G E A R B A G
NEW EXPEDITION GEAR NORTHWEST RIVER SUPPLY $40 US •
nrsweb.com PILOT KNIFE
Featuring a serrated and smooth- edged blade with a rope-cutter hook, NRS’ Pilot knife has a square tip for increased safety and convenience—it doubles as a flathead screw driver and is more effective than your thumbs for poking angry bear eyes because you left those salmon guts outside the tent door. The clever spring-loaded sheath firmly locks the knife in place and the rubberized handle is specially contoured to give you maximum comfort and grip with wet hands
NORTH WATER PADDLE SPORTS EQUIPMENT $95 Cdn •
northwater.com CANYON LINER
Created with the help of the World Class Kayak Academy, North Water’s innovative Canyon Liner is a perfect piece for steep creeking and tripping. It is long enough to use as a quick harness, anchor, and safety rigging and quick support for both on- and off-water applications—also great for belaying boats and equipment. The pouch, containing 4 metres of half-inch, high-strength, reflective webbing, has locking carabiners at each end and is small enough to tuck into your PFD pocket or inside your rescue kit.
FIVE EASY WAYS TO MAKE YOUR NEXT PADDLING ADVENTURE THROUGH MIDDLE-EARTH SAFER, ORGANIZED AND MORE COMFORTABLE
STERIPEN ADVENTURER WATER FILTER
$109 Cdn •
steripen.com What it all boils down to is water. Nothing matters more to your survival than having clean, drinkable water, but at one kilogram per litre, it’s impossible to pack enough water to stay properly hydrated. With SteriPEN’s Adventurer ultraviolet water filter and two CR123 Batteries you can have 50 litres of clean water at the push of a button. This gadget is small enough to fit in PFD pockets, weighs only 110 grams (4 oz) but can filter a full litre of water in 90 seconds. No more chemicals, test strips or bulky pumps, filter clogs or burning aftertaste.
AIRE Medium $140, large $155 US •
aire.com FRODO DUFFEL BAG
Aire’s new Frodo bags are waterproof duffel-style bags ideal for long whitewater expeditions and deep forays into Mordor. Both tough and completely watertight, the large Frodo bag has a precious 104- litre (6,350 cubic-inch) capacity, dual compression strap and four D-ring tie-down points. The medium is 62 litres (3,800 cu. in.) and has four quick-release attachment buckles for easy installation and removal; both secure enough for all your finest jewellery.
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