A few days ago, I got into some conversations about those butane canisters for camp stoves, and wrote a post […]
I really don’t like sounding like a grumpy old man, but every now and then a subject comes up where […]
What To Look For: Anything you bring portaging should be as light as possible, compactable, durable and resist water, and the […]
I love these things. Compression sacks are handy bags that you stuff full of compressible materials (clothes, sleeping bags etc.) […]
What To Look For: Anything that carries your gear comfortably will get you by portaging, but there are advantages to […]
What To Look For: Most Provinces and States require that every boat – including canoes – to have a boat […]
What To Look For: You need to find a PFD that fits properly. It should be snug, and not be […]
What To Look For: Having a paddle is just as important as having a canoe, and there are almost as […]
After reserving your campsite, getting your canoe will be your next most important task. What To Look For: If you […]
A friend of mine was once offered a free canoe. Why is it that such a theoretically positive word always […]