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Yeah, I wash. No deodorant. I try to stay clean in the woods. Plus one on the toothbrush. I dont like going to sleep covered in bug spray. Aloe on the other hand can be a godsend. Aaaaand nothing feels better than clean hair after a few days out. I may wash clothes but dont worry about them...

I dont use deodorant either...I wash.Part of my routine in the woods is to wash when I need to. Including clothes if I am out for a long enough trip. I dont like going to sleep covered in bug spray so I usually keep sleeping clothes separate. It's all just part of being comfortable.

I seldom cook on fire ...when I do its pretty simple. Usually on a stick or a spit, or in foil pouches. On any well used site around here you can usually find a fridge or oven grate laying about that everyone uses.

A couple of pics from my favourite get away place.

Beautiful trip so far. Very indicative of back country in Canada. And yes, Manitoba has some great routes also. I have paddled most of the routes that Charles does. He is into day trips on very small rivers that are a lot of fun. Saskatchewan has tons of water to explore if you are a bit...

looks to be the real thing Robin. I see the ghost of a decal on the front deck and that mark is too big for a Pete. The price is right thats for sure. I hear ya about the 40 lb thing YC.

The only saw that will cut the mustard on a trip like that will have " STIHL " written on the side of it. Then cutting ports is no great worry, even for me.

I already have a barn full of canoes of various types, albeit only one faux chestnut now. Had they offered porters or sherpas to go with that, I may have weakened.

Cars are harder for me to load than trucks. A pivoting t bar is a nice option but I dont have a hitch to put it in. I mostly just walk up alongside the car and lean over to place the boat on the racks. Yes it is a bit awkward but I figure if an old lady like me can muscle it on the pretty much...

Outstanding. This would count as a top notch trip no matter where it was. Happy paddling.

CT is looking a lot like MN these days. Its always good to meet other folks and Robin is one of our favourites for sure.

I was in Vancouver for December one year and we had fog the entire month. Makes people insane. I am lucky in that I have good coping skills. Sitting with coffee watching the snow fall from my living room works. Having a shop where I can overhaul tractors and cars or builld canoes seems to help...

I could be nice and say kayaks are more intuitive which is why they are easier to learn how to paddle. I find for certain people though, canoes are much more intuitive. Some people take to them immediately. I myself prefer canoes, but have taken to kayaking because that is what the GF paddles...

My old Hultafors Brux has been my go to canoe axe for as long as I can remember

Niiiiice....I have always like the smaller heads on oversized handles. Easier for me to limb with.

Does that Old Town have sponsons ??

thats pretty cool

I have been taking my nieces on trips the past couple of years. One of them is now taking her friends out on trips herself. I would love to be able to take more young women out and show them they can do this stuff on their own. What I dont like seeing is the posers who make videos and give a...

Good luck with your new venture. I go to Pakwash every year, perhaps we will come check out the store.

forget the kevlar ....build one of those Jacks Special chums...... I have a couple of nasty looking old glass canoes that need love.....if you are bored and dont mind a drive....lol. Half a dozen wc as well....I coiuld keep you busy for ages.