• NDK Romany on Lake Superior
    Equipment

    Top Paddling Gear of 2010

    This year, I’ve seen lots of water time and used lots of new gear and plenty of old classics, too. Some gear stands out as the best of the year and even as a lifetime pick — I couldn’t see ever changing back. Out of all the gear I use, these are my top 10 picks. 1. Trails Illustrated BWCA Maps — These two maps show the entire Boundary Waters Canoe Area in a compact package. They do have their faults, like the border is covered with a dark line that makes navigation slightly difficult there, a winter sled dog trail shown as a portage and a few missing campsites,…