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    Baker tent or Bill Mason Tent

    It's probably just me but I couldn't see the Churchill River Canoe Outfitters Campfire tent through YC's link. I found it here: https://www.churchillrivercanoe.com/services/manufacturing/the-campfire-tent.html
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    Best shoes for Boundary Waters?

    Not only does ecology matter but so does time of year, expected weather, personal physical gifts (or lack thereof), personal tolerance for various annoyances/hardships. When you put all of this together, especially the personal gifts and tolerances, you end up with many different solutions to...
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    Swift Keewaydin 18.6 vs. Wenonah Minnesota II

    I second the "consider a Hellman" thought. Possibly their Cruiser? Good luck with your search.
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    Compression Sacks

    Interesting. I followed the link to Sea to Summit compression stuff sacks and I looked at the OR website. I don't see anything on the OR site that looks like what I have. The ones I have look just like the Sea to Summit ones.
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    Compression Sacks

    You have way more experience than I do but, in my experience, I do cinch the OR bags down hard and they have never failed. I have the kind with two ladder locks and two fastex buckles.
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    GPS Specs

    InReach Explorer+. I have it for emergencies and value the two-way communication capabilities. Not all emergency situations are alike so, as has been said, it's nice to be able to let people know exactly what the issue is and how quickly you need assistance. I can also communicate with local...
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    Compression Sacks

    Have several Outdoor Research compression sacks. I find them easy to use and durable. I use them for sleeping bags and spare clothing.
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    Jokes and Laughter for the Day

    Where, please, sir.
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    “Need” a new solo!

    Don't know if you can get a Hellman Canoe where you are but, if you can, I recommend the Hellman Solitude. Stable, hauls a load and I can keep up with my friends in their tandems (although that might be a comment on the speed of the tandem paddlers). https://hellmancanoes.com/the-solitude/
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    Land of Light - Canada's Northern Oasis

    Very well said. I continue to be impressed with your knowledge of plants! Thanks again.
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    Loons at Davis Lake, Saskatchewan

    I always enjoy listening to loons and I found these videos today so I thought I'd share them. Hope they brighten your winter day. https://photos.app.goo.gl/GZnnPeHMpP14Gju1A
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    Land of Light - Canada's Northern Oasis

    Yes, some look familiar but I agree with Alan Gage that the new narrative is fun and different. Thanks again.
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    Interesting, Helpful, Memorable Folks You've Met on Canoe Trips

    One year my two oldest sons decided it would be a good idea to participate in the Yukon River Quest. Since Dad has a canoe, paddles, PFDs and the means to haul all this stuff, I became the support person. To shorten the story, we were sitting, enjoying a beverage, in our campsite just outside of...
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    Land of Light - Canada's Northern Oasis

    Once again, great pictures and commentary. My knowledge of plant identification is very basic and gets "relearned" most years (therefore very little progress is made) so I really appreciated your plant pictures and information. Thanks again and keep posting.
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    Land of Light - Canada's Northern Oasis

    Wonderful pictures and stories! Thanks so much for posting.
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    Video: Waiting on the Wind

    Thanks for the information, RiverRider. I like to keep up on options just in case someone has found the "perfect" pair of pants or the "perfect" pair of boots.
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    Poll: What type of vehicle is your usual canoe vehicle currently?

    2009 Toyota Sienna AWD. 4 people, 2 canoes, gear for a month (or more). Works great.
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    Hanging or storing a canoe off floor in a garage with vehicles

    I have a 2 car garage and have developed a method to hang the canoes over the cars. I built a frame over the doors and added a trapeze for the other end of the canoes. To put a canoe away, I have to move the car outside. I put the garage door opener from the car into my pocket. I close the...
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    Video: Waiting on the Wind

    Yes, I have camped on that island and the barrel was there. The island used to have a lot of garbage. We cleaned what we could and let Ric at CRCO (Churchill River Canoe Outfitters - for those of you not familiar with the area) know about the mess and he said he would get someone to go in and...
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