Chris Niskanen: Lino Lakes couple produces no-fear gear

Dan Cooke applies his engineer's mind to perfecting common camping gear. Take the lowly camp tarp, for instance.

[Canoelover]

I've been using Dan and Karen's stuff for years, and the article is spot-on. It's among the best stuff out there, and their shelters and canoe covers are the best in the world, period. As owner of an outdoor specialty retailer, I'm exposed to everything made, and Cooke's gear is fantastic stuff.

[Born and Bread]

Nice to see someone still belives in local. I wish more people did.