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Lovely trip!! Thanks for taking us along.

The Ontario Blackbird above is a great choice. But, there are soon many choices. I'm dying to hear about a review of the Triplex Bushcraft X1 from Bushcraft Canada, so you could by that and put your review up for me... :) If you're looking to buy something a little higher-end, I can't say...

I've been tossing that pad around in various shopping baskets online since I first saw it. The idea of a thick, plush pad is too great temptation, especially after seeing this post. I think I'll be picking a couple up this summer. Since backpacking is , I think the option of separating them...

No, Mem, I think that qualifies as a cannon, especially in a canoe. Canotrouge, lovely pics. I moved from the NWT a couple of years ago, and we made regular trips down your way - I sure miss it! In fact, I bought my MR Explorer at the big canoe shop downtown Whitehorse. Looked funny lashed...

Red, that's the pot set I use now as well. Got it for Christmas last year, and I love it. It replaces my old odds and sods kit. I also have a Snow Peak stove in a titanium pot and a Trangia that I like. If I was planning a solo trip, I'd bring my large Kelly kettle, but when I'm with the...

The wind performance is what concerned me the most. Not a day tripper... But probably pretty good for the days when I get to carry the dog, the cooler, and the big family tent so Momma and the kids can have a nice light boat to paddle.. LOL. I've portaged quite a lot with large tandems, so...

Trying to plan something now. I spoke with the guy today, and the Osprey seems like a deal. He threw a wrench into things though... He's got a Wenonah Voyageur (17.5') in good shape for the same price. It's way more boat than I had wanted, but the extra length comes at the cost of...

Hanz, not sure if it was on this forum or another, but I saw that boat, possibly your exact boat, somewhere else. It's the main reason I started considering it for myself. An absolute beauty.

That's a lotta boats!!!

Memaquay, not to rub it in, but I live in the Annapolis Valley, and yes, the colours are really getting going. We've been here for 3 years now, and love it. Just had my first off the tree honey crisp yesterday!! Going to Foote's or Dempsey's on the weekend to pick. Would love to see the...

I'm not opposed to taking a drive when time and money allow. I'm also not opposed to $3000 for the right boat, if another option isn't available. I like the light weight of the high end boats like PBW, but weigh that against the fact the kids will be paddling it sometimes, and it will get...

"Maybe... the OP will listen", "Whining", "rationalize a crapty plastic bathtub", "just ridiculous", "a boot in the arse" ?? Wow. That helps us all understand why you travel solo. Doesn't help me with my question, though. I thought a solo canoe forum would be a place I could ask for some...

A few things... First of all, I'm not a novice paddler, and there is no learning curve for me using a single paddle or a double. I don't know it all, for certain, but have been paddling kayaks and tandem canoes for 30 years. I own a big ol' Mad River Explorer, and have paddled any number of...

Wow, lot's of interesting thoughts... Thanks. I do really like the design of the Swift Keewaydin 15, but they don't sell them here, and you guessed it - the used market here is poor. Love the Rapidfire, too, but it's a lot of money to buy sight unseen, plus then you have to get it here... If...

Hi... I've been looking for a nice solo boat for back country trips, usually to established sites (Keji, or similar areas), and the occasional longer distance trip, say 4-5 days max. Problem is there's really nothing to choose from in Nova Scotia. There area lot of Old Town dealers around...

A very sweet looking boat, Stripperguy. Where are you located??

Have you checked out H2O? They have a 15' and 16'6" solo. Made in Canada, available in composites, and pretty looking boats. Heard good things from the three people I've spoken to that have paddled them. Something a little different...

Personally, I always carry either my Swedish Forest Axe by GB, or their bigger American Felling Axe, depending on the number of people. I am just beginning my solo canoe life, but assume I'll still take at least the smaller one. I also carry a pruning saw and a folding bucksaw. My kit isn't...