I took my newly constructed cedar strip solo canoe (Northwest Passagage Solo 14'4") on a 3 night excursion into the Sylvania Wilderness. This was the first time out on a trip with this canoe. It handled all tasks well, wind, waves, fishing, carrying a load and portaging. I paddled with a straight single paddle. I tried a double before this outing but it didn't feel comfortable. The weather was cool and mostly cloudy and the SM bass fishing didn't disappoint.

Another new experience for me was my first time hammock camping. I have the Hennessy Jungle side entry. I spent two nights with my head at the wrong end. Sleeping with the zipper on the right and at a diagonal as they suggest seemed much more comfortable. I had the reflective heat pad that fits between the layers and was glad for it, but found I had it upside down so that it slid around, on the first two nights. One thing I couldn't figure out is how to effectively enter my sleeping bag. I ended up putting it on like a sock before I entered the hammock. Even after these trials, I think I'll continue to hammock camp.

Here is a short video of my trip:
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