Hi all!
I'm heading out next week on my first ever solo trip--a week long paddle on a familiar river (the Namekagon/St. Croix) as a chance to get my head on straight before I start seminary this fall. I've done lots of group trips, usually packing pretty heavy and looking out for teenagers and the like. Experienced solo-trippers, what's essential on your gear list? I don't want to carry more than I need, but I don't want to be stuck up a creek without a paddle, as they saying goes.
Perhaps it goes without saying that I'll bring a paddle, though.