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Swift quetico canoe. The lines represent a maze of portages meticulously maintained connecting an otherwise complex and rugged landscape. Swift Canoe Kayak. Hi K2 We have a Swift Kipawa kevlar canoe.

Im 67 yrs old so weight is a prime consideration. The Quetico is equally well suited to solo and tandem day trips and lightweight tripping. Swift Quetico Manufacturers Description.

The canoe came standard with a yoke-shaped object but it worked great with a pair of huge portage pads about the size of a small ottoman. I mostly paddle solo on a quiet river but will also do a few tandem flat water trips up to 5 days in length. You can fish swim set up a hammock after lunch or just sit on a rock and watch.

The Boundary Waters and Quetico Provincial Park are the home of high speed flatwater touring and it isnt unusual to see ex-marathon boats loaded to the gunwales racing across the lakes. The Quetico 17 is the only model we carry from the Atikokan ON based Souris River Canoes besides the 185 which is essentially a three-person version of the 17 because its their best and offers another level of comfort in rough waters that none of Wenonahs models do. Jun-24-10 1206 PM EST -- I have a Sawyer Cruiser 222 that was built under license by Swift in the 80s.

Many lakes are interconnected by littlealbeit sometimes heartyred lines which signify trails between deep clear lakes or picturesque meandering streams. 32 lbs w infused rails. Swifts Quetico was designed as a compact tripper for small couples.

Quetico Canoe Trip Guide. For other solo options check-out our Tranquility and our Prospector 16 You actually get the benefit of both options in one canoe. Stress wanes as the days go by as the simple routines of canoe travel bring you closer to the land and the waters of the Quetico wilderness.