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The Eureka Tundraline
A-FRAME—BACK IN STYLE
When photographer Gary McGuffin saw the tent he would be sharing with writer Cliff Jacobson on a trip three years ago he was worried. Jacobson’s Aroostook tent was 33 years old. But Jacobson and the tent design quickly converted McGuffin, and the two of them collaborated with Eureka to bring A-frame tents back into production with the Tundraline expedition tent, billed as being specifically for canoeists. “Dome tents are made so mountaineers can
cram them in a crevice,” observes Jacobson. “They are compact, but are hard to set up and covered with seams and stitching.” Based on the Aroostook, the Tundraline is sup-
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Hot New Models for 2009 WENONAH FUSION
LENGTH 13’ WIDTH 31”
HULL MATERIAL Royalex WEIGHT 45 lbs
DESIGNER COMMENTS: The Fusion is a uniquely designed solo canoe for recreation and fishing. It can be paddled with a double- or single- bladed paddle and its foot-controlled rudder makes manoeuvring a cinch. Lighter, quicker and more manoeuvrable than fishing kayaks, the Fusion also runs drier and holds more gear. The rudder is optional. (Also available in Kevlar Ultra-light, $1,399 US; 29 lbs).
$899 US
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ported by well-placed stakes pulling out on the arched poles holding up either end. The tent fly is attached to the tent canopy at the pole sleeves, meaning the one-piece tent is extremely wind- resistant and easy to set up, even in a rainstorm. With two large vestibules and a two-metre interior length it’s roomy, but at 5.4-kg the comfort, confi- dence and convenience come at a heavy cost. $349 Cdn, $299 US
www.eurekatentscanada.com
Happy campers. PHOTO: GARY MCGUFFIN
HELLMAN SOLITUDE
LENGTH 15’ 6” WIDTH 32”
HULL MATERIAL Duralite WEIGHT 40 lbs
DESIGNER COMMENTS: The Solitude is our most versatile solo canoe. Nimble, light and fast, it can handle class III whitewater yet cruises along fine on flat water. This is an outstanding touring canoe that is a lot of fun to paddle.
$1,700 Cdn
hellmancanoes.com
MAD RIVER CANOE EXPEDITION 186
LENGTH 18’ 6” WIDTH 34”
HULL MATERIAL Kevlar WEIGHT 55 lbs
DESIGNER COMMENTS: The Expedition is bringing tripping back in a big way. Designed with very little rocker and an asymmetrical hull, this shallow-V, hybrid composite “super” canoe will track true and stay on course throughout multi-day journeys. The swedeform asymmetric hull delivers maximum efficiency and the significant flare above the waterline ensures dryness and lift. Colour: green or white.
$3,100 Cdn and US
www.madrivercanoe.com
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