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Goodnow Kayak Free Plans
The 16' 8" Goodnow kayak is stunning. It's lines flow beautifully and it begs to be built and paddled. At 17 5/8" wide, I'd have a hard time fitting into it, so I decided to model the kayak for a possible upscale and build. Included here is the FREE!ship file for your download and some information about the kayak.
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35 Day Challenge
Why the 35 Day Challenge? Simple. The 35 Day Challenge is engineered to challenge your perceptions as what is possible when traveling by canoe. A small waterproof pack, like the Sealline 35 Day Pack can be used to carry everything you need for a backcountry trip. And you'll still be comfortable while doing it.
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Review: Orikaso Fold Flat Bowl
A review of an innovative new product designed to help save weight in the kitchen, a place where saving weight is needed.
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How to Pick a Bell Solo Canoe
How to pick a Bell solo canoe.
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Review: A Comparison of System Three MetlWeld and WEST System for Metal Bonding
When Charles E. Campbell built his he found out that many of the small metal parts he needed for the rig weren't available, so he had to make his own. In the process he tried System Three's Metlweld.
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Review: Brunton Firelight
From reading the advertising copy on the back of the box, you learn that “The Firelight combines the convenience of a small, compact, windproof lighter with a bright white LED flashlight. The light is located on the bottom of the lighter, and with a simple twist you’ll be able to find the trail or search for your dropped car keys in the dark. Need to start a fire? The lid opens 180° so you can get the flame where you need it. The gas flame can even withstand winds up to 80 miles per hour. Truly a unique tool you would want to have in the mountains or in the…
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Review: Moleskine
These lightweight high quality notebooks and cahiers are about the best that money can buy and perfect for keeping a journal on while on a trip.
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Review Terramar Transport Micro-Mesh T-Shirt
A review of one of the best T-shirts in the world. The Terramar Transport Micro-Mesh T-Shirt is reviewed.
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Vaude Hobb Creek Review
The Hobb Creek first built for canyoneering and spelunking makes its way to Minnesota. How does it stack up?
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Book Reviews
Jacobson, Expedition Canoeing. Connecticut, The Globe Pequot Press, 2001. Cliff Jacobson lays down the law of canoeing big and small rivers of the Canadian North. He covers details such as researching, picking a canoe, picking gear, navigation, cooking, hazards and rescue, and much more. Jacobson also includes other great Canadian explorers as additional voices to enhance his book. You’ll here from such greats as Verlen Kruger, Bob O’Hara, and many others. If you buy one book on how to canoe, this should be it. Get the book at Amazon here. Excerpt: page 53: “Some people are turned on by beautiful cars. With me, it’s canoes. So it was natural that…
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Build Your Own Sea Kayak Video by Bob Boucher
A review of Bob Boucher's video Build Your Own Sea Kayak.
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Bending Branches Viper Review
A review of the Bending Branches Viper prototype paddle.
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Getting Light Weight
Learn about lightweight gear systems and how to reduce the weight of gear that you carry.
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Much Ado About Nothing or Very Little at Least – Gear Lists
Every philosophy, even those grounded in skills, like Nessmuking, must evaluate the gear that they utilize. Even Nessmuk produced a core list, evaluated gear, and added up the weights. For most philosophies, this is where you are left. As stated before the Nessmuking philosophy doesn’t start and end with the discussing of the merits of this and that gear, but as with every pursuit that requires equipment, the right gear can make wilderness travel easier. The following gear list has been tried and tested using the lightweight Nessmuking philosophy on over 1200 miles of paddling and hiking trips in a multitude of locations, including the Black Hills, the Smoky Mountains,…
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Map Reading and Navigation
You should learn not only to use a compass, but also good map reading before you venture into the wilds of the northern woods or the wilds of the woods anywhere.
