Buffalo Skipper 13 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Looking for some ideas for canoe packs. I have seen the Granite Gear packs (online, not in person). Can anyone give any advice on these and others? My interest is multi-facteted. Our troop is doing 2 canoe trips coming up, but I am also looking at building an Adirandack guide boat over the next few years, and I would like to plan around being able to pack efficiently. Guide boats are similar to canoes in basic basic appearance, but have no thwarts, instead being built on structural ribs. They also have oar locks so that they can be rowed (either with one person, or with a second paddling/steering from the aft seat). Link to post Share on other sites
kenk 11 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Cooke Custom Sewing makes some fantastic gear aimed at canoe trippers. Designed locally and sewn locally. http://www.cookecustomsewing.com/ I personally HIGHLY recommend their Tundra Tarp, and their packs receive lots of praise. Link to post Share on other sites
GernBlansten 10 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 The Granite Gear packs they issue at NTiers work very well. The abuse they sustain is incredible and we never had a problem with them on two treks and 6 crews. Link to post Share on other sites
Buffalo Skipper 13 Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Gern, do they issue any of the under the seat or transom mount packs, or only the larger portage types and what size? Link to post Share on other sites
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