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I'm bummed out that I didn't make the list, but I guess recped & his chicken didn't either, so I won't feel too bad. :LOL:

In all years of Wabakimi area trips, where it usually rains a lot, we always packed the wet tent or fly outside the waterproof pack...

I’m looking forward to reading lots of TRs this summer from this far more familiar family of paddlers.

An article from the Canadas History magazine (formerly known as the Hudson Bay Co publication The Beaver)...

A Viking Ship That doesn't really have anything to do with canoeing. But - it has to do with the question of existence and where I...

The Canyon is excellent as a white water tripper but most whitewater trips involve a great deal of flat water, too, and the Canyon does...

I bring my iphone and my InReach. InReach gets us weather, verifies paper map orienteering, keeps the wife happy, and is priceless in a...

I take a phone if I'd ever want to set an alarm but it hasn't happened yet. (only reason that I can think to do so would be to see if I...

Maybe a pocket Canyon? Or NovaCraft makes a slew of Prospectors. Old Town's Appalachian is an excellent boat. I have an old Mad River...

I got into paddling because someone offered me a loaner. And I've always tried to pay it forward. I bought a Dagger Caption so I would...

No-see-ums chase me into the tent right in the middle of that beautiful sunset. The fading light still permeates the tent walls. I am...

A Perfect Day I woke to dank and dreary skies. Cold. Scuttled back into my sleeping bag and slept more. I was awakened by loud...

Perhaps you are right, I guess its just sour grapes on my part, I was unhappy when they dumped the J. Winters line. On the other hand, I...

I have a set of the [spoon on one side fork on the other], in stainless. We cook a lot of grilled meats and vegies and a fork is useful...