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DIY: Climashield Apex Backpacking Quilt

On December 20, 2022February 6, 2023 By Brian DayIn Skills, Tools5 Comments

It’s hard to find a decent synthetic sleeping bag these days.

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DIY: Padding a Bucket Style Canoe Seat

On April 29, 2022 By Brian DayIn Skills, ToolsLeave a comment

A quick and easy way to improve the comfort and fit of your canoe seat.

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Bent Shafts and Bucket Seats

On November 2, 2021August 10, 2022 By Brian DayIn Outdoors, Tools13 Comments

The other day I was checking the Wenonah Facebook account and came across a post asking why Wenonah puts bucket seats in our canoes.

Good question…

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DIY: Mountainsmith Day Pack as Canoe Portage Chest Pack

On January 3, 2021October 13, 2021 By Brian DayIn Tools4 Comments

A few weeks ago I was digging through the dusty archives of the BWCA.com message board and came across a thread on chest packs.

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T-Formex Canoes

On December 27, 2020October 13, 2021 By Brian DayIn Outdoors, Tools38 Comments

Royalex is back.

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Gear Review: Astral BlueJacket PFD

On July 19, 2020October 13, 2021 By Brian DayIn Tools4 Comments

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My favorite multisport life jacket. Continue reading “Gear Review: Astral BlueJacket PFD” →

Essential Outdoor Gear: Patagonia Capilene Cool Lightweight Review

On June 21, 2020October 13, 2021 By Brian DayIn Tools6 Comments

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The only baselayer you need.

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Gear Review: Astral Rassler Water Boots

On May 31, 2020October 13, 2021 By Brian DayIn Tools1 Comment

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I’ve had a pair of Rasslers since they were introduced in 2013. They’re my favorite all-terrain, wet and dry hiking, kayaking, canoeing, and fly fishing boots.

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Gear Review: Current Designs Sisu Sea Kayak

On May 10, 2020April 7, 2022 By Brian DayIn Tools10 Comments
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What makes a good sea kayak?

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Gear Review: Alaska Guide Creations Kodiak CUB Bino Pack

On April 28, 2020October 13, 2021 By Brian DayIn Tools2 Comments

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A better way to carry your binoculars in the field…

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