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The Happy Camper: Essential Camp List

By Kevin Callan May 15, 2013

It seems every first trip of the year I forget something at home. In the past I’ve forgotten matches, rain gear, my camp mug,...


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The Happy Camper: Once Around Algonquin (An epic canoe journey)

By Kevin Callan May 6, 2013

I knew it was too good to be true. The plane flying me home after I presented at the paddling show in Minneapolis was on-time;...


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The Happy Camper: Searching for Pirate Treasure in Newfoundland

By Kevin Callan April 29, 2013

The more I kayaked past Newfoundland’s weathered coastline the more I wanted to get out of my boat and walk. There are some...


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The Happy Camper: Kayaking a Newfoundland Tickle

By Kevin Callan April 22, 2013

I wouldn’t call myself a kayaker. I prefer paddling a canoe, even if I do have to portage now and then. But I also wouldn’t...


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The Happy Camper: Dehydrating Yogurt

By Kevin Callan April 15, 2013

Yes, you can dehydrate yogurt. I didn’t think it was possible, actually. But I was put to the challenge while working with...


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The Happy Camper: Lightweight & Fancy-Free

By Kevin Callan April 10, 2013

It could be that I’m getting older — or wiser — but every year it seems I’m trying to lighten the load in my pack,...


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Happy Camper: Zombie Apocalypse Survival Kit

By Kevin Callan April 1, 2013

I just finished being interviewed by a series of morning television shows about the latest trends and camp gadgets for the...


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For The Love of Wool

By Kevin Callan March 25, 2013

Spring is here, which means maps are rolled out on the kitchen table and the planning of the season’s first camping trip begins....


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Happy Camper: Whiskey in the Wilderness

By Kevin Callan March 18, 2013

"Too much of anything is bad, but too much of good whiskey is barely enough." - Mark Twain There are campers out there who...


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Happy Camper: It’s Show Time

By Kevin Callan March 11, 2013

 I started off my annual lecture tour this past weekend at the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show. It was the first of 26...

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