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Brilliant!

Being a Boy Scout growing up, I mostly used the Scout troops tents. Bought an ultralight bivy tent in... 1988. Used it a few times. Not really practical since I'm 6'4" and barely fit in the thing. Still looks almost new. Also had a pup tent as a kid. Currently have a 4 man dome and a HUGE...

Within the past year I've taken up kayaking and hammock camping. Currently have 4 kayaks and 7 hammocks. :tinysmile_fatgrin_t

When backpacking, I've learned that less is more. I used to carry 40-50 Lb packs for weekend outings (don't ask). Was so tired from hauling that gear that I didn't enjoy things too much. Good thing I was young and in shape. 20+ years older now, I carry a much lighter set of gear and enjoy the...

Sweet! Pictures?

Oh yeah! EMS has great sales online. Never been to one in person, but they are always doing some sort of online sale on brand name stuff. I could go broke rather quickly at either store :)

Sounds like you've got the right approach. :) I'm sure the kids will enjoy the experience.

Actually, my understanding of the 39 year old gentleman that drowned at Falls is that he was relatively new to paddling, having less than 2 years of experience. He was paddling and fishing on water that is just above freezing (I believe I read water temp was 36F), alone, without a dry suit...

Gear modification is the first step on the slippery slope to all-out, from scratch gear making. :butcher: Its just a matter of time until you complete your journey to the dark side. I'll be waiting for you by the sewing machine... I mean "thread injector".

A couple of things that I've learned: -buying used is the way to go. you'll get a MUCH better kayak for a given amount of money by buying used, than by going to a big box store like Dicks. -I'm told that the big box stores get the cheaper, lower quality models, and that many are made with...

While there is much to like about REI, I sometimes can't get past their premium prices. They often have great gear, and their people have always been nice and knowledgeable. However, the internet is changing how retail businesses operate. I wonder how long they can sustain higher pricing.

wow. Baffling.

Depends on what kind of paddling you expect to do. We paddle on a small-ish inland lake in Virginia, and only in the summer. So we have a few different models of the Ocean Kayak brand and like them. Very stable. We have the Malibu two, Big Yak, and Yak Board for the family, and I have a...

Amen, brother!:)

I expect that you'll find a prohibition on porta ledge in the Guide to Safe Scouting. Too easy for the kids to get hurt. I think porta ledges are cool... just not for me. :)

Greetings, I'm making the rounds through OBC introducing myself in the various sub forums where I have an interest. I was bit by the kayak bug last summer and have a small fleet of sit on tops that we use most every weekend over the summer. Anyone else here do any flatwater kayaking with...

Howdy. I'm Jeff, and I'm a gear-head. My son joined Cub Scouts last year and that got me back in the woods for the first time in years. Really enjoying getting out with the family and exploring. Spending the winter learning to make gear. Already made a pack, 2 tarps, 6 hammocks, 2...

I'm new here and curious if anyone here makes their own gear? I make alcohol stoves, tarps, hammocks, even made a backpack. If so, what do you make?

If any of you are still intrigued by hammock camping you might find some interesting stuff at my site (http://gear-report.com). I've found that good camping hammocks, when set up properly (which is not intuitive for some folks), are far more comfortable than sleeping on the ground. Took me a...

Howdy. I got into hammock camping a few months ago myself. For me, it was something new to try after being a ground sleeper for decades. What I found is that I sleep WAY better in a hammock than on the ground. Seriously, there is no comparison. Sleeping in a good camping hammock (not to be...