Recent content by Northern Dancer

I go to a canoe show every year and see what's happening in the industry. Lots of stuff out there. Kayaks of various kinds are becoming more popular - though I'm not ready to give up my canoe.

There's a new emphasis on hammock camping and I see more and more people using the same. I've used tarps as well.

There is something sad when we sell our canoe. No one knows the trip's memories, joy, satisfaction, or thrill. No matter what the canoe brand, you never get what you paid for it and no one fully appreciates our loss. I haven't owned a lot of canoes, but I've had more than one. Each with it's own...

What "tent style" is missing? How many of these different styles have you used?

-----> So very true. I've always been leary of "snappy" little expressions that people use to encapsulate broader issues. It's great to see you online; trust all is well in your camp.

WHAT ARE THE THREE 3s? I have a colleague who is a knowledgeable bush crafter who knows just about everything you ever want to know. He often says, things like, "Did you know...?" And of course, I don't. QUESTION -----> What are the three 3s? 1] You can survive three hours in a harsh...

----->Sixty pounds is okay. A lot of canoes come in at 65. The design is excellent and when you consider the material used that's not bad. The weather is getting a lot warmer in this neck of the woods. I've cleaned up the winter debris and have planned the flowers. I kept walking by my canoe...

-----> The video was fantastic - like, what more can I say? Done well - congratulations.

SO, CAPTAIN "ROY": What's happening with the canoe these days?

I ran across an article entitled "Camping Triangle". I learned that a camping triangle consists of -----> three main areas of a campsite. 1) Sleeping, 2) cooking, and 3) food storage. It was suggested that you "always keep those three areas far apart from each other. Keep related activities...

I call this...a tree with arms. That's why "I ain't" getting up during the night to relieve myself.

=====> I used to think so too. The reality is you can get them in various sizes. They float, are waterproof, rugged, keep their shape, and can be used as a table. For me, they fit into the canoe without any problem. We often use it as a food barrel and it has handles on each side that allows us...

=====> Hi Roybrew. The flashlight proper comes with a flashlight holster. The small one is about 2 inches square and fits into a shirt pocket and can also be clipped to a belt loop. The unit comes with a USB charger and you can use standard batteries.

=====> Those of us who have 'em eventually have the experience. Standard protection equipment, includes mosquito cream, bear spray, and highly recommended expensive skunk shampoo. It's all a part of outdoor living. :Violin:You remember right? I don't recommend or endorse any product. Do the...

WHAT'S THE RED LIGHT ON THE HEADLIGHT? What's its function and purpose? Like many, I ignored this feature and only thought that it was a signaling device. Not so. The red light function on your headlamp, compared to white light, is to preserve your night vision. Your eyes are less sensitive to...