Our Sponsors

For information on what we are offering potential Sponsors, go to our Sponsorship page.

We are very thankful for each of our gear, educational and financial sponsors. They make our trip possible.

For a list of our financial sponsors click here.

Research and Education Sponsors


GSI Outdoors, the most trusted name in camp cookware, is proud to bring together the largest selection of outdoor culinary products available. They will be supplying our expedition with a variety of cookware, coffepots, and water tight cases. Check out their website at www.gsioutdoors.com.

Katadyn will be supplying our expedition with their fantastic filter called the "Katadyn Pocket Filter". They will also be supplying us with Micropur MP1 Purification Tablets. Check out their products at www.katadyn.com.

Bending Branches, the world leader in wooden canoe paddles, has agreed to supply the Expedition with paddles. They are based out of Osceola, WI on the banks of the St. Croix River. Bending Branches information can be found at www.bendingbranches.com.


Cache Lake Foods, based out of Bemidji, MN has agreed to supply our expedition with their high-quality camping food. We have used their products in the past and they are wonderful, especially for canoe trips. You can find them on the web at www.cachelake.com.

Chosen Valley Canoe Accessories has agreed to supply the Expedition with portage pads and a yoke and possibly other prototype accessories as well. They can be found at gear4portaging.com.

Pack Lite foods is providing us with some tasty meals for our adventure. You can order their great food at www.packlitefoods.com.

The Original Bug Shirt Company makes shirts and pants that keep bugs from biting you. We are super pleased to have their clothing to protect us from the hordes of black flies and mosquitoes that so often attack outdoorspeople in this neck of the woods. You can learn more about them at www.bugshirt.com.


Vasque is one of the labels of Red Wing Shoes, headquartered on the St. Croix River here in Minnesota. We are very pleased to be wearing their fantastic hiking boots and trail runners on our Expedition. They have a wide range of first rate outdoor footgear at www.vasque.com.

Chota has agreed to supply the expedition with their top quality breathable mukluk's. They will come in handy as we make our way up the muddy Red River as well as battling the rapids on our way to Hudson Bay. Visit them at www.chotaoutdoorgear.com

Pacific Action will be sponsoring our expedition with a canoe sail. This will be helpful on those windy days. We look forward to sailing on Lake Winnipeg. You can check out thier products at www.pacificaction.com.

Famous for their pancake mix, this new company makes wonderful back country food that is easy to prepare. The Salmon jerky is awesome. Order at www.foursisterstradingco.com.

Keen Footwear is providing us with their Newport H2 sandals. These will provide us with the support we need with the comfort we want. You can find them at www.keenfootwear.com.

Iowa Thin Film makes heavy duty solar panels. We will bring one with to supply power to our laptop, gps and sat. phone. Check them out at www.iowathinfilm.com.

WPC are the makers of Atwater First-Aid Kits, Repel Bug Repellent, and Reflect Suntan Lotion. We will be taking all of these items so that we can be comfortable on our adventure. You can find all of their fine products at www.pharmacalway.com.


Rutabaga is sponsoring the expedition with some last minute camping gear as well as letting us set up a booth at thier huge paddlesports expo, Canoecopia. Visit their website at www.rutabaga.com

Old Scout Outdoor Products is the home of the "Bungee Dealee Bob". We will be taking lot's of them with to help secure our gear while in the canoe and around camp. You can order your own "Bungee Dealee Bob's at www.OldScoutOutdoorProducts.com.

The following companies have given us a deal on their equipment/gear/food. They are a valuable asset to our expedition and we are grateful for their support.

MSR is the maker of high quality stoves, sleeping pads, and water bladders. Check them out at www.msrcorp.com.

Kelty makes awesome sleeping bags and liner bags. We will be using them to stay warm and dry on our expedition. They can be found at www.kelty.com.

Trail Foods makes high quality, quick cooking, high energy, back country food. At the end of a long day it will be nice to quickly make a great tasting meal. Check out their menu at www.trailfoods.com.

Antigravity gear makes cozies for pots and pans so that adventures can conserve fuel. Check out their innovative products at www.antigravitygear.com.

Clif Bars has donated a case of thier mini peanutbutter crunch bars to our advenutre. You can order them at www.clifbar.com.

For a list of our financial sponsors click here.

Research and Education Sponsors

Gear Sponsors

The following companies have donated equipment/gear to our expedition. Check them out!

The following companies have given us a deal on their equipment/gear/food. They are a valuable asset to our expedition and we are grateful for their support.