In today’s episode of first world problems: Brian whines about Tuilik choices! (A Tuilik is the traditional Greenlandic paddling jacket). So here’s the deal, I’m not a big fan of Tuiliks because even though they’re great for rolling, around here a Tuilik plus a Drysuit is pretty much a recipe for instant overheating. So...
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Rainy day activities
Rainy day activities: This week I’m rigging the new 14 footer, trying to find the least worst float bags that are currently manufactured, and figuring out seat location and seat balance with various gear loads in various situations. So much of what I do it is just figuring out annoying little technical things. Like...
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Video: Custom float bags for skin on frame kayaks
I’m excited to announce that we finally have a really good skin on frame float/gear bag option! The full video from the Cape Falcon Kayak YouTube channel reviewing these bags and all their features is posted below. Waterlight Custom Floatbags was started by a former student of mine who was frustrated at not being...
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Re-gasketing a dry suit
Re-gasketing. Everything else on this old boy leaks like a sieve, but at least the neck will be dry now....
Checking float bag fit
One thing I absolutely cannot abide in any touring kayak is poorly thought out storage solutions. This presents a significant challenge for skin on frame kayak builders due to the texture of the frame and the space it takes up inside the skin. The only way that I’ve found to get satisfactory results is...
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My latest cockpit arrangement for the new canoes
Pictured above is my latest cockpit arrangement for the new canoes. 4 inch diameter pool noodles lashed to either side makes this canoe self dumping when turned on its side in a rescue scenario. The Thermarest RidgeRest pad becomes a $20 seat that can be folded or moved in lots of different configurations but...
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New course: Lightweight small boat camping
Just launched a new online video course on lightweight camping out of small boats. 3+ hours of videos cover what I pack, how I pack it, and what products I prefer for both camping and paddling gear, based on 25 years of experience camping out of small boats. Lots of the videos are up...
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Lightweight camping out of small boats
Working on a new instructional video series on lightweight camping out of small boats: a super in-depth look at what I pack, how I pack it, and why, after 20-some years of ultralight river trips....