Recent content by BozoCanoe

Bryan Hansel over at Paddling Light blog posted a really nice article recently on his gear list for his single-portage trips. It's nice because, like the rest of us he's balancing functionality, weight, durability, and cost in all his decisions while trying to keep it real. He's really dialed...

Thanks for this. I have a couple of backpacking packs here at home I will be experimenting with as well. On a philosophical note.... I'm really trying to think objectively about how much I really carry, and what is really enough, and what I really want out of these fast, light, solo trips...

Thanks, I'm going to be doing a spring trip on the Wild and Scenic Missouri here in Montana in about ten days so I am actually in the process of starting to lay out gear and food. I'll try to lay out my kit and take photos. I'll order that CCS pack sometime after that, my next BWCA trip isn't...

I did a 10-day solo BWCA trip last summer where I doubled back on portages. Never again. I am am now carefully paring my kit down so this summer I can do it all in one go. I'd love to know what pack you use that holds all your kit but still allows you to portage without butting up against the...

For sure. I’m out of town for the next week but happy to meet up for coffee after that.

Seeking to buy two of those classic 30” Harmony canoe float bags. Thought I would try to find a used set here if anyone has some to sell. I’m outfitting a Bell Alaskan I have that is still in superb condition. I live in Bozeman, Montana, USA if anyone is nearby.