Nessmuking.com is named after Nessmuk—the pen name of George Washington Sears. In the 1880’s, Sears wrote about lightweight canoe travel, self-direction, and environmentalism.

Nessmuking.com offers information about lightweight canoe and kayak travel. We promote self-direction by emphasizing the do-it-yourself culture, and we believe growing paddlesport participation advances wilderness protection.

People protect what they love. -Jacques Yves Cousteau
The more you know, the less you carry. -Mors Kochanski
Go light; the lighter the better, so that you have the simplest material for health, comfort and enjoyment. - Nessmuk