I am taking my three boys 9-12 into Perent Lake in June. Seemed like a good enough excuse to finally make the switch from internal frame packs to traditional canoe packs. I was given (lucky I know) a CCS food pack and bought two portage packs and a thwart bag from Dan. Not many in my world will understand the excitement of getting some new Cooke Custom Sewing gear. The craftsmanship is truly top notch. I'll give a year/trip report after the trip.

I understand, I really do.

And I agree, not many will understand the way you,,, and me do.
Quality gear in the wilderness makes an amazing experience just that much more amazing. You are a wise camper and you will pass that wisdom on to your young men.

Tom

You’re going to love that gear and Perent Lake.
Some of my son’s favorite trips were to Perent Lake. The sunset views from the island across the lake were amazing every time for us.

I understand absolutely. Always good to get new gear! I just bought a Pioneer pack in that same color brown. I haven't used it yet but can already tell the quality is outstanding. Have a great trip!

Nice gear there. I am planning on picking up my first pioneer pack tomorrow!! I am very excited.

Congrats on the new gear. You’ll appreciate the upgrade from the frame packs when loading and unloading at the portages. Enjoy your trip!

Dang I thought you were talking about a sale when I saw the heading.

Tony

Tony: "Dang I thought you were talking about a sale when I saw the heading.


Tony"

My first thought, too. Rutabaga didn't have in stock the CCS goodies I was looking for, so no Canoecopia discount for me. Maybe a Midwest Mountaineering CCS sale?? I see Dan is rigging tarps in a couple of sessions for our amazement again...

Collecting gear is all part of the fun!