Field Test [ IN THE PACK ] [ IN THE PACK ] Shoulder Season Essentials GET OUT AND STAY OUT WITH THIS ADVENTURE-TESTED GEAR THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL, BUT


THE PADDLING IS STILL DELIGHTFUL. PHOTO: BEN DUCHESNEY


Hot Tent Snowtrekker’s canvas tent and wood stove system is perfect for backcountry adventurers looking for a little more comfort. Ideal for use from fall through to spring, the two-man EXP Crew plus small stove packs into a 34-pound compact bundle, and is easily stowed. It sets up and breaks down in about 15 minutes. Two decades of hot tent experience has made Snowtrekker experts when it comes to construction, design and durability. Off-season canoe camping has never been so cozy.


$1,025+ | WWW.SNOWTREKKERTENTS.COM


Illumination Don’t let the short days of the off-season keep you stranded on dry land. Ditch the headlamp on dusky evening paddles and instead let your paddle light the way. Torch’s Canoe Paddle LED-imbued blade can put more hours on your clock by illuminating the land above and water below. Considering the extra hardware it houses, Torch’s paddle remains an easily manageable weight at just two pounds. It’s manufactured with


performance-quality materials including a classy carbon fiber shaft and flexible glass-filled nylon blade. Fully waterproof, this paddle requires eight AAA batteries to shine 630 lumens in a broad beam. Above water, this means the paddle will illuminate objects up to 100 feet away. Underwater, it illuminates up to 10 feet, depending on water clarity. Even better, the light is attractive to some marine life, revealing curious fish— just for viewing, of course—in addition to the watery seascapes below. Each set of batteries will light up Torch’s Canoe Paddle for about 40 hours. The on/off switch is thoughtfully


tucked inside the handle to prevent unwanted activation. $119 | WWW.TORCHPADDLES.COM


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