I have never been in a solo before but reading this thread I think this is what Mat was explaining to Ho Ho.



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I have one to add:  Bring wool.  If you've ever needed it and used it when it's wet and still kept warm you will appreciate the comment.  I pack 2 layers of wool whether i'm canoeing, hiking, hunting...it's an old bit of knowledge, but important.

gfy_paddler wrote on Sep 2^nd, 2009 at 2:27pm:


 Wool is a classic, but for some people, me included, I can't wear it for comfort reasons. I itch like crazy wherever it hits my skin.
 For people like me, Fleece clothes are the way too go.
Light/warm, doesn't hold body odor, you can "spin dry", (like whirling a wet towel), lighter than wool and can't hold water.
Drawbacks? Unlike wool, fleece melts when near a fire, but unless your a moron, you shouldn't be setting yourself on fire
 Bottom line, EITHER are way better than cotton or WET Goose Down.

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I was just wondering in regards to the water temps, is this year any different then an average year?

I took a dump (my first ever unplanned) in Alpine a few weeks ago while agressively pushing off in my empty solo canoe, shaking one foot (to get some of that wetfoot water off). I just gathered the floating debris, emptied the canoe, got in and paddled away. The water was a bit cool, but I was in it only about a minute, and the air was warm. I wouldn't worry too much about the water temperature for a while...

I was dressed entirely in synthetics, mostly nylon and acrylic, and was mostly dry after about 15 minutes of paddling. I dress appropriately  .

I am usually okay in conditions that have other's teeth chattering - your mileage may vary...

-pat