River & Trail Talk

It's official. We are now located at 133 Hampton Rd in Rothesay, NB.We opened our doors on Clark Rd over seven years ago, and then doubled in size three years ago, but it was time to take the next step and build our own home, just around the corner. The doors to our new home opened to customers on Saturday, May 16th. It's been amazing seeing so many familiar faces again (at a distance, of course) …

Paddle boards are a new toy in the paddling sector although their roots go back to the long surfboard. The appeal of paddle boarding for many is simplicity and freedom. Simple because it only requires a paddle and a board. Freedom, especially for beginners, because you don't feel stuck in a kayak with a spray skirt if you tip over. It is comforting to know that they can't capsize in the same …

Care and maintenance of your outdoor gear is crucial to its longevity. You pay a lot for quality gear, so you’ll want to make it last.Besides the monetary value in caring for your stuff also consider the environmental impact. As soon as something is purchased its slated for the landfill, so it only makes sense to prolong that for as long as possible. Care and maintenance are not difficult or overl …

This is merely one section of many on Ultralight Backpacking. Refer to this post for other categories.NAVIGATIONPaper map and compass skills are a must here. Learn how to use a compass. There are plenty of short YouTube videos on this topic so dive in with an apple cinnamon muffin! A lot of map publishers print on waterproof paper or thin plastic so getting them wet doesn't matter. These two piece …

This is merely one section of many on Ultralight Backpacking. Refer to this post for other categories.BACKPACKSThere are a ton of cottage and specialty UL backpack makers out there and this rabbit hole is particularly large and inviting. For UB, you only need a 30L or 40L size. L is for litres and is a unit for the volume of the pack. Anything over 40L is really a specialty backpack for extended w …