3 Minutes with a Maine Guide Gear #1 Wanigan

[@Mainepolingguide]

Canoeists, thanks for tuning in and watching. I remember being a baby canoeist, my first canoe trip my husband and I both took frame packs for backpacking…remember those. No water filter..for the most part, they didn’t exist and if they did they were over 100$, a vast fortune to us and college students. We took what we had. I knew the second I set foot in a canoe, it would be my focus. Good gear is the difference between enjoying a trip and not. Well that and the food. Thank you for the privilege of your time…it only goes in one direction. Lisa

[@murphragous]

Yes! I am just kitting out my canoe and i needed a storage box idea. This is perfect!

[@AmazinFireMan]

Fantastic 3 winter minutes!

[@Mainepolingguide]

Thanks for watching and commenting. You guys make the winter go by faster.

[@mushercdn]

Different philosophy here. I am one of those " least weight possible guys." And my hiking gear is my canoe gear except it is in dry bags. Then again, my goal has never been to stay out as long as possible. I have sled dogs to feed back home! Looking forward to learning from the next series. Thanks for the video.

[@Mainepolingguide]

Sounds like you’re a man of many talents. Thanks for watching and commenting. We all learn from each other.

[@mushercdn]

@@Mainepolingguide If you are curious, and have time to waste, I have a channel. It is called Musher's Tails.

[@MaineGuide34]

That is a great idea an good use of space. Another great subject to talk about Lisa thanks.

[@Mainepolingguide]

Shawn thanks for always watching and commenting.

[@alanbierhoff6831]

It was great seeing that old wanigan. I’m looking forward to seeing the gear you carry in it.

[@bradmizzou]

Really enjoying this series. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

[@Mainepolingguide]

Thanks for watching. Everyone loves gear.

[@allenwilson5235]

I want to build one of those for my Penobscot. I would love to see some close up shots of how he did the angles. I'll send a pick from one of my Ozark rivers. (Gimme a year.)

[@Peakoilcompany]

Great sign off! It simply cannot break. That's the attitude I'm aiming to make gear for.

[@3_Minutes_With_a_Maine_Guide]

Good luck. We definitely need dedicated gear makers with a commitment to quality and attention to detail.

[@TJackSurvival]

Stay out as long as possible. I get that lady. How’s she not have more subscribers?

[@Mainepolingguide]

Thanks for tuning in. My goal is to archive my era of Maine Guides, what we did, how we did it. My generation of Guides and the one before me, still alive but retired are the last tat remember doing this with no electronics at all. Wrist watch, maps and compass and a camera where you didn’t if you got a single shot till week later. Thanks for watching. I’m grateful.

[@TJackSurvival]

@@Mainepolingguide I’m all about that. See my playlist called my journey to primitive and you’ll see why

[@donalddakota8069]

Totally relate to your choice of gear. I'm old school here, wannigan, fire cooking, canvas packs and wood canvas canoe. Funny how out of place the ultra light neon gear seams to some of us but if it works for someone and they like it then use what makes you happy. Just as we are happy with the old ways 😊

[@3_Minutes_With_a_Maine_Guide]

A big part of that also is that we canoeist we don’t care so much about the weight but it Has to last and it Has to be reliable because nine times out of 10. The only way out is through.

[@donalddakota8069]

@@3_Minutes_With_a_Maine_Guide Exactly, when something works good and is reliable don't mess with it just to save a few ounces. Weight is the last of my concerns.

[@knucker4931]

I shall look forward to this series as my paddling style matches yours. Unfortunately here in the UK the half toothbrush brigade rule supreme so finding suitable kit means buying from the US and Canada. I do like L.L. Bean and Cabelas, but it would be nice to see things here. Al

[@Mainepolingguide]

I’m gonna touch on that in this series. Canoeists, especially wilderness canoe trippers, don’t drive any gear market, there just are not enough of us. Hikers drive the majority of gear markets. But don’t worry the gear that is geared for canoe trippers comes from people who have done multiple remote trips and focused on making a piece of gear the best it could be.

[@rlutzmec4290]

Good to see a true canoeist, looking forward to the new series

[@Mainepolingguide]

I love connecting to the canoe world. Thanks for watching.

[@kimblegorman9076]

Oh this is going to be fun

[@germansuvival]

Hey Lisa, I was wondering if you could give us some measurements of your Wanigan? Looking to build one myself. Thanks and Greetings from Germany

[@granthaller9544]

I see the good in both light and heavy packing. I was in the Boundary Waters and saw a guy with a light solo canoe and one light pack. A quick one trip portage and he was off on the next lake. I imagine you can get a lot of miles in that way and really get deep into the Wilderness. I backpack and have found good light gear is durable if not abused. Freeze-dried food and catch a few fish and you could still spend a long time out. If great camping experiences is a big part of the trip then go heavy (and slow).

[@3_Minutes_With_a_Maine_Guide]

It seems that fast and light mostly works if everything goes according to plan. Whatever path you choose you should have a plan B.

[@granthaller9544]

Agreed; emergency preparedness and self sufficiency and survival skills become more important when going light. One point ultra-lighters make is injury is less frequent when carrying light loads.

[@AnthonyWilliams-mz9pc]

And where do you find a good wanigan. See many plans on line but no models for sale. I've paddled the Maine Woods on the major rivers and you're the real deal. Keep it going; like what you're doing.

[@chrishagerman3011]

Jack Hurley, Hurley Canoe Works in Dwight ON - if he hasn't retired...

[@grahamfisher5436]

Hi Lisa I'm following your philosophy.. and it's working fine an Danny for my trips.. one of my best bits O kit ?! .... a SEWING MACHINE.. oh boys an girls DIY your own kit. it's funny, whilst out paddling, I've been looking at my soild buoyancy block's, thinking? that's a lot of dead space, and.. im sure I can have blocks, that serve another use.. then watching this video..and . bamb... . TOOL box/ buoyancy box I feel I'm getting into the mindset/ thinking of a real open Canoest.. every bit O kit . I ask?! does/can/WILL it break/ fail !? and how many different uses can I get from 1 bit O kit.. eg - my Ottertail paddle is - A . a paddle B. canoe sailing - Rudder C. Dagger board D. Canoe/tarp/ tent/ hammock poles . E. Emergency first Aid kit - crouch, leg splint, stretcher pole. and oh yes.. that feeling desire to 'just keep going' is so so strong in me.. to just keep paddling around that next bend, towards that horizon.. the world is 80% water the world is your back yard..... go see it ..

[@annparker6995]

Are wannagans considered bear resistant or do you need to hang them?

[@c4mailmanpb]

First time viewer. Very cool. Can’t wait till next one. Thanks.

[@Mainepolingguide]

Phillip thanks for tuning in. In the next couple of episodes I’ll feature canoe gear you can get your hands on now and the antique gear, I wish they still made.

[@jackofalltrapping6181]

That would be a Thomas Kempis quote. Also “The more humble and obedient to God a man is,the more wise and at peace he will be in all that he does” Thanks for sharing. Peace¥

[@jackkrag]

btw, you inspired me warm up my old unused youtube channel to put in my two cents worth on some of the woo woo nonsense around here…all thanks mrs. k

[@Mainepolingguide]

Thanks for watching. Yes, it takes a long time to learn this stuff…don’t take it with you.

[@AnthonyWilliams-mz9pc]

BTW, just used an old wooden packing crate in an old reliable Old Town Guide 18'er.

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

Dry bag would be far better. But nice old piece of gear.

[@3_Minutes_With_a_Maine_Guide]

Dry bags are great until you have something sharp, or pointed or glass or crushable…