>>1487004Sounds solid. I'm sure he'd enjoy that.
I usually plan a 3 day canoe trip and make it somewhat challenging but not too killer; it's nice for them to feel a sense of accomplishment after a full day of paddling/portages.
Second day is just chilling, fishing, smoking, swimming, eating good food, showing them some basic skills.
I bring fresh foods for camp and cook them on cast iron over the fire: breakfast is eggs+bacon, lunch is usually just cured meats+cheeses+fruit so it's quick, dinner is steak or lamb, potatoes, zucchini, peppers, garlic, whatever. This is where canoe trips shine because you don't have to worry about the weight so much if you plan something with minimal portages. Never fails to hook them when they taste a good meal in the woods, or cook up the fish they caught with some lemon and seasoning.
I bring hard alcohol because it's easier to haul a two-six than a cooler of beer, but it's up to you.
Bring a tarp to string up over the campfire in case it rains so they are comfortable and dry.
Don't bring them during the months where the bugs swarm, it'll kill their mood. I'm looking to get one of those big bug shelters to help with this.
