Canoe Tripping Gear I Never Leave at Home

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[UcranianoUKR]

Another cool thing about kayak paddle is that you can make a t-grip for the top and use it (or both halves) as a regular single blade canoe paddle(s). It's especially easy to do if you have a lever lock instead of spring lock. I have a 240-260cm kayak paddle that has large blades on it, and it transforms into single blade paddle whenever I want to switch up the strokes.

[WalterHildebrand]

Another good thing to bring is a big sponge like a buffing sponge, they beat bailing buckets hands down. They will get every last drop out of the canoe not like a bucket. One other thing I like is attaching a stadium seat to the canoe so I can lean back, put my feet up and stretch out from time to time. It attaches to the seat with straps .

[RogerHammond]

For camping, and you know there's good trees around, I'd recommend the camping hammock starting from about 800g up to about 1.4kg that gives you a tent, your mattress, a rain fly, a mosquito net and a camp chair all in one. Then just add sleeping bag and a thermal sheet or underblanket if it gets cold. I was camping in 0 degrees Celcius with my setup and I was actually a bit too warm and I've never woken up with a sore back!

[xxsuperbirdxx]

Those cheap small $10.00 air mattresses work great for me on bike or canoe trips. I always have paper towels along, they will do just fine for back up toilet paper. And they will dry out over the campfire if the roll gets wet. I wire in a light weight paddle to the gunwalls, if you ever swamp in the rapids or somehow become separated from your canoe, when it is retrieved a paddle is there for recovery.

[mwpgator]

Great list! Anorak and kayak paddle! I needed to hear that!

[hoser]

Spot on and I would add multiple modes of fire starting, small knife and as azluxury item in summer, a USB rechargeable fan. Yes a fan!!! Humid, hot, buggy days or rain days in a tent are no longer feared. And tiny ones can be found. Lol.

[tombeckett]

Ken that kayak paddle is absolutely a must. I found that out along time ago. My friends always laughed at me but not anymore. Extra bum wad is a good idea I keep mine in a old plastic water tight peanut butter jar . Thanks I enjoyed this video. Cheers 🇨🇦👍

[johnedwards]

I have a pretty good foundation in fieldcraft and I’m Looking at getting a canoe for fishing and taking day trips. Your videos have been helpful. Will definitely add a kayak paddle as a spare. Stay safe

[ghboiid]

If your buddies don’t have a chair you can’t get up or lose your seat! Great video! I am definitely going to start carrying a kayak paddle (my wife likes to take a lot of breaks😉).

[davidlandfieldsports]

I usually have a vacuum packed toilet roll, in case of emergencies, known as the Combat Sh*t Kit

[johnswanson]

I always bring 2 half used used toilet paper rolls put into different packs. Also, bring a half used paper towel roll for around camp that can also be used for Tee-Pee. And if a paper roll ever gets wet (it happened to me years ago), the roll can be dried out over a campfire, so never think it is wasted!!

[shanewatters]

A natural grass reed landscaper/ amish style wide brim hat. It's kinda fragile, doesn't love to get wet, but they are cool, great for the sun and most important they keep the deer flies away.

[jakerjacks]

In a recent trip, I had to paddle myself, my friend, and our gear by myself after he had an injury. A kayak paddle would have been a blessing!

[hoser]

I woukd not leave home without my cut-down z-lite CCF pad. It is a knee pad, pack support, extea insulation, mat, fire fanning decice, and in kayaking colder waters, a leg insulator. And an extra meal or two for emergencies or being storm bound. Love your bids!

[eschneider]

I have the same chair, got it as a gift. With the chair & food barrel for a table back country living can be quite civilized.
Cheers ;)

[jamielukens]

Ij the process of planning our BWCA trip and I thought this video was excellent thank you!

[TheWhiskeyCowboyLife]

And.... tarp or other shelter, folding shovel, whistle, good knife, rope (even if small diameter), extra fire starter (such as lighters or similar since you will want to light that "cool" fire aid), duct tape, and there are so many other small items.

[CanadianHardwoodPro]

I'm happy that you said "tuque". There was no need to correct it to "warm hat" haha!

[bryandnadine]

1. Duct tape. Mythbusters made an entire canoe out of duct tape, so a roll of duct tape will patch any canoe enough to get you home. A canoe completely broken in half can be put back together with duct tape, enough to get home. You can make a paddle with sticks and duct tape. Patch tents, tarps, etc.
2. Microfiber towels - wise owl makes some cheap ones that are great. Small, a lot of absorption. Dry quickly. You need to keep dry.

3. First aid: rolls of gauze, waterproof medical tape, blood clotting agent, tweezers, diarrhea meds, headache meds, and after that a few pills of most every medication you can think of. Did I say diarrhea meds? Do NOT forget that.
4. Bear spray - 2 cans, and from different manufacturers (there have been recalls). Not just for bears - you are out alone. If you've ever been harassed where the other person knew you couldn't call for help, well, 1 time and you will carry this.

5. 2 full tang knives. Not too big or small - 4-6 inches is great. I beat on mine batoning wood and other things, so 2 is necessary. Even if it is cheap bears grill gerbers. It's a cutting tool, spatula, shovel, protection (could make a spear), etc.

6. Canoe spare hardware (thwarts, seats, etc) and tools - can be really small. Don't forget to tighten those before leaving too - each trip has a lot of movement on the parts.

[markrasmussen]

Tarp, rope, water filter, water proof bag with dry clothes and sleeping bag, head bug net, tent, medecine bag, sharp knife, multi tool, food in a bear proof container, duluth pack, sunglasses, hat, life preserver, water shoes for the conditions, wind jacket.