My first wanigan experience

[clemency]

I've posted this before, but here is a link to a simple wannigan even the least handy among us can build. Well, at least I was able to build.

Building a Wannigan

 

[Robin]

Nice thread, I like that picture in post 2, reminds me of my wall tent trips to Lows Lake in NY ADKs.


I really like my wanigan for all the reasons mentioned, but not being another piece of plastic puts it at the top of the list. When I “carried” around the upper dam at Lows the wanigan rode in this 18’ wood canvas canoe on my cart. Nowadays I don’t portage, so the wanigan is pretty much part of my kit.
Wanigans have many good uses,


I recently added leather straps to my wanigan, one step closer to a wood, canvas, metal and leather outfit.


Here’s a video of me building my wanigan, I’m no wood worker but it’s held up well for many trips.

 

[lowangle al]

I've posted this before, but here is a link to a simple wannigan even the least handy among us can build. Well, at least I was able to build.

Building a Wannigan

Thanks, I remember that, now you saved me from trying to find it.

 

[Sdrew22]

I replaced one of my Duluth packs with a Wannigan last seaon. I'm happy with it. Easier to organize, makes a good seat or stool if needed. Mine has a chess board on the underside of the top. I'm a fan.

 

[dougd]

Back in the day using a wannigan we brought along a backpack frame with a shelf on it for portaging. It worked pretty darn good and when not being used it kept gear out of the bilge water.

 

[lowangle al]

Back in the day using a wannigan we brought along a backpack frame with a shelf on it for portaging. It worked pretty damn good and when not being used it kept gear out of the bilge water.

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I got one of those from the same guy that i got the wannigan from, it's been hanging on the wall for almost 25 years, I guess I should check it out.

 

[Crazy Trout Craft (CTC)]

The tent came in… a bit of a learning curve to set up… I’m excited to give it a try soon… hopefully in my w/c canoe

 

[Cheeseandbeans]

The tent came in

Looks well made. Let us know how you like it.

Bob

 

[Crazy Trout Craft (CTC)]

Looks well made. Let us know how you like it.

Bob

Will do…. Boy it’s heavy 😂

 

[Crazy Trout Craft (CTC)]

Thanks to Lowangle Al’s thread here…I have started my build for a Wanigan as I progress in my restoration of my WC canoe… first sanding of outside completed… for the bottom and short sides I used reclaimed yellow pine from my boyhood farm house the rest is 1/4 pine plywood … please excuse my lack of woodworking skills,,, but I believe it will be functional