Loading a canoe for open water paddling

Packing and loading a canoe with expedition provisions and equipment is a personal thing.
People who do it a lot develop a system so they can access items and keep things organised.
My emphasis is to have access to essential items during the day, make it easy to trim and load the boat with the bags and to cut down on faff and clutter in the case of an unplanned swim.
Also, I often need to switch skill sets from paddle to pole to sail and back again with ease…
Take a look at the pack lanyard lengths too as they will help or hinder self and other rescues.
So here’s my thoughts and I’m always keen to learn alternative ideas too.
Cheers A

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Just found your channel and really enjoying the information. Your map case bag you have looks perfect for what I need what make/model is that please.

[@BaroudeurAventure]

Great vid!

[@cbxxb4841]

Thanks for this, I'm looking forward to packing the whitewater canoe video!

[@outdoorinstruction]

It’s almost the same just one tiny difference

[@nathanburke8387]

@@outdoorinstruction which is?

[@outdoorinstruction]

@@nathanburke8387 I simply carabiner the bag to a gear loop as well as have a line. I’ll sort a video as it needs explaining.

[@nathanburke8387]

@@outdoorinstruction Awesome, really really love the content!

[@outdoorinstruction]

@@nathanburke8387 many thanks I wish I had time to do more

[@John-vi4ys]

Loved this instructional video, thanks! What is the brand and name of your possibles small top pack with map.

[@outdoorinstruction]

Unfortunately that was a bespoke made bag to my design so its not available anywhere .... I think there is a market for it