Just Add Water Many moons ago, The Backpackers Shop® (then widely known as Ohio Canoe Adventures, Inc.) was a "mom and pop" canoe shop off the beaten path. How times have changed! The canoeing boom of the sixties, seventies and eighties has lead to the enormous kayak boom of the nineties and beyond. We now stock hundreds of kayaks from Percpeption, Dagger, Heritage, and Current Designs. Whether you are interested in an entry level recreational kayak, fishing kayak, open cockpit kayak, or technical sea touring kayak, we have the right model for your sense of adventure. Water Sports Though kayak interest far outweighs that in canoes, we haven't abandoned our roots as a canoe shop and continue to offer a wide variety of canoe models from Wenonah for recreation and touring. Our annual Paddlesports Demo day is a great event for test paddling. Every year, we introduce more and more newcomers to the sport of paddling. Manufacturer's representatives, together with our knowledgeable staff, can help you select the perfect boat. Don't worry about car topping that canoe or kayak. The Backpackers Shop® is known far and wide for its expert installation and inventory of Yakima multisport racks. Of course, our selection of paddling accessories is unmatched! So, if you get the urge to get out on the water, be sure to stop by and talk to the experts.