Oar / Paddle
Sassafras 12
An ultralight solo pack canoe weighing in at 26 lbs. Carry the boat in one hand, your paddle in the other.
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An ultralight solo pack canoe weighing in at 26 lbs. Carry the boat in one hand, your paddle in the other.
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