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Recreational Supplies - Packs 'n Paddles

PACKS
Chaltrek offers exclusively Ostrom Outdoors packs and we are proud of it! Ostrom packs are high quality packs with a life time guarantee, made right here in Northwestern Ontario.

Hiking/Expedition Packs
Are you going for a short hike or a full expedition? Ostrom has many top loading packs that are geared towards your needs. The Ostrom Suspension System has been designed to fit both men and women. The variety of frame sizes, and adjustments on the shoulder straps and hip belt allow the pack to be fitted for each individual, regardless of body shape. Frame size varies from 20-28" and is determined by the length of your back.

Canoe packs
Looking for a great pack to use for your next canoe trip? In 1994, Bill Ostrom was the first to design an internal frame canoe pack. Ideal for the heavy food/equipment pack, aging backs and bodies, long portages or frequent trippers.
The traditional canoe packs are still available as well. And don't forget to look at many canoe trip accessories like stuff sacs.

Barrel harnesses and accessories
Barrels (30 or 60 liters in size) have become popular as food packs because they are air and watertight to preserve food. No smell - hopefully no bears!! Chaltrek offers a variety of barrel harnesses and barrel organziers like barrel buckets, barrel wraps and barrel coolers. The organziers will help you if losing track of food in that 60 liter barrel drives you nuts.

PADDLES
Chaltrek offers traditional, recreational, kayak, bent shaft and dragon boat paddles. Paddles can come in ash, bass, cherry and walnut, except for the dragon boat paddle, which is made from a composite material. Chaltrek is a dealer of Grey Owl Paddle Company.