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I did get a chance to get wet but was very limited in the waters to play in. Had a 10-25km/hr wind and a current to deal with but I know that I am going to like this canoe! I did a small "Trip Report" here -...

Thanks, The upstream stuff was still iced in quite a bit but hopefully in a few more weeks I can start going down the lakes. This is just the roadside stuff so the nice areas are just a little farther in ;). I think its going to be a good year for photo's now that I have the new canoe! I will...

Thanks for the comment on the canoe. I think I am going to be Very happy with this one! :D I was lucky to find enough open water to get 5-6km of laps in. Would have liked to have an open lake but will need to wait a few weeks for that. The roads were crazy wet and I had my tires sinking to the...

Nice ideas but I cried a little to see all of those canoes out of the water! Lol Pics from yesterday...

Keewaydin 15 --- First Paddle Not really a trip report as I was still iced in for crossing any distance but still a fine day out with the new canoe. Just had to share a few pics to get the season started. Tried for a weekend adventure just North of Kenora on Jones Road but had a bit of a...

Rabbit River/Cole is on my radar to do as well. Looks to be a very nice trip that can be done as a solo. I like the ELA as it is less developed in parts and you can still find quiet areas. Great fishing there too. I think the Free Press did an article on it too--->...

Would something in the experimental lakes area be of interest? I am stuck with mostly weekend adventure stuff for this year so a 10 day trip would be wickedly fun to plan for! I would do an extend version of the Tulabi falls/Snowshoe route for my first. Goal would be an island camping spot...

That would have made for a great moment! Thanks for posting the picture!

Nice, How did the dogs behave? Could have been an interesting start to trouble!

Just a picture of a picture from previous adventure. Just need to hang this here to motivate me to go back and get a proper digital picture of this very interesting spot to camp. Was one of my first solo trips and I had a wonderful 90km/hr+ wind/rain storm to go with this exposed spot during the...

I have found a huge weight/volume savings by switching to a Canon Powershot 240 HS in a Pelican 1010 case. A nice light 20x optical zoom point and shoot. Won't do everything but will get a nice picture most days! I have a Smaller MEC 70lt Deluxe Dry Bag with internal frame and hip belt that...

That was a great read for an Ice bound day here! The "Not being in the best of physical condition, we found that the act of lifting and placing a canoe on one's back required about the same energy as carrying it a quarter mile. So we learned that it was easier to have someone hold up one end of...

That sounds like good news for me! Was worried I may have been asking too much of my canoe with the extra weight. That will only be when I bring all the extra toys so the regular 55# in gear will be perfect for smaller trips up to 5 days. I alway liked sitting on the bottom when the waves got...

Thank you for the feedback yellowcanoe! I was just worried about how much performance would be lost when I loaded it above the rated load. Most of the extra weight would be for extra toys/gear outside of the tent/food stuff and would be used in the smaller lakes north of Kenora. Lots of jumps...

Cflcanoe- you would be welcome to take it for a spin if the waters are ever going to be "soft" here. I have been getting pictures from Vancouver Island with lots of open areas to play in as well. I think we are still dealing with 2+ feet of ice here and will have a bit of a wait yet. Can't wait...

Swift is starting to get some info on the web page now.... http://swiftcanoe.com/packcanoe/ I don't have a scale for mine yet but it feels lighter than the 28lbs listed. Hope to pick up some gear in a few weeks and a scale will be part of that ;) I just want some water to play in so I can see...

Thanks, Do you have a picture of the detachable yoke mounted on your? I had it on my order but they somehow missed sending it with the canoe. I am not too worried about price as long as it works! Just been sorting/updating gear trying to make for a lighter single trip portage etc. on sub 5 day...

Thanks! I am hoping for some great times with this and will post a pic when I have the new yoke mounted up. Should help keep the weight centered on my bad back on the long hauls.

Thank you for the welcome! I am hoping to have a few more quality pictures to share soon! Now that I have the new canoe and a proper little digital camera. Cheers

Just wanted to post a few pics of my new solo canoe. A huge shout out to Jonas at ClassicOutdoors for this fine item and for the crew at Swift for making it. Just waiting on Swift to deliver the detachable yoke and I am GTG. I was on the hunt for a very light solo canoe to carry around in the...