Just to get into the lake, I have to start off with a long portage. I have decided to rent a light canoe so that I can carry it on my shoulders, and have my knapsack on my back, and do the portage in a single trip. After a long paddle through a couple of lakes, I will make camp on a lake with only two camping spots on it. I suspect I will be the only one on the lake over the week though... oh, and Monty who will snuffle about and chase after squirrels.
I am going to list out my gear and equipment later today, and then test everything for weight over the next few days. It is hard to cull a list of gear - I always want to bring just one more thing...
My biggest debate right now is whether I should bring my tent or just my tarp... if it weren't for the bugs, I'd bring my tarp in a heart-beat - even in heavy rain, I'm happy in my tarp.
Well, this will be a solo trip and I think I'll be able to go nice and light.
I will share my final list as I get closer to it all.
Won't be long now - about 4 weeks away. Thanks to Spring for encouraging me to go!
Cheers,
Mungo