Canvas tents and wood stoves are the (ahem) hottest trend making a resurgence in the outdoor community. And especially if you're a paddler, you need to know ...

Davis Tents, for instance, will sell you both a tent (between $290 to $400, depending on canvas treatment; www.davistent.com) and a small stove specifically designed for use in tents ($305).

Fortunately, she said the tent company chipped in and covered the shipping costs, which proved to be helpful considering the overall price tag of about $6,000.