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I dont think you stand much chance of falling out of the canoe, unless you're VERY inexperienced. I would suggest simple nylon running shorts. I would be far more concerned with the mosquitoes in Canada than anything else. Legend has it they have carried away unwary travelers!!! I dont know the...

The US army issued them as watch caps. Yes, they itch. Yes, they are warm. I still have mine, 20 something years later.

I honeymooned there a couple years ago. Definitely the Whisky Experience, if thats your thing. And, if you get the opportunity, stroll down the Princes Street Garden. Gorgeous area!

14 years in the US Army as an infantryman, the two best pieces of gear either issued, or bought, are the poncho and poncho liner. Many, many nights, those have been my shelter.

This is a pretty neat idea for a small ditch kit on snowmobiles. A little pricey, but they are easily stored out of the way.

You must share a dram with him. Then, he still owes you. And, I think its illegal to drink a good scotch alone. If its not, it should be-its certainly immoral to! :)

I've given up on alcohol stoves in general. I am a complete convert to a gasifer stove, using almost exclusively my solo stove. With a handful of sticks, I can boil water. No worries about fuel. The only other stove I possess is a Svea 123R, which is used canoe tripping and car camping. It is...

I honestly use a handful of dirt, with pine needles/forest duff, to scrub everything out. Then, rinse with water, and a little Dr Bonners that I keep in a tiny squeeze tube. I've never had an issue.

They did a pretty extensive study on caloric intake on thru hikers on the AT and the PCT, and found that, on average, the hikers are burning between 5 & 6500 calories a day-some up to 10,000. There's simply no way to pack that much food for a week burning that kind of calories. And, many, on...

And, feeding one would bankrupt most anyone!

Black bears-at least here in New England-can get up to 300 lbs. Mind you, that's 300 lbs of animal, not cushy, soft human :). We're starting to have an issue with them here, getting into suburban areas, due to encroachment. And, that people who don't normally have contact with wild animals leave...

Here in the US, that would be considered a toy, suitable for kids sleeping in the backyard. If you plan on living out of it for a week, that's likely not what it will hold up to. Its trash, just waiting to happen. Buy once, cry once. This tent, you'd be crying every night, my guess.

Kilts & beards, you say? My wedding day, last October (with my beautiful bride): And, me, with my nephew, the night before, enjoying a pint (he had just returned from Afghanistan the month prior, so it was a dual celebration):

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Greetings friends across the water! I'm interested in picking up a Berghaus Munro pack for a day pack. I have an ATS RAID pack (the original one, not the RAID II) that I'm willing to swap even for. This pack has been with me a few years, but shows little wear and tear. Its in great condition...

Got it in the mail today. To be quite honest, I think Lee is selling himself short with pricing. This is truly stunning work-the leather looks gorgeous in the sun. My intent was to go cut a few legs after work, and test it out. I think I cut the legs too short :). So, I will cut more tomorrow. I...

This issue is, they live in communities. When you have a division of labor, among a tribe, lets say, you have a better chance at sustainment-hunters, fisherment, farmers, people working on upkeep, etc. When you have only one person doing that-its hard. Les Stroud did it for over a year, in...

I've used dry bags to carry water to camp from a water source. I usually use a small ditty bag size one, I think its either 3 or 5 L. Plenty of water to use for cooking, cleaning, etc. NEver had an issue. I use Sea to Summit bags, exclusively though-they have yet to fail me, so I stick by them :)

Well, this one was made for me. I am, literally, in awe! Lee, payment will be made on Friday. This is awesome, thanks!!! I cant WAIT to get it!

No experience with any of their gear, but I do remember when North Face did the same thing, in the 90s. For a while, their gear was top of the line climbing/trekking gear-and you paid top price for it too. But, it was also designed to keep you alive. Then, suddenly, it became "stylish", and...