| Equipment » Portaging a solo canoe with detachable yoke. » 5/26/2026 2:18 pm |
I've had that problem with 60L barrels and stuff on top of them under the straps, and certain configurations of the old Slogg bag. I've since switched to 115L canoe packs. I have an old Eureka, and a fairly new RBW Expedition pack. Been easy carrying the canoe, but my arms go numb after 600-800m and eventually I can't get the boat off my head.
Good excuse to take a break, but I've got to dial in the straps a bit more I guess.
| Trip Reports » Ice Out Trip 2025 – Ahmek District » 5/24/2026 11:54 pm |
| Where In Algonquin? » WIA 918 » 12/08/2025 3:11 pm |
Harry?
| Trip Planning » A little advanced planning for Spring 2026 » 12/08/2025 3:09 pm |
MooseWhizzer Dave wrote:
A titanium rod should act as a decent reminder.
| Where In Algonquin? » WIA 917 » 11/28/2025 1:55 pm |
Ink creek to McIntosh?
| Where In Algonquin? » WIA 915 » 11/13/2025 12:19 pm |
Grassy bay?
| Equipment » Black Friday Sales » 11/13/2025 9:42 am |
Ian, just saw that Sporting Life has the pocket rocket on sale now at $86.
Whoa! I think I got mine for like, 40$ a few years ago. Just goes to show how fluid these prices are.
I'm just not a fan of not being able to use a outback oven, and the performance of butane in the cold. Prefer the bulk and weight of a Dragonfly or Whisperlite as a tradeoff for a "better" cooktop.
| Equipment » Black Friday Sales » 11/13/2025 8:22 am |
What piece of gear are you hoping/looking to go on sale for black Friday that will upgrade or add to your setup already?
I'm looking at the MSR Pocket Rocket to upgrade my camp stove to something smaller and lighter than what I have and the Biolight Range headlamp to get a rechargeable light to take on trips rather than carrying around extra batteries.
I've sent a PM regarding the Pocket Rocket, I've got one that's barely used if you're interested in one used 3-4 times.
| Where In Algonquin? » WIA 913 » 11/03/2025 3:12 pm |
Behind the Delano site?
| Where In Algonquin? » WiA 911 » 10/28/2025 1:09 pm |
2nd guess, but 3 Mile?
| Where In Algonquin? » WiA 911 » 10/27/2025 10:02 am |
Great photo!
Is that Louisa?
| Where In Algonquin? » WIA 908 » 10/23/2025 7:27 am |
Ramona lake?
Shot in the dark.
| Trip Planning » Opinion?? » 10/06/2025 1:01 pm |
I did Ahmek at ice-out and it was the only time I've lost a portage in Algonquin. Multiple times through multiple portages. Neat to see, but I'm not running back there with a canoe.
| Equipment » Rogers Satellite Beta » 10/03/2025 8:37 am |
Bell is planning to roll out direct-to-cell service next year too.
That being said, Garmin now offers their Fenix line of watches with inReach tech built into it, which I would be interested in upgrading to due to always having it on, and more affordable monthly plans. Something to consider. The battery life is outstanding too.
Should make it safer than ever to go camping.
| Where In Algonquin? » WIA 905 » 10/03/2025 8:29 am |
Is that the Loontail Creek portage towards LaTour off the Nip?
| Where In Algonquin? » WIA - 904 » 9/26/2025 9:45 am |
White Trout?
| Trip Reports » Where are all the trip reports? » 9/17/2025 2:21 pm |
I've been going out with my kids a lot more than other years, which means I'm putting fewer together. Have some stuff in the pipeline from May though, just hard to edit it all these days
