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I paid over $3000 for my Northstar Phoenix. I've never regretted it. I would like to by a 17' prospector (or similar tandem) next. Just for fun I went to swiftcanoe.com and 'built' a 17' with all the carbon fiber bells and whistles.... over $8000! Holy cow. They are innovative, but cost is...

Here's the second Big Hole video:

oh yeah, we paddled two sections of the Big Hole, dogbrain. I actually have a couple videos of those trips on vimeo too. I'm pretty sure the put in and take outs are noted on the videos. Those two days were probably my favorite days on the river all summer. I will be going back to the Big Hole...

Thanks for the nice comments you guys. I'm not sure if the rocks is thermal in nature, Pringles. I tried to load a geologic map in google earth and couldn't get it to work. I'll get back to you if I figure out what kind of rock it is. My interest turns to bird hunting in the fall, so I don't...

I met a paddler on this site and we paddled a number of rivers in southwest Montana in June and July including the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Jefferson and Madison. I didn't know anyone in my area that was into solo canoeing and I'm grateful to have a new friend to paddle with. Thank you...

Yes, thanks for the explanation.

I started thinking about trips on the Churchill River out of Missinippe that I could drive to the put and take out, and pay for a shuttle. Also, inquired about a short 50 mile one way flight in to the Churchill River for me and a solo canoe, $1500. In the end I decided to start saving for the...

Thanks for sharing

Nicely done and I did enjoy it. Thanks.

I just sold my Revelation a year ago or so for 700 and it did not have nearly as many nice little extras as Mike's does (especially the IQ gunnel system). It would be a great boat to start out with for a first canoe. It is heavy as heck though.

I ordered a pair of these poles to use with my Lean2 shelter from CCS. They look very solid but haven't used them yet. Much cheaper than the ones on CCS. They are bulky, but I can afford it canoeing. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072K1B91Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A3NUCJILZN382Q&psc=1

In one of my old solos I drilled holes right through the hull composite, the other one has little plastic loops screwed into the wood gunwales. I am leaning toward the loops, but not sure yet. Hard to drill through a new hull. Nice thing is, I have both of those old solos, so no big hurry to...

Thank you for the new responses. Lots of good information. I don't go much over a week, so the battery sounds like the best option for me.

The lithium battery makes a lot of sense for my use, Brian. All I would need to charge is a camera, but gps is nice too. I've been enjoying paddling videos that use a go pro and was thinking about getting one of those. I imagine on a week trip you could use a few charges.

I have been thinking about buying a solar charger for canoe trips. I don't know anything about them and have pretty limited knowledge of this type of device. While catching up on Will Steger's trip, I found his advice quoted from his website below. I actually couldn't find the product her refers...

Thanks for responding Frenchy19. I went ahead and ordered a Lean 2 and expect it to arrive hopefully today. I'll give it a good workout this summer.

I would buy a hat or T-shirt with the tripping canoe from the website header.

Thanks for the additional recommendations, wjmc.

Pakboats look interesting, but having just bought a new canoe, I don't see another boat in my future for a while.

Thanks, Bruce.