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Canoe Camping Checklists — Top Ten List

You know you're ready for a trip if...

1. You think that the efforts of a few million mosquitoes might lower your blood pressure.
2. You enjoy sleeping on a rock.
3. Popping blisters is your favorite pastime.
4. You're looking for an excuse to not bathe for a few days.
5. You love being cold and wet.
6. You have a friend who couldn't possibly get on your nerves.
7. You need to remind yourself mother nature is always in control.
8. You enjoy the adrenaline rush you get when you're sure you're going to die.
9. Black flies swarming around your face has a calming effect on you.
10. You can't get enough GORP!

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