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Petzl tikkas, with the 'red light' mode for night vision. They in combination with a Luci Light have worked out really well for me.

Two for me. Read with one in the tent if I have a paperback. I have Black Diamonds - served me well.

A home made cover on a voyageur canoe racing in the Yukon River Five Finger Rapids. Myself in the bow, in one shot i am sumerged diving...

That is amazing. How does that map, mounted under a strap, stay on tight when they've capsized and run through all that water upside down?

For this trip you need a splash cover - holy crap... I love when they climb on top of the up-side-down canoe and paddle it to shore.

I'd buy one even though I already have seven or so canoes. For $150 it is well worth it. I don't like to drill holes in my canoes...

I’ve met a group of kids from Keewaydin in Temagami many years ago. I watched a small but stocky young lady carry that 17’ Prospector...

From what I have read, one of the camps using w/c boats, uses them to teach respect. First you need to respect your canoe, then respect...

Great report and beautiful pictures. Your words get to the heart of keeping traditions alive. Well done !:)

We have a special place in our hearts for camp canoes. It would be easy for a camp to let the tradition of using wood canvas canoes on...

Welcome. Thanks for the great photos. Nice boat you have there.

Yes it is. We love it. Found it used outside of Austin, TX. A canoe livery was selling a bunch of their boats, so we scooped it up.

Hello all, I've lurked on this forum for a couple of years. I finally decided it was time to make an official introduction and jump...

I still have one of those old felt covered canteens, but I haven't used it in forever. I use the Nalgene bottles when tripping. At home...

That's very interesting. I've always used Nalgenes and try to keep them out of the sun. Two 32 oz. Nalgenes per day on the water was...