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Some friends are considering buying a Swift boat (I don't know which model yet) in carbon innegra and they asked me what I thought about that layup. Since I really don't know much except what Swift says, I thought I'd ask if anyone has a Swift boat in that layup and what are the pluses and...

I stumbled upon this advertisement and while I'm not interested in purchasing, I am interested in knowing more about the canoe. It says "Cedar strip" but it looks more like a wood canvas but the exterior looks like birch bark or is it just made to look like birch bark. What is it? Sorry, I...

Tangled tent guy lines are a pain. I've taken to doubling mine a few times until it's quite short and then tying a loose overhand knot. That seems to work most of the time to prevent guy line tangle. Recently friends gave us a cheap pop-up tent for our grandchildren to play in. That tent had...

So my search for Omer Stringer films continues to lead me to some dead ends and onto some really interesting tangents. Puddle Jumper is a paddler from Saskatchewan who has posted a number of canoe tripping videos on YouTube. He has a good sense of humour and does a great job of videoing from...

One of my favourites. Re-found when I was looking for Omer Stringer films. Survival in the Bush https://www.nfb.ca/film/survival_in_the_bush/

I have managed to lose several of the plastic wire shelf ends that covered the ends of some exposed bolts in my canoes. I don't currently have any of the plastic shelf ends around but, as I was searching for those and considering what else might work, I noticed that I have a selection of twist...

I've read much about the benefits of an inside ground sheet and about the benefits of using both an inside and an outside ground sheet. For me, one of the "Fears while paddling or on canoe trips" is getting my sleeping gear and clothing we while in the tent in a heavy/extended rain . I...

Recently got back from a trip on the Milk River in southern Alberta. The Milk River starts in Montana, makes an arc into Alberta and then flows back into Montana. We went from the Del Bonita Campground to Writing on Stone Provincial Park. Sunday, July 10, 2022 We left home about 8:00...

Over the years I've tried a variety of possible plate/bowls and have found all of them wanting in some way or another. I've been using this dog dish as my personal camping plate/bowl for the past few years and it's the best one I've tried to date. This dish: is easy to clean (stainless...

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

I've been considering some trips for this summer but have been wondering whether it's fine or if it's selfish. Thoughts?

Sad news about Alex Hall https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform/torn-away-from-eden

I posted this over in Canadian Canoe Routes then thought that some here might enjoy. Be sure to read the description.

​ I thought I'd post a short report about what is likely to be my last paddle of 2018. The trip took place Tuesday, November 13 then we got snow and our ski trails are packed and tracks have been set and I've been skiing. The changing of the seasons. A friend had been up in Jasper National...