packsack

As one who comes from Transcona, where so many of the CNR campers came from originally, and still do, I cherish childhood memories of arriving by train, in my case at Malachi, Ontario, and trudging off down the path toward my Uncle's log cabin, flashlight in hand and packsack on my back, happily following my Dad into the gently threatening darkness that would be transformed the following day into a wonderful world of blue sky, clean water, cedar strip craft, small outboards, and good fishing.

And how about a takedown model that fits in a packsack?

Perhaps ninety-four-year-old "Pop" Hollandsworth would be a preferable choice for this assignment, although it is somewhat questionable whether he can, veritably, carry a tune (even in one of his ample packsacks).

On Motor Club Day, "The early days of the district were recalled by the two Indian guides carrying packsacks and canoe as they marched and other Indians marching in their traditional costumes." (71) According to the Toronto Globe, "District Indians joined in the parade, lending color to the celebration with their native costumes" on French-Canadian Day.(72) Interpreting the inclusion of Natives in traditional costume in the parades, however, is somewhat problematic.

Founded by owner Deni Poulin in 1982, the business started out selling and repairing showshoes and tents for the prospecting industry before branching out into packsacks and exploration field equipment.