I don't know about this specific product, but I can vouch for the general idea of having some robust shelter along the lines of a combined bivy-bag / poncho. It's great to be able to create your own micro-climate out of the wind and rain.

I would never purchase something like this specific for canoing, but I may be tempted to buy it as a general purpose shelter. It is not unique, but certainly interesting. If someone sends me this, I'll test it and write a review...

In a canoe, it may be a drag to keep on paddling with all this material over your hands. In Europe, you find a lot of similar products for hunters and walkers. Many of these shelters have zippered arm-openings, some have even extra arms that zip onto the arm openings! They would probably work much better for paddling.


In Norway, many hunters use something similar waiting for their prey and hikers use them to be more comfortable while eating their lunch. Of course, they also serve as emergency shelters. So, it is a good idea, but I think the "canoe" scope is too narrow.