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Custom Topos

Map Sherpa is a cool new website that allows outdoor enthusiasts and paddlers to design their own custom topographic and terrain maps. Save and print your map for less than $4.

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You GO GIRL!

She-Wee, Freshette and now the GoGirl adds to the growing choice in FUD’s (feminine urination devices). What sets GoGirl apart from the competition is its construction—100% medical grade silicon for flexibility, comfort and hygiene.

 

FUD’s have been growing in popularity over the past few years in North America as women embrace the idea of peeing standing-up! It’s ideal for canoe tripping, camping, skiing and globetrotting as it’s a small, portable, ‘use anywhere’ device.

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VIDEO: Katadyn Vario Water Filter


 

 Are you tired of having to pump hard to get fresh, clean water from the lake? If so, try the Katadun Vario water filter. It's a combination filter that allows you to adjust for a fast flow rate or if the water is really dirty, adjust for a longer lifespan. Check out this short clip.


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Northern Forest Canoe Trail Turns Ten

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When Kay Henry and Rob Center learned in the late 1990s of an idea to breathe life into a historic 740-mile paddling route through New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire and Maine, they saw the perfect project to keep busy after retiring from executive positions at Mad River Canoe Company.

 

 


 

 

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This is One Light Tent!

Providing full-featured room for three at a weight usually packed for two, the Carbon Reflex 3P tent is the newest tent in the MSR Fast & Light Series. The free-standing shelter features two doors, two vestibules and ample room for living and storage.

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Comparable to the MSR Mutha Hubba tent in volume, the Carbon Reflex 3P tent shaves nearly a pound of pack weight at a minimum weight of just 2 kg / 4 lbs. 7 oz. Perfect for portaging! The efficient design includes easy-setup carbon fiber poles, mesh walls for superior ventilation and versatile assembly options. The shelter can be set up as a double-wall tent or with just the fly and footprint for a compact, flyweight shelter at just 1.5 kg / 3 lbs. 5 oz.

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Protect Your Outdoor Gear

KIWI Camp Dry Heavy Duty Water Repellant just launched in Canada, right in time for spring and summer canoe tripping. The product (KIWI Camp Dry Heavy Duty Water Repellant) is a heavy duty silicone based waterproofing spray that prolongs the life of outdoor gear such as tents, canoe packs, tarps and even boots.

The silicone helps to waterproof gear and clothing but also maintain breathability. Check out their latest video.

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Waterproof Your Electronics

New for 2010, the waterproof, PVC-free and durable E-Case from Seal line protects valuable electronic gear.

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In the canoe, at the beach, campsite or anywhere else moisture or dirt is a threat. It features a rugged, high-clarity urethane window for content visibility while allowing the full use of buttons and touchscreen features of today’s electronics.

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Grey Owl Launches New Stand-Up Paddles

New for 2010, Grey Owl Paddles has just launched their new line of stand-up paddles, which is great news for those wanting to get into the fastest growing paddlesport—Stand-Up Paddling (SUP).

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Pack Light: Collapsible Camping Bowls


Sea-to-Summit, outdoor line of travel products, has designed a seriously lightweight and packable set of mugs, bowls and plates—perfect for canoe trips.

Made of food-grade silicone with a rigid base, the mugs, bowls and plates collapse flat for easy-packing. Check out this video for more info.

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