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Gearing up for a Winter Trek
By Patrick Mott Snug as a bug in a tent When preparing for a winter trek, the most important piece of gear is an appropriate sleeping bag. The “right” sleeping bag is an incredibly individual decision,...
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Review: Grey Owl Paddles
I’ve enjoyed canoeing since I first set foot in my brother’s canoe at our family’s cottage on Georgian Bay in the 1960s. It is an ideal way to explore nature. One item that can significantly improve a...
View ArticleUsing car sun shades to increase the warmth of your winter wear
Your favourite winter trip that you have been planning for weeks or months could easily turn out to be a very unpleasant one if you don’t take enough precautions to protect your body from the cold. In...
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Gear Review: The Svante Freden Reflector Oven
Spending time outside makes us hungry. Spending all day, every day on a trip in the backcountry makes us very hungry, all the time. One thing we have learned on our trips, is that it takes careful...
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Canoe Review: Legend Prospector 16.7 by Alchemist Canoe Company
by N. Glenn Perrett I was introduced to canoeing with my brother’s cedar strip and canvas canoe made by the Lakefield Canoe Company. While still in university I bought my first canoe – a “Sundance”...
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Nanuk 915 camera case: My favorite canoe camping gear
by N. Glenn Perrett Some of the nicest scenery is viewed from a canoe but I’ve always been leery of taking my best cameras along in case they get wet or damaged. My worries in this regard have been...
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VitalGrill Camp Stove Review
A useful product for camping, the outdoors and emergencies is the VitalGrill Camp Stove. Made in Canada this portable cookstove weighs only 1.6 pounds and packs down to only 8” x 5” x 1.75”. This...
View ArticleWinter Camping Checklist
By Kate Ming-Sun. When I pack for trips, I like to have a checklist handy so that I don’t forget anything crucial when I head out into the backcountry. This is particularly true for my winter trips...
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Aqua Quest Guide Silicone Tarp Review – A Must Have for Wet Weather
By Christina Scheuermann Aqua Quest Guide Silicone tarp: Last year was a year full of wet weather. My tarp was there with me through all of it, and continuously assists me in enjoying the outdoors even...
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2018 Best Water Filters for Backcountry Camping
There’s nothing like escaping into the wilderness for a few days to make you feel refreshed and energized. Come summertime one of my favourite ways to escape into nature is through backcountry camping....
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