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    This is genius and with the luxury of a 120L...

    This is genius and with the luxury of a 120L canoe pack, everything can be packed up together.

    ADD TO CART!!

    For the longest time, the ground dwellers in our group had the upper hand and loved...
  2. I found myself in some rather nasty weather in...

    I found myself in some rather nasty weather in May (there was a tornado warning in effect at the time) and woke up to find that although everything held, my lines had slipped a couple of inches and...
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    I had a beaver scramble up a bank and come out of...

    I had a beaver scramble up a bank and come out of the water to sniff my butt once, but never a bear. Yikes! At least he wasn't backcountry and was able to get to his vehicle.

    Any other critter...
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    I went with the Silpoly XL option -- I've had a...

    I went with the Silpoly XL option -- I've had a few tarps over the years, but this one has to be my absolute favorite.

    I've had to hunt for trees that are far enough apart, but once you are all...
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    Tried, Tested and TRUE

    I wanted to say how absolutely thrilled I am at last year's purchase of a 13' Winter Haven tarp. I have been in some nasty weather before, but during the first paddle of the season last week I found...
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    Great, thank you. Input is much appreciated and...

    Great, thank you. Input is much appreciated and valuable, as always.

    I have to confess that I didn't actually read the description -- that's how caught up I was in choosing my custom colours. :)...
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    Lynx Full Length with an XLC Blackbird

    Thinking of pulling the trigger on an UQ upgrade during the upcoming Memorial Day sale -- I knew it was a mistake to open that email. :rolleyes:

    I have a friend who loves his Wooki, but I am a...
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    Two thumbs up on this -- I will have to give this...

    Two thumbs up on this -- I will have to give this one a whirl, but it looks like a great knot to have in your arsenal.

    Thanks!

    Cheers.
  9. Thread: Pole mod

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    I believe you can make your own poles. You just...

    I believe you can make your own poles. You just need to know the length and then buy some blanks + ends. That's what I did with mine. 3 sections each ... I think assembled it is a little over 5'. ...
  10. Thread: XLC mods?

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    Yes, the ridgeline is quite useful. I always...

    Yes, the ridgeline is quite useful. I always hang my glasses there so they don't get scratched or lost. And I try to keep the shelf with only a handful of items -- flashlight, knife, bear spray,...
  11. That is still a great tarp -- I plan to be buried...

    That is still a great tarp -- I plan to be buried beneath mine. lol

    Highly recommend a look at Simply Light Designs if you are in the market for something new. The workmanship is incredible with...
  12. Thread: XLC mods?

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    I have been using a HG Incubator for years and am...

    I have been using a HG Incubator for years and am happy with the results when paired with my old school Blackbird -- I suspect it'll also provide a comfy sleep with the new hammock. A friend has...
  13. Thread: XLC mods?

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    XLC mods?

    Just upgraded to an XLC -- haven't had it out in the field yet, but I was wondering:

    Anything that is a particular like or dislike about the hammock and the way it hangs? Has anyone tweaked their...
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    That's almost like the TOQUE they sell in Canada,...

    That's almost like the TOQUE they sell in Canada, eh? :D

    https://www.outdoorresearch.com/ca/transcendent-down-toque-243485


    Cheers.
  15. I have been using Mini Line-Lok tensioners on all...

    I have been using Mini Line-Lok tensioners on all my guylines for years.

    Works great with Zing-it.

    https://www.clamcleat.com/mini-line-lok.html
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    I am primarily a canoeist, so weight is less of...

    I am primarily a canoeist, so weight is less of an issue for me. But I do like the idea of a tarp with doors that can be buttoned down when gales of November come early or opened right up when the...
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    Did a little more poking around -- could be the...

    Did a little more poking around -- could be the weight of the fabric that is different. It looks to be a 1.4 oz silnylon, but still a very well made piece of gear.

    I may be in the market for...
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    MacCat Deluxe

    Question for you folks ...

    Was going through my gear the other day and pulled out my MacCat Deluxe that I purchased years ago and without ANY grief, I might add. It is such a great tarp and it...
  19. Once woke up in the middle of the night to a...

    Once woke up in the middle of the night to a nudge from underneath and a SNIFF! SNIFF! SNIFF! Scared the bejeebers out of me and then it was a panic to find my headlamp, unzip, grab the bear spray...
  20. Thread: Raven Owners

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    Prepare yourself ... because you WILL second...

    Prepare yourself ... because you WILL second guess your color choice.
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    And this is exactly what I ended up ordering. ...

    And this is exactly what I ended up ordering. No, the bug net and overcover are not removable, but I had to really think about what I want in terms of flexibility with venting the topcover. And...
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    Seems like a call to the vendor is in order. ...

    Seems like a call to the vendor is in order. What I'm really after is the ability to unzip each side from the head end and kinda flop the overcover back on itself while leaving the exit zippers as...
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    I have a Sparrow on order, but have yet to ask...

    I have a Sparrow on order, but have yet to ask for anything other than the standard overcover. This is exactly what I am looking for -- the ability to increase the size of the open vent from inside...
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    Not sure if links are working -- the thread can...

    Not sure if links are working -- the thread can be found on Canadian Canoe Routes.

    http://www.myccr.com/phpbbforum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=36603
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    Group Tarp / Gable Ends

    Cabin fever has set in and I am looking for a group-sized tarp to use while canoeing -- something big enough under which four guys can organize a kitchen/eating area, at least 10' x 14'.

    Does...
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    You saw what I went through when we were mildly...

    You saw what I went through when we were mildly hypothermic and I had a mess of tangled lines -- once the knife comes out and you start cutting, you know that you have to find a better way. After...
  27. Looks like you guys had yourselves a GREAT time. ...

    Looks like you guys had yourselves a GREAT time. It certainly was the PERFECT weekend for paddling!
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    Now that is what I call a CAVERNOUS SPACE! Also...

    Now that is what I call a CAVERNOUS SPACE! Also impressed by what you did with the side pull-outs. :)
  29. What we found out is that Ontario Parks is very...

    What we found out is that Ontario Parks is very much concerned with liability issues. Our party had reservations for the middle of this coming week at Massasauga, but the opening has been further...
  30. No backcountry permits for overnight camping now....

    No backcountry permits for overnight camping now.

    http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/news/2013/2013-04-22_special_bulletin.php

    Not to mention still substantial ice coverage -- you have to go pretty...
  31. Thread: The Hangle

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    Where is the LIKE button for this post??

    Where is the LIKE button for this post??
  32. Well, we found ourselves in a bit of a hairy...

    Well, we found ourselves in a bit of a hairy crossing a few years back as we were coming out of Obabika and made the cut across Temagami for Devil's Mountain. That was ... scary and hypothermic. ...
  33. That's too bad -- this is the same weekend that...

    That's too bad -- this is the same weekend that we'll be paddling up in Temagami.

    Maybe ...
    Depending on the ice.
    It's always a crap shoot to see if Mother Nature will cooperate.

    But it is a...
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    I sure did! It took a bit of time -- shipped out...

    I sure did! It took a bit of time -- shipped out on Nov. 6th and received on the 23rd, but that is in keeping with some of the smaller packages that I have received in recent weeks. Factor in the...
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    Yup, that is a single-layer hammock.

    Yup, that is a single-layer hammock.
  36. I will be there for Saturday night -- plan to be...

    I will be there for Saturday night -- plan to be joined by a bottle of single malt. Did somebody say that they were going to be bringing in some actual firewood? To be burned as discreetly as my...
  37. Discretion goes a long way -- so does moderation....

    Discretion goes a long way -- so does moderation. And besides, my rowdy days are long behind me; the older you get, the earlier you seem to turn into a pumpkin. Nevermind any alcohol -- if I stay...
  38. I just read the part about Valens being a family...

    I just read the part about Valens being a family campground and therefore a COMPLETE ALCOHOL BAN ... and I am still IN!

    Not that I am in disagreement with that policy -- I have spent my share of...
  39. Thread: O.m.g.

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    All the more reason to work your new Burrow into...

    All the more reason to work your new Burrow into a prenup! :lol:
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    MacCat Deluxe now on its way!

    Just a note of thanks to Brian for putting my order together so quickly -- I just received notification that my MacCat Deluxe is now on its way. And that was within a week of having placed my order!...
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    Thanks for the tips everyone! I have to say that...

    Thanks for the tips everyone! I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised and incredibly pleased with my Incubator this past weekend. Right out of the box, the setup was easy and intuitive and I...
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    New Incubator -- any tips??

    I know ya'll aren't THAT excited, but my new UQ is waiting for me down at the post office. And I am so looking forward to hangin' without trying to keep myself situated on a pad during the night!
    ...
  43. This sort of response is encouraging news for the...

    This sort of response is encouraging news for the rest of us -- well, particularly me as I just placed an order today for a MacCat Deluxe. :)

    But it is nice to see that you are back in action and...
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    Some might consider this sacrilege just because...

    Some might consider this sacrilege just because of the amount of weight that we carry, but depending on how many and how long the portages are the first day out, we tend to eat like kings -- steaks,...
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    Hey L'il Cal -- I suppose I should first say...

    Hey L'il Cal --

    I suppose I should first say that I have nowhere near the breadth of experience that some others do, but I did start out with the very same hammock you have. It was what was...
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    Thanks for the response, Bubba. And I know what...

    Thanks for the response, Bubba. And I know what you are saying about the smaller diameter line -- I spent a few hours playing around with some one afternoon last week and was surprised to look down...
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    Adjustable ridgeline question ...

    A couple of quick questions about an adjustable/detachable ridgeline for my new Blackbird --

    The adjustable end of the ridgeline whoopie doesn't go through the channel of the gathered end, does...
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    Hello from Ontario

    Greetings from Ontario!

    A longtime backcountry camper, I have been hanging for a little over a year now and my back and the rest of these tired joints are most thankful. I started out with a...
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    Another Satisfied Customer

    Well, almost totally satisfied. :)

    I am sure that everyone is more than familiar with the sense of anticipation that comes from waiting for the postal carrier to deliver a batch of new gear. And...
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