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Yeah, that would involve learning something new.

The swift website says “optimal load range” is 150-400#. Seems generous. With my dog, I’m at 235# (no gear). I generally take 3 packs weighing on average about 38# for 114#. So I’m likely to use 350# of capacity, or 88%. If I scratch the dog and his food, I’d be about 280#, or 70% of...

I should have mentioned that I have a ZRE Whitewater bent shaft that usually goes with me lake tripping. On rivers, I’ve been partial to a BB Explorer. Both suffice in shallow currents, but it seems like my shoulder might benefit from a narrower blade that is still durable for shallow...

What percent of maximum capacity is the sweet spot between performance and hauling? My P14’s capacity is 400 lbs. I’m thinking 75-80% of that (300-320) is as loaded as I’d want to be on a windy crossing. That would preclude any longer trips in that boat, certainly rule out taking my dog...

My shoulder is still pretty wrecked, and the wide paddles I’m using aren’t helping. I know there’s a lot of expertise out there. Prefer wood, straight shaft. I’m needing a paddle that pulls easier, lightweight, will work in rivers or lakes. Any thoughts?

Outstanding report. Was paddling upstream on Caribou River difficult? I’ll go back and glean some comments for fishing information. I’m trying to be minimalist on that.

I’ve seen to much to be able to comprehend that sarcasm. Besides, this site will either get inexperienced paddlers or it will die. Let ‘em feel comfortable. Wood Canvas had me head scratching though. Seen lots of that on the internet too 😄.

watching YouTube has made me to curtail my enthusiasm for a long Wabakimi trip. This first one will be easy going by Wabakimi standards. I’m just too old and busted up to take 2 weeks gear over 50+ portages now, not likely to improve a whole lot by August. Looking hard at Smoothrock Lake via...

None in the lower 49. Excluding Canada, which could be a state any day now. There are some remote lakes in the Rockies. And I’ve felt remoteish there, but there’s often still road noise East of the Mississippi, except for the middle of BWCA, but Rockies or NE MN, inner Everglades are as close...

I’m liking the expedition Kevlar from Swift. I haven’t butt dragged down many rock gardens, but Kevlar is easy to repair, although you will never return anything to “like new” condition. I’m good with just filling scratches and gouges, even on Royalex. I don’t care about touching up color...

Great report! I like the tent/tarp setup. Some sites would allow this, some would not. I’ll definitely consider it when setting up my next camp.

Thanks. I’ll definitely look on YouTube. Just watched one on the Kopeka river. Although I won’t do that river, it was great for getting a good look at the terrain and water and portage obstacles. Lots of down timber. That canoeist brought a full bow saw instead of a folder. He also brought...

Thanks Mark. Is paddling upstream possible in any season, or is a loop only proposition?

I’m looking for someone who’s paddled this river to Wabakimi Lake.

Thanks Alan. I haven’t been there for a while either. Tony

Is the MYCCR website down? I tried 3 times and it doesn’t seem to work.

Looks good, but I don’t like poplar. Ash or oak - just had poplar crack on me in other applications.

I’m cutting my gear down…still…again. Food is my target now. I’ve decided to go mostly freeze dried, but snacks and lunches are problematic. Any ideas? Bogan may be staying home for the next trip. His food is too heavy. If I leave him home, I’m considering taking the Swift P14 instead of...

That’s my new mantra: slow and dreamy. See everything, hear it all.

Checked out the mileage. 200 m miles closer to Armstrong, I guess next step is finding a route to match my old maness and range. I’m thinking of leaving my dog home. That saves weight in my pack and room in the canoe. Hate to leave him, but as busted up as I am, I’ll need to trim down...