Category Archives: Kayaking

New Boat

I haven’t been blogging or riding bikes much lately. The local canoe store was having an ‘end of season’ sale a few weeks ago, and I got a good deal on a new sea kayak. So, I’ve been trying to … Continue reading

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How to Go Camping: Part Two — Staying Dry

In our camping utopia, it never rains. In the real world, it might. You can mitigate the risk of getting wet by using natural features (hiding under trees, rock ledges, etc.) or you can bring some sort of shelter. Everybody … Continue reading

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Tent Pictures

I set up my new tent in the back yard today, and crawled around in it. It wasn’t too hard to set up. I didn’t really get the rain fly attached very well, so there’s wrinkles and stuff. Here she … Continue reading

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New Tent: REI QuarterDome T2 Plus

I normally carry a sil-nylon tarp on my overnight adventures. Tarps have many advantages over tents. You get way more room, way better ventilation, and they weigh nothing. Well, mine weighs 13 ounces – not counting stakes, poles and guylines. … Continue reading

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Bike Shop(s) for Sale

If any of you want to live out your Yehuda Moon fantasy, I heard this weekend that Big Earl’s bike shop in Mifflinburg is for sale. View Larger Map The shop has two locations, one on either end of the … Continue reading

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