An Ultralight Canoe

[Black_ZJ]

Technology has made it a whole lot easier these days. So many great lightweight products and options to fit your needs. Really nice seeing everyone share lightweight solutions that work for them.

Lake Lenape is walking distance for me, but the canoe isn't that light. Still going to transport it on the Jeep. LOL I'm also waiting for spring so I can return to fishing after a few years away. I'm surrounded by lakes ponds and rivers here, so it's only fitting I do some exploring in my new neighborhood. Can't think of a more peaceful way than with a paddle or an oar.

I grew up in Maine where you can't even drive 10 miles without hitting a pond, lake, or wide stream. We had 2 or 3 canoes in our family and they got used more than our boat.

[Dirty_Jeeper]

I grew up in Maine where you can't even drive 10 miles without hitting a pond, lake, or wide stream.

Utah is just a little drier! LOL

[MuckSavage]

The Radisson's a cool boat. I hunted out of one in my teens

[Dirty_Jeeper]

The Radisson's a cool boat. I hunted out of one in my teens

I'll have mine in Wharton this spring if you want to take it out for old times sake!

[MuckSavage]

Deal! (Don't mind if I cry a little, oh wait, I'm not crying. I just bit my tongue)

[kletzenklueffer]

I read a book written in the 1890's "Woodcraft" by Nessmuck The author had a canoe made form him that weighed in at 21 pounds, all wood. He hiked across Michigan with it on his back. After the trip, he had another built that weighed 14 pounds. He mentioned the company in the book and I looked them up. They're still in business.

Here's a company with a 22 pounder
http://www.hemlockcanoe.com/nessmuk_xl.html