First Wilderness Hang, Solo Canoe Trip

**bcaron** · 06-29-2010, 20:07

I found that canoe tripping with the hammock adds an interesting twist on campsite selection. It was fun to paddle around saying to myself, "oh that would be a cool spot". The bush is so dense in most places that finding a "hang" with nice clear ground underneath and easy access to the water was more challenging than I anticipated.

Most of the trees in that area are pines with branches almost to the ground. It's hard to resist the urge to trim a few branches to keep them off the hammock/tarp. I used a rope to tie a few branches back out of the way, and this worked well.

I ordered a Speer SPE that didn't arrive in time for the trip, but was of course waiting for me when I got home.

**Mustardman** · 06-29-2010, 20:11

Awesome trip report - I've always thought it would be great to do a several day flatwater paddling trip. I'm not much for rapids, but relaxing paddling on calm waters is just awesome.

Unfortunately, flat waters are tough to find here in CO, and they are generally pretty remote. Doh.

**BLUEFIN 774** · 06-29-2010, 20:27

Great photos and a beautiful looking area to camp in. Here in Newfoundland it is kind of hard to find good hanging spots as well. I too have tied branches out of the way of my hammock. We in Canada are so lucky to have such good access to the great outdoors.

**Hawk-eye** · 06-29-2010, 20:32

THANKS ... great photos ... and great trip ... thanks for sharing!

**sir White Wolf** · 06-29-2010, 20:58

Thanks for the Photo's
I gotta remember to Bring my camera on my trips

**Knotty** · 06-29-2010, 23:54

Regarding gauging the distance between trees. Stand between the trees with arms out and a trekking pole in each hand, also pointing out. If you fit between the trees w/o too much extra you should be good.

Credit goes to Ramblinrev for teaching me that one.

**MedicineMan** · 06-30-2010, 00:44

well its free if you are a Canadian, as it should be. I spent several weeks paddling in Ontario and as an American it was not always free.
Regardless the pics were beautiful and thanks for sharing. One pic took me back to Killarney...be nice to return again someday....never saw as many lakes anywhere.

**canoeski** · 06-30-2010, 03:04

Now that's my kind of trip!
Nice pics.

**cliff355** · 06-30-2010, 07:00

Pretty decent tarp setup and well pitched. I go to the hyper-regulated BWCA and this year got a 12' x 15' OES tarp for the typical monsoons up there. That is a good size to have when traveling through the Canadian rainforest.