your gear MEC Slogg 115
Dry Pack Super comfortable, this simple and rugged 115-liter bag will keep your gear dry even when paddling in foul weather. Made of high-tenacity nylon, it’s coated on both sides with polyurethane. The stiffened roll closures are highly water resistant but don’t count on your gear
staying dry if you go for a swim. $95 |
www.mec.ca SEA TO SUMMIT
Waterproof Case for
iPhone Slim and robust, this waterproof case allows you to protect and use your phone in any conditions. Using a Zip-Lock, triple-roll Velcro closure, this package will keep your smartphone watertight while maintaining a slim profile. The case is made
of strong, flexible and UV-resistant material. $27.95 |
www.seatosummit.com KOKATAT
Aries PFD
Comfortable and economical, this low-profile PFD offers unrestricted motion
prefer to paddle with a tractor seat. $99 |
www.kokatat.com GREY OWL
Northern
Light Paddle Primarily made of cedar and featuring a glossy UV block exterior, Grey Owl’s new Northern Light paddle weighs just 14 to 19 ounces, and is offered in lengths of 52 to 62 inches. A great traditional-style paddle for cruising, canoeists will discover that this paddle
finesses every stroke. $135 |
www.greyowlpaddles.com GRANITE GEAR
Original Stowaway
Seat Pack The perfect storage place for items you want to keep accessible and out of the bilge water. Stowaway packs attach under the seat with two release buckles and can be left attached during portages. Made of durable Cordura fabric, they fit on both
bench and tractor seats. $44.95 |
www.granitegearstore.com
PRO TIP
in your boat K r
eeping your portages quick and painless is all about organization,
says seasoned adventurer and author, Joanie Mcguffin.
“It’s surprising how much loose
gear people have strewn around the canoe,” she says. McGuffin recommends having an extra day pack to load up water bottles, rain gear and loose bits at the portage, as well as developing a system for unpacking and humping gear down the trail. “Have each person responsible for
thanks to generous arm openings. Fully adjustable, the Aries’ high-backed design is especially popular with canoeists who
certain things,” advises McGuffin. Paddlers waste valuable time, energy and patience going back to retrieve forgotten water bottles, paddles and even entire packs. McGuffin’s number one portage tip:
Control your paddles. Consider using two elastic ties with toggles, one below the grip and one at the throat. “It’s an excellent way to collect and carry them. It’s quick to put on and you don’t lose paddles; they don’t end up strewn everywhere or get stepped on.” A final word of portage advice
comes from outdoor author Cliff Jacobson: “Never carry anything on your chest—falls follow when you can’t see your feet!”
Quick and Easy Adventures
Teton National Park, Wyoming
String Lake to Leigh Lake. Seven peaks surround the lake; it’s a dream
come true. —Jeff Hawkes, Hawkes Canoe Rental (
www.rentcanoes.com)
Algonquin’s Booth Lake, Ontario
Great beach sites on the north shore, fantastic moose sightings and great fishing. —Guidebook author Kevin Callan
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