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https://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/378035/Firefighters-rescue-Kamloops-man-from-Thompson-River-Wednesday-morning#378035

Since the Kelowna MEC has opened I've had numerous disappointing customer service experiences for questions ranging from help me pick a tent to where is your MSR Whisperlite service kit (they tried to sell me one for a different stove then tell me they didnt carry it even though I had checked...

For calm conditions while sea kayaking I'll occasionally wear my glasses with a strap but generally I wear contacts since I don't have prescription sunglasses. Definitely contacts for whitewater kayaking. I once forgot my contacts for whitewater kayaking and wore my glasses with an improvised...

I have a Kymit Static V Insulated Double mattress. I ended up buying it since I wanted a double mattress and my very narrow MSR Elixir 2 tent means most double mattresses are too wide. My experience is mixed. Pros -Reasonably comfortable, the V-baffles seemed a bit strange at first but...

I am also confused about what activity they were doing. The linked daily mail article references the activity as 'paddle boarding' but all the photos show people with surfboards in wetsuits with no PFDs or paddles. Initially I had assumed stand-up paddle boarding, but reading the article makes...

@CPS good to know about your issues with the fly touching the body and causing leakage with the MSR Elixir 3. I purchased the Elixir 2 as a comfy solo tent and it has been great. Ive had it in some good west coast storms with no leakage issues. However, it's a pretty tight fit for car camping...

Thanks for posting. What an engaging read! Especially for a kayak trip report where there was no kayaking involved.

Your local power and sail squadron might be a good starting point. They held a disposal event in Kelowna in June. https://globalnews.ca/event/7928849/expired-marine-flare-disposal/

Thanks for the trip report and photos. I did the bowron lakes nearly 20 years ago :oops: as a teen. Your report brought back so many fond memories.

I'd love to hear some perspectives on what could have been done better/differently in this rescue given the circumstances.

I have a zojirushi travel mug that keeps everything way too hot to drink for hours. The lid has a locking mechanism which is very secure. Even though it is a travel mug I don't hesitate to throw it in a bag at any orientation. I see this brand also has a thermos

In the knitting community we have the concept of whether someone is knit-worthy. I.e. does the person love and care for the hand knit items to be worthy of the time, effort and expense the knitter has invested to make the item. CPS, even if the recovery mission was unsuccessful, have proven...

I'll be flying through Halifax in early October with a 16h layover and a rental car. Ive never been to Nova Scotia. I am planning to get out to Peggys Cove and do some sightseeing. I thought it might also be nice to go for a couple hour paddle. Can anyone recommend any rental places? I am an...

@pawsplus I've never heard of North Shore Kayaks. Deep Cove kayaks is located right at the launch point and is very reputable. https://www.deepcovekayak.com/ Make sure you book in advance since they can be full booked up for rentals (especially overnight and/or more performance oriented boats)...

It sounds like you have found a potential solution. The Vaikobi PFDs are very popular in the outrigger canoe and surfski communities in British Columbia. They are extremely low profile. https://www.vaikobi.com/pages/pfd-helmets-women

One tactic I've used to fit sleeping bags in small spaces and ensure they are waterproof is to use regular (non-waterproof) compression bag for the sleeping bag and then put it in a larger dry bag. The compression bag ensures the sleeping bag remains compact. The larger dry bag will have some...

Hi All, I am hoping to tap into the amazing collection of ideas on this forum and am seeking some ideas for a 3-day trip for the second weekend in August. The plan is to take Friday off work (so can leave Thursday evening, if need be) and be back in Vancouver Sunday afternoon/evening. Thinking...

Does anybody know where I can get one of those....it will make a great gift for a friend. (We generally exchange the most ridiculous pieces of outdoor gear we can find.)