Solo Trip Planning

When planning a solo trip, especially one of considerable length, attention to detail and preparation are essential to a positive experience. Knowing where you're going, what conditions you'll be facing, how much food you'll require and what your exit strategy is, are all part of thorough and intelligent planning. When planning your next trip, have a look at the categories below to ensure you're ready for the challenges you'll face.

Physical Conditioning – Getting Ready For Your Trip

Many people don’t view canoe tripping as an activity that’s physically demanding. They envision a lazy early morning paddle, fog rising from the ... [more]

Float Plan

As part of your pre-trip planning, it’s important to create a detailed “float plan”. There’s a lot that can happen out there, so tip the odds of ... [more]

Food - Key Factors To Consider

When planning the food menu and rations for your next solo, many factors need to be taken into account. How many days will you be out there, wh... [more]

Building Your Repair Kit

Solo tripping, especially extended trips into remote wilderness regions, means putting a ton of faith in your equipment. Your canoe, packs, tent, ... [more]

Building Your First Aid Kit

Preparing for any solo trip should include a thorough look at your first aid kit, as well as your first aid knowledge. If you’re planning an exte... [more]

The finest qualities of our nature, like the bloom on the fruits, can be preserved only by the most delicate handling. Yet we do not treat ourselves nor one another thus tenderly.

~ Henry David Thoreau