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Backpacking spinoff.
#3026874
01/29/20 12:28 PM
01/29/20 12:28 PM
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Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 9,643 Pisgah Al
Bigbamaboy
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Pisgah Al
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I’ve only ever done day trip hikes, but I’m all about some canoe camping.
Who else does it? What’s some good spots to hit? I’ve done a bunch of in and outs on backwaters, but I’d like to do some down river float trips.
Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?
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Re: Backpacking spinoff.
[Re: Bigbamaboy]
#3026882
01/29/20 12:33 PM
01/29/20 12:33 PM
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 19,982 Northport, AL
GomerPyle
Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
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buddy of mine did like a week-long trip several years ago on the Mississippi. If I recall, he went with Quapaw Canoe Company, but I don't remember where they put in/took out. Canoe'd during the day and camped at night on various islands
There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:
1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft
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Re: Backpacking spinoff.
[Re: GomerPyle]
#3026904
01/29/20 12:46 PM
01/29/20 12:46 PM
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Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 9,643 Pisgah Al
Bigbamaboy
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buddy of mine did like a week-long trip several years ago on the Mississippi. If I recall, he went with Quapaw Canoe Company, but I don't remember where they put in/took out. Canoe'd during the day and camped at night on various islands
I’ve watched some videos and talked to some ppl who did the Mississippi. I can tell you that ain’t for me! A man will get dead out there if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing.
Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?
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Re: Backpacking spinoff.
[Re: Bigbamaboy]
#3026906
01/29/20 12:47 PM
01/29/20 12:47 PM
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 19,982 Northport, AL
GomerPyle
Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
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buddy of mine did like a week-long trip several years ago on the Mississippi. If I recall, he went with Quapaw Canoe Company, but I don't remember where they put in/took out. Canoe'd during the day and camped at night on various islands
I’ve watched some videos and talked to some ppl who did the Mississippi. I can tell you that ain’t for me! A man will get dead out there if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing. True......as I look back, I think he went with Big Muddy Adventures out of St Louis. I imagine those guys are about as experienced as any. Definitely gotta take into account river conditions at the time though.
There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:
1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft
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Re: Backpacking spinoff.
[Re: GomerPyle]
#3026942
01/29/20 01:14 PM
01/29/20 01:14 PM
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Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 5,121 Georgia and Missouri
Semo
12 point
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12 point
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 5,121
Georgia and Missouri
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buddy of mine did like a week-long trip several years ago on the Mississippi. If I recall, he went with Quapaw Canoe Company, but I don't remember where they put in/took out. Canoe'd during the day and camped at night on various islands
I’ve watched some videos and talked to some ppl who did the Mississippi. I can tell you that ain’t for me! A man will get dead out there if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing. True......as I look back, I think he went with Big Muddy Adventures out of St Louis. I imagine those guys are about as experienced as any. Definitely gotta take into account river conditions at the time though. Quit trespassing on my hunting places...... A little joke. I don't get worked up over it, but there really isn't much public land for camping south of STL other than some of the newer Big muddy nwr and some state conservation areas and 1 state park. Used to be hardly any back in the 80's. I've met some interesting folks over the years kayaking down the river (one guy from the st. Lawrence river and one from the Yellowstone). Most just ask about places to get supplies or a good spot to make camp. Cool trip. I've never done it but i've spent a ton of time fishing out of Jon boats on it and camping from boats.
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Re: Backpacking spinoff.
[Re: Semo]
#3026944
01/29/20 01:16 PM
01/29/20 01:16 PM
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 19,982 Northport, AL
GomerPyle
Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 19,982
Northport, AL
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buddy of mine did like a week-long trip several years ago on the Mississippi. If I recall, he went with Quapaw Canoe Company, but I don't remember where they put in/took out. Canoe'd during the day and camped at night on various islands
I’ve watched some videos and talked to some ppl who did the Mississippi. I can tell you that ain’t for me! A man will get dead out there if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing. True......as I look back, I think he went with Big Muddy Adventures out of St Louis. I imagine those guys are about as experienced as any. Definitely gotta take into account river conditions at the time though. Quit trespassing on my hunting places...... A little joke. I don't get worked up over it, but there really isn't much public land for camping south of STL other than some of the newer Big muddy nwr and some state conservation areas and 1 state park. Used to be hardly any back in the 80's. I've met some interesting folks over the years kayaking down the river (one guy from the st. Lawrence river and one from the Yellowstone). Most just ask about places to get supplies or a good spot to make camp. Cool trip. I've never done it but i've spent a ton of time fishing out of Jon boats on it and camping from boats. I wondered if they get permission from landowners to camp overnight on the bank or if they just do it without asking. Gotta think, with it being a business, they have specific places where they have permission.
There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:
1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft
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Re: Backpacking spinoff.
[Re: Bigbamaboy]
#3027097
01/29/20 03:33 PM
01/29/20 03:33 PM
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Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 19,080 Chelsea, AL
straycat
Old Mossy Horns
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I haven't done much in Alabama except for 2 nights in the Mobile Tennesaw delta. Horrible trip because of weather and multiple scouts on the trip got a stomach bug. Otherwise it was a really good trip. https://www.alabamacanoetrails.com/bartram Buffalo River in Arkansas is a great trip for overnight canoe camping. I've done several trips in the 80s and 90s and early 2000s, none lately though. Tons of Scout troops do this trip from multiple sections of the River. I'd highly recommend it. https://www.buffaloriveroutfitters.com/float-trips/multi-day-float-trips
Last edited by straycat; 01/29/20 03:36 PM.
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Re: Backpacking spinoff.
[Re: straycat]
#3027349
01/29/20 07:38 PM
01/29/20 07:38 PM
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Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 5,121 Georgia and Missouri
Semo
12 point
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12 point
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Posts: 5,121
Georgia and Missouri
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I have been wanting do the delta since I lived in Mobile back in 2003-2005. My issue is that I would want to do winter and winter the water is up a lot. So, I know your trip wasn't good, but any recommendations? I have to say I have a little worry about Gators. None of snakes, but I've dealt with rattlesnaks and cottonmouths growing up along the Mississippi, but Gators....not so much. I-65 to the causeway???
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Re: Backpacking spinoff.
[Re: Semo]
#3027363
01/29/20 07:47 PM
01/29/20 07:47 PM
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Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 9,877 in the corner
Stob
14 point
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14 point
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I have been wanting do the delta since I lived in Mobile back in 2003-2005. My issue is that I would want to do winter and winter the water is up a lot. So, I know your trip wasn't good, but any recommendations? I have to say I have a little worry about Gators. None of snakes, but I've dealt with rattlesnaks and cottonmouths growing up along the Mississippi, but Gators....not so much. I-65 to the causeway??? I'd be in a freaking hammock high off the ground if I HAD to do it. I've seen enough of the Delta that I do not want to spend the night there. I've slept in the Deserts of NM, Sawtooth in Idaho and the Kilibucks in Alaska But that Delta aint no place to be sleeping.
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Re: Backpacking spinoff.
[Re: Stob]
#3027365
01/29/20 07:50 PM
01/29/20 07:50 PM
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Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 5,121 Georgia and Missouri
Semo
12 point
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12 point
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 5,121
Georgia and Missouri
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I have been wanting do the delta since I lived in Mobile back in 2003-2005. My issue is that I would want to do winter and winter the water is up a lot. So, I know your trip wasn't good, but any recommendations? I have to say I have a little worry about Gators. None of snakes, but I've dealt with rattlesnaks and cottonmouths growing up along the Mississippi, but Gators....not so much. I-65 to the causeway??? I'd be in a freaking hammock high off the ground if I HAD to do it. I've seen enough of the Delta that I do not want to spend the night there. I've slept in the Deserts of NM, Sawtooth in Idaho and the Kilibucks in Alaska But that Delta aint no place to be sleeping. So, I guess you're not coming?
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Re: Backpacking spinoff.
[Re: Stob]
#3027484
01/29/20 09:58 PM
01/29/20 09:58 PM
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Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 9,643 Pisgah Al
Bigbamaboy
OP
14 point
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OP
14 point
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 9,643
Pisgah Al
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I have been wanting do the delta since I lived in Mobile back in 2003-2005. My issue is that I would want to do winter and winter the water is up a lot. So, I know your trip wasn't good, but any recommendations? I have to say I have a little worry about Gators. None of snakes, but I've dealt with rattlesnaks and cottonmouths growing up along the Mississippi, but Gators....not so much. I-65 to the causeway??? I'd be in a freaking hammock high off the ground if I HAD to do it. I've seen enough of the Delta that I do not want to spend the night there. I've slept in the Deserts of NM, Sawtooth in Idaho and the Kilibucks in Alaska But that Delta aint no place to be sleeping. I’d be in a hammock regardless. That’s the only way to camp. The ground is for snakes and worms.
Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?
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Re: Backpacking spinoff.
[Re: Alagator]
#3028078
01/30/20 03:00 PM
01/30/20 03:00 PM
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Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 9,643 Pisgah Al
Bigbamaboy
OP
14 point
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OP
14 point
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 9,643
Pisgah Al
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If you want solitude, black water, limestone bluffs and sandbars, the Suwanee River is a great trip. There is an outfitter at Live Oak Florida who will run shuttle for you. I used to park at their place and get them to take me up to Fargo Georgia to put in. Depending on current and your paddling prowess, it takes five or six days to get back to the take-out where your vehicle is parked. http://shop.suwanneeoutpost.com/If the Suwanee is too high or low for good camping and paddling, they have alternate trips on other nearby rivers. Spring is a good time to go--less heat and bugs. I had some very good times there. Looks like good times. I really, really want to go to Mammoth Cave Park and do the river there. They have caves that open up into the river and sand bars to camp on.
Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?
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Re: Backpacking spinoff.
[Re: Bigbamaboy]
#3028277
01/30/20 07:44 PM
01/30/20 07:44 PM
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Posts: 5,641 Henry county
coldtrail
12 point
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12 point
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Posts: 5,641
Henry county
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Choctawhatchee is a good trip. You can put in up at Dale county and go to the bay. I've done a lot of it 30 miles at a time.
"And the days that I keep my gratitude Higher than my expectations Well, I have really good days" Ray Wylie Hubbard
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