ENO (Eagle’s Nest Outfitters) DoubleNest hammock, Guardian BugNet, and DryFly rain tarp SPECIFICATIONS DoubleNest Hammock Dimensions: 6′ 8″ x 9′ 10″ Weight: 22oz Maximum Weight 400lbs Guardian BugNet Dimensions: 9′ 5 ” x 4′ 5 ” Weight: 16oz DryFly Poly-Treated Ripstop Nylon Dimensions: 10’6” x 5’2” Weight: 22oz NOTE: The ENO components reviewed here—the DoubleNest Hammock, SlapStraps, DryFly, and Guardian…
Low-impact techniques for enjoying the wilderness while preserving it for others to enjoy. “Alas! how little does the memory of these human inhabitants enhance the beauty of the landscape!” Henry David Thoreau Your mother taught you to clean up after yourself, and your scoutmaster probably told you to take only photos, and leave only footprints. If it’s true that we…
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Does a hammock offer a superior alternative to a lightweight, single tent for kayak-camping? “An optimist is a man who plants two acorns and buys a hammock.” Jean de Lattre de Tassigny Kayak-tourers are continually seeking ways to trim down and simplify their camping kit to save space, weight, and time. One of the most bulky bits of gear we…
How to pack your sea kayak for an overnight or multi-day camping trip “There is no unhappiness like the misery of sighting land and work again after a cheerful, careless voyage.” Mark Twain At some point early in our paddling lives, perhaps when we find ourselves approaching the end of a long paddling day but still a few miles from…
Detailed trip guides for some of the finest Great Lakes kayaking destinations. Trip outlines for all skill levels, with maps, photos, route details, planning resources, and more!