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Reserved for my Checklist (work in progress) ​PREP / RESERVATION / LEGALITIES: CAMP BACKPACK: Frost River Isle Royale backpack. Tarp - CCS xxx Tent - Mountain Headwear xxx ​Sleeping pad - Thermarest xxx Sleeping bag - ​Wool blanket - ​Hatchet - small saw- Water filtration - ​Burner - MSR...

No Title Hello, ​I hope it is OK to reopen my old post. I've decided that I will have my checklist here in this thread. It will be a WIP and will take some time, but I will be able to get advise on items I do or don't have yet. At this time, I just want to say that I have been assembling gear...

Welcome, you are so lucky to live near wilderness!

Welcome Jeff. Kayaks aren't my thing, but paddling is the most relaxing thing I've ever done. Enjoy. :)

OK... I can't look away. What is the story with this?

Lot of peace and quiet down at Willow Slough, and a camp ground.. I'm just not into the noise and hustle and bustle up this way. Wolf Lake has canoeing too but I-80 runs right through it. I would be tempted to do the Calumet out this way if it had some access (and cleaner water). My dog drank...

Hi Dan, ​I retired last Oct. :) ​I am in Griffith. I canoe mostly at Willow Slough for my day trips. Best wishes, Cary

Hello, ​Thanks for your report and I enjoyed seeing the pictures. Beautiful canoe and a good ole' car. You're very lucky to live near wilderness! For some reason, I especially like the fact that you Canadians can use feet and meters in the same sentence. :) Cary

Enjoyed the report and pictures. I like that tent. :)

I can see what I'm really going to need to do is making notes on how much quantities I use on a daily basis. It is imperative that I do not run out of coffee.

Thanks so much everyone! ​One of the things I remember seeing in my gear was my first aid kit - covered there. I know I'll definitely need to make up a printed one as I go. I'm lost without a list when it comes to preparing for things. :)

Hi everyone! ​This is the year it happens... I'm actually going to canoe trip. I was wondering if anyone had a favorite checklist(s) for getting things ready. I will be mostly solo with my dog. Retirement is GREAT! ​Best wishes, Cary

Enjoyed seeing your report. :)

Not that it matters, but it is not for me. I get a joy out of a good paddle stroke when my canoe does just what I want. ​Kayaks: It's a turn-off, man... :) ​Best wishes to everyone that uses them.

What a beautiful campsite. Thanks for sharing the report. Can't wait to go. Cary