The Happy Camper Paddle
Limited Run
“Consider this: you are likely to paddle well over 1,000 strokes an hour on an average canoe trip, which adds up to around 8,000 strokes per day or 56,000 strokes per week. I’m guessing a solid 20-day trip you’ll do at least 160,000 paddle strokes. It’s proof that the paddle you pick is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. My all time favourite is Badger’s traditionally shaped ottertail paddle called the Tripper.” ~ Kevin Callan, The Happy Camper
The Backstory
The Happy Camper really digs our Tripper. So much so that when we went to refresh his quiver, to see if he wanted to try something new, Kevin really only had one request at the time. That we make him a Tripper paddle with a custom grip similar to our Woodland (Northwood inspired) grip.
After some trials on the water trail, and a little fine-tuning, we asked if he would like to help us present this new Badger offering. Consequently, his answer brings us here, where we are all very happy to introduce The Happy Camper Canoe Paddle – the official paddle made for and in honour of Kevin Callan, The Happy Camper!
A collaboration that was years in the making!
THE HAPPY CAMPER PADDLE
The Happy Camper canoe paddle is a custom hybrid design with a Tripper blade and a hybrid Woodland grip. Each of The Happy Camper canoe paddles will be numbered and laser engraved with official The Happy Camper mark.
TRIPPER BLADE SHAPE
This traditionally shaped ottertail paddle is extremely smooth and quiet for a paddle with such a substantial blade surface. Popular among solo and tandem trippers, as well as day paddlers, the Tripper is a great do-everything paddle for lake country. Discover the Tripper in full, including specs, on the Tripper page.
HYBRID WOODLAND GRIP
The custom grip is hybrid between our traditional classic grip and our Woodland grip which is inspired by Northwood grip designs.
Thus, The Happy Camper Paddle grip is a little straighter and flared out with a larger surface allowing for changing hand positions, like our Woodland grip. But it’s also a little more rounded on top like our traditional grip, so it is a little better suited for “palming the paddle” as Kevin likes to do.
WOOD
Available in Cherry or Walnut, with an oiled finish. The Happy Camper canoe paddles are made to order and will need a minimum of 2 to 3 weeks lead-time for the building process before ready for shipping. Note: Build time will vary depending on time of year.
LIMITED RUN
A limited number of The Happy Camper canoe paddles will be made available for purchase and will be individually numbered and dated. [# – Year Built]
Each of The Happy Camper canoe paddles will also be laser engraved with the official Happy Camper mark and are available exclusively from Badger Paddles at this time.
PADDLING IT FORWARD
As many of you know, Kevin has always been a kind and generous soul. So it will most likely not come as a surprise that a portion of the proceeds from this special project will be going to a charity of The Happy Camper’s choice!
BADGER PADDLE SOCK INCLUDED
One size fits most, Badger Paddle Sock. Compact, lightweight. Protect your paddle in transport or storage. Made in Canada.
As a limited run, The Happy Camper canoe paddles are built to order. Please allow a minimum 2-3 weeks lead time before shipping. Badger will make contact via email shortly after purchase if the estimated build time will be longer than customary.
Kevin Callan, best known as The Happy Camper, has been an ambassador for Badger Paddles for the past decade, and there is no doubt this special collaboration has been a long time coming.
Kevin is the author of 19 books; his latest being Another Bend in the River: The Happy Camper’s Memoir. He is an award winning writer and a keynote speaker at outdoor events across North America.
Kevin is also a regular guest on several television morning shows and CBC Radio. He has won several film awards, writes a column for Paddling Magazine and Explore Magazine.
Kevin was listed one of the top 100 modern day explorers by the Canadian Geographical Society. He was also made Patron Paddler for Paddle Canada.
Find the The Happy Camper online:
www.kevincallan.com
YouTube channel KCHappyCamper
ORDER YOUR PREFERRED HAPPY CAMPER PADDLE BELOW
Please note: As a limited run, The Happy Camper canoe paddles are built to order. Please allow a minimum of 2-3 weeks lead time before shipping. Badger will make contact via email shortly after purchase if the estimated build time will be longer than is customary. Get in touch if you wish to arrange a Muskoka pick up instead of shipping – or to make a purchase by way of phone or email.
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The Happy Camper Paddle
$260.00 – $339.00
The Happy Camper Canoe Paddle
Limited Run by Badger
The Happy Camper custom canoe paddle is a step above with a Tripper blade shape plus the addition of a more rounded version of our Woodland grip. The Happy Camper paddles are numbered, dated and laser engraved with The Happy Camper mark.
Available in solid cherry or walnut. Badger Paddle Sock included. Also, a portion of each paddle sold will go towards a charity of The Happy Camper‘s choice!
Please note: The Happy Camper canoe paddles are built to order. Please allow a minimum of 2-3 weeks lead time before shipping. Badger will make contact via email shortly after purchase if the estimated build time will be longer than is customary. Please get in touch with us if you wish to arrange a pick up instead of shipping or to make a purchase by way of phone or email.
Description
The Happy Camper Canoe Paddle
We really couldn’t be happier to introduce this custom special edition, limited run canoe paddle in collaboration with The Happy Camper – Kevin Callan. Styled after Kevin’s all time favourite canoe paddle, the Tripper, The Happy Camper paddle is a step above with the addition of a hybrid version of our Woodland grip – a Northwoods inspired grip shape that Kevin also really digs!
As well, each of The Happy Camper paddles will be numbered and laser engraved with The Happy Camper mark. Available in solid cherry or walnut in our usual sizes – and as always, a Badger Paddle Sock is included. But what’s also different with this paddle is a portion of each paddle sold will go towards a charity of The Happy Camper‘s choice!
The Happy Camper Canoe Paddle Numbering Format:
XX – XX
[NUMBER] – [YEAR PADDLE WAS BUILT]
Please note: The Happy Camper canoe paddles are built to order. Please allow a minimum of 2-3 weeks lead time before shipping. Badger will make contact via email shortly after purchase if the estimated build time will be longer than is customary. Please get in touch with us if you wish to arrange a pick up instead of shipping or to make a purchase by way of phone or email.
Additional Information
| Wood | Cherry, Walnut |
|---|---|
| Length | 54 inch, 57 inch, 60 inch, 63 inch |
