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I tend to go at a fairly fast walk as I find that easier than going more slowly, however, that speed is influenced by the condition of the trail, length and difficulty of the day. My "fairly fast walk" is leaning forward with knees bent more than in my usual walking form.

Thanks again everyone. I'm currently leaning toward using an old footprint that I THINK I have somewhere in my gear. A question to PaddlingPitt, where did you find a piece of coated nylon big enough to create an innie ground sheet? If I can't find my old footprint or if it's not the right...

Thanks everyone who has replied so far. So far there are 3 waterproof possibilities - Typar or Tyvek or perhaps some other house wrap - I'd have to do some research on which would be best for my purpose. It could be purchased in 3' rolls and taped together to make a sheet large enough to...

I've read much about the benefits of an inside ground sheet and about the benefits of using both an inside and an outside ground sheet. For me, one of the "Fears while paddling or on canoe trips" is getting my sleeping gear and clothing we while in the tent in a heavy/extended rain . I...

Great pictures of people paddling while some of us are out on the river in a different way. Full moon on the McLeod River in west-central Alberta.

I have several of Cliff's books and find him to be very knowledgeable about canoe tripping. I have enjoyed his books and have learned lots of things. Having said that, I find his dismissive and arrogant attitude toward methods that other people have found successful and toward equipment that...

I always really enjoy your trip reports and your pictures. Thank you so much. Hoping for more!

Wow! The foreshadowing of wind and the Wanderer 4 is becoming real. Hopefully the tent holds up. Were your guy lines slipping or were pegs pulling out or is the high profile of the Wanderer 4 just too much for the combination of high winds and little shelter on the barrens? Your situation on...

From Robbie Burns (To a Mouse) : "But Mousie, thou art no thy-lane, In proving foresight may be vain: The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men Gang aft agley, An’ lea’e us nought but grief an’ pain, For promis’d joy!" And an English translation: "But Michael, you are not...

When I ordered my boat all those years ago I found Bob Hellman easy to work with so I expect he would produce a Duratuff Solitude.

I have had a Hellman Solitude for 15 years and find it a very versatile boat. I paddle rivers up to Class 2+ and lakes with people in tandems and have found it to be capable in moving water and quite fast on the flats. I got it with a tractor seat and foot-brace and with knee pads. I paddle...

As always, a great read - thanks. Your reluctance to use your compass as you usually did in the past reminds me of me, for whatever reason, not wanting to do simple things that have been successful in the past. For example, deciding that it will be OK to not tie the canoe up when stopping...

Hi Michael, I asked about your canoe and tent and then I didn't respond, sorry! Thank you for responding. I got lost in following your story and I have the attention span of a gnat. When I saw your picture of your tent, I thought it was the Wanderer 4 but wanted to confirm. I have one (and a...

Such a great storyteller! You make ordinary things very interesting. Beautiful photography! What canoe are you using? What tent?

You are a wonderful storyteller. Thanks and keep telling.

From a recent trip in the McLennan Lake, Saskatchewan.

That doesn't look like Royalex to me. Buyer beware!

Ah, yes, the things I've bought and never or seldom used or that have not performed well. I prefer look at my many unfortunate purchases differently. I like to frame myself as a seeker of knowledge, an experimenter, etc. It makes me feel better than framing myself as someone who doesn't know...