Badger Paddles Contest - For Natural Paddlers

So.... Algonquin Outfitters gave us this red T-shirt* to giveaway and it's a pretty funny one!!! Do you consider yourself a "natural" when it comes to paddling? Be the first to guess the HUMOUROUS phrase on this paddling T-shirt and you can actually win it, plus win a Badger Paddle Sock and a few extra goodies from Algonquin Outfitters too!

Prize package valued at over $75 CAD

GUESS THE PHRASE AND

FILL IN THE BLANKS:

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Have you guessed yet?

Here is another clue: 

Picture Clue #1

SEE MORE CLUES:
BADGER'S CLUE #2

How to enter:

Guess and Tag to Win Some Swag!

Just Guess:

Figure out what the possible fun phrase on the prize t-shirt is by filling in the blanks:

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Email your guess to Badger Contests. Note: the above phrase does use the Canadian spelling of a word - but that's all we are going to say! 

And Tag:

Answer our question: "Do you consider yourself a 'natural' when it comes to paddling?" by tagging yourself in the appropriate "Answer Photo" in our Facebook album here: Badger on Facebook 

Now, remember - don't post your answer on Facebook - we don't want to give the answer away! Just email your best guess to us. When we have 10 finalists - the first 10 correct submissions via email -  the winner will be selected by random draw.

Don't worry if you can't figure it out yet. Just keep checking back with us because we will be adding image and/or letter clues every few days until we have a winner.  Plus check out our sponsor Algonquin Outfitters and their fabulous Wild Life Photo Contest that is currently underway. Lots of great prizes to be won!

Contest Rules:

No purchase necessary. You must "like" the Badger Paddles on Facebook in order to interact with the photos for "tagging" purposes. There is only one (1) mystery t-shirt - size small* (apparently the staff at AO were hopeful to see this particular T-shirt on a lady only!), one (1) ceramic travel mug (with a Algonquin Park/Canadian flag motif) from Algonquin Outfitters, and one (1) Badger Paddle Sock to be won as our top prize. Other prizes may include stickers and/or other Badger merchandise. Prizes are approximately as shown. Yours must be the first of 10 correct answers (submitted via email to Badger Contests) to be a finalist and therefore be eligible to win the top prize. Our top prize winner will be selected randomly out of the 10 finalists. Upon entering this contest, you acknowledge that this promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook and that winning this contest is not contingent upon you taking any action on the Facebook website/social utility.  Winners for the top prize will be determined by email entry only. All 10 finalists will be announced by their first name with the initial letter of their last name online.  Contest is open to persons over the age of 18. Only one (1) entry per email account will be accepted. In the event the contest sponsors are unable to notify the selected entrant within 14 days of the draw, that selected entry may will be disqualified and an alternate winner will be selected from among all remaining eligible entries. Only one prize will be awarded per contest winner, household, family, group or organization. The odds of becoming a finalist will be determined by the number of eligible entrants received by the contest and the timeliness of these entries. Once the 10 finalists are chosen, odds of winning will be approximately 1 in 10.
Upon entering this contest, via the methods proposed or otherwise, you have released Badger Paddles from any and all liability and/or damages resulting from your participation in this contest. This contest is open to all entrants where legal and in accordance with Facebook's contest policies and Canadian law.  

The contest sponsors accept no liability for errors on material distributed for this program.  

All entries successfully submitted become the property of Badger Paddles, who assumes no responsibility for incomplete, lost, late, damaged, illegible or misdirected entries or email, nor for technical, hardware or software failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connection, or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmissions which may limit a user's ability to participate. Badger Paddles reserves the right to cancel or suspend this contest should a virus, bug, computer problem, unauthorized human intervention or other cause beyond its control, corrupt the administration, security, fairness or proper play of the contest. 

By participating in this program, all participants and award winners agree that Badger Paddles, its partnerships, subsidiaries and affiliates and each of such entities' respective officers, directors, agents and employees are not responsible or liable for any injury, loss illness, litigation or damage that may occur from participation in the promotion or acceptance, possession, use or misuse of prizes. In the event that any dispute arises regarding the meaning or interpretation of these official rules, participants agree that the dispute shall be resolved by applying the laws of Ontario and that it shall be resolved by and within the course of that province. 

By entering this contest, entrants agree to be governed by these rules, and, if requested, agree to have their name and photograph used without compensation for advertising purposes related to this contest.  

Entrants also agree to receive communications via email or telephone from Badger Paddles as a condition of entry. Contact may be made to validate the entry.   

Entrants may withdraw their entry at any time. Requests to unsubscribe from the contest should be sent to Badger Paddles.

Badger Paddles' Tip of the Week - Mike's 3 Toilet Paper Rules

Badger Paddles' Tip of the Week includes information on paddling, camping, portaging, boat transport, and maintenance tips, as well as any other information that we may find to be useful around our sett.


As promised to Mike, this week's tip is about toilet paper and how to pack it. Toilet paper, while not a usual comfortable subject of conversation, is an obvious necessity for any trip into the bush (unless you prefer leaves and birchbark). Mike has 3 rules about how to pack his toilet paper for trips which he wanted to share...

Mike's #3 rule is you gotta keep it dry. His (along with many other travellers) solution is a zip-able plastic storage bag. But the rolls (especially the nice plush stuff) can sometimes be a bit big for the medium sized bags. 

Which brings us to Mike's #2 rule: Try to set aside a few rolls in the weeks before your trip that have had some paper removed during regular household use. That way, you aren't trying to stuff a big double roll into the bag, but are left with a smaller, more condensed roll instead.  Mike also believes in leaving the cardboard tube (usually found inside). You can always squish it down when packing to further condense the size of the roll but don't take out the cardboard tube. Without the tube, it can become a bit more difficult to remove the paper from the "roll" at your campsite - which can cause some real frustration when the mosquitoes and black flies are out! Besides, the tube can always be brought back to shape (for hanging convenience) and is a great fire* starter too when the roll is done. Plus the empty zip-able storage bag can be re-used to pack out garbage (that cannot be burned) or other unmentionables, as well as things like expired batteries from the flashlight.

And finally Mike's #1 rule is to remember to leave one roll in an easily accessible pocket or at the top of your pack (with a few extra ziplock baggies) while travelling, portaging, etc.  Just like your first aid kit - you may need it in an emergency!

Plus every one at Badger recommends you try to look for environmentally friendly toilet paper to take into the bush - especially if you don't have to pack it out with you when you leave.

*check with the regional municipality or local park staff to inquire about fire regulations and seasonal fire bans which can occur at any time. At the very least, the cardboard can be useful in the case of a needed emergency fire.


Do you have any tips to share? Send us your tips and paddling advice - and if your tip is featured here - we will send you a free Badger Paddles sticker!!! All you have to do is email us your suggestions.

Badger Paddles' Tip of the Week - How to wRite in the Rain

Badger Paddles' Tip of the Week includes information on paddling, camping, portaging, boat transport, and maintenance tips, as well as any other information that we may find to be useful around our sett.

This week Mike wanted us to do a tip about toilet paper - but with all the inclement weather we have been having in Muskoka, and elsewhere, we were more inclined to tell you about how to wRite in the Rain  .... However we did have to promise Mike that we'll talk about toilet paper next week!


How to wRite in the Rain:
Keeping your memories alive in a trip journal is a favourite amongst many outdoor enthusiasts, while others simply like to take notes about the features of a route or secret fishing spots. Since extra-curricular activities can be limited during a long wilderness trip (especially when the trip includes lots of rainy days), writing is definitely one popular way to pass the hours of solitude and has often been used to record the memories of a lifetime.  Besides, the best time to write your outdoor journal is when you are actually in the outdoors... especially when it is raining! And while usually paper and rain don't mix, Rite in the Rain is one paper maker who has solved the issue... Check out their line of (environmentally responsible) all weather writing paper that sheds water - allowing you to wRite in any weather condition!  You don't have to let the inclement weather stop you anymore since you can now write it out while you wait it out (while on the trail, shore of a portage or in camp). Watch the video (below) to see the writing paper in action or see: www.riteintherain.com for more info and where to buy.

Do you have any tips to share? Send us your tips and paddling advice - and if your tip is featured here - we will send you a free Badger Paddles sticker!!! All you have to do is email us your suggestions.