An Algonquin or a Prospector could be a potential tandem that would work too.

Just to give you an idea Shane I've bought these solos used:

- Old Town Pack
- Swift Shearwater
- Esquif Nitro
- Swift Raven
- Esquif Spark
- Mad River (forget the name - very old beat up royalex solo)

Most were from kijji - there were a few others I looked at and eventually decided against buying - so I think your price range is very doable if you are willing to drive

There is very little online right now - but I bet you'll find one on Kijji. Swift does sell some used too - more than Kijji but another option - what type of solo are you looking for? (Ie - what do you want out of the boat)

Anyone an experienced DIYer? I would love to just buy a pouch (well 2 actually) to fit on our Ostrom barrels, but I cannot find anyone selling them anymore.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a place that sells material that would suit this project?

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone have one they use? I know CCS, Granite Gear, Frost River and Duluth make versions.

I am interested in getting a bag or bags for our canoe to store day stuff in that could stay in the canoe over portages. I wanted to get Ostrom Barrel Pouches but cannot find them anywhere.

Does anyone have experience with these types of bags? Does leaving them in the canoe on portages work or is it a pain/ cause issues with the balance of the boat?

Hi Token,

I agree your camera is better. We simply went with the T3 because of price. I got it used with 2 lenses (reg and zoom). As far as the changing lenses go, we decided to take our point and shoot for 'reg' photos and used our T3 for zoom. So because we are real newbies, we decided to not deal with switching lenses.

Self confessed gearhead here. We have way too much gear. I do buy a lot used. When the dollar was up I got some great deals from REI. One of the downfalls to living out of the way is that driving into Ottawa to shop is a full day affair (and truth be told I would rather be near home in the peace and quiet).

I really love shopping online. I just got an order today - Puralator even risked our road today - a new rescue PFD and compression event sacks for our trip next year.

These are two things I have needed for awhile. I found them both on sale.

So nice to get them without stepping out of the house!

So my initial impressions:

Lowe Alpine Airstream Compression Sacks - Size 15L and 20L
Retail 28 & 30$

- I did get them for a bit of a discount but these are on the lower end of cost for compression sacks with eVent
- they are rectangular bottomed not round
- the material is pretty thick - which I like - look like they should be pretty water resistant (eVent is 'waterproof' but I do not find anything as waterproof as the old school dry bags - but eVent can compress and is easier to change the shape of)
- the stitching is decent - I'd say not as good as the high end ones but good enough that paying 1/2 of what a high end one costs is worth it
- they were black (all that was on sale) - I prefer more colour

So overall, I'd recommend them at this point - we'll see what I think after a season

So there is no way I could do the Brent Run in 2-3 days - I spend too much time at my desk But if I am around I'd be open to some sort of trip - Token maybe start a thread with dates and parameters and see who is available?