2026-10-20T03:50:22Z https://njump.me Bryan Hansel https://njump.me/npub1cejt7zvc08jgeuwm7t8rvf4pa6hntha6zfkj7aaadwayfe9e3kcqeez4ft https://media.mstdn.social/accounts/avatars/108/193/643/935/824/205/original/cbd717ac1bbed24e.jpg https://media.mstdn.social/accounts/avatars/108/193/643/935/824/205/original/cbd717ac1bbed24e.jpg https://njump.me/nevent1qqsgc6w2q6y8f8getvn0f930tkr5mvqlasv54l775xa66208fmr0amczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqavfz88 Last night&#39;s moonrise over Lake Superior was beautiful. As the full moon rose above the Grand Marais lighthouse, the Hjørdis, the flagship of the Grand Marais harbor, sailed into the scene at just the right time.<br/><br/>#photography<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/117/003/614/402/278/714/original/910b9da8bb491845.jpg"> <br/> 2026-07-29T13:58:17Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqswkmlwhpgs0ej0e3f3eay3jp6rwrkzfemw6rd82g4qq9muz8u879czyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq639g9l I recently paddled the Namekagon River in Wisconsin using a raft that carried my bike. I used the bike to get to the start of the river. In this post, I talk about the gear I used, and what worked and what didn&#39;t.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/bikerafting-trip-recap-what-worked-and-what-didnt/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/bikerafting-trip-recap-what-worked-and-what-didnt/</a> 2026-07-04T19:33:44Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsq8593ddgtazc5my0caftmguzn66lwsf4derqj6cvz4khdf9rac3gzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq34ukvm If you&#39;re planning on hiking on Minnesota&#39;s north shore this long weekend, my The Unofficial Superior Hiking Trail Maps are free and available here: <a href="https://bryanhansel.lemonsqueezy.com/checkout/buy/16d0dbf5-dcd8-46c3-89ab-dc0667a54e37">https://bryanhansel.lemonsqueezy.com/checkout/buy/16d0dbf5-dcd8-46c3-89ab-dc0667a54e37</a><br/><br/>#minnesota #hiking<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/116/619/637/974/290/284/original/c74aba5931b44980.png"> <br/> 2026-05-22T18:29:40Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0vkxv8aq3q6pz8q4ptkdmf0ucgad2x3l03y2aru3cvssnaaq9haczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqp8athl Sunset from the Blue Ridge Parkway<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/116/563/848/243/143/655/original/f75c5ff671970215.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-12T22:00:38Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfjlsa80q3rdd9rp92v55qnaqznm6hm4v4slkuk39uzn3av9x2t0qzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq5yntey I wish Timbuk2 made a bike messenger bag in canvas. I want a Classic in large but in waxed canvas/cotton instead of nylon. Does any company make a quality bike messenger bag that size in waxed canvas? <br/><br/>#bikeTooter 2026-04-28T20:37:52Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsgz75aav0tts44c2vg9z3szxtf4fq747993xxjzvx3zdj90guhhvqzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq02mklz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst9qr3wpecr5nxa5ya0pgfwyhgpe7g8g9fzzcd233hnaqjm5732vgq8n32j'>nevent1q…n32j</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>they voted and the Republicans removed the protections and the easy they did it puts everything in jeopardy across the country, and we needed everyone, including people not from the area, to contact their senators. It&#39;s too late now. 2026-04-17T07:01:51Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfw37dg2vppu6vjxce83c3qvq6yh4ne4c68mguetjyqcwuqr7qd9gzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq2j8x7u Let the new adventure begin! I can&#39;t wait to get this new pack raft on the water for bikerafting and backpacking. <br/><br/>#packraft #bikepacking #bikeTooter #backpacking<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/116/223/439/301/782/040/original/6bebb1f448f3de21.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-13T19:10:51Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqswnetmvkvug4lhv483z7665rru5usvnzu0sc6kx43c9f2dnkvv94gzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqlcy487 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqwummagtejf6a55jnzrvsjf2k9adafprh7js040m28fv5sdaxuvqxv5xay'>nevent1q…5xay</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I haven&#39;t done it, but people do it every year. <br/><br/>This year, I heard of a group attempting to canoe the the BWCA from Crane Lake to Lake Superior. Then hike the Superior Hiking Trail, and then biking around Lake Superior. 2026-03-09T21:35:06Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0f8yetdmgth4xk367k7jg9kk58guhumxxss34hfluj9fhwptl54szyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqp4mshk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8zf2q9fqcug4xjgjltgfcgw8nl4k4s0j6lums8hdpr52lxy4fhvgu34ky3'>nevent1q…4ky3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I usually end up paddling 8-10 hours a day on solo trips, so I was hoping for a little better. Any idea of your average mph? 2026-02-14T14:37:43Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsf5nr5vamp4dex5fhe8kqep6lq9f50yqfu5y0ydgvm8gu68agmlxczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq29pq3z In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqf72e9yc2hvh07celw8cy5jjk8dh96fw9ps4elc42rjv2y0lhqqgrlyqaw'>nevent1q…yqaw</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Normal is 3500-7000 CFS. I&#39;d like to catch it at the upper part of that flow. It&#39;s a 250-mile river so that&#39;s going to vary a bunch from the source to the confluence with another river. 2026-02-13T18:49:04Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqh6vqvzmqzhhqgm3ffzzec28yfg32np6lashw8hxugvz7787q75qzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqsq20yc Anyone out there with a packraft have a good gauge for speed on a mainly flat water river with some rapids to class 2 on it? <br/><br/>I&#39;m planning a trip that involves bikepacking and packrafting, and I need a general idea for planning purposes. I&#39;m thinking ~2.5-3 mph (4-5km/h). The river gradient is ~2.4 feet per mile, and I&#39;m hoping to catch it at a moderate to high flow. <br/><br/>#backpacking #packraft #bikeTooter #bikepacking 2026-02-13T05:16:17Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqszappp9nf4udt7v868juss7l9wwuhe0w2aqgfefeer8pvjmzvchuqzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqtz0mej In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9xfyevd7kffd0vka7ukt0603ny7qu9amsqqz4ev8293pmujnrqdqrh6pfp'>nevent1q…6pfp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>the dude wasn&#39;t going to win the nomination anyway. He dropped out knowing that. 2026-01-26T18:11:52Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs06zr7va5t2yaxf0jrn98f9xgdy5zlu6mjj3h6aakdmyv0870529szyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqsj2dal Minnesota&#39;s state bird is the loon and loons kick butt. Years ago a bald eagle was found dead floating near a dead loon chic. After biologists examined the eagle to determine how it died, they found that a loon had pierced it through its heart. Loons look out for their loved ones. That dead eagle was found in Maine, but that serves as a warning to any bald eagles trying to take loved ones in Maine. Maine and Minnesota loons stand together to defend their loved ones.<br/><br/>#minnesota #maine<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/962/733/873/486/332/original/7a8ea0318664cb9c.jpg"> <br/> 2026-01-26T18:10:53Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsv4xlalzwyukwrrkdr4d8p44wm88mw6y74pq2ypx4yamktghjexcczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqckzudl The Democracy of Snow<br/><br/><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/bryanhansel/p/before-the-first-footprints?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=android&amp;r=42qx2">https://open.substack.com/pub/bryanhansel/p/before-the-first-footprints?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=android&amp;r=42qx2</a> 2026-01-25T21:21:00Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs9pc9jqzhmyc38et3ad0kfnupjzlc34s6mjk4c0cms0zn74u20ghgzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqg24ycy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsva2xtw4cgjysgyucl6tpc275ty9vwwg72ze9qafrw6ajq2mkrheq6xr22l'>nevent1q…r22l</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>impeachment has a lower bar then the 25th. It only requires Congress whereas the 25th involves the cabinet and Congress. The cabinet isn&#39;t going to invoke the 25th outside of a coma or something similar. 2026-01-23T00:56:39Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsv9uhs3p9aj38v72q2z2yvsyvy6f7fn9g94zk56rjztf8kljaz87qzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqeu6048 Sunrise over Lake Superior from Minnesota&#39;s North Shore this morning. It was -18°F (-27.8°C). I love the sea smoke that the cold temps create and the ice formations in the foreground were wild. <br/><br/>#photography #Minnesota<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/928/776/512/264/668/original/3e5f0c6c96f11dd3.jpg"> <br/> 2026-01-20T18:15:50Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqst64khwxetlre29yq8g48qvn9gxjhwpucsxafzvsm56xa4z7em3lczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqar6qhq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs95cn6wsrdc6nqdtw5xrru6cq8pe5mf8fvgvtakcqrxfpvju3yzhqw77hwu'>nevent1q…7hwu</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;ve had a bunch of campsites that don&#39;t have great trees, but I&#39;ve also visited a ton of different campsites. The single tree pulley method is mainly what I use now because it&#39;s so easy to set up. We love our barrels. I can&#39;t say that I&#39;ve never done a double, but we don&#39;t typically do those now. It&#39;s just easy to bring less stuff and single portage. 2026-01-16T20:23:26Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqa4q43nwsgeshjdq24vztmlus2cacmnxrvr3vj0eeu8qnkzmmg3czyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqyjjfwa The BWCA’s Bear Aware Food Storage Order is back for 2026. Here’s how to hang your food when perfect trees don’t exist and when bear canisters make more sense.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/how-to-bear-hang-your-food-when-the-trees-suck-a-guide-to-the-new-bwcaw-bear-aware-order/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/how-to-bear-hang-your-food-when-the-trees-suck-a-guide-to-the-new-bwcaw-bear-aware-order/</a> 2026-01-15T19:29:58Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsd28z6jldnswn93lq5st74tpk3e2n0g6xe9uysz3fgg7q8rf52eaczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq2t0l6h When apps show us a nonstop stream of adventure, such as sea kayaks in the surf, pristine wilderness canoeing, or winter whitewater, it can feel like that&#39;s the norm. It isn&#39;t. We define our own norm, and we don&#39;t have to be influenced by the paddling clips that the algorithm shows us.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/canoe-your-own-canoe/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/canoe-your-own-canoe/</a> 2026-01-09T00:31:32Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsy4rxyua28xr03682c008tflz8deth3wjn8wc7ekptpk0mjrpdspszyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq83xgv2 One of the last freighters sailing on Lake Superior in 2025, MV Paul R. Tregurtha, the current Queen of the Lakes, passed Grand Marais on December 29th. The Queen of the Lakes designation recognizes the Paul R. Tregurtha, at 1,013.5 feet, as the largest ship of the Great Lakes fleet. Its cargo capacity is 68,000 long tons of iron ore.<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/814/739/036/308/847/original/d7e48966562605b8.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-31T14:52:15Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqszhl4kjau6fkgyq56g3rdw2nf6aq68st362nywdsytx2plfmn0rjgzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqxxj9kd Here&#39;s my latest essay about why your favorite photos matter more than your best. <br/><br/><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/bryanhansel/p/why-your-favorite-photos-matter-more?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=android&amp;r=42qx2">https://open.substack.com/pub/bryanhansel/p/why-your-favorite-photos-matter-more?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=android&amp;r=42qx2</a> 2025-12-29T23:47:51Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxat32ldfhpu5pcwv5vcy8zrrr4ly7qfg8ktmta2vps7ee2tdyhpczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqpzlphz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyxxywczygjahyy82wq30szyx3yk2qrl805r5cfshwylemhw7x4xcpze786'>nevent1q…e786</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>thanks! I&#39;m glad you like it. 2025-12-25T13:21:51Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs05gwt8v5jcsegmu6kphwpat5fvl5nqzx7h8gvm856q87zg8vvchqzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqngc6t6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9ukcxxmh8rvjqshjwga63wxnl23j4570m9f6kyw42xfrfr2d4ayst28djx'>nevent1q…8djx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I set it to automatic, which supposedly changes the beam width based on the depth. I still don&#39;t understand exactly how that works. My plan is to spend more time this winter figure out what would be best for my purposes. 2025-12-19T16:33:13Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqszsa602ksfhfnf28zuhnhz7hzyn2w3g28u3x9a572vahrxnec5crqzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqws5tzg I tested the Deeper MAX depth finder from a canoe with one goal in mind: mapping a small Minnesota lake. What I learned surprised me and will change how I use it next season.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/deeper-max-depth-finder-first-look/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/deeper-max-depth-finder-first-look/</a> 2025-12-19T00:00:33Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxz0evta0kfdjp8c7eqx8fdjshue5g5t99e5smqsk9z3qkdcntjtgzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq38fvcn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgcyc5g5cxgmnh83r59t0zc8ewccvz9e7zserf4rt875xptwntqkgy7zxlc'>nevent1q…zxlc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>there&#39;s something to be said about the color of the year.<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/735/690/628/674/349/original/ee97b3c6576d8383.png"> <br/> 2025-12-17T15:49:10Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyn3r8fad6wnszn2wjp04rgvacydlfd4d5vje4g054uuyuhxa6ctczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqpfuxjg I’ve been using the Rocky Talkie Expedition radios for two years now.<br/><br/>They’ve proven reliable, with excellent battery life and realistic range in wooded terrain. I also ran into one notable pain point and found a simple fix that made them much better<br/><br/>Review at the link.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/rocky-talkie-expedition-radio-review-update/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/rocky-talkie-expedition-radio-review-update/</a> 2025-12-16T19:04:17Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqszx6s5qq6d6wc5eh9snkg23ke2quyfp5274gtytl9ga226pg6hmfczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqzz2kez Back in 2023, I proposed the Triple Crown of Kayaking as a goal for adventurous paddlers. I was asked to write an article about it for Paddling Magazine this year, and I just completed a map about the trips. Here I write a bit about the map.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/the-north-american-triple-crown-of-kayaking/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/the-north-american-triple-crown-of-kayaking/</a> 2025-12-12T04:56:44Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsz5rgxsqf4uh8lef5h3w2ds4ye4k8d8q7qrqm3yvq34fn07pj2f5qzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq0pcdha In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdqe2je32rs04h9sv8gxh29rsrsvnry4hprak7stsxa84utvf3zqqj2fq36'>nevent1q…fq36</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>what kind of food do you bring that doesn&#39;t require silverware? 2025-12-10T22:04:11Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0m57vvnvrvm0ykmckgqcsylg9d4cr3p99j755r4kk6qq939cryugzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqu38ede In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxl6ly39x9fapl768p0yxh45e27h44s8jd9pp2gdj2xtsnl2h5ssqesxsse'>nevent1q…xsse</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>back in the 90s, I used to work in urban forestry for a Midwestern city. We had a wood bank. Every tree that we took down was turned into chips if small enough or cut into smaller lengths and dropped at the bank. Most the chips were used in the parks, but now and then the public was allowed to take those as well. This used to be common although anyone that wanted it had to cut and split it themselves. 2025-12-10T17:40:11Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsghe03rrhpp5h77lck62kzzcgu58vfh7cwnzh2ac8852j70kgr0sszyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqw73vae Which spoon would you pick for backpacking and camping? <br/><br/>Left to Right: <br/><br/>1. Homemade, locally harvested* birch spoon, 0.2 ounces<br/>2. Plastic Light My Fire spork, 0.4 ounces<br/>3. Titanium Hilltops Packs long-handled spoon, 0.7 ounces<br/><br/>* Harvested from our property by me. It&#39;s finished in walnut oil.<br/><br/>#backpacking #camping #spoonCarving<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/696/464/355/374/038/original/b1259f2fe9ef1e1c.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-10T17:33:45Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsztee7c5tpr25zpmswy2jrlemd5rywlghysacua6sxhxutast92yqzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqjh858f Sunrise in Death Valley National Park <br/><br/>#photography<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/690/033/380/111/946/original/3a284af63cc2d575.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-09T14:17:56Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyxg74eu8qkug4yqheu2tcej9yte05vm9ewh4n4260t9rrqegjf3gzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqsxhdc0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2ej566yhfrh2pzyurk0482hampsf9e7gdptha9cs35dsczxkzq7c6vat6w'>nevent1q…at6w</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>they aren&#39;t wrong. I bought a Zwift trainer, tried Zwift and didn&#39;t like it. I want to be able to use the hardware I own on the platform I want. Otherwise, it was a big waste of money. 2025-12-07T22:06:22Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs04x5vg83mvtewcd0ey964p08q0ezkq7p7djjgggc676xp8r08ljczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqwrkyl2 A forgotten hydro scheme in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters and the scars it left behind. One paddler&#39;s journey to discover what happened and who did it, and photograph the damage as it sits 100 years later.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/power-and-the-paddle-exploring-history-in-the-wilderness/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/power-and-the-paddle-exploring-history-in-the-wilderness/</a> 2025-12-07T12:50:44Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsd46v8vum00ut9xj5ecx3znm0sjrd9u2n3t7mpepfdnpr2jcmsckszyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqnxhfjk There&#39;s a great deal on my 2026 Calendars right now. They are 30% off. The 30% OFF deal ends tonight CST. Use the code NORTHERN30 to get the discount.<br/><br/>I did the Iowa one just for me because I was missing visiting my family who live there. It&#39;ll be for my wall. The Minnesota one is the more popular by about 50 to 1.<br/><br/>www.bryanhansel.com/out/calendar/<br/><br/>#FediGiftShop #minnesota #iowa #photography<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/652/393/989/159/229/original/30eaf14bd3e5989a.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/652/398/284/702/710/original/70e511352e2ca235.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-02T22:48:46Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsw74uaud65c8z805swpch54w7gehxq99c33uekpaccetuk6skshaczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq63mpzl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrqxy2p96ux2jyjpxfnjqycusxx3xx3l4nwevqpflyk3efsvp7qjcahdqhj'>nevent1q…dqhj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>thanks 2025-11-30T11:51:37Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2g0dqgwgkvjnezj3zv2nqcfpgsu27y4nudp05prxtvdc8e398knszyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqd07p4q In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstgrputu3gt0rxqam2nfwn7dqr7a0kkh7qd0syectzmnfhcjm79hshryu9g'>nevent1q…yu9g</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>luckily this was a sunrise 2025-11-30T11:51:25Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspg6uwpj30p6zu8vg39cxj2kzfxk5su3ff0z5leswd2ksmjhhte8gzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqcg2tpu Yesterday&#39;s sunrise over the Grand Marais lighthouse and Lake Superior was a nice one.<br/><br/>#photography #Minnesota<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/634/137/262/866/588/original/0bc7f8ba4b19b754.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-29T17:23:11Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0xcgtscd9fes6rypq70q8afh4aufp7mqmfgnvu5jyf9t088ksuhgzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqh5vz3u Hilltop Packs&#39; lightweight Dyneema wallet is the wallet that you&#39;ve been looking for. That is is you need one for camping trips and weighs nearly nothing and has humorous prints on it.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/lightweight-dyneema-wallet-aliens-vs-monsters-style/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/lightweight-dyneema-wallet-aliens-vs-monsters-style/</a> 2025-11-26T18:49:55Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstnd9z009fepgg0xvu3zvse6lsquzyvl3rh905mp3kdsgexczfq2gzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqe9sjam In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp7tccvafq0vfequpnewgcmc77k9z70nahs4e2kv0t7wh06ytw3jgxhgwc6'>nevent1q…gwc6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I think the increased fee on nonresidents has been a long time coming. Hopefully, it doesn&#39;t bog down the entrance lines. The motorcycle thing is bull. That shouldn&#39;t have been changed. <br/><br/>Although, I&#39;d support $0 in entrance fees for residents. 2025-11-26T13:50:39Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs99jaagm302avgztytv08lktd0nrxyl82vh0crcn9xhwdreqeve7czyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqr6e46l In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8t5jxkxgcps68qsnffmt3a6xhputqed8qw08wm7eukvzdz65y9pcjptshr'>nevent1q…tshr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I have one. <a href="https://mstdn.social/@bryanhansel/115607170077621778">https://mstdn.social/@bryanhansel/115607170077621778</a> 2025-11-25T16:56:45Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfw7dzdnx4qpsmzs9uymhdagwx78uel427utxs2q3snedakn6cezczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq588gfh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdtescfa2q4rtm3jyypy85uvz69adttflmxxgmjtrt9xn0k4wrv5gnswk2u'>nevent1q…wk2u</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I don&#39;t believe that is the issue. I left Twitter and instantly my sales dropped. I had several big accounts that followed me there, and they&#39;d tweet out my calendar a couple of times, and I&#39;d sell a lot. I also could track sales based on when I tweeted. When I did, it would drive solid sales. Threads, Blue Sky, and Mastodon hasn&#39;t ever given the same result. 2025-11-25T16:55:38Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs9gcswsl7nhjfpf00ycl0gaakrjwnk74tnrrnda2f7zsfmwxgtuwgzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq6lx25v In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxjjetq23q3vv3e2lc8ph53p3pl5dpqydxyq9ule7y0pql2l8g5rg2j6dw8'>nevent1q…6dw8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>thanks for the call out! 2025-11-25T13:40:58Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdersq57mjffqk9wptqqulcl9tpuvu3k49ksm3gfhsjtlxkpkf49czyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqjncxyc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqhwzuwr6peclc7rxrmt654djaadvge0vh0uqf6ksd8re98vcempsqtrscp'>nevent1q…rscp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>it wasn&#39;t a tough call to make. After Musk bought it and the direction he was taking it was clear, I left and deleted my account. It cost me a bunch of income from calendars that I never got back but such is life. 2025-11-25T01:25:33Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfkppyf037j8sdfqdehw0phzahcha4fj95khxdwqyvwh6629rpruqzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq2wmds5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8h3evjjjshsjyyapc2u6adpphj0myrkvg92g7lnd7s9l2mzh2tlgy69hj9'>nevent1q…9hj9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>One of the things that I miss about Twitter was that I used to sell a lot of calendars every year. After I quit Twitter, I&#39;ve never sold as many. But I wouldn&#39;t go back to Twitter. 2025-11-24T23:04:34Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs8h3evjjjshsjyyapc2u6adpphj0myrkvg92g7lnd7s9l2mzh2tlgzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqhnyptg This is June&#39;s image in my 2026 Northern Landscapes Calendar. I&#39;m super excited because it was selected for Lulu&#39;s gift guide this year!<br/><br/>I can also offer you a pre-Black Friday code. Use 2025VIP30 for 30% off from now until the 27th of November. <br/><br/>Get it from Lulu here: <a href="https://www.lulu.com/shop/bryan-hansel/northern-landscapes-calendar-2026/paperback/product-65jqv4g.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4">https://www.lulu.com/shop/bryan-hansel/northern-landscapes-calendar-2026/paperback/product-65jqv4g.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4</a><br/><br/>#minnesota<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/607/164/853/668/424/original/9f027aacc5abf246.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-24T23:03:42Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs93wcuh9gnecup25z5nztue7rq9ukuk73p6xt9chtcsj9m8702ytczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqdft3rg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf0u9k5e4yw85z8ng0g08nutwg0wvmyka5xgnwusu7ca24ewajs2cfptjdt'>nevent1q…tjdt</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thanks! 2025-11-19T22:44:54Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrup90due9gz989c7z0c9tyujyjj7eptc9jpn64kd87q89jqaaadszyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqr2p7gw Not a bad sunrise this morning over Lake Superior.<br/><br/>#photography #minnesota<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/577/873/905/712/440/original/36b8f54c3ed21f26.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-19T18:54:38Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrp88d455hg680uem5p49hkyxctw6ze6ruh37xhyw67m733hleq7qzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqevazkt Telling a Kayak or Canoe Trip Story<br/><br/>Learn how to capture your paddling adventures even when you’re focused on staying upright with a simple plan for bringing home images as memorable as the journey itself.<br/><br/><a href="https://bryanhansel.substack.com/p/telling-a-kayak-or-canoe-trip-story">https://bryanhansel.substack.com/p/telling-a-kayak-or-canoe-trip-story</a> 2025-11-19T17:33:48Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfw7mwgt55gtlfyqnljra68y5xr6xd50pck942mxnfl828axuqurgzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqjl9tpr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstt5509rjxtljajd3vsuj794hgxnr3eku802xtx4nseqjjpdheglgevans2'>nevent1q…ans2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>it&#39;s surprising that DOI got it done right away, but USDA is lagging. All they had to do was surf to the NPS website and copy and paste and be done with it. 2025-11-18T01:56:06Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsy6474fgq2xg6hs4l3xurda6262tgjzzs3kvasyvxdltpt2r8l0cczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq7e96dk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs80v5nnuuvu7qj0h2rq4fr087786hyhehfwsnfmyyzcpsc030yzwq2cqjue'>nevent1q…qjue</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>my understanding was that the USDA would be making the rules and not the USFS directly. 2025-11-17T20:40:54Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs958scshud9q2x2v4g3s22tre3pkp0an785zeg6jk03vd7lfej90gzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqj0c36q Ten months after the EXPLORE Act passed, the Forest Service still has no wilderness filming policy, and the agency reveals it&#39;s still “reviewing” implementation despite telling YouTube creator filming was prohibited in the BWCA. The EXPLORE Act was supposed to fix these problems on federal lands.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/ten-months-after-explore-act-forest-service-still-has-no-wilderness-filming-policy/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/ten-months-after-explore-act-forest-service-still-has-no-wilderness-filming-policy/</a> 2025-11-17T15:42:12Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsp0pkwrjjk0zfh7p74kvgedn23rlt7f2nvpvy6aufsywjd25l9anczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqkqjdxg My latest essay is How to Plan a Calendar Before Pressing the Shutter. It&#39;s a behind-the-scenes process of crafting my Northern Landscape Calendar and includes the lessons learned from over a decade of photographing for calendars. <br/><br/>Read it here: <a href="https://bryanhansel.substack.com/p/how-to-plan-a-calendar-before-pressing?r=42qx2&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;triedRedirect=true">https://bryanhansel.substack.com/p/how-to-plan-a-calendar-before-pressing?r=42qx2&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;triedRedirect=true</a> 2025-11-16T13:10:44Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsx2aq0nsuq7qpwwyhxdjzfcu8wt09gqta8uxfk3fc7gtk9gfymg9czyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqa57en4 Cool bike I saw in Minneapolis. <br/><br/>#bikeTooter<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/544/619/659/372/553/original/89e0bde384524079.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-13T21:57:52Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrhxdxa7q777ra9r5hy39n3z3p3nhw7k3hs02xudzumtahmhnuqsgzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqztcaf0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8zqd96vnzgzkw3hd2vl0p6j3lp9zchvejmmryscdnhm68danremsw0lpnh'>nevent1q…lpnh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>she doesn&#39;t have the date for my presentation set, yet. I asked for later in the event. When you sign up, you&#39;ll get notification of who is speaking each day. The presentations are pre-recorded, so you can watch at any point during the day. 2025-11-13T21:32:25Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsy7w8t8n2wvx6wkenhqtyklzax75v88fkx6w7kxp2unj4gd2vrv8qzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqh0xfyv I&#39;m giving a free online Canoe Kayak Photography Tips Presentation. For more information and to sign up, head to the link.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/canoe-and-kayak-photography-tips-presentation/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/canoe-and-kayak-photography-tips-presentation/</a> 2025-11-13T12:51:11Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2k9h95zfzeyw5plf8nqsl2k5q0xec03ypw7ksu2uahk0uj53lnvqzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqsayxvf In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst868hag23np3czped9v35yqnfgwr8uq5mx4zrx0hh5uzuanuaj7gx7fadr'>nevent1q…fadr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I think she was very lucky to survive. 2025-11-12T18:55:05Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfgtf2nc7c4gd08zxqzpcm0n6kcgp4sm8490rxqpd8unk03zqg7dszyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq8r0la9 I&#39;m speaking at the 2025 Landscape Photography Summit, which starts Friday and goes on for two weeks and is online and FREE. There&#39;s a different speaker each day. I&#39;m speaking about Canoe and Kayak Photography. <br/><br/>I spoke at one of these earlier this year and watched all the other speakers. It was really great. <br/><br/>Register for the summit here: <a href="https://www.bryanhansel.com/out/summit/">https://www.bryanhansel.com/out/summit/</a><br/><br/>#photography<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/538/195/204/598/559/original/a5b3acb7b10571d6.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-12T18:44:23Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsypgh75hl7y04yvrqj4jk2wfdyn8xu88z76s5gspty4dzt6lur50gzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmquzlhsd Most people don&#39;t understand the other dangers of cold water exposure and think it&#39;s hypothermia that will kill you. It will, but before you get to that state cold shock and cold incapacitation will likely kill you first. Learn more about these dangers.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/woman-washed-off-breakwater-and-into-lake-superior/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/woman-washed-off-breakwater-and-into-lake-superior/</a> 2025-11-11T17:29:29Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstnm6k0act0spgy3l0lm22lx5ypeelny2gt0xhjahv5n4wnegt9egzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq34wp9h In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf5dma59fp0ene4t60v7f4256g6chkydysnrcg6saqmtq8sxqxjcqs5w9zn'>nevent1q…w9zn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>that&#39;s orthogonal jointing on a cliff face 2025-11-03T03:07:43Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqszw7qkuxrxkr4w4kyasqvh6lhergydarvztj6n40vyjk62d7alxyczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqa6ht4r The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: A National Treasure<br/><br/>Photos from my annual October trip to the BWCAW and the gear that I brought<br/><br/><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/bryanhansel/p/the-boundary-waters-canoe-area-wilderness?r=42qx2&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false">https://open.substack.com/pub/bryanhansel/p/the-boundary-waters-canoe-area-wilderness?r=42qx2&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false</a> 2025-11-02T13:47:08Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsr9z27l4rt5680u9ypxhvjrmcvck7jn3ln6ass3jdz2msltpjkxnczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqljx75e In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxj4as0j3ggucztfsrlmvma52klhmzrpdun6mds28dzj8nlr37jsspjxeah'>nevent1q…xeah</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>here&#39;s a photo of all my gear. The half frame bag just has my bike tools in it and the handle bar bag has my camera gear. It&#39;s really wild how compact everything is now.<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/477/683/091/908/647/original/d0826f48f923b96f.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-02T02:15:13Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqszuza7feeuj7t5ef2jq330smjr9zx66x6spsgze8pejl2hkvu3tgczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqvzxt05 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp54gn74pugavjar39dptlny6n4dqy0rvgkgs58hjlhpm9u8nmptcnvfx6m'>nevent1q…fx6m</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I sold the Trek about 10 years ago. I&#39;m not 100% positive what the next trip is going to be. I wanted to ride across the USA next year for its 250th birthday, but with the trump election I have no desire to see it anymore. I&#39;m sort of trip-less right now. 2025-11-02T02:12:52Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs8pqkexen9m2k5seyx5drrwgmnfxaydylpnmksp9m5kqj88hyfgjczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqv22gx2 My 2009 touring bike fully loaded with camping gear and everything I needed for a trip vs. my current bike fully loaded with camping gear and everything I need for a trip. It&#39;s amazing how small and light camping gear has gotten. I can fit everything that I carry now into my old front panniers with lots of room to spare. <br/><br/>#BikeTooter #bikepacking<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/476/840/423/864/507/original/4af1ee25ba98ba5c.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/476/840/789/560/986/original/3ed3c3355bb81a76.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-01T22:43:08Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs9525p2qxj7ezrc7qq7h4ecmcl6h0wmeu5e075g38kg7cupvpvsmqzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq0eu6nl I&#39;ve spent many nights waking up shivering at 3am with my teeth chattering so hard that I thought I&#39;d crack a molar and many more in that half-sleep state knowing that I was too cold but already wearing every piece of clothing I brought. Over the years, I&#39;ve learned a few tricks that changed everything. Now my nights are comfortable, and yours can be too.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/how-to-stay-warm-in-your-sleeping-bag/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/how-to-stay-warm-in-your-sleeping-bag/</a> 2025-10-31T20:07:26Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqswer4599p9gmjylwug576yluufrn7neclwxqttxk0h8twm2z8jfqczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqp0zmsc Sunrise over Lake Superior on Minnesota&#39;s north shore.<br/><br/>#Photography #LakeSuperior #Minnesota<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/452/350/766/079/361/original/c32abed4898f6ce7.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-28T14:52:28Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqszlzjg9ctnc5ms96kfqpkt68gwl4ckczvax8vtx4n9hz2zvdyvglczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqzpdhes In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf3r3e44cgpqjpahmrvvsver4z4qg9yrev5y05mxddngl2mrd4ufcq4hva5'>nevent1q…hva5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I haven&#39;t checked. My experience in the past with the mini wasn&#39;t great, so I brought along my Squeeze just in case. I had no issues on this trip. It was five days with three people and this filter was making all the water for all of us. It did slow down a bit, but I just backflushed by squeezing the clean water side and that did the trick better than in the past with the mini. I&#39;ll have to find my old mini and see if this one is wider/longer or something else. 2025-10-27T22:44:49Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstsvlelq8jm5wphxl9nhjlk3qdll078ss0mem9vt044uy873rewwszyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqf6jjz6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9mgf4dkqefy5gn9hntfjrkq6r9p5ljjm76ugkk5hnapv8fr8vvvq7a0gfa'>nevent1q…0gfa</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This shot was taken in the BWCA over MEA weekend. 2025-10-27T22:42:36Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspn8fktza4ydwmamhc2ue7v75qm997gy6vhms29qszex03w6suqvszyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqnd5kj9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqv59947ut6fkk9fdf3gjwmu9u63qquhf9e2450gc94w4z07f8l2gx0fej0'>nevent1q…fej0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>backflushing often in dirty water is my experience as well. I&#39;ve seen people use a mesh screen as a pre-filter in those situations. 2025-10-27T02:28:25Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxa8x7nnu9pk5cw4s20hdfwkryn2cexun4e8za0vg2p6xlejgq9uqzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqmfaxw2 I&#39;m testing the new version of Sawyer&#39;s Mini Water Filter. The new version seems to have a faster flow rate, and the dual threads make it easy to make a gravity filter system, which is pictured. I&#39;m surprised at how well it took out the tannins in this water.<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/443/749/529/818/613/original/b9a830f195b83453.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-27T02:24:50Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqszygeuems9eu0sy9qckks6f5fk7n3fdfs5e0mqwz2vtsmv6xys56czyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqvx5wps In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyzqh8n07w2smd59tcv7tj8xq3wazyt7f6rx0ava66afg4nd9wwfc5jrmtq'>nevent1q…rmtq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>thanks. Fixed. 2025-10-23T22:04:35Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0p040lugcl8gw70tye8kf6hmn23y73vrqt0qx2v7kjr59n4csnnqzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqwsknwg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxegw6wd8rndnr8g0kqswe4kajc7m2c5k52gp0mdf4t44wgeu7jaqq0dn8z'>nevent1q…dn8z</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>that&#39;s one of the goals. I&#39;m hoping to get enough data to do that. I&#39;m not sure I have enough old bags anymore to do direct comparisons though. 2025-10-23T22:04:03Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqswmt6m2qjwjsvdgzclve8yhrc5vfnw3yajvk976haagjl5meugjnszyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqd2266y The ThermoWorks ThermoDrop is a small thermometer that can help you track high and low temps and evaluate how your sleeping bag performs at night. I used it on a recent late fall trip and found some unexpected and surprising results.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/reviews/thermodrop-thermometer-review/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/reviews/thermodrop-thermometer-review/</a> 2025-10-22T23:01:05Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspp8mjflqzvfef04z94nhw3juzat70pn2spmskn798edwpp5z6vggzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqm2zpz0 I laughed out loud when I saw this tent stake bag with a bloody graphic and &#34;Vampire Killing Kit&#34; printed on it. It really struck me in the heart and I couldn&#39;t resist its pull. Here&#39;s my short review. It was worth it!<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/halloween-inspired-tent-stake-bag/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/halloween-inspired-tent-stake-bag/</a> 2025-10-14T22:50:04Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsd86h8gfgu64tgch8r3775uqjl87rz64qz2qpagjl9exku8wlkwuczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqdylfuj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsy2v0xg7q88rpd7lldpkmv2tylp2rahw8jtfwyp6uj38vfxt638vswycj9d'>nevent1q…cj9d</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>if we&#39;re aiming for historical accuracy, then the wear patterns are wrong. For example, there&#39;s grass were the door would open. <br/><br/>This isn&#39;t a barn that&#39;s in use anymore, nor does the park have actors playing Mormon settlers. I&#39;d prefer more grass because it would tell the story better if an abandoned barn in the park. It would better show that this is not used anymore, plus I think it would look better in a photo. 2025-10-13T02:52:09Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsz6kj7ggkrg0emhkdkxeu07sk844ztgyjdj4n3gp7zxv84sjq9djqzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqedtxje In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsz2zgf2v6umam3lut89wvyp25sd5z0k0t8atrsvwqayfj980t8hnscd0zzl'>nevent1q…0zzl</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>it&#39;s pretty typical for the beginning of September. The snow is usually melted off by then, and it&#39;s about a month or so before the snow starts to accumulate again. 2025-10-11T16:03:04Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsx8xw6aw6d3nqcc6zalrnse4smwgkr32z2at48ywxyned03rf6qqczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqmkjc8m I was in Grand Teton Nation Park for two weeks in early September, and after over a dozen plus visits to the park, I finally got most of the conditions I&#39;ve wanted at this iconic barn. <br/><br/>I&#39;d still like a little more grass instead of dirt, but that isn&#39;t going to happen with the traffic this spot see. <br/><br/>#Photography #LandscapePhotography<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/352/336/558/341/847/original/04409a6b976a7625.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-10T22:59:16Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfl420kjj9dwf8rzj449wpu4gllpfrhry8slgq0rr6z7l8wm3hzwgzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq54fvuj There&#39;s a new attack on public lands. It&#39;s a trojan horse of a bill with the Orwellian name of Border Lands Conservation Act. It would open up designated Wilderness Areas to &#34;tactical infrastructure,&#34; such as border walls and fences, runways, roads, and surveillance towers. Of course, it was introduced by Senator Lee. He&#39;s the guy that tried to sell off your public land last spring in the budget bill.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/a-trojan-horse-for-wilderness-boundary-waters-under-attack-again/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/a-trojan-horse-for-wilderness-boundary-waters-under-attack-again/</a> 2025-10-08T19:20:43Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstnwa02zk9w4vzyn5rsdxgqha4tlwnzjtm8z9wnpk7j2eyhukp05qzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqe5pp0g Thanks for all the advice on racks that mount on a thru-axle. I went with the Ortlieb Quickrack L. It seems like my old Vaude panniers will work just fine. <br/><br/>#BikeTooter #bikepacking<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/328/509/617/841/285/original/67c8a138f60d6996.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-06T17:59:49Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspg6e88u563lucls539zjetgkasty5ytjmu49dyjrjc5f9g55wp0szyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqp0scgw Sunset in Craters of the Moon National Monument &amp; Preserve, Idaho, USA<br/><br/>#Photography #LandscapePhotography<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/272/938/328/652/510/original/d3312a48e5e74c1a.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-26T22:25:53Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsgsulga40d35n5jr5sfv2wu5ufm8xrr00uns3j9c0pvelzp0kjecqzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqqw77ud After months dealing with a sleeping bag from another company, I finally got refunded and decided to go with a Western Mountaineering FlyLite as a replacement. I haven&#39;t had a chance to use it, yet, but it seems so much better. Here&#39;s my 1st look.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/western-mountaineering-flylite-sleeping-bag-first-look/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/western-mountaineering-flylite-sleeping-bag-first-look/</a> 2025-09-24T23:34:29Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspr7n6277x8lnz9ayvcd7mf3njvpxlat9a3ws92s0ffy3pc4rxs2czyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqjrsg5h In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsz33jmxgrk9a4pg7t9nqwe66yz5fv7v0g4tv0p86vcxxs07qusrfs6syxwp'>nevent1q…yxwp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>a question I have is, if this junk falls in a forest that&#39;s prone to wildfires, could it cause a wildfire? 2025-09-24T17:41:15Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspcualpvhfm80gf37vqh2836dt47vja6evys7gell7xwvcmr8upzqzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqlfhgxa On Sunday, September 21, Darren Bush, owner of Rutabaga Paddlesports in Madison, Wisconsin, announced the closure of his store effective at the end of 2025. Canoecopia will continue.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/the-store-behind-the-worlds-largest-paddlesports-expo-to-close/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/the-store-behind-the-worlds-largest-paddlesports-expo-to-close/</a> 2025-09-23T15:53:20Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxk0xayvaqgh4f38nwand4h3hwejwcfvcreaeedcfhtefjdkj0ggszyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq5ueh9f In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgphufrjryud6azvcwkqf2y0djjgwdxz20gvqdhxf957uz93mtuxcah02w2'>nevent1q…02w2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>what didn&#39;t you like about the Ortlieb when compared to the Tailfin? Do you have an aluminum or carbon Tailfin? 2025-09-23T02:22:20Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspq8xrfejehekw8t9npa5dup8rp6nu3ahatpzfffnctfrlnh5v24szyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq7qjn6c This simple lightweight pen hack is perfect for journaling when on lightweight backpacking, camping, canoeing or bikepacking trips. The hacked pen is small enough to fit inside a Moleskine.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/lightweight-pen-hack-for-journaling/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/lightweight-pen-hack-for-journaling/</a> 2025-09-14T11:50:45Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsz6vgc8fehlzr0m62m77uc2ek0hrvz87jh76kmuacv9z9pxq89lrgzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqxxju6d The Blue Hour: The Magic and Often Missed Time for Photography<br/><br/><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/bryanhansel/p/the-blue-hour?r=42qx2&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false">https://open.substack.com/pub/bryanhansel/p/the-blue-hour?r=42qx2&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false</a> 2025-09-07T13:58:59Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyhrh95ad0m3sf2kcycqsrffvhme7hpdxxc7myhuvlmg8mwy938jszyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqyy3zr0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspqk9wrxlz8g82cvycav9mraqku05av9ss5dlyyvk5ecq9pu6rr7c42lxn5'>nevent1q…lxn5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I didn&#39;t have any issues with it. The pole is right up against the netting and the door is completely on one side of the pole. 2025-09-07T04:06:38Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqst6s0hx84kzv7m7vcnz7czkw3gctwpd0r3d5s7edsc7z4ysctngqgzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq98d75m In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqypp8cae7eupwkqzuedwtmchvtp3hnhkekmkk9vxdndca4xcjn2s2z9x89'>nevent1q…9x89</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>the Arkel Seatpacker that I have is super stable, and I don&#39;t have any problems with that. Even with the tripod hanging off it, I have no issues. I&#39;m finding that the typical bikepacking setup (seat pack, handlebar bag, frame bag) is annoying and slow to pack. I pack so lightly and my gear is small, that I can fit everything into two small paniers and carry my camera gear on the handlebars. It&#39;s less of a hassle to pack panniers. 2025-09-07T02:01:09Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfdr0xjc4kzr4f7ysrewkxcj3ym2npsz28sca7l509jcfqsy4t0sqzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqhftxjw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsv5dwa7lw5fck8jk7jzrmmdljtgjuzdw7d5nl2uvrgfs75hvfddlg4mncp8'>nevent1q…ncp8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>any idea on how well the Tailfin would do with another brand&#39;s panniers? I saw they make an adapter.<br/><br/>I have a full set of Vaude panniers from my touring days. My two front panniers will be more than enough for what I carry now, and if I can use them again it&#39;ll save me a little money right now. It looks like the Ortlieb would work for sure, but the carbon Tailfin is so much lighter. 2025-09-07T01:39:40Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxfrk533n24jq06afenaujmxx4dyrff0dq97q4pz6rhranfvd8lvgzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq9287vd I got a chance to do a s24o with the Zpack Pivot Solo tent. It&#39;s really roomy inside. It wasn&#39;t hard to set up, but I had to fussy around to get a perfect pitch that made the bathtub floors work right. I assume I&#39;ll get faster the more I use it. As I expected, it had condensation on the walls (I was camped next to a lake on a moist night), but with the screen on the foot side, my sleeping bag&#39;s foot didn&#39;t get wet like in other shelters like this. <br/><br/>#camping #bikepacking #backpacking<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/160/412/452/699/927/original/f4d4a9491c3b4763.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-07T01:31:20Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs04thel6343ra2yzmt779thcxh8rze5w0tmmxcs9fhvryf8vtr7fgzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq6jjmpn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8wgmuqqdr0v2tzzrhm66r9fkrv7urtaghxhtvhykmxd68f7rzz3clnkk5m'>nevent1q…kk5m</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>thanks. I didn&#39;t know about that one. It looks like with the Ortlieb there are three solid options designed to work with thru axles. 2025-09-05T20:01:59Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdrf2m5dxmr5fd0ycnqdmv039ke0yq306s97uagkesxj8dmzkcnhszyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqhp8lld In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstuzeuapewmvfz74qtjy9nus0xl9u0d02nkxnmy4atjju4xupdfjsa3qruq'>nevent1q…qruq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>thanks! 2025-09-05T20:00:33Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsz2akdtzjyag8u0f63xqfsc5g86dx5yvhnwf65eflgrljyrm7rl4czyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqmru6mp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspxvapa5pdksjrcgr62cella02qplcv0s8xxkwrkdukzed5wfdqhqyaled2'>nevent1q…led2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>thanks! 2025-09-05T19:48:47Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsp9z442dahxjzqhntuyhn7tjduay3yvclq2kklhezjxggsaaggjggzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqtke04m In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspqj6tct7q8qsyrnhrkdurd6fd5zxqkwrxdpalpjt62e5wepdk29swwx8lq'>nevent1q…x8lq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>thanks. I didn&#39;t know about that one. It&#39;s less expensive than the Tailfin and lighter than the Old Man Mountain, so it gives my a good option to split the difference. 2025-09-05T19:46:46Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsf3x9ard0l07qr9g74fd5tkycxffy4mz9fytx5um9myrtamrga0xczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq3s9fs8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswg8afc7ll0kljuqpwdrts32z8xkux7dhtsrmf83f0mfk4c2d66lgj6c2yr'>nevent1q…c2yr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I haven&#39;t. It doesn&#39;t seem to be able to mount to an axle. My bike doesn&#39;t have rack mounts, and it&#39;s carbon, so I think the safest route is an axle mount system. 2025-09-05T18:01:12Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdzmh38uzhn3rectgartj43mlkuzn89f3w6d30j0ktrhydezftryszyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmq8wdkxl I&#39;m looking for a rear rack for my bike to use for bikepacking. It&#39;ll need to use an axle mount. The goal is to carry the majority of my gear in two panniers. I&#39;ve narrowed it down to either a Tailfin Pannier Rack or an Old Man Mountain Divide. The Tailfin is expensive and the Old Man Mountain one is heavy. So there&#39;s a tradeoff to be made. <br/><br/>Are there any racks that mount to axles that I&#39;m missing? Any opinions on either of these racks or others?<br/><br/>#BikeTooter #Bicycle #bikepacking<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/152/955/465/775/737/original/09b9f736bd95a1d0.webp"> <br/> 2025-09-05T17:53:39Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs9mjvy0gprnrdn8uq9w0whzxc3w5gsm4dx62g7ekd9hejvqd4k5rczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqwtku26 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2sy9euy3mnj6x9qqwx5asn3q850pgnjypzg4vylvrxr2pp4dcq4cxlzsv3'>nevent1q…zsv3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>this one should handle that. I also like that you can get 1 hour of full brightness from 8 minutes of high speed charging. If you carry a power bank, which I do sometimes, that&#39;s a nice feature. 2025-09-03T18:29:48Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxn7xgsf5kxst2yfuwv370xt6mcn2qckj3wh4n2fgvnk5l2lrrpfczyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqruznv5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrzp4w3fdydtnlcdlmptn7xk0e6yav4end6a939mrptu3hutfm94sezyqyx'>nevent1q…yqyx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>the dimmable thing is cool. I haven&#39;t ever seen that done on a headlamp before. 2025-09-03T18:07:02Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdrua0w7knwwa8hvj75w5emq39plvqvqfwmm9z3g0sjztt0kyv75czyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqppnphu New Release Day! I&#39;ve had a BioLite Range 400 headlamp to test before the launch, and my initial review is written. This is a solid headlamp that I&#39;m actually excited about. It&#39;s well worth checking out.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/biolite-range-400-headlamp-launch/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/biolite-range-400-headlamp-launch/</a> 2025-09-03T17:44:15Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxg9j8nfcewr87uj3y05xld35d89xua85vr0sncqxgf0e2c0ff5dqzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqpykkdq Measure you outdoor skills using a simple exercise dreamed up by the outdoor education field is a worthwhile exercise to try. Here&#39;s an example that Friends of the Boundary Waters&#39; Northern Education and Outreach Coordinator used at a wilderness skills summer camp that my 10yo attended.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/adventures-in-learning-measuring-your-outdoor-skills/">https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/adventures-in-learning-measuring-your-outdoor-skills/</a> 2025-09-01T02:09:42Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstywmk0hecsfpkf9j57dpfwx23a8whqn50z8udfaxswuq79aq778gzyrrxf0cfnpu7fr83m0evud3x58h27dwlhgfx6tmhh44m538yhxxmqvuhuu4 You&#39;ve been down there. You already know that road. You know exactly where it ends. And I know that&#39;s where you want to be....<br/><br/>#Photography #MilkyWay #Minnesota<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/124/900/973/448/877/original/ca943e4369a5992f.jpg"> <br/> 2025-08-31T18:58:22Z