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  • Articles,  Free Kayak and Canoe Plans,  Free Kayak Plans,  Kayaks,  Reviews,  Tutorial

    Igdlorssuit: Free Kayak Plans for the Boat Before Anas Acuta

    November 6, 2008 / 15 Comments

    Igdlorssuit: Free Kayak Plans for the Boat Before Anas Acuta

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  • Articles,  Free Kayak and Canoe Plans,  Kayaks

    Siskiwit Bay Builder Photos

    November 4, 2008 / 11 Comments

    Pictures from home builders of the Siskiwit Bay. If you have pictures you’d like to share, please, contact us. Thanks. Drawings for this kayak are available. Jim Smith Project finished March 2014 Jim writes: I have completed construction of a completely 3D printed, customized Kayak. The Kayak measures 16ft 8in [5.08m] long and cost around $500 to make. It is made of ABS plastic, machine screws, brass threaded inserts and a little bit of silicone caulk. That’s it. And it floats. And I can Kayak around in it. In order to print such large, solid sections of Kayak, I had to modify my home-built, large scale 3D printer to print…

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  • Siskiwit Bay cedar strip kayak plans
    Articles,  Free Kayak and Canoe Plans,  Free Kayak Plans,  Kayaks

    Free Kayak Plans – Siskiwit Bay

    November 4, 2008 / 36 Comments

    The Siskiwit Bay is all-around fast mid-sized British-style touring kayak. This solid boat suits a medium to heavy paddler looking for good initial stability and with increased flare above the waterline lots of secondary stability. As the water gets rougher, this kayak feels more stable. It's a fast design slightly more efficient than most British kayaks in its class. When built with a Layback Lounge, it's an easy roller.

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  • Goodnow kayak rendered with ice in the background.
    Articles,  Free Kayak and Canoe Plans,  Free Kayak Plans,  Kayaks

    Goodnow Kayak Free Plans

    November 4, 2008 / 9 Comments

    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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  • Articles,  Equipment,  The Lightweight Philosophy

    35 Day Challenge

    November 4, 2008 / 5 Comments

    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

    November 3, 2008 / 1 Comment

    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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  • Articles,  Canoes and Kayaks,  How to Choose,  Reviews

    How to Pick a Bell Solo Canoe

    November 3, 2008 / 27 Comments

    How to pick a Bell solo canoe.

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    Review: A Comparison of System Three MetlWeld and WEST System for Metal Bonding

    November 3, 2008 / 3 Comments

    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

    November 3, 2008 / Comments Open

    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

    November 3, 2008 / 2 Comments

    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

    November 3, 2008 / Comments Open

    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

    November 3, 2008 / 2 Comments

    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

    November 3, 2008 / 1 Comment

    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

    November 3, 2008 / 6 Comments

    A review of Bob Boucher's video Build Your Own Sea Kayak.

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  • Bending Branches Viper Review
    Paddles,  Reviews

    Bending Branches Viper Review

    November 3, 2008 / Comments Open

    A review of the Bending Branches Viper prototype paddle.

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