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    Want a canoe, know nothing about them

    You just can't beat a used royalex prospector from Mad River or Old Town in 16-17 foot range for what you describe. There is a learning curve, but you can portage it and put it on and off your car/truck by yourself and a far more versatile craft than a sit on top kayak that may have the...
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    Canoe vs Kayaks for Fishing/General Use

    I am not up on the latest in dedicated fishing kayaks but there is a lot to like in a 16-18 foot Royalex canoe for comfort, durability, versatility, portaging and value for the money. Look for an Old Town or Mad River (or Blue Hole down where you are) "prospector style" canoe on...
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    Rental car limiting your hunt?

    It is a factor--read the contract from your rental car company and it probably has limits on where you can drive, some of which are surprisingly restrictive about dirt roads. Also probably doesn't matter much unless/until you get in a pickle where you aren't supposed to be driving it. I've...
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    Mid-size SUV or wagon options

    OP has already rejected the idea, but for everyone else reading this thread another vote for the Crosstrek. My Tacoma just got the frame replacement and while that was all in prep and under way I was driving our kids' Crosstrek through the fall hunting seasons. A lot of time it was just the...
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    Your Favorite budget-ish fly rod

    Redington Classic Trout rods are a great rod for the $, particularly if you like more of a medium action rod I also agree that the less expensive Lamson reels are a good value. I have a TFO Pro 4 piece 6 weight that has served me well for at least 20 years so can't help but like that one too...
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    Let’s see your bird vests.

    There is a lot to recommend this approach for longer days where you cover some miles. I use a strap vest but it has been on my mind to have a way to pack out an injured dog too in those circumstances and I don't right now. Someone posted up a link a while ago to some spendy Scandinavian packs...
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    Looking for some Upland Dog Vests

    Lion Country Supply makes a good one--well made and robust without being too heavy. My only negative for it is that the orange isn't as bright as it could be. Otherwise an excellent product.
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    Truck camping stove question

    In that case, why not start with a single burner white gas stove and see if that is all you need? I don't have one, but Coleman makes a single burner white gas stove with a built in tank for about $100. That seems handy and less fooling with the fuel than where the tank is separate. I have...
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    Truck camping stove question

    It is hard to beat the convenience and cleanliness of propane for either a single or double burner and most of the modern versions of a base camp stove tend to burn it or some other canister fuel. If you are working at low temperatures, hate not knowing how much propane is in a bottle or making...
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    Non-canvas family tent

    For what you describe, I have had great success with the REI Kingdom 6. Looks like it is discontinued and replaced by the Wonderland 6--maybe give that a look.
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    Wading boot recommendation

    Simms has a Flyweight Access boot that uses a softer rubber compound in the sole than its other rubber-sole boots. It is the best-gripping rubber sole boot that I have used, but the trade-off seems to be that the soles will wear down faster than some other options. I can live with that...
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    Back Country Wading

    I have done it a few different ways and what works for you depends on a few factors, including how cold the water is, wading conditions, how far you are hiking in, etc. I will sometimes hike in with everything in a backpack wearing trail runners and then change into standard waders and wading...
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    Training to retrieve fur?

    Retrieving a fox over an obstacle and on a drag, and a rabbit on a drag through the forest is a part of the German testing system for a few German versatile breeds so you may want to look for JGHV resources or look on pages for those breeds. I found that getting the dog fired up with a shot or...
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    Need sleep system education

    Second for the thermarest mondo king. It is bulky and heavy compared to a backpacking pad but very warm and comfortable. It really depends on what constraints you have on gear--if weight/bulk not a serious factor bring a full size pillow, warm large down quilt or a roomy 0 degree bag and the...
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    Is the SO DST Tarp outdated?

    I'm with Dutch Henry and Tim from Wa on both points. I have used a dyneema tarp from Hyperlite and don't like it as much as sil-nylon. It may be lighter but in a small tarp the difference isn't that much compared to the weight of the lines and stakes, which is constant, it doesn't compress...
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    Best Non- Inflatable pad

    "Best" depends on what is important to you. I like the comfort of an Exped inflatable pad these days but have spent a lot of time on a RidgeRest since before it became a "classic," which is what it is called now. I didn't know any better and slept great on it. There really is something to be...
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    Stove other than lightweight options in SO tipi

    Do you use the Trekker or a bigger stove in the Alaknak?
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    Flying with a dog

    Would like to hear more about experience with dog transporters--how does that work? How long was the trip? About how much $
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    Any Ideas on Fixing a Tent Tear?

    No expert, but that looks fixable. I put a good tear in a Kifaru Supertarp--I sent it in and they patched it and reinforced the repair with a material like they use to reinforce tie-out points. It has held up well. If the tenacious tape doesn't work, I would try something like that to spread...
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    Flying with a dog

    I did it in 2019, but with a pup small enough to go under the seat in front of me in a carrier. I've looked into it a few times with the now full grown dog but it really didn't seem practical. If anyone has figured it out I would really like to learn from you too because I would love to be...

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