Snowshoe Toboggans Toboggan Gear
Lashing System - Sam McGee Tarp - Canvas Tank - Conover Pack - Toboggan Duffels - Backcountry Shovel
Form and Function! Each component of the lashing and packing system is a worthy addition to anyone's winter outfit. As any backcountry traveler knows, having a system down makes travel that much more enjoyable. The BRS Packing System and BRS Lashing System make it easier than ever to get your system down. The genesis of this system was first derived from Duane Lottig's ideas at Snowtrekker Tents along with input from countless winter walkers like Garrett and Alexandra Conover.
Sam McGee Tarp
Nylon - 5' x 14'/420 Denier Pack Cloth (SMN) $78.00
Canvas - 6' x 14'/10oz treated Canvas Duck (SMC) $78.00
Versatility! The Sam McGee tarp is designed primarily to serve as a tank to wrap your ground load on your toboggan. Ends have tapered tails to fold in to secure your load fore and aft. 14' length allows for wrapping any load. In camp the tarp can serve dual purpose to cover gear or be utilized as ground cloth. Nylon is lighter weight and can dry quickly. Canvas can be easier to work with and less slippery on snow. Red Nylon/Natural Canvas
Canvas Tank
Canvas - 90"L x 12"W x 12"H (CT) $108.00
Canvas Tank is really a canvas box that contains your ground load. Tank uses small sewn-in cord to secure to toboggan while loading and unloading. Canvas box maintains shape and position while squeezing duffels into place. Two small end flaps fold in while longer 17" high side flaps fold over load and then the whole tank gets lashed down with straps. There are some definite advantages to the tank in loading while the only real disadvantage in not being able to use the tank for a ground cloth. Natural Canvas
Conover Pack
Small - 24"L x 8"W x 8"H (SCP) $60.00
Medium - 48"L x 8"W x 8"H (MCP) $68.00
Large - 72"L x 8"W x 8"H (LCP) $76.00
Accessibility! This slim, top-of-the-load pack allows ready access to items above the ground load. Instead of having things stuffed every which way, things like camera, parka, foam pad, lunch and dry socks can be readily accessible during the day without needing to undo straps. Straps attach to sides and bottom of pack and pass through rings or running lines to secure to toboggan leaving full access to zippers. Once in camp, the Conover Pack is easily detached for a toss into the tent. Black Only
Toboggan Duffels
Small - 24"L x 10"W x 11"H (TDS) $40.00
Medium - 28"L x 10"W x 11"H (TDM) $44.00
Large - 32"L x 10"W x 11"H (TDL) $48.00
Organization! These sturdy duffels provide organization and protection. Three sizes allow for just the right pack for each job. Duffels come with double zipper for increase accessibility, yellow highlighted zipper pulls, and grab handles at each end. Black Only
Lashing System
Lashing System 11' (LSYS11) $38.00 (includes: lashing straps with buckles, 8 lashing rings, and 2 floating rings)
Lashing System 9' (LSYS9) $34.00 (includes: lashing straps with buckles, 6 lashing rings, and 2 floating rings)
Lashing Straps w/ buckles (LS) $20.00/set
Lashing Ring (LR) $2.00/ring
Floating Ring (FR) $1.75/ring
Simple! Functional! This ingenious system of straps, rings, and buckles can be set up permanently on your toboggan. After adapting it to your personal packing style, use on the trail is a breeze. No knots, no need to bare hands in the cold for more than a few seconds, if at all. Loading can be done in minutes, even with bulky mittens on. System can be purchased together or in parts.
Lashing Straps are made of lightweight 1" webbing and used for securing ground load to toboggan. Straps come in pairs that are each 18' long with a loop at the anchor end for securing to your running line using a girth hitch. Two spring-loaded buckles with webbing loops complete the set. Loops on the buckles allow for girth hitch attachment to running lines where ever you want to end your straps.
Lashing Rings have 1 1/4" brass ring with two loops of webbing attached to accept running line. The two loops allow for attachment over a crosspiece. I set up rings at each crosspiece and then rely on running straps under the running line in between crosspieces. The rings provide a secure attachment right at the crosspiece.
Floating Rings use the same brass ring but has only one longer webbing loop attached that can be attached anywhere on the running line with a girth hitch. The Floating Ring offers a wide variety of uses on the toboggan or for a hanging loop in camp.
Tump Strap
Tump Strap (TS) $8.50
Tump Strap is a simple 2" x 48" cotton band with sewn loops at each end for attaching to your tump lines. The Tump strap is probably one of the oldest hauling straps still in use today. The Tump Strap allows for a wide variety of pulling positions from over the head to across the shoulders.
Backcountry Shovel
SOS Backcountry Shovel (SOS) $55.00
Whether you are considering buying your first shovel system or thinking of upgrading, you need to consider the advantages of the SOS shovel system. All SOS shovels are made in Canada using the aircraft quality aluminum. An inferior shovel is of no use to you. That is why, along with your SOS shovel scoop, you will get an SOS ergonomically engineered shovel handle. Each handle is designed with an off set “T” handle for maximum strength shorter collapse length, and longer extendable length. Each off set “T” handle can be rotated 180 degrees to best fit your grip. Made of 6061 aluminum for weight savings and superior digging power. Regular Telescopic Handle: 70-92CM included with red aluminum scoop.
