I have been going to BWCA and Quetico for over 15 years. This past year I took my first 3 man trip in a three man canoe. I am 53 years old and I took my 19 and 22 year old sons with me. We took a new light weight kevlar 3-man canoe.
I was quite impressed with this canoe. We were able to travel at a speed of 50% faster than a two man canoe. A three man trip will require four large packs. I was able to carry a large pack and the 3-man canoe and single portaging was doable.
In terms of fishing, three men can fish form the canoe but it is a bit crowded for the two men toward the back of the canoe. The advange in fishing would be fishing in a condition that requires one man to control the canoe. This would allow for two people to fish while the third controlled the canoe.

Posted by BoyerD on April 02, 2001 at 15:46