Pics of canoe trip

Walkabout

Walkabout

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Hi,

Thought I'd post some pics of this weekend's canoe trip in Ontario.

This was the small bay that we camped in:

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Here's our campsite:

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These were the knives that I brought to work with and try out; the one on the right is a Daniel Winkler custom with a sheephorn handle and a damascus blade, and the far left is a Fallkniven F1 with a custom handle by Bark River Knives:

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This is my wife's knife (Busse Bony Active Duty):

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Here's my new Kifaru G2 XRay pack... it's extremely comfortable:

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Here are some scenery pics:

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Beautiful area. I also like the Winkler. What modular units are strapped on your new pack?
 
Since I recently got a new canoe and won't get to use it for a while, I'm loving the pics from others trips.
Very cool. Looks like the weather was perfect too.
Oh yeah, that Winkler is just too cool!
 
DOC-CANADA said:
Where were you, Walkabout?

I see the bear spray is readily available - any problems?

Doc
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Hi Doc,

We were on Stewart Lake (Upper and Lower). It's about 70 km east of Kenora, just off of Hwy 1. No problems with the bears, though we did see a good-sized black bear from the comfort of our vehicle on the way home. There are widespread blueberry patches, which may result in a bit more bear concerns later in the summer. We go to this place often, and it's not unusual to see fresh bear tracks and/or scat.
 
protourist said:
Since I recently got a new canoe and won't get to use it for a while, I'm loving the pics from others trips.
Very cool. Looks like the weather was perfect too.
Oh yeah, that Winkler is just too cool!
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Hi,

Thanks! :)

Our whole family loves canoeing. We've never been on a vacation to a resort, but every year we go canoeing into the bush. Here are our canoes... both from Souris River Canoes in Manitoba (where I live). The partially-hidden green one is a 17 foot fiberglass model, and the yellow one in the foreground is a 16 ft kevlar (I'm getting too old to lift the heavy ones :) )

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Very nice. I had a 15ft fiberglass canoe I used a lot until it was stolen. I recently traded for a 17ft Alumacraft that I am really anxious to try out. I live on a river but I'm rarely home.
I hope to be home for Salmon season this year though.
 
Hey Walkabout, Thanks for the reply. I've never been to the Kenora area, but it looks like a beautiful area.

Doc
 
Rockywolf said:
Beautiful area. I also like the Winkler. What modular units are strapped on your new pack?
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Thanks :)

I have a Optical Hardcase from Tactical Tailor that I keep the binoculars in.

On the waistbelt, I have a couple of Kidaru stash-its (one on each side), where I keep my GPS and small digital camera. I also use a GPS/Phone pouch for the bear spray, which fits perfectly. I use a Maxpedition RollyPoly for a water bottle (that's the ACU pouch in the pic).

On the pack I have an Organizer and a mini long-pocket (where I keep my raingear), and a Baby Utili-Shingle Pocket from Emdom (it's the darker green small pouch below the hardcase).
 
Absolutely spectacular! Yeah, I like it... Wish I was there now. Tell me you caught some good feesh in those waters..go ahead...rub it in!
 
Nice to see another 'Toban on the Forum. Yes, that is a pretty area, Stewart Lake. I used to guide at Hawk Lake, not as far from Kenora, but same general area. Where did you pick that pack up? Local or on-line?
 
BenchmadeBoy said:
Nice to see another 'Toban on the Forum. Yes, that is a pretty area, Stewart Lake. I used to guide at Hawk Lake, not as far from Kenora, but same general area. Where did you pick that pack up? Local or on-line?
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Hi,

I ordered from Kifaru online... I think that's the only way to get them new. The most challenging part for me is trying to figure out the various modular pouches that you might need; I ended up ordering more than I used, though I will likely vary the configuration with time.
 
Man, that looks like a great place to spend some time. I especially like the first picture. It reminds me of the canoeing trips that I used to do in the Adirondacks.
 
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