I’ve done both kayaking and camping but not together. I did it this weekend and I’m lucky to be alive. Tides, swells and 40mph winds were not fun to navigate at night. Please be safe out there and always check MULTIPLE weather apps and always go with the worse case scenario.
My 2026 ice-out trip is complete! 5 Days in the Algonquin Park back-country: 100+ km traveled by kayak and foot, 19 lakes and ponds, 4 rivers and creeks, 17 portages, 20+ mm of rain and even some hail/snow, sub-zero at night, 0 cellular service, very few people, countless wildlife, beautiful dark skies, un-quantifiable peace. An awesome and much needed trip. Beating the long-weekend rush on a mid-week trip was the perfect choice. Bugs *just* starting to come out on the last day, but not biting.
What are your go to meal ideas. My friend and I are planning a kayak trip. Looking for meal ideas (mainly for supper). Ideally something a bit nicer than the standard premade dehydrated hiking meal. What are your tried and true recipes or ideas.
Quick overnight on a small island close to home in Upper Michigan. First outing this year. Still a small amount of snow in the woods. Had venison chops and onions over the fire for dinner. Looking forward to a great camping season!
Kayak camping on an island on the Coosa in Central Al.
