Canoe Camping Gear

Canoe camping, when you get out of the canoe, is juts like any other camping, with two exceptions: In canoe camping, the sleeping bags are typically wet, and at least a one-third of your time is spent with a canoe on your back.

There are a few things the canoe camper must add to his regular camping equipment.Be sure you have sturdy, rubberized, waterproof bags to keep clothing, sleeping bags, cameras, etc.You'll need extra paddles, a supply of drinking water, waterproof matches, and extra flashlight batteries.Sterno canned heat is easy to carry and lights either wet or dry, so it comes in handy.Readily take along a canoe-repair kit.If you're lucky, you won't have to use it, but it's good to know it is on hand.

Listed here are the equipment suggested for a canoe camping trip for two.

Canoe
4 paddles
2 life jackets
Nylon tent
2 air mattresses
2 mess kits
Coleman stove or Sterno
Water can, 2 to 3 gallons
2 knives
Cook set
2 ponchos Waterproof bags
2 sleeping bags
1 3/4 woodsman's ax
Folding saw
2 flashlights; extra batteries
Insect repellant
2 canteens
Sunglasses
Cooler (optional)

Some people think that if camping equipment cannot be carried in a pack, they don't want it.

The cooler and Coleman stove would not be part of their gear.Some campers like to take a radio along, but some prefer the raucous wilderness.

Article Written by Tip Writer


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