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The Happy Camper: Do You Oil or Varnish Your Paddle?

Kevin Callan

July 11, 2016

Kevin Callan has a new video that may just question everything you know about caring for your canoe paddle.

Credit: Kevin Callan

I’ve been taking care of my paddles all wrong.

I’ve used varnish to protect them. Now, I find out I should have been oiling them with hemp seed instead.

Check out my latest Whiskey Fireside Chat where I interview Mike from Badger Paddles and find out all the goods and bads about oiling versus varnishing your canoe paddle.

Watch the Video Here:

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Kevin Callan

Kevin (aka The Happy Camper) is the author of 20 outdoor related books; including the best selling The Happy Camper and a series of paddling guides. He is an award winning writer and a keynote speaker at outdoor events across North America. Kevin is also a regular guest on several television morning shows, podcasts and a regular guest on CBC Radio. He has won several film awards and has written a column and weekly blog for Explore Magazine for over two decades. Kevin was listed one of the top 100 modern day explorers by the Canadian Geographical Society. He was also made Patron Paddler for Paddle Canada. Check out his website at www.kevincallan.com and YouTube channel KCHappyCamper.

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