Canoeists, thanks for tuning in and watching. I remember being a baby canoeist, my first canoe trip my husband and I both took frame packs for backpacking…remember those. No water filter..for the most part, they didn’t exist and if they did they were over 100$, a vast fortune to us and college students. We took what we had. I knew the second I set foot in a canoe, it would be my focus. Good gear is the difference between enjoying a trip and not. Well that and the food. Thank you for the privilege of your time…it only goes in one direction. Lisa

Yes! I am just kitting out my canoe and i needed a storage box idea. This is perfect!

Great sign off! It simply cannot break. That's the attitude I'm aiming to make gear for.

Fantastic 3 winter minutes!

It was great seeing that old wanigan. I’m looking forward to seeing the gear you carry in it.

That is a great idea an good use of space. Another great subject to talk about Lisa thanks.

Really enjoying this series. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

Totally relate to your choice of gear. I'm old school here, wannigan, fire cooking, canvas packs and wood canvas canoe. Funny how out of place the ultra light neon gear seams to some of us but if it works for someone and they like it then use what makes you happy. Just as we are happy with the old ways 😊

First time viewer. Very cool. Can’t wait till next one. Thanks.

I want to build one of those for my Penobscot. I would love to see some close up shots of how he did the angles. I'll send a pick from one of my Ozark rivers. (Gimme a year.)

Oh this is going to be fun

Different philosophy here. I am one of those " least weight possible guys." And my hiking gear is my canoe gear except it is in dry bags. Then again, my goal has never been to stay out as long as possible. I have sled dogs to feed back home! Looking forward to learning from the next series. Thanks for the video.

Good to see a true canoeist, looking forward to the new series

Hi Lisa I'm following your philosophy.. and it's working fine an Danny for my trips.. one of my best bits O kit ?! .... a SEWING MACHINE.. oh boys an girls DIY your own kit. it's funny, whilst out paddling, I've been looking at my soild buoyancy block's, thinking? that's a lot of dead space, and.. im sure I can have blocks, that serve another use.. then watching this video..and . bamb... . TOOL box/ buoyancy box I feel I'm getting into the mindset/ thinking of a real open Canoest.. every bit O kit . I ask?! does/can/WILL it break/ fail !? and how many different uses can I get from 1 bit O kit.. eg - my Ottertail paddle is - A . a paddle B. canoe sailing - Rudder C. Dagger board D. Canoe/tarp/ tent/ hammock poles . E. Emergency first Aid kit - crouch, leg splint, stretcher pole. and oh yes.. that feeling desire to 'just keep going' is so so strong in me.. to just keep paddling around that next bend, towards that horizon.. the world is 80% water the world is your back yard..... go see it ..

I see the good in both light and heavy packing. I was in the Boundary Waters and saw a guy with a light solo canoe and one light pack. A quick one trip portage and he was off on the next lake. I imagine you can get a lot of miles in that way and really get deep into the Wilderness. I backpack and have found good light gear is durable if not abused. Freeze-dried food and catch a few fish and you could still spend a long time out. If great camping experiences is a big part of the trip then go heavy (and slow).

Stay out as long as possible. I get that lady. How’s she not have more subscribers?

That would be a Thomas Kempis quote. Also “The more humble and obedient to God a man is,the more wise and at peace he will be in all that he does” Thanks for sharing. Peace¥

btw, you inspired me warm up my old unused youtube channel to put in my two cents worth on some of the woo woo nonsense around here…all thanks mrs. k

I shall look forward to this series as my paddling style matches yours. Unfortunately here in the UK the half toothbrush brigade rule supreme so finding suitable kit means buying from the US and Canada. I do like L.L. Bean and Cabelas, but it would be nice to see things here. Al

Hey Lisa, I was wondering if you could give us some measurements of your Wanigan? Looking to build one myself. Thanks and Greetings from Germany

And where do you find a good wanigan. See many plans on line but no models for sale. I've paddled the Maine Woods on the major rivers and you're the real deal. Keep it going; like what you're doing.

BTW, just used an old wooden packing crate in an old reliable Old Town Guide 18'er.

Are wannagans considered bear resistant or do you need to hang them?

Dry bag would be far better. But nice old piece of gear.