Gear
Companies & Suppliers that Batstar Use
in the Field
At Batstar, we cannot have gear break down while we are on a trip so
we choose gear that is well made, dependable and durable. We choose suppliers
who have a passion for making gear that works well in remote areas. Batstar
guides help evaluate every piece of gear we use and if it isn't "bomber" or "skookum",
we simply don't use it. We send feedback and design suggestions to our
suppliers on how their gear is performing for us.
There are many companies
that are not listed below that we like. We
recommend that you go to a professional outdoor
outfitter to see and feel gear that you would
like to use.
Note: we indicate the
gear that we use from each supplier – most
have a wide selection of outstanding performance
gear.
We're located in Port Alberni on Highway 4 - the Pacific Rim Highway. Across the road is Clutesi Marina, where fishing boats are launched to go out the Alberni Inlet to the open Pacific Ocean. Some of our sea kayaking day trips start from here. We rent Seaward sea kayaks and Rocky Mountain Bicycles. Shuttle service for Log Train Trail.
Batstar is surrounded by walking trails along the Somass River and the paved trails along Kitsuksis Dyke. This is all part of an estuary where you can see all sorts of bird life and the occasional Black Bear. 5 species of Salmon swim in the Somass. Grab lunch from Batstar Cafe & Picnic and sit on the benches and relax by the river.
Slivers Charters Salmon Sport Fishing 
