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Oh I FULLY agree - I do not have a dehydrator or freeze-drier of any sort, but this is most certainly a long-term goal for me. Usually I am out up to 9 days or so, but doing these longer trips it would save a TON of waste (and ultimately I think money) to make my own, plus it will probably taste...

I know this is a common thing to do, and I have been thinking of doing so specifically to save space. Ultimately it will not save total waste, but clearly would reduce the volume of waste on the trip. I think it would also save a slight amount of weight. I have been a bit hesitant to do so...

I think it will start to get a bit monotonous after a bit, but I try to mix and match things to give different flavor combinations. I have never gone quite this long, but it has been my experience that it's not the hugest concern becuase you get so hungry that any sustinence is tasty! The...

I have exactly zero insider knowledge about this, but I heard through the grapevine that there may be a couple working with Dave that has the long-term goal of taking over? Maybe I shouldn't say anything, but at least the rumor I heard sounded promising...

Food is a bit more challenging to document. Not fully loaded yet - I am going to add a few more backpacking meals and bannock to the mix, plus lunch and breakfast items (and snacks). I have always struggled with barrel organization so I purchased Recreational Barrel Works stuff this year to make...

Wow - I have never heard of them. Do you have a particular model you recommend?

Agreed - and I may leave the wind jacket at home. It's a thicker Mountain Hardwear Windstopper fleece that also has some warmth, so I am on the fence as I like the added warmth but it is the single bulkiest clothing item I have...

I am going to make some additional replies later with food, footwear, and other ancillary items and so forth, but these are all fantastic ideas - thank you! I would LOVE to do some paddling in the Territories, sounds AMAZING! I forgot my coat bag in the original loadout pictures above. I have a...

I have a lighter in my PFD, but I agree that tinder would be nice. I often carry homemade tinder I make with cotton and Vaseline, but I'm concerned as to whether bears can smell that...

15m / 50ft yes - I have one of those combo package deals that has the rope, whistle, and 50' of rope and the entire thing is in a fabric bailer; attached to my thwart. I also have a 100' throw rope/bag that for the life of me I cannot find, so I'll either make another or buy one (they're...

Here's what I currently use for a "ditch kit", worn at all times while paddling on backcountry rivers. I doubt a pin kit is really necessary on the Yukon, so I'm likely to change this out a bit. Packed up it's pretty clean, the bear spray in a bottle holder sleeve: Here's what's inside -...

Definitely, I'm going to make several replies I think showing all of the other items, and also the loaded out canoe. This will help going back after the fact I think and checking what was useful and what was not. I wish I had done this in the past!

This trip will be to Yukon! Following the root of the Y1K from Whitehorse to Dalton Crossing (although we'll be going MUCH more slowly). Cannot wait!

I will definitely do a similar reply showing all of the contents of the food barrel as well. If nothing else, this will help me think about future trips and how to pack, plus I love to get feedback from others!

Thought I would start a thread to document my preparation for an upcoming big trip. Hopefully this is a good forum to add this - guessing a pack and packing is essential equipment! The trip could last up to 30 days, so I am packing for that long. Clothes I generally think in 2s for clothes...

I feel like I had previously posted this question, but I cannot find it for the life of me. I have done direct messages with a few fellow members (yknpldr - you are AWESOME!) asking about navigating the stretch of the Yukon downstream from Dawson, but figured I would put it out for all. I am...

This is helpful, THANKS!!! Interesting to see the the insert through the middle of the front seat...

I hadn't thought about the impact that thicker pads would have on CG - for me it's a matter of how much time I am going to be kneeling. If going for a short paddle or if I will be doing considerable portaging I use a thin foam pad I made from an old sleeping mat (cut in half and I spray-glued...

On a tip from Paul at Canoe Repair Shop, I have been using the closed-cell foam kneeling pads from Home Depot this year. The are not contoured "lock-in" pads, but setting two side-by-side in my FlashFIRE and in my Merlin work beautifully and are very comforatable. I am going to find a way to...

You had mentioned adding a foot or two, hence why my thought ran to the P15. The footbrace can almost certainly be positioned for your needs (and remember Swift has both a foot-bar and kayak-style foot pads, sounds like you'd be looking at a foot-bar). I think this would be true for both Swift...