I know I'm not alone in this obsession. Because very day of the summer I see fancy sport utility vehicles, perhaps the ultimate outdoor gadgets, pull into my outfitting business filled to the gills with the latest and greatest stuff for the Boundary Waters. And by talking to my guests, and watching them unpack, I'm lucky enough to learn about new gadgets every summer. You may have heard of some of them, and even own a few, but with new gadgets coming out every day there may be some you haven't heard of yet. And because many of these camping gadgets make Boundary Waters canoe trips easier, or more fun, I thought I'd share my Top Ten List with you.
Polarized sunglasses are great for fishing.
But if fishing is what you come to the Boundary Waters for then you owe it to yourself to get a pair that will let you see under the water. If you haven't tried polarized glasses yet you are in for a big surprise. You'll be amazed how you can see the rocks and logs and, at times, even the fish. I have better than a dozen hanging on the thwarts of my personal canoe. I use them to lash in my spare paddle, before leaving the dock, knowing it will always be there if I need it.