for general shoveling and other chores around the house. My mukluks are great when snowshoeing and for general walking around as...

Great photos. Thanks for posting them! Until next time...be well. snapper

I guess he's trying to make a point but seriously...why would you set up your tent in an unprotected area like he's doing? I don't care how strong the shelter is supposed to be...why purposefully stress it like that? That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

The biggest issue I have with this style of paddling is I'm no longer able to kneel like that. I had a total knee replacement a long time ago and since then, I've been told not to kneel. After the replacement I would kneel on one knee, extending the leg with the new knee, but now the one I...

Thanks for posting this. Having a first aid kit that's filled with what you need, instead of what is provided in some commercial kits, is worth its weight in gold when you really need it. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper PS - You also need the knowledge...

I received an e-mail from them a while ago that stated they would post the dates for 2024 once they were settled. I haven't heard anything yet so I figure they haven't scheduled it yet. I'll try to remember to post them here when I hear back from them. That's all for now. Take care and until...

Thanks for posting the video. Do we know if anyone else has taken over to continue making Tom's canoes? Until next time...be well. snapper

Jim - Yeah, if you are going to purchase an authentic 4 point Hudson Bay blanket you'll be paying what a monthly mortgage payment used to be. But like folks say, "cry once, buy once." Of course, it's still hard to make that first cut into a blanket of that quality (and cost). That's all for...

Glenn - My guess is that guy created a match coat with his wool blanket. Match coats were typically used by woodland Native peoples at least in the 18th century. Great way to use your blanket without having to cut it up. Some folks can wrap them so they don't come undone while others will use...

I picked up my only pair of Sealskinz about 25 years ago. I was supposed to lead a May canoe trip in the Adirondacks and the water was still pretty cold. While they were always wet by the end of each day, I never had any problem pulling them off; and still don't. The only "negative" that's...

@Bob B. - Thanks for mentioning the ability to easily untie a knot. That's a point that gets overlooked more often than not; no pun intended. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

Always impressed with your multiple talents. Thanks for sharing them with us. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

Thanks for posting that. Even at my "advanced" age, this sounds like a worthwhile investment of my time. I'm going to look into the 2024 event and hope that they have one. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

I used to teach knots in an undergraduate outdoor education class I was a part of in the Adirondacks (Raquette Lake to be specific) for years. Since many of the students had no previous experience, we taught knots that would handle their needs in the course. Since a 6 day canoe trip was the...

Years ago in Algonquin, we camped at an island site on Linda Lake (I think it was Linda). Anyway, it became a bit of a joke because every time my wife went to the thunderbox, which overlooked the water, a moose would come out of the woods on the opposite shore and swim towards the island...

I probably wouldn't have ever picked up a bent shaft paddle if it weren't for the General Clinton Canoe Regatta. I liked it so much that I kept it for the majority of my touring needs after that. The current bent shaft I have is only a 10 degree angle so it's a nice compromise between the...