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Had a wet bag once, on a backpacking trip. Tarp camping, we had a thunderstorm that was so heavy the rain was bouncing 18' up from the ground and coming under the tarp. The outside of our down quilt got wet, took half an hour to dry at lunch. Don't be afraid of down getting wet. Choose a quality...

He’s not attached to the rope. He is using a quick release harness.

long enough to be able to hold on to one painter but still reach the other end of the canoe to reach the other painter reefed at the deck plate. We'll carry an additional two 25ft lines if we are likely to be on a trip that would involve lining.

Cut a rectangle of aluminum flashing (or you could use piece of thin plastic like the kind sold to make flexible chopping mats) large enough to roll into a cylinder the size you‘re needing. Add snaps along the seam edge. Once your muffins are consumed undo the snaps and you can roll the cylinder...

Forgive me, but to my understanding a charge is a defensive action intended to neutralize a threat. This bear did follow the guys, pretty scary I admit. However, I have watched my dog follow bubbles along the creek and leaves blown across the back yard, even going so far as to put a foot on them...

I can see that putting the canister on top would interfere with carrying a boat as well. You’ve obviously developed a very efficient portaging technique. If by preference you mean a decision that I have arrived at by empirical observation over 25 years of paddling well I guess that what it is...

Personally I think up top would be the best location, I'll often flip an extra pack up on top when portaging and find it quite easy to carry a heavy load like that. Plus I don't like anything to interfere with the view of my feet. Don't forget to take them off the canister at camp. Otherwise a...

Didn’t look predatory, just curious, probably wanted to get in on the selfie. Just a young bear looking for company. I suspect if they’d had a whistle that would have been enough to be scare the bear away, probably a good idea to carry a whistle when portaging anyway. Very useful if you become...

This one generates as much debate as the innie/ outie groundsheet discussion. I’ve never used a pack cover in spite of hiking for days in Scottish, Welsh and other European rain (and a fair bit of Canadian weather too!) I do use a variety of lightweight dry bags inside my pack and sleeping bag...

Fire bans! Coming to a Province/ State near you soon. Sponsored by Climate Change.

Because 1. It may not be allowed- In Manitoba it is illegal to have an open fire from Spring to Summer and your twig stove may well not be approved. Last summer NW Ontario also had a fire ban (and alcohol stoves were also banned) 2. There are times when even if technically not prohibited having...

I bought a pair of belt suspenders from this place, they only clip to the front of your pants so there is less hassle when dropping your pants. https://www.suspenderstore.com/

In time for Christmas!

A non waterproof breathable bivy bag over the top is one of the best ways. You need to move the dew point out away from the bags. I presume you are using the 30 bag outside the 0? Maybe you have too much insulation and are sweating too much. How is your tent ventilation? Difficult to resist the...

Maybe you need some pet termites?

Just find a local tailor and get them to snip the waistband at the back of your favourite pants and sew in a V of 4 inch wide elastic. Had this done on some wool pants that I had "grown" out of! Cost me $8 per pair.

GG Shoulder straps

Although I’m a tarp user when tripping solo we do take a tent when traveling as a couple. A vestibule gives you somewhere to shed wet rain gear and footwear. We also leave the bear spray and TP kit in the vestibule at night. Our dog also slept there when she could be persuaded to in out of the...

I made one from the liner of Tim Horton’s bulk coffee dispenser destined for the garbage after a meeting. The material had a thick layer of polythene a silver Mylar inside and out.

Would you consider a non-freestanding tent?