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    Canoecopia 2025

    We, uh, came away with different experiences. Probably because I reject the underlying premise, which necessarily makes the rest of the presentation somewhat moot. I did agree with the idea that cultural norms are sometimes antithetical to choosing to participate in certain activities. The...
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    easy to cook dinner options

    What's the reasoning for no meat? Does she not want it in the house? I'm not taking shots either way, it's just kinda cryptic and might influence responses. Dehydrating your own meals (with meat) will require meat in the house. The easiest to prepare are freeze-dried meals. I prefer Peak...
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    Recreational Barrel Works 2-Part Canoe Pack

    I got to see it in person at Canoecopia today. These are not small duffels. The two together are easily bigger than my CCS Guide or Battle Lake Grand. I like being the idea of being able to separate gear. Bedding and clothes in one, tents and tarps in the other. Plus load splitting in a solo...
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    PortagePal to carry paddles and fishing rods

    I'm clearly in the minority, but I will probably purchase one of these. I'm thinking of some uses outside of the ad copy, but we shall see. I've certainly paid more for other let downs.
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    Which Canoe For Summer Solo?

    The Trapper is a very stable boat. You will have a lot of fun in it!
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    Looking for a Dagger Caption

    Whitewater Gear Sale and North American Canoe Trader groups on FB are probably your best best for locating one quickly. I hate to steer anyone anywhere but here, but the classifieds don't get as much traffic as I wish they did.
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    spray cover without snaps or velcro

    @Pseudonym Hahahah, beat me by *that* much... 😄
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    spray cover without snaps or velcro

    Red Leaf Designs has snaps using a 3M adhesive. No drilling and very durable. They will be at Canoecopia if you want to see it in person. The Vores are great people. https://redleafdesigns.com/pages/what-kind-of-snaps-should-i-use I love the ingenuity of your solution, but am a bit concerned...
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    How much safety is too much safety?

    Raft. Guide was high as **** and broached us on the ledge river right coming into the drop. I got pushed out by another paddler losing their seat. D2O is right... I don't remember the CFS, but it seemed rowdy. Got pinned for a bit on the undercut. Had the whole panic/last thoughts/peace and then...
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    Which Canoe For Summer Solo?

    Canocopia is totally worth the haul if you want to see the state of the industry and where hull technology has gotten. You will be able to see/touch/lift hulls all the way down into the teens of pounds. The only traffic I think you would run into would be that stretch of I41 by Green Bay, and...
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    How much safety is too much safety?

    Semantics post ahead: Too much safety is any safety measure you didn't use. Not enough safety is needing a safety measure you didn't bring. Preparedness is the balance between the two. I wear a PFD, always. I've NEEDED a PFD once. Pillow Rock, upper Gauley, 2007. I would have died without it...
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    Canoecopia 2025

    Heh, we had Liberty Station last year for our Saturday lunch. We usually leave Saturday after the show, so we miss the BWCA dinner. I'm always down to meet canoeists.
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    Canoecopia 2025

    My son and I will be there Friday and Saturday. Helinox has had cots on Friday but not Saturday a couple of times. The Impression Solo and the Angler Ace are the longest two BB paddles at 280cm. I bought one or the other there my first year. If you call them and ask, they will bring one and hold...
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    Useful Youtube for Canoe Tripping

    I would like to know what he REALLY thinks of that canoe for all the lake travel he does. He just keeps doing it, so it must not be too horrible. But then, they use a good bit of gear that wouldn't be considered regular fare.
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    LL Bean Hunters Carryall Pack

    Other forum reviewers seem to put the max around 21".
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    Canoecopia 2025

    No, must have missed it. This is our third year.
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    Tarp type and set-up style, and let's see some pix

    I found the deal and bought one. It looks huge, but we will see how the asymmetric cut impacts usable space. The listed weight includes two 7' 6" poles and MSR Cyclone stakes, so really not bad. I will start a thread when it arrives and I can set it up.
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    The effect of tariffs on the paddling industry

    Using tit-for-tat exchange rates, it would seem that American consumers are already paying a premium for Canadian paddlesport goods. Looking at you, Swift. Manufacturers will charge what the market will bear. The language used to justify increases will reflect the popular boogeyman of the time...
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    Tarp type and set-up style, and let's see some pix

    @ErktheRed I am in the market for such a beast and would be very interested in where this deal can be found, should you decide not to take it.
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    Question about Maine backcountry camping

    I don't think I would consider the rapids a mandatory carry. It's a I-II section, with no significant channeling. Broad, shallow, and rocky. If you want even less flow, wait to launch from the dam until after noon, when they slow down the release rate unless needed for flood control.
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