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Canoe kit lashed down lengthways on a rental boat with no lashing loops.

How to Stow Your Kit for a Canoe Expedition

by Ray Goodwin | posted in: Wilderness Canoeing | 17

Stowing your equipment properly is an important consideration for any canoe trip. It’s important for protecting your kit. It’s important for your safety. Whether you are heading out on the water for the day or for several weeks, there are … Read More

Personal Bushcraft and Survival Equipment for Wilderness Canoe Trips laid out

Wilderness Canoeing: Personal Bushcraft & Survival Kit

by Paul Kirtley | posted in: Wilderness Canoeing | 37

I always enjoy making canoe journeys in wild country. Particularly when you travel as a single tandem pair, or even solo, there is a feeling of isolation and giving yourself up to the wilderness. The canoe is quiet and has … Read More

Frontier’s Wet Weekend…

by Paul Kirtley | posted in: What The Frontier Team Is Up To | 6

One of the greatest hazards in the outdoors is water. You can be near powerful water when hiking through wild country and you may even have to cross rivers. When you make journeys by canoe an understanding of the power … Read More