Not sure if they are still around (haven't looked) but I bought a Rayovac headlamp at CT back in 2005 for $19, takes 3 triple A's.  It's still going strong.

Has 3 settings.  LED, red Led and normal bulb.

Wow thanks for all the replies everyone!  Lots of info to take in. 

I think i willl pick up a pair for sure very soon.  It seems like everyone is happy with them.  I will also check out the links some of you have posted.

My Self Reliance wrote:

Water levels were good.  I'll post some videos of this route over the next week or two.  Latour could get worse if we don't get any rain
 

Thanks for the update Shaun!  3 weeks today I'm doing that same route with some friends.  Hopefully some wet weather at least keeps the levels at bay.  I'm not counting on it but I can always hope right?

By the way awesome video as well.  I watched both yours and Joe's this morning.

Man this recipe sounds amazing! 

I have the same questions as CanoeClair.  Are the bell peppers cooked then dehydrated? or dehydrated raw?

Thanks for sharing.

Chris

EddyTurn wrote:

The Tim from Tim lake to Rosebary has no water issues; same goes for the Nip from Loontail creek to Ramona portage. During last 7 days there were two heavy rains in the area, so for a while it should stay in good form. In general AP is at the lowest I have seen and some portage landings can present a problem (i.e. walk in the mud).

Thanks for the info regarding the Tim Eddy!  Hope you had a great trip.

One of my favorites is the site on Grassy Bay that is across from where the Petawawa comes into Grassy Bay.

Stayed their last year, nice open spot, breeze kept the bugs away and there's a big flat rock you can dry any wet gear off or have an afternoon nap.  I don't fish normally so I'm not sure if the fishing is any good but there were lots of minnows swimming around the shore.

There are multiple vantage points into different parts of grassy bay as it's a point.  I've been through there twice and have yet to see moose but I know they are in there. 

Also offers the option for day trips up the Pet. Or go through white trout and venture out of big trout for further options.  On white trout just before entering the narrows to big trout there's a big field where an old farm/depot used to be.  It's marked on Jeff's map.  It's a good area to spot a variety of wildlife, well at least in my experiences.

My Self Reliance wrote:

ChrisMcD wrote:

Ya if you could let me know Eddy that would be awesome.

I'm not going until August, and I figure I will be lining the canoe. Which I am fine with, adds to the fun .

I was just curious with the lack of rain this year what the levels were like.

Enjoy your trip Eddy! Where about's are you headed?

That I'd like to see!  I've often heard about the low water levels there so I look at the topography every time I paddle through, and I can't image what it would be like trying to line parts of it.  Actually, I can imagine - waist deep bog in a few sections.  Is it even possible?  I remember bog wading what I think was the Madawaska in the mid eighties with a buddy and our girlfriends, and all I can picture is the African Queen and leeches.

I will let you know just how fun it is if I have to do that.  Although I forsee your dipiction being very accurate though, muddy and leechy.  Hopefully I don't have to do that though.

Anyone been down the Tim River recently?  Just looking for info on water levels between Tim Lake and Rosebary.

Didn't see any low water advisories on the site but that doesn't mean their not low.

I know typically later in the season (August) their are normally low water warnings for that stretch.  I was down that stretch in May and some spots were low already. 

Thanks.

Thanks for info and great pics Dave.

That beaver dam is massive!

I had planned on travelling counter-clockwise, lucky choice on my behalf. 

Looking forward to doing this.  When i have a bit more time and my sons are older I wouldn't mind taking them on the bigger loop.