u/CasiusOntius

Can't wait for Starwear so I can keep making more! I've been rocking this helmet from the subscriber store for a long time but I wanted a more slimmed down set of armor. I usually wear it with Aril Quicksilver gear. But the Aztalan set has been calling me to make a kit with it.

• Helmet: Paladin Helmet White/Black
• Core: Aztalan Galena
• Arms: Aztalan Galena
• Legs: Inquisitor Black Steel
• Backpack: Chiron 'Foundation' Backpack (New from foundation festival guide rewards)
• Weapon: Parallax Microtech Edition

After years of kayaking (almost exclusively lakes but we do have some nearby rivers) we picked up a Canoe. My 4 year old son loves kayaking with us but was getting too big to come with us in our kayaks, so this will be our first run with a canoe. I'll be retrofitting a trailer to haul the canoe and both our kayaks so whenever we go on trips we can have options.

She's an '81 Grumman 17 ft canoe with some awesome duck art haha! Found on FB Marketplace for $300. No big dents, seller said no leaks. I've heard these things are pretty indestructible. As soon as I can I'm going to take it out and test it!

I'm preparing a list of things I need for our maiden voyage.

• It came with 2 wooden paddles, step one check!
• I already have some things from the kayaks like PFDs for each of us, some waterproof/floatable bags for supplies, phones, etc.
• Straps for hauling (used ratchet straps to bring her home but I heard that was a 'no-no') so looking at these: https://www.nrs.com/nrs-1-hd-tie-down-straps/p4yc just have to determine the lengths.
• Bucket/Sponge for bailing
• Some throwable floating cushions
• Rope for tying everything down
• Possibly a yoga mat for the floor in the middle where my kid will be.

For the future I may look into some more fancy stuff depending on what we decide we want to do. Maybe a cooler, or some seats/cushions.

Do you pro canoers have any recommendations outside of my list?

And man they turned out so good! My wife loved them and even my four year old son asked for more.

Cooked three racks in WSM 22 at ~260-270. 2 hours naked, 2 hours in foil, and about 30 minutes at the end with the foil open. Dry rub was Famous Dave's rib rub, no binder, let cool in the fridge for one hour before cooking. I used butter, brown sugar, and honey in the foil. No sauce or anything.

I noticed some parts were randomly more tough but I'd say 90-95% was tender and fall off the bone. I'm super satisfied for my first ever attempt and my second time ever smoking anything! Big shout-out to all of you who post and comment here, I did a lot of reading and mixed a few techniques for my first attempt and it went great!