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So I have an interesting internal debate going on. I have always LOVED the SRT - and on my Yukon trip this past year I realized how badly I want and can use a good river-tripping solo. Of course the SRT immediately entered my mind, but once I got home I had an opportunity to grab a brand new...

I attended this workshop back in 2023 - absolutely fantastic! Very highly recommended, if nothing else it will add some fun maneuvers to your repertoire that can spice even mundane paddling trips...

Try a WildFIRE - hands down the most "fun to paddle" canoe ever IMHO! Much more maneuverable than any you mentioned, ideally paddled kneeling, great for a combo lake and river tripping, creekin', and joy paddling. The design was originally built by Bell but the mold was moved to NY and built by...

It's a LLOOOOONNGG boat with no rocker, must be a bear to maneuver without heeling (and with sitting on the bucket seat I imagine that can be kind of interesting). Guessing it is optomized for paddling with a spray deck on large water. I think if I were going to paddle accross the Great Lakes or...

Do you love it?!? I had that boat reserved but the transport to Maryland wasn't going to work before leaving on my trip to the Yukon so I backed out - have been kicking myself for not finding a way to make it happen. I love the SRT, especially a red SRT, and this one seemed pretty well perfect!

If you're not planning on class 2 2+ rapids I am sure the Huron will fit your needs perfectly. My hope is that Esquif increases the T-Formex lite offerings to include the Huron - in which case the Huron 15 becomes even more alluring. I feel the Huron 15 is quite comperable to the Old Town...

Tried loading out the canoe today. Still a few things to figure out (I didn't attach painters and lines to my gear), but this is the general idea I'm thinking: This is more than I've ever carried on a trip. Since originally posting I have expanded my gear list somewhat, mainly because we are...

Oh I FULLY agree - I do not have a dehydrator or freeze-drier of any sort, but this is most certainly a long-term goal for me. Usually I am out up to 9 days or so, but doing these longer trips it would save a TON of waste (and ultimately I think money) to make my own, plus it will probably taste...

I know this is a common thing to do, and I have been thinking of doing so specifically to save space. Ultimately it will not save total waste, but clearly would reduce the volume of waste on the trip. I think it would also save a slight amount of weight. I have been a bit hesitant to do so...

I think it will start to get a bit monotonous after a bit, but I try to mix and match things to give different flavor combinations. I have never gone quite this long, but it has been my experience that it's not the hugest concern becuase you get so hungry that any sustinence is tasty! The...

I have exactly zero insider knowledge about this, but I heard through the grapevine that there may be a couple working with Dave that has the long-term goal of taking over? Maybe I shouldn't say anything, but at least the rumor I heard sounded promising...

Food is a bit more challenging to document. Not fully loaded yet - I am going to add a few more backpacking meals and bannock to the mix, plus lunch and breakfast items (and snacks). I have always struggled with barrel organization so I purchased Recreational Barrel Works stuff this year to make...

Wow - I have never heard of them. Do you have a particular model you recommend?

Agreed - and I may leave the wind jacket at home. It's a thicker Mountain Hardwear Windstopper fleece that also has some warmth, so I am on the fence as I like the added warmth but it is the single bulkiest clothing item I have...

I am going to make some additional replies later with food, footwear, and other ancillary items and so forth, but these are all fantastic ideas - thank you! I would LOVE to do some paddling in the Territories, sounds AMAZING! I forgot my coat bag in the original loadout pictures above. I have a...

I have a lighter in my PFD, but I agree that tinder would be nice. I often carry homemade tinder I make with cotton and Vaseline, but I'm concerned as to whether bears can smell that...

15m / 50ft yes - I have one of those combo package deals that has the rope, whistle, and 50' of rope and the entire thing is in a fabric bailer; attached to my thwart. I also have a 100' throw rope/bag that for the life of me I cannot find, so I'll either make another or buy one (they're...

Here's what I currently use for a "ditch kit", worn at all times while paddling on backcountry rivers. I doubt a pin kit is really necessary on the Yukon, so I'm likely to change this out a bit. Packed up it's pretty clean, the bear spray in a bottle holder sleeve: Here's what's inside -...

Definitely, I'm going to make several replies I think showing all of the other items, and also the loaded out canoe. This will help going back after the fact I think and checking what was useful and what was not. I wish I had done this in the past!

This trip will be to Yukon! Following the root of the Y1K from Whitehorse to Dalton Crossing (although we'll be going MUCH more slowly). Cannot wait!