DO you have any Canoe Camping tips?

[Tami]

DO you have any Canoe Camping tips?
The don'ts and dos of canoe camping...

[Mayfly]

One summer we did a 3 day trip down the Root River in SE Minnesota. That was a great time. As far as tips I don't know what to say. We had a great time. Almost tipped in some rapids and we lost our our fishing poles in the water. We also ran out of ice which was a bummer. If I think of any tips I will revisit this thread.

[Cody Gruchow]

make sure all your stuff is waterproofed. and the rest floats, dont tip the canoe thats a must lol
bring plenty of ice like tim said lol other than that i dont really know what to say lol you'll figure it out

[Tami]

With kids and small children i am sure its different... Does anyone use a tracker? I heard alot of outfitters used them, so they can find you or the boat if need be.. Like if your not back when your supposed to be??

[Cody Gruchow]

my cell has a gps and my dog has one also, but i dont know otherwise

[Tami]

your dog?
he just knows his way home?

[Cody Gruchow]

no they can put a tracking chip in them so if they run away they can be found lol its done at the vet

[Crazy4Outdoors]

Bungee straps hooked around the top of your cooler..........because if you do tip, all your beer goes floating down the river!!!

[Woody]

my cell has a gps and my dog has one also, but i dont know otherwise

Here I thought you had an extremely intellegent dog who owned his own GPS.   

Pack a box of Ziplock Freezer bags (large), you can never have enough of those. 

[HD]

Bungee straps hooked around the top of your cooler..........because if you do tip, all your beer goes floating down the river!!!

Crazy, I like your think'in!   


Hunter

[Spinach]

Bungee straps hooked around the top of your cooler..........because if you do tip, all your beer goes floating down the river!!!

Crazy, I like your think'in!   


Hunter

ditto

[Lee Borgersen]

Personal Gear Check List  Sleeping Bag
Mattress Pad or Cot
Pillow
Hiking Boots
Sneakers
Wading Shoes/Sandals
Shorts
Warm Pants
T-Shirts
Long Sleeve Shirts
Hat
Socks
Thermal Underwear
Pajamas
Bandana
Handkerchiefs
Bathing Suit
Beach Towel
Wash Towel
Face Cloth
Dirty Clothes Bag
Clothes Detergent
Pocket Knife
Sheath Knife
Whistle
Pin-on Compass
Orienteering Style Compass
Waterproof Matches
Toilet Paper Wad
Sierra Cup
Water Bottle
Flashlight
Spare Batteries and Bulb
Personal First Aid Kit
Toilet Kit/Toothbrush
Insect Repellant
Watch
Personal Medicine
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Whistle
Rainwear
Fishing Gear
Camera gear
Reading Material
Notebook
Binoculars
Bug Net
Maps
Alarm Clock
Facial Tissues
Dry Bag
Day Pack
Field Survival Kit
Knee Pads
Paddling Gloves
See the Personal First Aid Kit Check List 
Base Camp Gear Check List  Tent(s)
Tent Poles, Stakes and Lines
Rain Fly
Rain Fly Poles, Stakes and Lines
Folding Camp Stools
Folding Saw
Axe
Lantern
Folding Shovel
Hot Water Pot
Fire Gloves
Water Pail
Group Size First Aid Kit
Camp Tool Kit
Stove and Lantern Kit
Tent Repair Kit
Sewing Kit
Toilet Paper
Fly spray
Flashlight
Spare Batteries and Bulb
Whisk Broom
Rubber Mallet
Sunshower
Firewood
Games
Dry Box or Duluth Pack
See Repair Kits and Spare Parts Check Lists 
Cooking Gear Check List  Ice Chest
Dry Boxes
Duluth Pack
Stove
Fuel
Fuel Funnel
Griddle
Fire Grid
BBQ Grill
Charcoal
Fire Starter/lighter Fluid
Pots
Frying Pan
Baking Pans
Plates
Bowls
Cups
Silverware
Steak Knives
Spatula
Serving Spoon
Ladle
Kitchen Knife
Can Opener
Cork Screw
Bottle Opener
Tongs
Pot Gripper Pliers
Pot holders
Measuring Cup
Cutting Board
Reflector Oven
Baking Oven
Dutch Oven
Coffee Pot
Wash Tub
Dish Towel
Paper Towels
Dish Soap
Scouring Pads
Sponge
Matches (strike anywhere)
Stove Igniter
Aluminum Foil
Trash Bags
Stove Stand
Table Cloth
Collapsible Water Jugs
Water Purifying Tablets
Water Filtering Pump 
Canoe Gear Check List  Canoe
Paddles (2 or 3)
Type III Life Vest (one for each person)
Sponge
Bailer
Bow and Stern Lines (15 ft)
Lashing Rope (50 ft)
Anchor and Line (optional)
Seat Cushions
Canoe Repair Kit
Outboard Motor
Gas and Oil
Outboard Motor Kit 

[Tami]

WOW
i would have no room in my jeep for me lol

Great list

[Bobby Bass]

What no radio?
 

[HD]

Dude, that's alot of stuff. Looks like your well prepared and in it for the long haul.   



Hunter

[Lee Borgersen]

Lots of great tips and video here: http://www.moshannonfalls.com/

[Tami]

Thanks for the info..

[thunderpout]

 :rotflmao:SMG... Im a big list guy, but Ive never laughed at one like I did there...even funnier, Everything on there makes sense! Ya jest need a reeeealy big canoe! Heres my best tips, the list could be huge, with all the trips Ive done these two may save life/limb... # 1: When at camp for the night, pull your canoe/boat completely out of the water and secure/tie off to trees, had a storm hit overnight while in nothern Manitoba, waves pulled our canoe off shore,we had it tied to rocks, yet in the morning I saw my canoe bobbing off another island(yes we were on an island)about 3/4 of a mile across the lake, drew straws to see who got to go swim for it,with a paddle in hand.(I drew the long straw!) It was a huge lake, not a cabin or person on it...  #2: When ya pull your food pack into a tree(ya do that I hope!) at camp for the night, put the salt/pepper/spices in with it and not in the vestibule of yer tent to keep em dry...woke up with a big ole bear pushin his nose against the screen of the tent, and he wanted more salt....  These are two to live by...no pun intended.