>>2180931A canoe is designed for portaging. You just flip it over your head and rest the yoke (middle bar) on your shoulders like you would a squat bar. They weight a bit more than kayaks but are much less awkward to carry long distances.
I don't want to ruin this thread with an autistic kayak vs. canoe debate, but it can probably be summed up like this: Are your trips going to be comprised of lots of wind, rapids, waves, and fast moving water? Get a kayak. Are your trips going to be comprised more of calm lakes and streams, hauling gear or people around, fishing, and moving around lake systems? Get a canoe.
