Kevin Callan

The Happy Camper

A blog about trips, (mis-)adventures, and favourite gear.

About Kevin Callan

Personalizing your first-aid kit

Personalizing your first-aid kit

How to make the perfect first-aid kit for going out canoeing, camping or backpacking


How to be the ultimate camp chef

How to be the ultimate camp chef

Here's how to plan a perfect menu and be the best camper of the group on your next trip


Students head out on three-day bushwack

Students head out on three-day bushwack

Kevin Callan's dual credit students embark on a three-day bushwack with no tent, no food, and no light.


How to poop in the woods in winter

Learn how to poop in forest while winter camping


Award-winning couscous recipes

Award-winning couscous recipes

Alana's couscous recipe is perfect for day two or day twenty


Canoe Design Contest

Design Kevin's next canoe and win ultimate bragging rights

Design Kevin's next canoe and win ultimate bragging rights


CBC Radio MacGyver Stories

Send in your MacGyver moment

CBC Radio MacGyver Stories



Straight paddles vs bent paddles

Straight paddles vs bent paddles

Are you a bent shaft paddler or do you play it straight like a true Canadian?


Launching Wilderness Quest film at the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show

film launch for Happy Camper's Wilderness Quest

Kevin's new film definitely has a few odd twists to it.

Poll

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