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  1. Eric Billard

    Waterproofing your Gear

    Hey guys, I recently put together a video on waterproofing options, mostly about the different types of drybags, pelican hard cases, along with barrels and the Yeti Backflip (a submersible backpack cooler). Let me know what you think, and feel free share what gear you use to keep your food &...
  2. Eric Billard

    How to Solo Lift a Canoe

    Hey guys, just recently put together a quick video on “How to Solo Lift a Canoe” or at least how I do it. Feel free to chime in and share your opinions, your own personal methods, along with your experiences on the portage trail. https://youtu.be/1x4npgavsxs - Cheers Sent from my iPhone...
  3. Eric Billard

    What Paddles do you guys use!

    Hey guys, was just wondering what paddles everyone uses and for what purposes. Nowadays I primarily use my Grey Owl Guide Cherry 60 for most of my flatwater canoe trips and use my Werner Bandit Carbon 56 for use in Whitewater. Please feel free to share your opinions on the subject and let us...
  4. Eric Billard

    Urban Paddling

    Hey guys, I know many members on this site are accustomed to paddling in wilderness environments, but there are also great opportunities to have a great time in urban environments. I find that this is a great way to get out on the water and to get friends into paddle sports in the first place...
  5. Eric Billard

    Choosing and sizing Snowshoes

    Hey guys, was wondering how many of you have had experience with snowshoes, for what purpose and where you’ve used them. Also if you own a pair speak up and let us know what you got. I have the “Atlas Access 30” Snowshoes and use them primarily for walks in the woods, small hikes and often will...
  6. Eric Billard

    Building a Quinzee for Winter Camping & Survival

    Hey how's everyone's winter going? Out having some winter fun and decided to put together a new video on how to build a simple one-man quinzee. Could have gone all out making a giant snow hut but decided to make a basic solo survival shelter. It was -25 C or -13 F, but was super comfortable and...
  7. Eric Billard

    Portable Water Filtration & Purification

    Hey guys, so I've been using the MSR Miniworks for years and it's done me really well, I've used it on countless trips and am now at the end of the filter's life. I could simply purchased a replacement filter but within the last year have switched over to the MSR Guardian and wow is it ever...
  8. Eric Billard

    Bear Hang using a 3:1 pulley system

    Hey guys, On long trips where I tend to bring a whole lot of food , I usually set up a 3:1 pulleys system for all my bear hangs. Makes things super easy and allows me to put a whole lot of food up in the tree on my own with minimal effort, up out of reach of scavenging black bears. Making sure...
  9. Eric Billard

    Wood Harvesting Tools - Saws, Axes and Knives

    Hey guys, so I went for years simply foraging the forest floor for firewood; generally always having success gathering enough dry dead sticks, small logs and natural firestarters like birch bark or old man's beard to start small fires for everything from cooking meals to late night comfort &...
  10. Eric Billard

    Hey just joined the forum under my real name Eric Billard.

    How's it going guys, hoping to spark up some meaningful conversations on all things canoe tripping, share my experiences and broaden my horizons. Cheers!
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