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Uggh. Have no idea how to delete this. Photo did not come through. My bad.

Totally agreed. We are "leave no trace behind/tread lightly/don't drive on the grass" outdoor-folk (to possibly the extreme) and also land-owners of properties in the sticks so have been on the flip side of this often. Theft, vandalism, litter, and some jerk even stole the Fruit Loops from the...

We were glad we didn't meet this guy.

It does look a lot like the bog-land North of Bemidji but I think that shot was East of Atikokan ON.

Astro

Just recently purchased our second perfect canoe. For me they must be used & somewhat neglected or put to pasture for some reason or another as I enjoy breathing a bit if life back into them.

'nuf said.

Copy that. 6' paddle for standing. I stand as often as reasonable & certainly sketchy with something much shorter. However must confess it's been over a decade since I've brought a backup paddle Please don't tell my mom. Tonight will be spent searching competitive poling as I was not aware...

Agreed. Trimming is much more paramount and it seems each trip I forget to do so for a day or two as the food pack lightens. I would like to try this but not packing one for a long trip. Heck...I've given up packing fishing gear as of last year in trade for pouched tuna.;) That is a great way...

Yup! I posted a bit of the short trip in that original WTB thread.

Ice out on some Northern MN rivers as of yesterday but snowing & 17 deg today.

Took it out yesterday morning & mocked-up our tripping gear to get an idea of how it packs & where we can lash them. Also to test the short paddles it came with. It has no aft thwart so may need to add something. Less than ideal conditions with a 35MPH sustained wind out of the NW which is now...

Well...I guess this thing was calling my name. Specs & reviews seem to indicate it is a great tripper not excelling at anything in particular but good at everything. It is lighter, wider, deeper, than my current ride so a step in the right direction when it comes to safety. The scratches are all...

There is this. I see Explorer's all over and have never considered them to be a tripper however it does check a number of my initial boxes. How much paddling efficiency would I loose compared to my fiberglass MR Sunrunner. We load for 10 nights as follows...100 lb bowwoman, 60 lb gear pack...

Whoops...Meant to say it WAS as of yesterday. Sorry for the confusion.

It was not as of yesterday. I am contemplating that purchase in fits & starts. Thanks much.

Thanks all for the feedback. I think I'll open up my search to include a UL and pack a bit more repair tape & epoxy in case of a mishap and the canoe needs to be dragged (drug? drugded?). Seems each & every rock in Quetico is what I refer to as a "Hull Ripper" being sharp & jagged.

Lots to think about with this next boat & probably won't be able to check all the boxes of wants & needs. Imagine not to many in the market for a canoe factoring in "dragability" but that is an honest consideration. As careful as one can be each trip generates deep gouges in gel-coat even with...