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I feel more paranoid in the city than out in the bush. Lots of night shoppers cruising the streets these days. Saskatchewan and Manitoba’s northern communities are pretty rough, so you don’t just park your truck by the dock or put in and paddle away. That said, I try to always store my vehicle...

As Recped said in Canada we can pretty much paddle wherever we want until the water dries up. The land areas that are not owned by the Crown is where Trespass Acts come into effect. Each province has their own unique acts that are enforced by the police and conservation officers and are in...

Hey Thestripper, super neat! A visit to Scandinavia is high on the list. Sweden’s trespass laws would make travel and exploring pretty easy. Are they similar in Norway? What are the main brand of canoes found over there?

I’ve given up on paddling this part of the Churchill River area because of all the poo and overuse. Its everywhere and I can’t keep the dog out of it. The rest of Saskatchewan, never a problem. Hopefully this project is a success.

An elongated beaver tail In the flats, BB Expedition Plus (for now) in WW.

The Hellman Solitude looks like a great boat! Seems like it would fit the bill for the OP. When I was shopping it was on the list but couldnt find one to test it out. I wonder If they’d make one in Duratuff if you special ordered?

I’ll second the suggestion for the Frybake. Gear that serves multiple purposes makes sense, and if you look at it as a 2 for 1 (baking and frying system) the cost isn’t that bad.

IMO there’s no better canoe pack than a Duluth. We‘ve been using a couple of Northwoods for the past 25 years. I like them because they can be packed relatively short and fat, which makes carrying multiple packs at once stacked, easy and comfortable. You cant beat their durability. The tump...

Never had an issue with being bored or scared using an aggressive schedule and the right variety of electric lettuce.

Randy, have you looked at the Clipper line of solos? They have a 14’ prospector as well that comes in at sub 50lbs in various layups and would be considerably less dough than a swift and no gel coat if that’s your thing. I drive a Duraflex Caribou S, it’s a real tough, river worthy big person...

What did the cannibal do after dumping his girlfriend? He wiped his bum.

What kind of boat are you driving?

The reflector oven, big and awkward to pack, uses too much fuel and is ridiculous hot to work with, especially in the summer months. The frybake makes it obsolete

Flights in bush planes are generally the highlight of our trips for the kids. On one occasion, we must of had some pretty stable weather, and a very kid friendly pilot. At one point in the flight he looked over at my guy sitting shotgun and told him to take the controls, which he did, and he...

Yikes! Enjoyed the read, brings back some good memories of that area. Thanks. Love the Nipissing, just not that section.

Does anyone know what this is? Found in a cattail marsh.

My favourite insect.

Makes sense, good call, it’s a laminated basswood/alder paddle I’m working on, it’s a beefed up but lighter weight tripper, bit of a paradox I’m afraid. Both pretty porous woods. It’ll get glassed too. Here’s where I’m at: Plan is to spread the epoxy into the grove, hopefully without any...

I’m trying my hand at edging some paddles, kind of like the Grey Owl pictured. Can anyone recommend a filler, or a filler combination for the edging using West System products? Thx!

I’ve found sections of South Saskatchewan to be somewhat of a hidden, unexpected treasure. Cool, crystal clear water, endless beach islands and sand bars, decent fishing and NO motorboats. It even has trees! It’s tucked away in a deep, wide valley and you’d never know that up top sits the...