Birch Bark Canoes
Our canoes are authentic and period correct. The size and number varies depending on the expedition. They are made of birch bark, cedar, oak, spruce root and pitch. These canoes have all the beauty and challenges that come with a vessel made of natural materials. They serve as our transportation, our link to civilization, and our homes.

Boards or Poles
To distribute weight in the canoe  - and store provisions in camp.

Gimlet
A 1/4 inch drill bit - to make holes in wood - hand turned.

Agret Kit
Birch bark, wattape and pitch - to repair the canoe.

Sheep Fleece
To absorb water from the bottom of the canoe.

Zigzag Awl
To repair canoes and leather gear - square shank - hand forged.

Canoe Rope
Each canoe has two braided 1/4" ropes, stem & stern - for tying up and lining.

Map-Sack
For maps, compass, dividers and porte crayon - with a strap for portages.

Divider
To measure distance and travel speed on the charts.

Compass
To navigate on big water and in the bush.

Tea Pot
To make our green tea - nothing like a hot beverage on a cold day!

Canvas Bags
To carry kitchen gear, provisions, supplies, whatever - 48" X 18".

Kettles
To cook what we eat - made of tin.

Cup
To measure out rations - doubles as a ladle.

Jug
To carry spirits -  glass - cane covered for protection.

Water Bags
Made of linen - material swells when wet to keep water in.

Camp Tarp
To shelter gear or people - 15'X15'.

Tweezers
To remove slivers, help with sewing - whatever.

Punch
A 1/4 inch punch - makes neat clean holes in leather goods.

Saw
For safety and to minimize environmental impact.

Hemp Twine
To tie everything - strong, rot resistant, handy.

Bear Grease
To soften, condition and preserve leather goods.

First Aid Kit
Tape, Benadryl, Aleve, Imodium, gauze, non-adherent dressing, pins, Tylenol, iodine, Steri-Strips, rehydration salts, band-aids and Robaxacet - packed in a poke.

Watch
To structure the day and keep us on track.

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