This one requires some thought because you know the big group is behind you. What becomes even more tricky is claiming a big beautiful windblown campsite with a great view only to have a big group pull up later.

That is exactly what happened to me when I flopped at the big long Peninsula site on North Bay adjacent to the side lake portage. Just before a hard rain I did just get the tarp up and my little MSR Zoid tent. Then I settled in to await the arrival of my partner feeling lucky to have secured such a nice spot so late in the afternoon.

Before his arrival however, a group of 3 boats beelined right to me and since my canoe is small and blends in well (same with tarp and tent) they got pretty close before realizing I was there. They clustered up murmuring and glaring at me for what seemed like a very long time. I suppose I can't really blame them for being sore as this site is ideal for a large group. If I hadn't already set up I likely would of moved for them. No words were exchanged but I had the bear spray out just in case things got testy ( for crying out loud, I'm kidding about the spray.........I wouldn't of used it unless they actually landed).