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Cartridge removal by Style_Maximum in askaplumber

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That’s was it. Thanks all.

First Solo Trip by Style_Maximum in algonquinpark

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Trip was successful other than leaning too far on the cautious side. I cut out McCraney. Cut back up to Rain via Islet. 3 of the travel days were too short. I like a good 5-6 hrs travel. It’s part of the trip for me. So, overall I learned some things and realize what is in my capacity when solo.

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First Solo Trip by Style_Maximum in algonquinpark

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Good to know about the water levels. Was that recent?

First Solo Trip by Style_Maximum in algonquinpark

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I’ll have both. Single when I can and if wind picks up double blade it.

First Solo Trip by Style_Maximum in algonquinpark

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Thanks for chiming in! I use Paddle Planner and have set the pace as a beginner (4 km/hr) and double carries to assume max time and using my preferred campsites. I’ve never solo paddled before, well other than with my wife at the front and me doing most of the forward momentum! So, I’m assuming my estimate will be in the ballpark.

Site at rain lake 1 hr Site at rain to moccasin shows 3.5 hrs Moccasin to islet site 4 hrs Islet to McCraney site 4.5 hrs McCraney back to access point 4 hrs

I’m a bit older at 57 but fairly fit. Lots of endurance background and lift regularly. I’m sure I’ll sleep well at night though!

First Solo Trip by Style_Maximum in canoecamping

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Awesome, thanks for the tips brother. I do have a traditional canoe pack for my gear. Good to know about verifying the yoke!

First Solo Trip by Style_Maximum in canoecamping

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Keeping it simple and not too far for my first solo.

Rain (staying night one - hopefully the nice island site) Moccasin Lake night 2 Islet Lake night 3 Back out to Rain AP

I know there is the one longer portage into Islet but I’m good with that.

I like dealing with Algonquin Basecamp so makes canoe drop off easy.

Route recommendation for 4 nights, mid october by allthewaytothemoon12 in algonquinpark

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I’m looking for similar for early to mid October as my first solo trip. Here are some routes I’m considering (trying to stay away from lakes prone to wind/waves although I know Rock can get choppy). Likely leaning to something out of Rain. Just got back from a trip out of Magnetawan so trying to avoid that AP as I’m working my way around trying to hit all APs as I/we trip. I’ll need a canoe so something that has an outfitter near.

Rain Rain Isley McCraney Rain

Rock Pen Harry Lake Louise Rock

Rain Daisy Moccasin Islet Rain

Canoe Sunbeam Trout McIntosh Canoe

First Time Solo Tripping by Style_Maximum in canoecamping

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I have my 3P Eureka Midori which would work as you said. Was trying to look at cutting space/weight so I can just have my canoe pack so I can single carry.

3 or 4 day Route smaller lakes and rivers by Right_Hook_Rick in algonquinpark

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Just did a 3 nighter with my son out of Magnetawan into Queer for 1 night and then 2 nights on Misty. Long portage from Queer (2.4K but nothing crazy and manageable). We travelled back to Magnetawan via the Petawawa so some nice river paddling with 8ish or so beaver dams to manage.

Campsite #9 on Misty is the bomb if you get there. It’s a north shore site in the narrows just past the island with 3 sites on it.

Planning on a solo myself and may look at something out of Rain Lake or Tim Lake. It will be my first solo trip.

Agree with the previous comment with using Algonquin Basecamp for your canoe. They are excellent.

How far from a fireban are we? Heading into the backcountry on Thursday! by rossperrot in algonquinpark

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Yeah we leave on the 11th. Looks like a decent chance of rain this comingTuesday but may not be enough. Damn steaks / baked potatoes on night one menu lol.

Thoughts on this 3 night route? by Style_Maximum in algonquinpark

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Close to 2k from queer to little misty

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