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Dry Bags 101
Not long after humans first became conscious of themselves and their environment, I can only assume that they discovered that water … Read entire article »
Filed under: Camping Skills and Tips
Dressing for Cold Water
Cold-water paddling is a fact of life to us Midwesterners, Lake Superior is one of our favorite paddling destinations. To make things clearer for our customers (and ourselves), we categorize things loosely in three basic levels of protection … Read entire article »
Filed under: What to Wear
What is a Silverfish?
What is a silverfish? … Read entire article »
Filed under: Fishing, Nature and Photography
May Wildflower Locator
A few years ago I was motorcycling through Nicolet National Forest and the trillium were in bloom. Not the three or four plants you see at the nursery, but three or four million … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nature and Photography
June – Dragonfly Month!
June is one of my favorite months of the year. It’s the time when we go from “it’s Spring, but we still could get whacked … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nature and Photography
SmartTrack – a smarter rudder?
The SmartTrack Control System Discussing rudder systems is a bit like having a loud, religious discussion in a public place. You’ll attract lots of attention, and in the end, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Kayak
Rudders Vs. Skegs (Or Nothing)
You can’t talk about rudders or skegs without rousing some religious zealotry from either side. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Kayak
Kayak Self-Rescue Techniques
Self-rescue is one of the most important, yet least-rehearsed skills that a kayak paddler can have. The ability to get yourself back into the boat quickly is vital … Read entire article »
Filed under: Kayak
How to Select a Kayak Paddle
Selecting the proper paddle isn’t that hard, provided you have all the information you need … Read entire article »
Dressing for the Transition
It’s spring. The water is getting soft, … Read entire article »
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