Canoes sure to float your boat
June 5th, 2008 | by Andy Published in Canoeing, Gear
Shopping for a new canoe? Could I borrow it when you get one (uh, actually that wasn’t a joke).
Before you shell out your life savings for that new escape pod, have a look at Backpacker’s recent list of testers’ top canoe picks. You’ll find best-of’s in six categories and even tips on what to look for when shopping for used Bargain Boats.
I felt a warm glow of pride when I saw that Minnesota brand Wenonah’s Champlain expedition canoe (above) earned high marks for both its load capacity and speed. Then I felt a cold twinge of shame and dejectedness when I saw the MSRP (sigh). Now clicking back to Bargain Boats page…