Canot-camping La Vérendrye IN THE HATCH BY TIM SHUFF
No Fooling Around Far surpassing the rule that everything you pack should serve at least two purposes, the North Water FourPlay is an ingenious deviation from the old foam paddle float. It folds and unfolds to function as a double- ended paddle float, a low-back camp chair, a kayak-dragging mat, a sleeping pad (under the tent if it’s wet or dirty), a kneeling pad, and a car protector for boat loading. It’s so useful that North Water was tempted to call it the SixPlay, but figured FourPlay would make for more interesting conversations at trade shows. $90 Cdn >>
northwater.com
Bag Balm The Aquapac Waterproof Backpack isn’t your usual shapeless drybag- cum-backpack with bulky straps. Made of a supple, impermeable material with a thin, removable stiffener as the frame and lightweight mesh straps, it stows easily in a hatch yet carries so comfortably that it’s replaced my regular daypacks for everything from kayaking to skiing and jogging to the office. The simple roll-top closure is fully waterproof and includes an interior drybag to separate wet and dry items. Since we got ours, Aquapac has added clever improvements including mesh sleeves on the outside, a clear interior key pocket and a bright lining to make it easier to find items on the inside. $85 US >>
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