The problem that we see with these lists is simple. Every person brings different items, leaves out certain items and camping gear changes due to whether, location, who’s going with you and many other factors. You can’t just make one list for all people.
So here is out take on the canoe trip packing list. Start talking to yourself. Will you sound crazy? Probably, but you know your situation the best. So technically, you are asking an expert. Here are the questions that we ask ourselves when we are throwing together our gear – Usually at the last minute, as our friends are waiting in the truck to head out. By asking yourself these questions (and maybe a few more that you can come up with on your own) you will make sure that you have the right equipment.
Can I Paddle My Canoe?
Those are the four main questions we ask ourselves when we are packing for a canoe trip and some examples of the gear you should be thinking of. Again, this is not an end-all list. Everyone’s list will be different. One example would be a bug shelter. We don’t use them but you might. That might fall under “Am I Safe?” for some of you.
The questions above are the first questions as they are the ones that pack the gear you need to survive. That isn’t all of them though! Here is a few more.
Come up with your own canoe trip packing list questions, don’t just rely on ours!
What Do I Need For Clothing?
Do I Have My Superstition Gear?
Without this you put a hex on the whole damn thing.
Finally … Can I keep clean?
Using our method of packing for a canoe trip, you are not only customizing your gear list for yourself, but you are far less likely to forget items. At least essential items anyways. Besides, how likely are you to keep that downloaded checklist around? How likely are you to forget where you put it? Become more self sufficient by relying on yourself instead of a piece of paper.
If you do forget items for your canoe trip, you will also learn the fine art of MacGyver’ing. Coming up with a solution to the missing gear built out of what you have with you. It’s what ManCamping is all about. It makes for a adventure!
Woohoo! Thanks for the Eventful shoutout. I think.
With all due respect, I think you need to edit your list a bit. From the pics I’ve seen on your posts, doesn’t the duct tape go under the “Can I paddle?” list??