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CleanSlate on "Packing everything up"

CleanSlate — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:26:19 +0000

SmittyPaddler,

As a simple solution to waste disposal, if I am somewhere where it can't simply be buried, I'll double (or triple) bag it and put it in a coffee can.

And if I happen to offer coffee to anyone on a beach during an event, don't worry, the coffee will be stored somewhere else.

CleanSlate on "Packing everything up"

CleanSlate — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:54:14 +0000

The following link shows how I will try to store my canoe paddle. I want a system where I can easily get to it while I am in the cockpit seat with the spray skirt on.

http://watertribe.org/cleanslate/paddle-clip/

I'll try it out this weekend.

CleanSlate on "Packing everything up"

CleanSlate — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:19:33 +0000

My current plan is to mount some kayak paddle holder clips on top of my hatch cover for mounting my new canoe paddle (which is a bit shorter than the one shown in the video) so I can easily put it there and retreive it if I am sailing/paddling with my spray-skirt on. It fits there pretty well. If I have the spray skirt on, I'll have my kayak paddle dissasembled in two parts and stored below.

Scareman on "Packing everything up"

Scareman — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:05:06 +0000

I have a recommendation for your spare paddle...using deck bungees, make a box-x around your ama knobs. That should keep it a bit more secure than the hatch bungees.

DogsLife on "Packing everything up"

DogsLife — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 07:09:48 +0000

Jeff, you might be disappointed if you plan on testing your dry bags. The weather on the lower Chesapeake should be great. You can try practicing rolling over and self rescue...

CleanSlate on "Packing everything up"

CleanSlate — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:01:32 +0000

I'm not double-bagging for this trip. I did buy these dry-bags from NRS that are suppose to be more reliable for keeping things dry. I'll report back after my trip this coming weekend.

MicroTom on "Packing everything up"

MicroTom — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:36:04 +0000

Great video. Very educational. Are you double bagging? Thats something I do for any wet adventure. Otherwise everything appears to be well thought out.

The Triak is a great looking boat. I sat in one at the local dealer. Wish it was a bit bigger for my tastes. If they ever make a Triak XL thats simialr to the old Fulmar trimaran I will be buying one.

BTW, these guys are also doing a cool trip with their Triaks. I am having fun following them. http://triakfororkila.com/

CleanSlate on "Packing everything up"

CleanSlate — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 21:00:19 +0000

To start with, I'll just take a small bucket with me. I probably should work out a better system, though.

I saw the following after a quick internet search. Does anyone bring something like what is shown in the following video for watertribe trips?

http://vimeo.com/10441949

smittypaddler on "Packing everything up"

smittypaddler — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 20:48:46 +0000

I'm very impressed by the storage volume in the Triak. I have both a QCC kayak, and a Yukon Expedition, and the Triak seems to have at least as much storage as either of these. But one thing I don't see you packing is a groover. Most of my wilderness paddling has been in Canyonlands National Park in Utah, where you're required to carry one. This is indelicate, but how do you handle this?

CleanSlate on "Packing everything up"

CleanSlate — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 20:05:48 +0000

This video shows me packing everything up for a practice trip I'm taking.

Does anyone have any helful tips in packing?

http://youtu.be/Ko8PuI2XVV4

zenkayaker on "Leatherman"

zenkayaker — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:06 +0000

hi gang !!! I myself have had many,leathermen,winchester tools and even 1 from vice grip,all were "safety bonus's,from the GOV.however [no shooting],NONE of them meet the requirements of what is needed in a "pinch",so I carry a nylon belt pouch with 1 pr of small needle nose vicegrips,1pr of vicegrip "toolbox"pliersand 1 4" adjustable wrench.it all fits in about the same space as a leatherman "wave",on my pants belt I carry a -12 bulb waterproof flashlite,w/new batteries in a pocket .I feel that I am ALMOST "tooled-up". lmao hope this helps later zenkayaker

Waitforthewestwind on "Leatherman"

Waitforthewestwind — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:56:42 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWGWJ5nYfZY&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWGWJ5nYfZY[/video]

Waitforthewestwind on "Leatherman"

Waitforthewestwind — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:33:57 +0000

THIS IS MY LEATHERMAN. THERE ARE MANY LIKE IT, BUT THIS ONE IS MINE.

My Leatherman Surge rode on my belt for 10 years when I worked construction. Awesome tool.

The thing I love about it is, It came from the factory really tight and has loosened up to the way I use it, and now it is a totally personalized tool.

I can easily open the two blades and the scissors with one hand, as fast as any legal folder out there, and the pliers can be opened by flipping it open and locking it with a bump to your thigh. (I will try to post a video of this if I have time later today)

Whatever model you get it should have two outside opening blades. That way you have a ‘donkey’ serrated blade, and you can preserve the wicked sharp straight blade. (Leathermen come from the factory sharper than any blade I have ever seen). Keep it close to where you leave your wallet and keys at home, and you will be amazed by how much you use it.

Personally, I would rather have the Wave than the Sidekick. The SK does not have the donkey blade, and the spring action is something you don’t need, more to break.

Eric

MicroTom on "Leatherman"

MicroTom — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:04:35 +0000

For me the only multitool is the Gerber which you can open with a flick of the wrist. I have been carrying one for around 15 years now. Here is review of the current model. The video is almost too detailed go to 4:15 - 5:45 in the first video to see how they open up.

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8C-7XwkQDY[/video]

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3J6edHshl0[/video]

There is also a Winchester version based upon the older Gerber design that was most likely made by Gerber and can still be found on ebay. I still have one of these and keep it with my fishing gear because it has needle nose plyers

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Winchester-Multi-Tool-Stainless-Steel-sliding-needle-nose-pliers-8-tool-w-sheath-/270884697595

Chekika on "Leatherman"

Chekika — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:46:35 +0000

I use a Skeletool. As long as you clean it up after contact w/ saltwater it will last forever, I think. I also spray it with WD40 when it is dry. On the water, I hang it on a large loop around my neck, so it is readily available when needed.

Keith

ThisTripIsNecessary on "Leatherman"

ThisTripIsNecessary — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:17:44 +0000

The Leatherman Juice CS4 is the best all-around tool there is. It is small enough be light enough. It is big enough to have all the major things you could want. When not zipped away in a tool pouch or PFD pocket, it can hang very nicely (because of its convenient profile aligning with its keyring hanger) inside pants pocket (much more comfortable than letting it sit at the bottom of a pocket) if you use a hook, as I show here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Tips--Tricks-Hang-Your-Pocket-Tool/ . My only complaint is that the scissors are not as good as the ones on a Victorinox; I do prefer the quality of a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, so that is the tool I carry for my "casual and office wear." But on the boat or in the workshop, I carry the Leatherman. One other comment: the knife blade on the CS4 is very pointy, almost scary-pointy. You might even say 'accursed pointy' but that's another story. For use on a rocking boat, I ground down the tip into a blunter shape, and re-honed: still pointy enough to poke through stuff, but not so much as to casually stick an inch into your leg (but I digress...) -- Wade

CrazyRussian on "Leatherman"

CrazyRussian — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:17:10 +0000

A few years ago I bought Gerber Suspention for Amy. It is sort of girlish tool, light and small. Well, then I lost my big leatherman tool and I borrowed Amy's for a trip.. and borrowed again and again. It did survive UF and a few other adventures.

http://www.gerber-tools.com/Gerber-Suspension-Multi-Plier-1471.htm

KiwiBird on "Leatherman"

KiwiBird — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:23:31 +0000

Good point DGal, and WCaps. Floatsome very kindly bought me a new Boyle folder for my 50th (I say new, as I dropped my old/just new treasured Boyle off Wiggins Pass a few ECs back while cutting a slice of cheese (foolishly with no lanyard)--and that has a screwdriver point.

DolphinGal on "Leatherman"

DolphinGal — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:08:03 +0000

KB,

Does your knife have a screwdriver tip? I have the NRS Pilot knife that has a blunt tip that can be used as a flat-head screwdriver .... gives you that "second tool" that Toby talked about.

whitecaps on "Leatherman"

whitecaps — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:31:05 +0000

Dawn good call on pink color. I buy Ladies colors. It sucks to hunt something camo or dark. Play with your stuff if you use a red light for packing up in the dark. Some things are almost unseen wth a red light and I always check with a bright white light when picking up camp.

The Girls get all the breaks. I sleep on a Womens Pro Lite Plus. I am a comfy warm sissy that can can find my stuff!

toby

SandyBottom on "Leatherman"

SandyBottom — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:32:29 +0000

SOS swears by the wave, says he uses it every day. All his sailing has it in his PFD pocket. Over time it starts to rust and he says he sends it back and they send him a new one. I'm planning to get one for the UFC. It doesn't come in pink :(

Dawn

Feks on "Leatherman"

Feks — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:46:55 +0000

Goodmorning,I have had three letherman tools over the last 20 years, im curently cariying the wave tool. its a bit biger than some of them but I youse it everyday , iv had blades replased on woranty , even when Iv thort the damage was my folt. I think ther quolity is all good you realy need to look at what tools you wont on the diferant models.

your right about needing to hald nuts while doing up bolts, on trips I now cary two tools , one in the repear kit and one close to hand. to cut down on gear I dont cary a knife in my cook kit I youse the blade on the molty tool. I dont think its good to replace your resque knif with it thow

whitecaps on "Leatherman"

whitecaps — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:26:28 +0000

Kiwi when you think you need to play with the Big Girls I am taking up shuffle board!

So you want a new toy ok. Check out backpacking forums for a multi tool.

With a Yak I would look for a tool that had needle nose pliers, Phillips screw driver, and scissors.

Me personally. If you have an all in one tool there is no way to hold a nut and also use a screw driver you can not do both at the same time. It seems kinda hard to me to tighten a bolt, screw etc with a tool that is one piece and can only work on only half of the problem.

For me I want a small pair of slip joint pliers a short shank Phillips and short regular screw driver. I want them separate so I can do both sides of the project.

Ok ya gotta have it so get any Squirt or a Juice if ya wnana open the wine. I have never had a problem opening cork wine or non twist off beer caps with my pocket Knife. But then again we have lit cigarettes with av fuel and a spark plug on the airboats. Just have to have the desire or addiction.

Salt water will eat one of these tools alive in my world. Yea they are neat and get a sexy color.

I carry in my shirt pocket a Boye folder with a marlin spike. It will not rust as it is non magnetic.

toby

Floatsome on "Leatherman"

Floatsome — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:58:12 +0000

Scareman wrote:

I will have the Skeletool with me.

No, no, no! It doesn't have the most important tool: a corkscrew. One of the Juice models has the more appropriate name and armamentarium. :)

Dave

Scareman on "Leatherman"

Scareman — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:03:37 +0000

Skeletool! I use to use Gerbers and still keep one in my ditch kit, but I have found that I cannot get through the day withou my Leatherman Skeletool.

I have had the pliers break, but Leatherman repaired the Skeletool.

And Kiwibird, check your messages. I am coming to town tonight, actually leaving NC on Monday now.

I will have the Skeletool with me.

Scareman

KiwiBird on "Leatherman"

KiwiBird — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:40:48 +0000

Feel I need to play with the big girls now and get myself a Leatherman (my first ;). Anyone any advice on which one to look at, bearing in mind this is for a solo kayaker, with weight and size (and price) all issues? And I'm not looking for something machete-like to fight off Burmese pythons with.

The Sidekick is getting some nice reviews, and has positive weight (7oz/198gms) and price points ($32-40).

thanks!
KB