MNAdventurer,
I have not weighed in on this thread as I believe that there are others far more qualified to give advice in this game of canoe camping. I will add a few things that have not been touched upon that may prove to be a real "asset" (pun intended).

I would be loathe to be without my tripod stool. Getting ready for a trip is all about visualizing the different scenarios you may encounter and getting into DETAILS about how you will address them. Of course with limited experience that is easier said than done but I digress. Visualize sitting around a bright cheery campfire and singing songs and roasting marshmallows (I usually accomplish 1 out of three and I aint tellin). Sounds great right? Now get the same picture with your rump on a hard damp log or better yet a nice cold rock. Gettin the picture?

There are many different choices out there for seating and making your own decisions and having your own "style" is part of the fun and satisfaction. I will, however, make a pitch for the simple tripod stool.

1. It is lightweight and compact. If you search you can find the "backpackers version" with aluminum legs as opposed to steel. It weighs exactly one pound and folds into a tidy little roll. It will run you about $20.

2.It's comfy enough and gets you off the ground. Unless your tall beware the stools that get you to high. The chair isn't only about comfort and it's nice to be able to reach down to the ground easily to accomplish various tasks ( such as stirring that oatmeal so the raisins don't burn).

3. This ones important to me. When I break camp I dislike having to constantly be bending over. When I stuff my bag and my tent I find it much easier (and less stressful on the back I might add) to do these tasks from a sitting position. The lightweight little tripod is easily and quickly moved about and has nothing in the way to impede your hands. You are unobstructed for 360 degrees.

4. I have heard unfavorable comments disparaging the tripod from very experienced people I have high regard for. The objection is thus, that the stool legs are liable to sink into soft soil and deposit you (and your plate of freeze dried spaghetti) on the duff. I suppose that can and has happened. I have hiked the high country out west often for 2 weeks at a time for well over a decade and have about 70 nights in canoe country and have not found this to be much of an issue. Others may disagree. Perhaps size and build may have something to do with it. Just keep that in mind and give the stool a test of sorts to determine its stability. Re-positioning is easy enough.

The other item you would be exceedingly wise to bring is a pair of "camp shoes". Again think DETAILS. Many bring sandals. If you go that route bear in mind they will likely get wet. You may, in fact, find yourself using them in the water when/if you go and take a dip. The mornings can be rather cool. Will your camp shoe/sandal accommodate a nice thick sock? If you choose to bring a sandal type shoe a smidge of care should be employed if they are open toed. Wouldn't want to get a toenail hung up on a rock now would we?

Good luck, drink lots of water and breathe deeply!!