r/canoecamping

I’m going on a 14 day canoe trip down a river and going through a process trying to shed some gear weight. Last year on a similar trip I only used my ‘big’ GPS once. Between paper maps, my phone and my Garmin Fenix watch I think I am covered. What apps do people use for navigation on canoe trips. I want one that allows me to import a GPX file.

As per the caption- was thinking I can just boil the water and drink, thoughts?

Hi! A party of 4 (including myself) are looking for canoe route recommendations in Saskatchewan. Some of us are less experienced than others, and with the recent rise of the river we’re not all comfortable on the water.

Many of us have also done the Waskiesu loop (Bagwa, Grey-Owls, etc).

Any non-river & beginner/intermediate friendly routes? Thank you!

Where does everyone keep their wallet and keys when canoe camping?
Mine go in my fanny pack that I use and carry EVERYWHERE with me.
What other options are there?

I have an expedition pack from recreational barrel works. It got a bit muddy on my last trip. Any suggestions on the best way to clean and dry it?

As part of a larger effort to optimize what I bring on very long canoe trips, I’m thinking of making the switch to instant coffee. I haven’t been a fan in the past, but am wondering if there is anything good out there. Does anyone have recommendations? I live in Ontario, Canada. Thanks

This was not the kind of week you can plan for.

My exposure to a contaminated environment finally caught up with me, and it hit hard. I was forced to abandon the river and seek immediate medical attention. Severe dehydration, combined with some sort of virus, had left me dangerously weak. To make matters worse, my water supply had become contaminated, meaning I had no choice but to keep moving despite how sick I was becoming.

There was a hospital in Virden, Manitoba, and getting there was going to be a challenge—but I had no alternative. Staying on the riverbank could have cost me my life. Even the walk to the Trans-Canada Highway felt overwhelming in my condition.

The medical team in Virden quickly got me on antibiotics and gave me the care I desperately needed. A huge thank you to everyone there.

Realistically, it was going to take at least four days to get back on my feet. I made the difficult decision to rent a car and portage the remaining 100 kilometres to Winnipeg. Thankfully, I had a friend there who offered me a couch for a couple of days while I recovered. Even then, the virus had completely drained me, and I knew I couldn't afford to lose any more time.

Five days later, still feeling the effects but determined to continue, I finally put the canoe back in the water and resumed the journey.

Some weeks test your endurance. This one tested my ability to adapt, make difficult decisions, and simply keep going.

Hi, I haven’t used a chestpack yet but imagine it being very useful in a canoe where it can get quite annoying reaching backwards or having loose stuff in the canoe.

Does someone have experience with using it over a lifesaving vest? Is this still comfy or getting in the way with the paddle?

Thank you very much.

Hi, I’m new to canoe camping, however I car camped a lot as a kid. In regards to food and garbage, how concerned do I need to be for bears/wildlife in and around Georgian bay camping?

I’ve heard of people hanging their food and garbage uo overnight, but unsure if it’s necessary here. If you think I should take some precautions, can you please provide some specifics of what you typically do?

Thanks in advance