CANOE CAMPING GEAR you DON'T need!

Learn about what gear you DON'T need for canoe camping in this video! Simplify your packing and enjoy the great outdoors without unnecessary items weighing you down. Get rid of the bulk, but don't sacrifice luxury.

[wjpoutdoors]

If you are a gear junkie like me, leave a comment on tips and tricks you use to cut pack weight, bulk and not sacrifice luxury. Let's learn together!

[jefflanham]

I have a LOT OF HIGH DOLLAR GEAR but mainly for 3-4 different types of trips: the big gear for the elk/deer Jeep/canoe trips for 10 days with all of the fellas; winter canoe expeditions (which are harder to thin the gear because I go in the coldest and nastiest conditions possible; the bushcraft type minimalist trip….actually in all honesty, this trip is almost more enjoyable than others because with less gear I have way more time for doing the things that you’re there for in the first place….especially solo! lol I’ve done solo winter trips that were so exhausting that I didn’t cook for the first 3 days because of trying to keep up with chores and finding things!

[tomgebbie]

Great breakdown of your gear. I canoe camp and backpack several times each year. No super long trips as I'm still a working stiff, but I have plans for longer outings.

If your hammock upgrade is going to be an Amok Draumr, I can give you a ringing endorsement. I bought mine this year and have pitched it 7 times for a total of 12 nights. One more trip coming, as well. More comfortable than my bed at home. Seriously. No trouble getting in or out and even getting dressed/undressed while in it. A bit of a learning curve getting situated in a sleeping bag or quilt (I have both) though! I'm 5'11" and got the standard length, and wish I got the XL. Thought about the UL version of Draumr, but I appreciate the more durable fabric in mine. I bought the winter pad and found it too warm on my summer trips. I may just buy the ultralight summer pad as well.

[tjfm]

on the rod you want keep, (telescope) check your reel rings. you might be able to rotate them 180 degrees for what you want. have done this on one of mine. pfd wise switched to a co2 blow up one last year. haven't been out this yr. but it gives me more room for my arms. do have a spare pdf vest style in my boat. use it as a seat cushion. scouring pads cut them into quarters or fifths on the long side. so you have a piece 1/2 inch by the width of the original size. your big skillet a 12 incher?? i have a 8 incher non-stick with folding handle, it also has a lid. energy drink bottles - are 1 oz in size. make good oil bottles. you pay thru the nose up front but you want the bottle not the contents. way smaller, can pack into those spare spaces.

[soggywilson]

My partner and I do plenty of canoe tripping in Ontario, we use 2 bearvaults for longer trips, all food and scented items fit in tightly. I don't think we will ever go back to our blue food barrel. Also I've never seen anyone include axe in one of these gear lists haha
Otherwise I think you are on the right track of eliminating bulk and unused items

[bradfettes]

For maps I've always cropped down a digital version to just the area I need plus maybe an extra 30% (in case we some how end up off course). You can even do a second copy zoomed out even more. Then what you do is laminate them back to back, now you have a waterproof two-sided map that's super easy to handle and can also be used as a cutting board. Cost me $5 at the local Staples Business Center to laminate it. Otherwise a large ziplock freezer bag works great.
Also, oddly enough I have that same kitchen sink and it's one thing that never gets used so I always wish I had just left it at home.

[Oldsparkey]

All of my Canoe or Kayak trips were done very simply. Identical to when I go backpacking and camping. Only difference when canoeing is my backpack, it's a waterproof Boundary Waters pack. Kayaking, waterproof bags to fit in the bow and stern hatches of the kayak. Otherwise it's the same stuff on land or the water. I take what I need, not what I might want and this lets me take less and have a lighter load without giving up any comfort.

[steves]

Nice - while not everyone wants to cut weight on their trips, you've hit some key aspects for those who do. My pack for a 10-day solo is down to about 28 pounds, including food. And your clover plot looks better than most of mine!

[GreatNorthWeb]

We killed all the bears on my river 200 years ago, so I use a simple 5 gallon bucket with a screw-on lid as my food box. This also doubles as my seat, so I don't carry a camp chair at all.

[citrumpet]

I hoist and hang my food in a dry bag and don't use a barrel. Haven't had it stolen yet but never say never. I do single portages as well.

[stevesampier]

Just double check that your upgrades cover your "don't need items". I speak from experience. lol Good video.

[SimplemanSimplelife-ms]

Try instant coffee only need hot water and you’re coffee pack.

[cabinseeker]

never have used a barrel - just a dry bag within a pack (just make sure no food gets on the pack). I use paper plates when I can too

[mccluskeyp]

Packed for a two-person, 12 day trip this June in two 60L blue barrels. You have to be ruthless with yourself when it comes to whether you truly need things or want a luxury item(s). My luxury item was a very nice camp pillow.

[ShawnHeld-mj]

Where did you get the harness for the barrel? I have 3 or 4 of them.

[jackvoss]

The canoe seat sure looks to be heavier than the first little chair you showed? And, the first chair sits you low. It’s like sitting in a kindergartener’s chair.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[waltbrim]

I've always thought of canoe trips as Glamping, because you can bring extra items since you aren't carrying them all day. One other thing is NO food or garbage in the fire pit. That's a BWCA rule and Superior National Forest rule. Pack it out.