July 2007 Solo Algonquin Canoe Trip Planning

It's time to begin planning for my next solo canoe trip in Algonquin Park, Jim's latest post inspired me to start now. I was delaying somewhat because I want Monty's knee to begin to heal, but if he isn't able to make it, Spring has told me she'll mind him for the few days that I'll be gone. I think he'll be fine though, and be able to join me.



My comprehensive camping list is below - I may end up bringing less, but I have most of the basics covered. I think the only question mark is the camping chair. But since I'll be doing a small portage, it isn't like I am carrying a huge amount with me. Anyway, here I go:

Kitchen Equipment

• Small Cooking pot & lid
• Frying pan
• Can opener
• Nalgene bottle X1
• Mug
• Zip lock bags
• Fork
• Spoon
• Tea towel

Food

• Instant Mashed Potatoes
• Evaporated milk
• Lemon Drink Crystals
• Margarine
• Tinned meat
• Pasta side-dishes
• Pancake batter
• Salt
• Tabasco
• Pepper
• Tea
• Sugar
• Chocolate
• Raisins
• Rice
• Dried Sausage
• Bacon
• Instant oatmeal
• tuna
• Tortillas
• Wine

Clothes/Quarters

• Mattress
• Repair kit
• Sleeping Bag
• Compression Bag
• Tent
• Blanket
• Pillow case
• Jacket, Jeans, Cap
• Socks, Underwear
• T-Shirt, Shirt, Fleece
• Windbreaker

Toiletries/Kit Bag

• Aspirin/Anti-inflammatory
• Pepto-Bismol
• Band-Aids
• Toilet paper
• Tooth-brush
• Alka-Seltzer
• Imodium
• Mirror
• Camping Suds

Gear

• Book
• Compass
• Fire steel
• Fishing rod, Tackle & License
• Garbage Bag
• Gransfors-Bruks Small Forest Axe
• Sharpener
• Headlamp and AAA batteries
• Radio
• Lantern & Mantle (filled with fuel)
• Rope
• Stove & full Fuel Bottle
• Knives – Mora carbon steel & Buck Drop-Point Hunter
• Extra Fuel
• Folding Bucksaw
• Dry Sacks
• Reflective Emergency Blanket
• Folding Chair
• Tarp
• Camera & 2 batteries

I will likely go here: