When heading out on my longest trip of the year, I wanted a medium sized bag for all of the miscellaneous loose things that I have with me in my canoe: granola bars, map, first air kit, a wide angle lens, camera batteries and more. It needed to be rain proof and easy to carry on portages. This Bowman Gear Nomad Pack was exactly what I was looking for and has since become one of the standard bags I bring with me on all my trips. A great purchase - well made and super versatile! Bowman Gear Nomad Pack After many an uncomfortable night camping, I decided I needed a new sleeping pad, one that was wider than what I had been using and didn’t crinkle every time I moved on it. After much research and feedback from folks at Canadian Outdoor Equipment, I settled on an EXPED Dura 5R LW (Long, Wide). It gives me lots of room to stretch out, is nice and thick with a solid 5R rating, and fits perfectly in my MSR Hubba NX tent . I’d be lying to s...