Good video Lisa, As a hunter, I always wear a hat when I leave my house. As you stated, it's protection when it rains. But it also protect your ears, face and neck from the sun. In a pinch you can use it to get water, or collect berries and other wild food. And I've even been known to wet mine in a cold mountain stream and wear it to help keep cool. A hat is a must have piece of EDC gear as far as I'm concerned. I always wear good boots too. When I hunted cottontails on the Wyoming prairie, I ran into quite a few prairie rattle snakes, and many times almost stepped on them before seeing them. I live in South Central Kentucky now, and we have rattlers, cottonmouth , copperhead snakes about, so I always wear good boots when I'm fishing or hunting etc. JT
Great video again! Love the LL Bean boot can't go wrong bought a pair in 82 resoled them three times and the leather still going strong just treated them with snow seal.
Problem with the hooks is you can rip the seat of the ATV as your swing your leg over. Glad to see you promoting fur. I like Tilley hats but they do leak after a while. They also get heavy. Didn't ever see a review of the canvas Beans. Good stuff to know. Thanks for the video.
I've used the snow seal and a hair dryer ,since they came out with the product, can't remember when that was to be honest but my feet never get wet, I use the 10 inch nowadays but still use the same procedure works great,I have had my license for over 35 years now and still learning with your great videos, than you
Great information as usual. I’m a letter carrier and there is nothing worse than wet feet. I’ve used everything from Danner to Rocky brand boots after 22 years I’ve landed on basic muck boots and very high quality wool socks. I don’t know how they would hold up to canoe guide standards but for walking all day very good. Sitting in the cold all day maybe not. BTW your videos are in a league of their own. Thanks.
Phillip, you never test any piece of gear so good as wearing it everyday. You learn how to adapt it to your needs, like using the high quality wool socks and you learn it’s limitations. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Northwest River Systems (NRS) in Idaho has some tall neoprene "muck boot" things, and those are my favorite colder weather canoe boots. You can get in and out without getting your feet wet, as they go up your calf pretty far. They are easy to get on and off, and have reinforcement on the ankle for rocks, and the sole/bottom is grippy. The only thing I don't like is that the top flops over, so you need to put cardboard or something stiff in the leg part to dry them out after you use them, or they will get stinky.
Great video. I bought the same boots and treated them with snow seal. Able to wet foot with my UL canoe and no leaking. Just picked up a Stetson Gallatin for my fall/winter hat!
I did the same at ten other things to waterproof them, but they still leak. I mostly wear my light weight flyfishing boots and chota hippies. They don't leak
@@hoagietime1 I do try and make full submersion quick! I would guess they would leak with extended submersion. I use the NRS boundary boot as well. I wish those were taller, but great boots!
Have you considered the Schnee Guide ADV boots. Similar to Bean boots but supposed to be better made. Most of their pack boots are lined but these are made for warmer weather. Many hunters swear by the Schnee boots.
I have a very similar hat sold by the Boy Scouts. It's been awesome. Probably 15 years old. I keep thinking of getting a pair of Bean Boots. You mentioned they leak? That's worrisome.
They do leak at the seams, but for me still a great boot. I always change into dry boots when I get to camp so, for me, it’s easy to tolerate. Thanks for watching.
Those acubra hats are close to 300 bucks now! Not sure that I would use it as a river/canoe hat ... I usually wear a more junky hat anytime it rains, or a beat old palm frond (Sunbody) when it is nice. The Acubra is great in the snow though, and fall/spring.
Wow. That’s a lot. But even in the 1990’s they were over $100. I’d say invest and wear the heck out of a good hat. I do. It’s your last stitch shelter, that never leaves you. From the blasting sun on the Rio Grande to the wall of water coming down as “rain” on the Miramichi, mine has never let me down, and never leaked.
@@3_Minutes_With_a_Maine_Guide I agree with you! The Acubra hats are high quality, and worth the money, and hold up for a long time. Your videos are super fun, and I learn a lot! Thanks! It is so interesting seeing all the different locations through TH-cam. I'm in Idaho, but have a daughter at Saranac lake in New York, and canoe out there sometimes too. I want to get to Maine someday ... hopefully this summer! Thanks again! I'm going to try poling after watching your videos - but our rivers, a lot are big, deep (Salmon, Snake, Clearwater, Lochsa, etc.) and poling wouldn't work on them - actually open canoes don't work on them much either, heh heh. But, there are smaller creeks and rivers too, and I want to try poling in one of them this year, if I can find or make a pole.
In episode #49 I show you how the strap goes into my hat. Don’t poke a hole in your hat! Poke the hole in the hat band and tuck the strap in said hat band that touches the back of your head. Good luck. Nothing beats a good hat.
Well Lisa, I gotta get me one of those hats. It will be hard to leave my Tilley at home though :) Couldnt agree more about rain in the face. I can take all manner of discomfort or abuse but rain in the face and back of the neck is unbearable.
As an old fart, I appreciate the sarcasm, because that's how we paid attention back in the Day. Sadly, young folk today speak political correction platitudes that amount to nothing useful but a kick in the arse. As usual, your advice stems from years of experience, both your own, and the old guys you learned from. If you only saw the money that they make selling garbage equipment to unsuspecting young prospective canoeists now a days, you'd understand their reluctance to sell good, traditional equipment. There's a sucker born every minute, said the man with the straw hat.
Yes. I know. I’ve been asked to sell “merch”. I prefer to feature the great independent canoe gear makers on my website. 3MinutesMaineGuide.com. It’s a short list, but if you’re on it, it’s because you make the best!
I just knew you would have a video on your hat! Thanks
You bet!
Good video Lisa,
As a hunter, I always wear a hat when I leave my house. As you stated, it's protection when it rains. But it also protect your ears, face and neck from the sun. In a pinch you can use it to get water, or collect berries and other wild food. And I've even been known to wet mine in a cold mountain stream and wear it to help keep cool. A hat is a must have piece of EDC gear as far as I'm concerned.
I always wear good boots too. When I hunted cottontails on the Wyoming prairie, I ran into quite a few prairie rattle snakes, and many times almost stepped on them before seeing them. I live in South Central Kentucky now, and we have rattlers, cottonmouth , copperhead snakes about, so I always wear good boots when I'm fishing or hunting etc.
JT
JT you said it. A foot injury will cost you a trip and if you get a significant cut on your foot it will rot before it heals.
Nice show thanks
Thanks for the details about the hat!!
Great video again! Love the LL Bean boot can't go wrong bought a pair in 82 resoled them three times and the leather still going strong just treated them with snow seal.
Thank you. I was really hoping you would do a boot and hat review, and here it is!
Great video! I had not seen the canvas bean boots before thanks.
Yes the canvas and the oil cloth. I’ve seen Guides wearing both. Nice.
Problem with the hooks is you can rip the seat of the ATV as your swing your leg over. Glad to see you promoting fur. I like Tilley hats but they do leak after a while. They also get heavy. Didn't ever see a review of the canvas Beans. Good stuff to know. Thanks for the video.
Absolutley loved it.....I find myself always looking forward to your next!! You always get right to the point and I appreciate that! Thanks!
I look forward to your comments, Jim. Thanks
I've used the snow seal and a hair dryer ,since they came out with the product, can't remember when that was to be honest but my feet never get wet, I use the 10 inch nowadays but still use the same procedure works great,I have had my license for over 35 years now and still learning with your great videos, than you
I just found your channel, I am loving the advice and the attitude! Keep up the great work! All the best from Northern Ontario.
Kevin thanks so much for watching and commenting. I’d love to see the rivers where you are. It’s on the bucket list.
@@3_Minutes_With_a_Maine_Guide Well if you ever get the itch, reach out and I'd be happy to help you in that.
OMG. We are twins in a lot of ways. Love the bean boots
Those tall boots have saved me many of sprained ankle. It also is great protection against ticks and poison ivy.
Great information as usual. I’m a letter carrier and there is nothing worse than wet feet. I’ve used everything from Danner to Rocky brand boots after 22 years I’ve landed on basic muck boots and very high quality wool socks. I don’t know how they would hold up to canoe guide standards but for walking all day very good. Sitting in the cold all day maybe not. BTW your videos are in a league of their own. Thanks.
Phillip, you never test any piece of gear so good as wearing it everyday. You learn how to adapt it to your needs, like using the high quality wool socks and you learn it’s limitations. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Northwest River Systems (NRS) in Idaho has some tall neoprene "muck boot" things, and those are my favorite colder weather canoe boots. You can get in and out without getting your feet wet, as they go up your calf pretty far. They are easy to get on and off, and have reinforcement on the ankle for rocks, and the sole/bottom is grippy. The only thing I don't like is that the top flops over, so you need to put cardboard or something stiff in the leg part to dry them out after you use them, or they will get stinky.
Great video. I bought the same boots and treated them with snow seal. Able to wet foot with my UL canoe and no leaking. Just picked up a Stetson Gallatin for my fall/winter hat!
I did the same at ten other things to waterproof them, but they still leak. I mostly wear my light weight flyfishing boots and chota hippies. They don't leak
@@hoagietime1 I do try and make full submersion quick! I would guess they would leak with extended submersion. I use the NRS boundary boot as well. I wish those were taller, but great boots!
Have you considered the Schnee Guide ADV boots. Similar to Bean boots but supposed to be better made. Most of their pack boots are lined but these are made for warmer weather. Many hunters swear by the Schnee boots.
No but I’m gonna look those up. Thanks
@@3_Minutes_With_a_Maine_Guide they are pricey but lots of positive hunter reviews for the various styles of pac boots they make.
Heading to AWW in a couple of weeks and tall bean boots will be on my feet
The boots also have a Steele shank in them, good for the spikes at long lake dam.
I have a very similar hat sold by the Boy Scouts. It's been awesome. Probably 15 years old. I keep thinking of getting a pair of Bean Boots. You mentioned they leak? That's worrisome.
They do leak at the seams, but for me still a great boot. I always change into dry boots when I get to camp so, for me, it’s easy to tolerate. Thanks for watching.
Dig Those Canvas Bean boots, But I agree, You Certainly Need Hooks on those Puppies. Cheers L.D.🇺🇸🤝🏻☘️
I love you you are great
I wear those boots and that tip of hat plus all the woolly clothes
Those acubra hats are close to 300 bucks now! Not sure that I would use it as a river/canoe hat ... I usually wear a more junky hat anytime it rains, or a beat old palm frond (Sunbody) when it is nice. The Acubra is great in the snow though, and fall/spring.
Wow. That’s a lot. But even in the 1990’s they were over $100. I’d say invest and wear the heck out of a good hat. I do. It’s your last stitch shelter, that never leaves you. From the blasting sun on the Rio Grande to the wall of water coming down as “rain” on the Miramichi, mine has never let me down, and never leaked.
@@3_Minutes_With_a_Maine_Guide I agree with you! The Acubra hats are high quality, and worth the money, and hold up for a long time. Your videos are super fun, and I learn a lot! Thanks! It is so interesting seeing all the different locations through TH-cam. I'm in Idaho, but have a daughter at Saranac lake in New York, and canoe out there sometimes too. I want to get to Maine someday ... hopefully this summer! Thanks again! I'm going to try poling after watching your videos - but our rivers, a lot are big, deep (Salmon, Snake, Clearwater, Lochsa, etc.) and poling wouldn't work on them - actually open canoes don't work on them much either, heh heh. But, there are smaller creeks and rivers too, and I want to try poling in one of them this year, if I can find or make a pole.
Hi Lisa, I want to put a strap on my hat and am wondering what you did for the piece that tightens and holds the strap tight to your head?
In episode #49 I show you how the strap goes into my hat. Don’t poke a hole in your hat! Poke the hole in the hat band and tuck the strap in said hat band that touches the back of your head. Good luck. Nothing beats a good hat.
Is the canvas good for snake bites like the leather would be.
Canvas works fine in Maine where there are no venomous snakes.
If you’re in serious snake country, I’d go with the leather. Good luck. Stay safe.
Well Lisa, I gotta get me one of those hats. It will be hard to leave my Tilley at home though :) Couldnt agree more about rain in the face. I can take all manner of discomfort or abuse but rain in the face and back of the neck is unbearable.
I’ve been wearing a Maine crusher hat since ‘72. My Bean boots aren’t as high as yours but I swear by them.
You do get quite attached to a hat. I’d love to see one with that many miles on it.
As an old fart, I appreciate the sarcasm, because that's how we paid attention back in the Day. Sadly, young folk today speak political correction platitudes that amount to nothing useful but a kick in the arse. As usual, your advice stems from years of experience, both your own, and the old guys you learned from. If you only saw the money that they make selling garbage equipment to unsuspecting young prospective canoeists now a days, you'd understand their reluctance to sell good, traditional equipment. There's a sucker born every minute, said the man with the straw hat.
Yes. I know. I’ve been asked to sell “merch”. I prefer to feature the great independent canoe gear makers on my website. 3MinutesMaineGuide.com. It’s a short list, but if you’re on it, it’s because you make the best!