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HighnDry
03/17/2021 08:35AM
 
I just looked that one up. I didn't know that Frost River made something like this detachable pack. Really cool!


I'm still adding to my own gear stash. There are a couple key items that I never picked up, such as a Fjellkniven Outdoor Knife . Never had a reliable, high quality, fixed blade. Looking forward to getting this one when it shows up in the mail.
 
schweady
03/17/2021 01:26PM
 
No, but I got one reminding me that the sale ends tomorrow.

 
HighnDry
03/17/2021 01:21PM
 
Did anybody else receive an email today from Rutabaga/Whova identifying a discount code for continued 'Copia shopping? I got something like this but I haven't delved into the details of it. I wonder if Rutabaga is keeping their 'Copia deals going a little bit longer?
 
pamonster
03/17/2021 02:17PM
 
HighnDry: " I meant to check out the lucylights this year. Anything lightweight in terms of evening light sources around the camp are worthwhile. I'll have to search around the net for a deal on these since I missed out."


They're pretty awesome. Had our power out for several days after the derecho last fall. They were key during that! Got the upgraded version with the 2 way USB so we could quick charge it with the generator if we get back into that situation and not have to rely so much on a sunny day.
 
HighnDry
03/17/2021 02:05PM
 
Yes, I just checked and the sale ends tomorrow. I talked to Rutabaga just now and they told me that they pretty much kept up with the online orders. So, the tarp I ordered should be here any day now via USPS.
 
HighnDry
03/18/2021 08:07AM
 
I'll probably pick one up today. This could be a handy, lightweight light that will save my headlamp batteries in my tent.
 
HighnDry
03/18/2021 02:00PM
 
I just received my CCS 10 x 10 silnylon tarp in the mail. I feel like I won the lottery.....well...almost.
 
HowardSprague
03/15/2021 01:44PM
 
Bending Branches Explorer Plus paddle, a 60l barrel (got CCS Barrel Pack last year), a water bottle that lights up, one pack of Bungee Dealy Bobs, couple other small things I can’t remember. Wanted to get some Yakima towers and clips for new vehicles, but Yak, Thule and Malone would not allow them to do a discount. So I’ll get those at REI and get a rebate. Expensive, otherwise I’d have gotten those too.
 
timatkn
03/15/2021 09:05AM
 
CCS 30 Liter Quad barrel pack in Red...impulse buy...I think I saved like $70 off the normal web price. Still expensive.


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deerfoot
03/15/2021 07:28PM
 
This is the second year I bought nothing at Canoecopia - last year due the show being cancelled and this year because I didn't "attend." I have worked at the show 4 times in previous years and always vowed that I wouldn't spend more than I earned for the weekend but I always spent more than my earnings. I am a sucker for new gear that I am sure I need. I am hoping to be stronger next year when I expect the show will be back as an in-person event.
 
HighnDry
03/15/2021 08:43AM
 
Time for me (at least) to 'fess up. :)

I committed the rare purchase or two at 'Copia this year in the form of an Astral Ronny PFD and a CCS 10 x 10 multi-colored panel tarp. The 1.1oz silnylon variety.

After that, my wife took my computer away from me :) :)

How about you?

 
R00kie
03/15/2021 10:13AM
 
Jumping in big time. First trip last year it was a solo and had to borrow/ rent a lot of gear. I am the kind of guy who likes to have MY OWN stuff. So.... new Helinox sun set chair, MSR Whisperlite, MSR cook kit, Kelty Noah's tarp, ordered the new Haven XL hammock, and ordered a CCS Pioneer pack. Yeah, the wife is very supportive, but hanging on to the credit card for the time being. Haha.
 
HighnDry
03/15/2021 11:17AM
 
timatkn: "CCS 30 Liter Quad barrel pack in Red...impulse buy...I think I saved like $70 off the normal web price. Still expensive.



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That'll get some use! I have both a 30L and a 50L. One for solo trips and the other is for group trips. Handy items.
 
HighnDry
03/15/2021 11:18AM
 
R00kie: "Jumping in big time. First trip last year it was a solo and had to borrow/ rent a lot of gear. I am the kind of guy who likes to have MY OWN stuff. So.... new helinox sun set chair, Msr whisperlite, Msr cook kit, kelty noah's tarp, ordered the new Haven XL hammock, and, ordered a CCS pioneer pack. Yeah the wife is very supportive but hanging on to the credit card for the time being. Haha. "


Nice haul!
 
boonie
03/15/2021 11:31AM
 
So far a pair of H3O reader sunglasses w/ 3 different color lenses at 20% discount.
 
HighnDry
03/15/2021 02:34PM
 
That reminds me that I'm going to have to go paddle shopping in the near future....
 
dschult2
03/15/2021 07:57PM
 
CCS pioneer pack in brown and a new Yakima baseline system with 66" round bars for my truck to carry two solo boats.
 
OgimaaBines
03/16/2021 09:36AM
 
Got a discount on a new BB paddle and got a skid plate and recoat kit for my magic (no discount there but lots of good info from them).
 
portagedog09
03/15/2021 05:55PM
 
I got the Nada....nada dang thing! I'm a gear junkie, so it was like going through withdrawal. Seriously. I'm even on a 12 step....okay two step....program to thin out the gear - post, sell. When you browse the gear and can't seem to find anything you don't already have more than one of, you realize you have a problem. The treatment for this is simple - USE it more! Now that's therapy!
 
R00kie
03/15/2021 08:06PM
 
Canoecopia? Please elaborate.
 
cowdoc
03/15/2021 08:22PM
 
R00kie: "Canoecopia? Please elaborate. "


Largest paddlesports expo in USA. Usually held the second weekend in March in Madison at Alliant Energy Center.....sponsored/put on, by Rutabaga. Canceled at last minute last year and done virtually this year.
 
BearBurrito
03/16/2021 08:14AM
 
New backpacking pack, and new hiking shoes.
 
HighnDry
03/16/2021 07:16AM
 
I just received my PFD via US mail. I'll probably get the tarp today or tomorrow. Rutabaga did a great job getting this stuff out so fast.
 
pamonster
03/16/2021 01:04PM
 
Updated Luci Light with the USB 2 way, nothing too crazy this year.....yet
 
HighnDry
03/16/2021 02:05PM
 
I meant to check out the lucylights this year. Anything lightweight in terms of evening light sources around the camp are worthwhile. I'll have to search around the net for a deal on these since I missed out.
 
HowardSprague
03/16/2021 05:16PM
 
HighnDry: "I just received my PFD via US mail. I'll probably get the tarp today or tomorrow. Rutabaga did a great job getting this stuff out so fast."


Agree - I got the rest of my stuff today!
 
RoundRiver
03/16/2021 11:09PM
 
Only one “small” item, but perhaps the single most versatile piece of gear I have. Frost River Windigo Signal Bag. Very simple, extremely versatile. This is my second one, have had the other one for many years and still going strong. And since I live in Duluth was able to go pick it up in person after ordering with the Canoecopia discount. Great folks over at Frost River.
 
HowardSprague
03/15/2021 04:39PM
 
My paddle just arrived. That's fast! USPS even.