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Canoe Barrel on the Cheap (Read 3015 times)
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Canoe Barrel on the Cheap
Aug 23rd, 2009 at 1:07am
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I was at the discount store in town when I found some barrels with a removable top. At $9.99 I bought 3. I had some pack basket straps that I found and almost threw away after storing them for about 15 years. The straps needed to be riveted on so I put some silicone on both sides of the rivet and anchored the back side with a 1" fender washer.

I haven't torture tested them yet, but they look like it will work.

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Re: Canoe Barrel on the Cheap
Reply #1 - Aug 23rd, 2009 at 5:59pm
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Clever idea, and you can't beat the price!
I'd give them a good "torture" test on a local trail before committing for a real paddling trip.
From the pic , it appears there is NO waist belt?
I would maybe think about a Sternum Strap for a little more body hugging control? You can pick them up cheap at outdoor stores.
  
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Re: Canoe Barrel on the Cheap
Reply #2 - Aug 24th, 2009 at 12:15am
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Thanks for the ideas I'll figure a way to add them.
  
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