I’m stunned by this combination of coolers and outriggers.

Wingman outriggers

I can now say, with no hesitation, that I have seen it all. Unbelievable.

That is just so damn clever. Take two independent problems and turn them into a solution.

If you make sure that you close the lids properly you wouldn't even have to remove them for portaging, just have someone go ahead of you with a chainsaw and clear the path.

Northwoodsman: "If you make sure that you close the lids properly you wouldn't even have to remove them for portaging, just have someone go ahead of you with a chainsaw and clear the path."

Just make sure you brought extra fuel and oil along...

Those would be fantastic for a WI River float, or anywhere else you don't have to portage. Do they lock closed or are you just dependent on gravity and friction?

Damn. I was so looking forward to going in EP37 on Sunday. Now I will have to call off the trip if I can't get these delivered in time.

I take it you are basecamping on Kawishiwi Lake. I’ve seen base camps there that could use this device. Although, I wonder if they just take multiple trips from the EP.

If people really want to carry a lot of stuff down a river there’s already something that works well for that: a raft.

There goes my Triple portage. I’m looking at a quintuple portage now.

I'm planning on exiting at Sawbill Lake.
My poor attempt at sarcasm was not successful.

That is a neat idea.

andym: "I’m stunned by this combination of coolers and outriggers.

Wingman outriggers "

I, too, am stunned by the combination, but not in a positive way...

TZ

TrailZen: "

andym: "I’m stunned by this combination of coolers and outriggers.


Wingman outriggers "

I, too, am stunned by the combination, but not in a positive way...


TZ"

I'm going to cash in and manufacture skid plates for coolers.

DownStrm: "I'm planning on exiting at Sawbill Lake.
My poor attempt at sarcasm was not successful.
"

It was. I was joking back, unsuccessfully.

Awesome idea, but not really practical for the BWCA. I suspect this contraption does not work the greatest in rough water. It may make the boat more dynamically stable, but I contrast the drag waves may have if they hit the coolers. Portaging problems are obvious.

Mike

Not for the people who enjoy the art off paddling.

Well if outrigger coolers just aren't your style perhaps a tow behind.....

https://www.amazon.com/CreekKooler-Floating-Insulated-Cooler-Quart/dp/B01LYC3QFQ/ref=asc_df_B01LYC3QFQ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198072135009&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10315700631223858388&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019556&hvtargid=pla-322925972800&psc=1



Wonder how effective stowing ones food out on the water might be as a deterrent to 'ol bear........'course they can swim and they have a pretty good nose as well....

bwcamjh: "Well if outrigger coolers just aren't your style perhaps a tow behind.....


https://www.amazon.com/CreekKooler-Floating-Insulated-Cooler-Quart/dp/B01LYC3QFQ/ref=asc_df_B01LYC3QFQ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198072135009&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10315700631223858388&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019556&hvtargid=pla-322925972800&psc=1



Wonder how effective stowing ones food out on the water might be as a deterrent to 'ol bear........'course they can swim and they have a pretty good nose as well.... "

I'm seen some very resourceful bears, like these for example although not on the water

Resourceful bear

I'm guessing the floating cooler, with specs of the number of cans it holds, is not aimed at the BW. The main benefit of floating food storage might just be that most bears aren't looking for it.

Interesting to see the wide range of devices for water activities.

sarcasm
I absolutely must have that set up with the oars and everything .. brilliant!
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Cant have html tags apparently but I think you get the gist.

andym: "I’m stunned by this combination of coolers and outriggers.

Wingman outriggers "

Is there a place on there for your generator?

It has occurred to me that you could hide a small electric outboard in them and have a twin prop boat. Or maybe really do it up and go full Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with pop out wings.

I thought I had seen it all until I came on a canoe with three college guys in it. . .pulling a second canoe loaded with tail gate gear.. .which was pulling a full sized keg floating behind the second canoe. And they were going through the 3 portages into the numbered lakes.

Nope.

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