Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Listening Point - General Discussion :: What I've learned/acquired at bwca.com:
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BWPaddler |
- that there are other good tents besides Timberlines - concept of a ditch kit - various safety scenarios - it's OK to be a full time "innie", I'm in good company |
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BWPaddler |
quote PineKnot: "Oh, and something about green poop! LMAO! " +1, yep - never would have known about that otherwise! |
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Jeriatric |
Sitbacker How to troll from a canoe Sharing of solo anxieties Many thoughts on equipment that helped me narrow my choices Commiserating on aging Sharing the loss of Gus, my dog |
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nctry |
One example: Without others input I'd of bought the gravity filter that clogs more and with input I got one that can be back flushed to last longer. And another plus to Spartan 2's post. It was very cool to have warm thoughts conveyed while going through the passing of my dad. And it's rewarding to me to be able to do the same to others. Gear is gear and has a dollar value... Friendships like we have here are priceless. Gonna miss the computer and this site when I'm gone so much. |
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billconner |
quote GeoFisher: "The single best piece of gear I've ever taken is a Drift Sock. Who knew that JMO's had been around since 1950's and invented in Israel? And with Jello roots from mid 1800's, I guess it took 100 years to figure it out. |
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shoreviewswede |
--Gamma Lid on 5-gal pail --Voyageur Dip --Tyvek for tarps. |
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billconner |
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kanoes |
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missmolly |
quote Jeriatric: "Drift chute Yeah, it was cool to talk freely about growing old, wasn't it? |
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ekffazr |
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Spartan2 |
The value of bwca.com for me is in learning that you can actually form relationships with people you meet online. They will support you in times of crisis, pray for you when you need prayers, give you advice when you ask for it (and sometimes when you don't), give you a pat on the back when you deserve it, correct you when you are mistaken (usually quite politely, but not always), offer to loan you gear, take a trip with you, give you a ride or a place to stay. . . .and just generally care for you. Sincerely care for you. That's a friend, isn't it? I have friends on the Internet. To someone who is in their twenties, that probably doesn't seem odd at all, but to a conservatively-raised small-town woman in her mid-60's, that concept is, on many levels, quite remarkable. I have friends here. That's what I've learned. And that knowledge is pure gold. |
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Thwarted |
2) How to keep and spell leeches 3) be careful how you word a post (please don't be upset) 4) blue barrels for stashing vs. hanging (always a pain) 5) how to keep food cold 6) where to go (including places I don't care to go) 7) tons of laughs 8) many others also wet foot with wool socks and running shoes 9) portage etiquette 10)The boats with flying moose stickers hold friendly people :) |
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butthead |
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gutmon |
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RaisedByBears99 |
quote BWPaddler: "- that there are other fanatics like meeeeeeee! DITTO - Especially the first! |
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Arkansas Man |
Bruce |
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kanoes |
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kanoes |
quote Arkansas Man: "The special people I have been able to meet from this board has been a lot of fun! Adam, the Spartans 1&2, Satchmoa, Brad (Mooseplums), set-the-hook, paddlefasterpastorand more!! I am lookin, to try and meet more, this summer. It is difficult when you live so far away from the Wing nights. remember, let me know when youll be coming thru. |
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cinna |
BTW...what's an "inne" ? |
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GeoFisher |
WOW. I never knew what I was missing. I also now take a lantern and a tarp. Things that rarely went 10 years ago. AND I now take some type of oven....either my Omnia or a reflector. Speaking of my Omnia oven, check this out. Wonder Pot Later, Geo |
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BearBrown |
Tons about gear whether that be footwear, tarps, packs, tents, water filters or canoes and paddles. Lots about tripping, how to trip, what to pack, where to go. Ive especially learned how to plan and route trips and am much better at figuring out where i can reasonably expect to make it on a day to day basis. |
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mooseplums |
quote butthead: " a whole bunch of great friends! And solo paddling is much more popular than I ever thought. +1..... and picked up a few new ideas too |
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dicecupmaker |
BB net for an anchor got some great,used gear from ewes people |
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missmolly |
A tarp. Again, I never imagined having a tarp on a canoe trip, but I have one now. I won't always use it, but I'll take it on some trips. Plastics for smallmouth. I still haven't had much success with them, but I'm open to them now and will try them again this summer. A couple canoeing buddies, one for this summer and one for next. A better sense of the myriad canoes available, plus the impetus to buy a new canoe and go Kevlar. How about you? What have you learned/acquired here? |
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apugarcia |
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mc2mens |
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Jackfish |
quote apugarcia: "... basketball nets for anchors..." That's a big one, but also lots of recipes and route/lake advice. Also several gear threads have been helpful. But it's hard to top interacting with a bunch of canoeing fanatics. |
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Spartan2 |
"innie" vs. "outie" is the constant debate about whether to put your plastic protective sheet underneath the tent or inside on the floor. People have definite preferences, and some odd folks like us even do both! LOL! Oops. I see Jackfish beat me to the answer. |
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arctic |
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tnvol |
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Jackfish |
quote cinna: "BTW...what's an "inne" ?" Innie = a tent's "ground cloth" used inside the tent Outtie = a tent's "ground cloth" used under the tent. There are arguments both ways to which one is better. An "outtie" protects the underside of the tent's floor, keeping it clean and, in theory, protecting it from sharp objects, all while keeping water from leaching up through the floor fabric. The bad part about an outtie is if the ground cloth sticks out from under the tent, it can act like a rain catcher and trap water under your tent. An "innie" is the same plastic (or whatever material) sheet that is normally placed under the tent, but it's placed inside the tent after the tent is erected. It acts like the last layer of protection if water leaches into the tent through the floor. The bad part here is you're resigned to the fact that water is going to get in the tent in the first place. IMO, the only true method is to use both, but arguments can go both ways. |
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maxxbhp |
quote mc2mens: "too much to list all in one post..." It would be faster for me to list the 4 or 5 things I didn't learn here |
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yellowcanoe |
And gearheads! Now I won't look at a piece of gear unless I find recommendations here. And I am always on the lookout for new menu ideas. And I do find them here. |
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PineKnot |
Oh, and something about green poop! LMAO! |
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bhouse46 |
Also meeting people and looking forward to meeting more. Thanks all. |
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Basspro69 |
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Sierra1 |
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OneMatch |
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Jackfish |
quote OneMatch: "LIke Spartan2 and others: friends. Some incredibly special ones. Love that most of all." What Jerry said. :) |
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missmolly |
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