I've been soloing lately and I double portage. I like to be efficient when on a travel day so with the canoe in the water I get out and lay the yak paddle, pfd, and map off to the side of the landing.  I then haul out the big gear pack and try to position it near the misc stuff so I can easily hoist it on later.  I LOVE when I find a higher up spot like a rock or downed tree to rest it on.

Then I'll wade back in and put on the yoke then strap on the guide pack before hoisting up the canoe. I'll usually take my small camera in a pocket so that I can shoot on the walk back to get the gear pack and misc.

The only time I won't do it this way is if I'm in the Quetico interior and know there's a rugged portage.  Then I'll scout it out with the gear pack and misc first.

Bringing the canoe first is a time saver as there's less lifting and moving of things.

*It's impertant to have enough water on hand when doing long portages so I'll make sure to drink before I start the first carry then usually finish the liter when I set the canoe down.  I also have a bottle waiting for me when I get back to carry the gear pack. Back in 2000 I got caught short of water on the Side lake to Sarah killers in high heat and will never make that mistake again.