Paddler's Guide to Happy Camping

This is Kevin Callan's blog about his trips, his (mis-)adventures, and his favourite gear.

Canada AM Gadgets

I was on CTV's Canada AM Morning Show this morning doing my regular camp gadget demonstation.

http://www.ctv.ca/canadaam

Check the segment out on my web site http://www.kevincallan.com/media.htm

Here's a list of the items and where to get more information and prices. My favorite was the plaid canoe from Nova Craft.

Canada AM Gadget List

Vibram’s Fivefingers Footwear – boots that look like gloves http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/

Camp bar (or Camp Kitchen) that straps around a tree (saves building one out of ply-wood and nailing it to the tree) http://ostromoutdoors.com/camping-camp-kitchen-c-25_57.html

Nova Craft’s Plaid Canoe – the shot on TV didn’t do this justice; you really got to see for yourself, it’s cool. http://www.novacraft.com/

Yakima Canoe Racks with special holders so the canoe doesn’t slide back and forth on top the vehicle http://www.yakima.com/racks/

Eureka’s Environmental Campfire Box http://www.eurekatentscanada.com/products/backpacks/product.phpmenu=4&lang=en&cat=136&type=2&prod=402

The rest are all on MECs (Mountain Equipment Co-ops site

Whiz Freedom Urinating Kit http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C 3Eprd_id=845524442622049&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302861413&bmUID=1210781792586

Eton FR 350 Windup Radio and Lantern – with hookup to cell phone and lab top http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442622151&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302861381&bmUID=1210682531155

Environmental Friendly and DEET free bug spray http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441932145&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302861413&bmUID=1210682631402

GSI Stainless Steel Wine Goblet http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442621180&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302539661&bmUID=1210682890950

Leatherman Sketetool (lightweight) http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442623539&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302696889&bmUID=1210781364921

Optimus Nova Stove http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442622287&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302696549&bmUID=1210781501932

Vargo Titanium Triad Stove (very, very lightweight) http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442619786&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302696549&bmUID=1210781578180

At least it would be hard to lose a plaid canoe...

Nancy

May 14, 2008 at 4:01 p.m.

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