Gear
Top 10 Tips I Forget Not Everyone Knows
Quite regularly, I forget how much time I spend camping, canoeing and portaging compared to most other people. I want […]
5 Reasons Not To Use Butane Canisters
I really don’t like sounding like a grumpy old man, but every now and then a subject comes up where […]
2011 Outdoor Adventure Show
Last weekend I got a chance to go to the Ontario Outdoor Adventure show, and like every year it was […]
Gear To Bring Portaging: Sleeping Bag
What To Look For: Anything you bring portaging should be as light as possible, compactable, durable and resist water, and the […]
Gear To Bring Portaging: Compression Sacks
I love these things. Compression sacks are handy bags that you stuff full of compressible materials (clothes, sleeping bags etc.) […]
Gear To Bring Portaging: Packs
What To Look For: Anything that carries your gear comfortably will get you by portaging, but there are advantages to […]
Gear To Bring Portaging: Canoe Safety Kit
What To Look For: Most Provinces and States require that every boat – including canoes – to have a boat […]
Gear To Bring Portaging: PFD
What To Look For: You need to find a PFD that fits properly. It should be snug, and not be […]
Gear To Bring Portaging: Paddles
What To Look For: Having a paddle is just as important as having a canoe, and there are almost as […]
Gear To Bring Portaging: The Canoe
After reserving your campsite, getting your canoe will be your next most important task. What To Look For: If you […]