As promised, I'll be offering a few tips....starting now....
You folk may have better ideas, but these are some things I do while bushwhacking....

1.Always stay within hearing distance of the guy/gal with canoe on head...they won't hear you but you can hear them. Stay together !!!

2. Everyone should have a compass and take readings at each break. You GPS folk...more power to you.

3. Stop often and pick your route well. Depending on terrain and trees, this may mean 100 yards or 30 feet.

4. Allow lots of time, and don't rush.

5. One trip it !....cut weight, stop often, do what you must but I think one tripping it is the only way to go. You are NEVER lost if your camp is on your back...Home is where you stop.

6. Let the canoe carrier set the pace and the stops.

more to com...