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Be aware that the top bolts on the Outdoorsman are the weak link in that system. I've seen those SS hex head bolts shear from sideloads on multiple occasions (heavy crosswinds on a canoe). You should be able to replace them with a higher grade bolt. The HD bars are expensive but are much...

Here is my setup on my Tundra. Pics will come later. Yakima Q tower on cab. 165lbs, 40+ inches of barspread. I carry my 16'6 canoe, occasionally a cargo box. Soft inside the bedrail tonneau cover. Less secure that a hard cover but cheap, easily rolls up and out of the way, and surprisingly...

A rail or track based system from Yakima or Thule would be fine in many cases. Be sure it gets the full 165lb dynamic rating. Do not use any of the clip-on systems, Qtower, Baseline, Traverse feet as it focuses the weight over a very small portion of the roof. Dynamically it'll be fine but...

A lot of it would depend on the type of trails you'll explore. I'm also in NH and a lot of the fun roads have low overhanging branches that'll want to grab your bike if it's mounted up high. I go for a solid fork mount (Yakima SprocketRocket) if you put the bike on the roof. A fork mount will...

It should be a beautiful weekend up there. Count on a bunch of hikers and leaf peepers. The PN parking lot will probably fill up. Bring a pack with winter gear (hat, good gloves, shell, down/fleece layers) as it'll feel cold up there. Be prepared for icy sections if you get an early start...

The Yakima bars are 1 1/8 outer diameter. Since you already have the towers just buy the bars. You'll notice the Railgrabs have teeth that bite into the plastic coating on the bars to kee them from rotating. If you used an uncoated steel bar the towers would work well. Also you won't need...

As said above the Disco 169 will be the most stable, durable and carry the most but it is heavy. The MR Explorer is a great all around design for lakes, rivers with a variety of load. I don't believe MadRiver has changed the design much (I'm more familiar with the older ones) but there is a...

The kit came with a solid cover but I've never used them. I think a film and the black "grate" guards would offer the next best protection without having to worry about lost covers or having to remove them when you need the light.

Here in NH, I have Hella 500FF Fogs mounted low and on the corners of my Suburban. Years ago I had some yellow ones but went clear on this truck. They are plenty bright but the position is key to minimize glare in the snow. Much better visibility than the factory ones. I used the factory...

Front Mounted receiver with a Yakima DryDock then a bar mounted above the front of the cab. That will push the kayak much further forward and leave a lot more room over the bed. Depending on the length of the kayaks you may be able to run a full cap with the tent mounted on top. I've sold...

The Yakima and Thule tracks are the same. There is a slight difference in the hardware used to mount to track to the roof but they are very similiar. Just make sure you buy the correct kit for a fiberglass cap. Some of the shorter track kits are designed to mount through metal roofs...

Lucky dog. Now write down the number and order up the new key. Whenever I run into the situation (Yak rep in NewEngland) it's always the last key I try.

Since you already have the boots, I'd recommend what has already been mentioned, new insole for the smaller foot. I've added a set of insoles to my Vasque hiking boots many years ago. It improved the fit and comfort. I've also added shims under existing insoles on other boots to reduce volume...