Seeing Clearly in an Election Year
Time spent in the wilderness has a way of making things a little clearer. Becky and I just returned from 37 days on the trail, hiking from Denver to Durango on the Colorado trail. Clear running streams, muscular peaks, Elk bugling through the night, Aspen trees slowly moving from green to gold to red.While on the trail, I thought about how lucky we are that we live in a country that has a legacy of preserving places like these - not just for Becky and I, but for our son, Matt - and his future children and grandchildren. We as ...
Black Diamond Apollo Lantern
The Apollo lantern is coming in for a landing. It can stand on its own three legs or hang from the center of the tent. Set the mood with its dimming capability. It might get lonely if you forget to pick up its friend NRG. The NRG is a rechargeable battery kit that is compatible with the Apollo lantern ...
Steripen Journey LCD
Let's face it: We all hate to wait. The Journey is everything I am looking for in a water purifier: LCD readout makes it easy to determine battery life and when water is purified UV sterilization process takes 90 seconds, instead of 30 minutes - 4 hours No pumping, and (almost) no waiting ...
Jacks R Better Ultra-Light No Sniveler Quilt
For several years, Becky and I have used a lightweight backpacking quilt in place of our traditional sleeping bags. Quilts are a strong trend in the world of ultra light weight backpacking - and for good reason! A well made backpacking quilt is lighter and more comfortable than a normal sleeping bag. By eliminating all the insulation and fabric that is between you and the ground, weight is reduced. The quilt also gives you a more natural, comfortable sleeping experience. We used ours for over 4 months on our Appalachian Trail thru hike and will never go back. We are ...
Kayak Fishing – Texas Style
It appears that the South Texas coastline has survived the Cajun invasion of kayak fishermen. We just got back from a fantastic kayak fishing trip to the Rockport area. Our group consisted of me, Becky, Wes & Chris Franciol, Michael Pears, Cheryll and Bud Guilbeau and Mike McDaniel. When we left Lafayette on Friday afternoon, we didn't have a clue as to what to expect when we arrived in Rockport.Kayak fishing in Texas is very different from the fishing we've done here in Louisiana. First off, most of the waters we fished was very shallow (8-18 inches) and very clear ...
Fear and Excitement
It's with a mixture of fear and excitement that I am writing today's post. For weeks, I have been debating whether to let anyone know (0utside of our family and staff) that Becky and I are taking off on another long hike. We are scheduled to start the Colorado Trail (479 miles from Denver to Durango) around the 18th of August.First the excitement: We have the opportunity to take 5 weeks to hike one of the most beautiful trails in the world. The trail travels through 6 wilderness areas and 8 mountain ranges on it's way to Durango. We'll witness ...
Stohlquist Fisherman Vest
Ready and loaded, this new fish hunting vest is the ideal PFD for the kayak or canoe paddler. It has comfort and water safety with all the necessities close at hand. The Fisherman PFD provides places for the little things that could end up in your seat, or overboard. Ready to load...new features include an array of pockets with anchor-points, front zip entry closure, padded neoprene shoulders, plus new ultra-soft and environmentally friendly Gaia™ flotation foam ...
Crate Mate II
The new improved 3rd Grip Crate Mate Jr. is the first combo tackle bag, collapsible crate & rod holder created solely for the kayak fisherman! Organize your yak like never before. With the new 13"x13"x11" collapsible crate, the Crate Mate Jr. fits into most fishing kayak wells. The rod holder holds three rods, a knife, pliers and lures and now has two height options. Secure your gear with the three spiral bungees. The two side pockets (11"L x 2"W x 4"H) and the front pocket (11"L x 2"W x 7.5"H) now all have solid Velcro flaps and fit an endless ...
Native Watercraft Magic 12 Kayak
(Shown above with optional accessories) We have a new boat in stock that we feel will meet the needs of both recreational paddlers and kayak fishermen. The hallmark of the Magis is its extremely efficient and stable hull. This boat tracks well and is extremely comfortable to paddle longer distances. The sculpted boat sides provide stable water entry and exit. The First Class Seating chair allows air flow under the seat making this the most comfortable boat on the market. The "Plug and Play" accessory system utilizes integral channels molded into the side of the boat into which you can ...
Kayak Fishing – Texas Style!!!
It appears that the South Texas coastline has survived the Cajun invasion of kayak fishermen. We just got back from a fantastic kayak fishing trip to the Rockport area. Our group consisted of me, Becky, Wes & Chris Franciol, Michael Pears, Cheryll and Bud Guilbeau and Mike McDaniel. When we left Lafayette on Friday afternoon, we didn't have a clue as to what to expect when we arrived in Rockport.Kayak fishing in Texas is very different from the fishing we've done here in Louisiana. First off, most of the waters we fished was very shallow (8-18 inches) and very clear ...
New Sanuk Styles now in Stock
We've received a couple of new styles from Sanuk and thought we would let you know about them. The familiar mens sidewalk surfer is now available in a natural hemp style that is perfect for summer and to carry you into fall. For the ladies, we now have the Fall Rush sidewalk surfer. Its low profile styling has been really popular already! ...